Registration / Serial:XL813
Aircraft Original Type:Saunders-Roe Skeeter
Aircraft Generic Type:Saunders-Roe Skeeter
Aircraft Version:Saunders-Roe Skeeter AOP12
C/n (msn):S2/5098
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Museum of Army Flying
Photo Date:15 June 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:716057Submit Correction
View count: 79
The Skeeter was the first helicopter to serve with the UK Army. The type had many problems and shortcomings, however, it proved how useful helicopters could be. This example entered service in 1959 and flew for the Army in West Germany.
Registration / Serial:XL813
Aircraft Version:Saunders-Roe Skeeter AOP12
C/n (msn):S2/5098
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XL813
Aircraft Original Type:Saunders-Roe Skeeter
Aircraft Generic Type:Saunders-Roe Skeeter
Aircraft Version:Saunders-Roe Skeeter AOP12
C/n (msn):S2/5098
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Museum of Army Flying
Photo Date:15 June 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:716057Submit Correction
View count: 79
The Skeeter was the first helicopter to serve with the UK Army. The type had many problems and shortcomings, however, it proved how useful helicopters could be. This example entered service in 1959 and flew for the Army in West Germany.
Registration / Serial:XL813
Aircraft Version:Saunders-Roe Skeeter AOP12
C/n (msn):S2/5098
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact