257 results found
Registration / Serial:XL840
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA.202
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 1995
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:795677Submit Correction
View count: 64
Acquired by Bawtry Paintball (South Yorkshire) some time afterwards, and is still there in 2024 in a very dilapidated state.
Registration / Serial:XL840
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA.202
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 1995
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XL840
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA.202
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 1995
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:795677Submit Correction
View count: 64
Acquired by Bawtry Paintball (South Yorkshire) some time afterwards, and is still there in 2024 in a very dilapidated state.
Registration / Serial:XL840
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA.202
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 February 1995
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:8674M
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Halton Open Day 1984
Photo Date:23 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:792993Submit Correction
View count: 61
Original serial was XP395 and this machine was prematurely withdrawn from flying duties after a forced landing at Chivenor.
Registration / Serial:8674M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:8674M
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Halton Open Day 1984
Photo Date:23 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:792993Submit Correction
View count: 61
Original serial was XP395 and this machine was prematurely withdrawn from flying duties after a forced landing at Chivenor.
Registration / Serial:8674M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:1983
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:787836Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1983
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:1983
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Photo ID:787836Submit Correction
View count: 60
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1983
Photo by:David OsborneContact
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map
Country:Germany
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1973
Photo Date:14 May 1973
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:785466Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:14 May 1973
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map
Country:Germany
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1973
Photo Date:14 May 1973
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:785466Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:14 May 1973
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:783956Submit Correction
View count: 115
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:783956Submit Correction
View count: 115
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1977
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XK968
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774978Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
Registration / Serial:XK968
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XK968
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774978Submit Correction
View count: 109
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
Registration / Serial:XK968
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:World Helicopter Championships 1986
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774739Submit Correction
View count: 90
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:World Helicopter Championships 1986
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:774739Submit Correction
View count: 90
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR486
Alternate Registration:G-RWWW
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12
C/n (msn):WA418
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Helitech 1993
Photo Date:30 September 1993
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:765038Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to the RAF as XR486 in May 1964, to instructional use at St Athan as 8727M in December 1981. Sold in October 1989 and registered as G-RWWW in June 1990. To the Helicopter Museum at Weston Super Mare in June 1990 and registration cancelled in July 1990.
Registration / Serial:XR486
Alternate Registration:G-RWWW
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12
C/n (msn):WA418
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 September 1993
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR486
Alternate Registration:G-RWWW
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12
C/n (msn):WA418
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Helitech 1993
Photo Date:30 September 1993
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:765038Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to the RAF as XR486 in May 1964, to instructional use at St Athan as 8727M in December 1981. Sold in October 1989 and registered as G-RWWW in June 1990. To the Helicopter Museum at Weston Super Mare in June 1990 and registration cancelled in July 1990.
Registration / Serial:XR486
Alternate Registration:G-RWWW
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12
C/n (msn):WA418
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 September 1993
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:XD165
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR4
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:155 Sqn
City / Airport:Kuala Lumpur - Sungai Besi / Simpang (WMKF)Map
Country:Malaysia
Photo Date:September 1954 to December 1958
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:757576Submit Correction
View count: 178
Converted to a Gnome turboshaft power HAR10. Became an instructional airframe at Halton with maintenance serial 8673M, before ending up at the Caenarfon fire dump in the late 2000s. Photo from: Imperial War Museums
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR4
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kuala Lumpur - Sungai Besi / Simpang (WMKF)Map
Country:Malaysia
Photo Date:September 1954 to December 1958
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XD165
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR4
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:155 Sqn
City / Airport:Kuala Lumpur - Sungai Besi / Simpang (WMKF)Map
Country:Malaysia
Photo Date:September 1954 to December 1958
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:757576Submit Correction
View count: 178
Converted to a Gnome turboshaft power HAR10. Became an instructional airframe at Halton with maintenance serial 8673M, before ending up at the Caenarfon fire dump in the late 2000s. Photo from: Imperial War Museums
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR4
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kuala Lumpur - Sungai Besi / Simpang (WMKF)Map
Country:Malaysia
Photo Date:September 1954 to December 1958
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:751002Submit Correction
View count: 122
An R.A.F. Whirland helicopter delivers a 1000 pound load of demolition supplies to sappers of the 4th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers, during Exercise "Canada Cup", which saw units of the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in Germany fighting a defensive action against the 4th British Division, Biritsh Army of the Rhine, supported by troops of the 3rd Armoured Rifle Battalion of the U.S. Army's 36th Infantry Regiment, equipped with amphibious armoured personnel carriers. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Photo ID:751002Submit Correction
View count: 122
An R.A.F. Whirland helicopter delivers a 1000 pound load of demolition supplies to sappers of the 4th Field Squadron, Royal Canadian Engineers, during Exercise "Canada Cup", which saw units of the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in Germany fighting a defensive action against the 4th British Division, Biritsh Army of the Rhine, supported by troops of the 3rd Armoured Rifle Battalion of the U.S. Army's 36th Infantry Regiment, equipped with amphibious armoured personnel carriers. DND photo.
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Germany
Photo Date:1962
Photo from:James Craik CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XG596
Military Code:66
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA 91
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Rotorcraft Museum
Photo Date:25 June 1979
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:750400Submit Correction
View count: 87
Used for a short period after service at Portland and Culdrose for ground instruction as A2651 before going to the British Rotorcraft (later Helicopter) Museum for preservation. It is still in outdoor storage in 2024, albeit in poor condition now.
Registration / Serial:XG596
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA 91
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1979
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XG596
Military Code:66
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA 91
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Rotorcraft Museum
Photo Date:25 June 1979
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:750400Submit Correction
View count: 87
Used for a short period after service at Portland and Culdrose for ground instruction as A2651 before going to the British Rotorcraft (later Helicopter) Museum for preservation. It is still in outdoor storage in 2024, albeit in poor condition now.
Registration / Serial:XG596
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA 91
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1979
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737279Submit Correction
View count: 166
Delivered to the RAF in July 1962, XP395 operated with 110 Sqdn in Borneo during the early 1960s in camouflage. Moving to 230 Sqdn, it was deployed from Odiham to Nicosia for the UN forces in Cyprus in the late 1960s. By 1974 it was in yellow SAR colours with 22 Sqdn 'A' Flt at Chivenor. On withdrawal in 1981, it was sent to 1 SoTT at Halton taking up 8674M. In 1997 it was bought by the BBC for use in the TV series '999 Life Savers' and was submerged in a quarry at Plympton, Devon marked as XJ729 (possibly boom from that flyable aircraft). Wreck said to have been at North Luffenham by 2019
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737279Submit Correction
View count: 166
Delivered to the RAF in July 1962, XP395 operated with 110 Sqdn in Borneo during the early 1960s in camouflage. Moving to 230 Sqdn, it was deployed from Odiham to Nicosia for the UN forces in Cyprus in the late 1960s. By 1974 it was in yellow SAR colours with 22 Sqdn 'A' Flt at Chivenor. On withdrawal in 1981, it was sent to 1 SoTT at Halton taking up 8674M. In 1997 it was bought by the BBC for use in the TV series '999 Life Savers' and was submerged in a quarry at Plympton, Devon marked as XJ729 (possibly boom from that flyable aircraft). Wreck said to have been at North Luffenham by 2019
Registration / Serial:XP395
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA383
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737272Submit Correction
View count: 114
At the time assigned to 22 Sqn, this Whirlwind previously flew SAR duties with 202 Sqn. Its service career began in March 1962 but ended on 3rd June 1982 when it suffered a tail rotor failure and was written off at Koksijde AB. It was en route from Chivenor via Manston to RAF Gutersloh and this was to be its final flight anyway, intended as a ground instructional frame. It was later moved by road to Gutersloh being allocated 8688M upon arrival. Finally scrapped in May 1985 when the base was transferred from the RAF to the Army.
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737272Submit Correction
View count: 114
At the time assigned to 22 Sqn, this Whirlwind previously flew SAR duties with 202 Sqn. Its service career began in March 1962 but ended on 3rd June 1982 when it suffered a tail rotor failure and was written off at Koksijde AB. It was en route from Chivenor via Manston to RAF Gutersloh and this was to be its final flight anyway, intended as a ground instructional frame. It was later moved by road to Gutersloh being allocated 8688M upon arrival. Finally scrapped in May 1985 when the base was transferred from the RAF to the Army.
Registration / Serial:XP347
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA363
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737005Submit Correction
View count: 137
Deliveredin 1954 as a Whirlwind HAR.4, serving 155 Sqdn in the Far East and later 25 and 22 Sqdns before conversion to HAR.10, then going to 10, 228 and 202 Sqdns. Seen here with "D" Flight 202 Sqdn along with XJ724, by 1984 it was in use an instructional airframe with 1 SoTT at Halton under maintenance serial 8673M, finishing up on its side at the Caernarfon fire dump in the late 2000s
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737005Submit Correction
View count: 137
Deliveredin 1954 as a Whirlwind HAR.4, serving 155 Sqdn in the Far East and later 25 and 22 Sqdns before conversion to HAR.10, then going to 10, 228 and 202 Sqdns. Seen here with "D" Flight 202 Sqdn along with XJ724, by 1984 it was in use an instructional airframe with 1 SoTT at Halton under maintenance serial 8673M, finishing up on its side at the Caernarfon fire dump in the late 2000s
Registration / Serial:XD165
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-AYNP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA71
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Exeter (EGTE / EXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:726124Submit Correction
View count: 138
Ex ZS-HCY, G-AYNP, XG576. In use with a number of other helicopters, airlifting supplies into remote locations on Dartmoor cut off by a very heavy snowstorm. Registration cancelled as permanently withdrawn from use on 22 February 1994. Preserved since 1999 at Sammler und Hobbywelt (Collectors and Hobbyworld) Museum at Buseck, Germany, painted as XG576 in blue/dayglo scheme.
Registration / Serial:G-AYNP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA71
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Exeter (EGTE / EXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:G-AYNP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA71
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Exeter (EGTE / EXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:726124Submit Correction
View count: 138
Ex ZS-HCY, G-AYNP, XG576. In use with a number of other helicopters, airlifting supplies into remote locations on Dartmoor cut off by a very heavy snowstorm. Registration cancelled as permanently withdrawn from use on 22 February 1994. Preserved since 1999 at Sammler und Hobbywelt (Collectors and Hobbyworld) Museum at Buseck, Germany, painted as XG576 in blue/dayglo scheme.
Registration / Serial:G-AYNP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA71
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Exeter (EGTE / EXT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Photo ID:725144Submit Correction
View count: 124
Allocated 8613M. Perished by February 1984. Photo' by Dereck Hine.
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Photo ID:725144Submit Correction
View count: 124
Allocated 8613M. Perished by February 1984. Photo' by Dereck Hine.
Registration / Serial:XJ724
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA95
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Catterick (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1982
Photo from:John Phillips CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:723311Submit Correction
View count: 123
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Finningley 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:723311Submit Correction
View count: 123
Registration / Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA.100
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:720312Submit Correction
View count: 111
Setting off on a farewell flight prior to disbandment of the 21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson in January 1976 in company with XP328 and XP330. They were fitted as VIP transports with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin along with carpet and trim/insulation. Preserved today at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum in a bogus SAR scheme.
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:720312Submit Correction
View count: 111
Setting off on a farewell flight prior to disbandment of the 21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson in January 1976 in company with XP328 and XP330. They were fitted as VIP transports with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin along with carpet and trim/insulation. Preserved today at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum in a bogus SAR scheme.
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Benson (EGUB / BEX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XG589
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA84
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:717887Submit Correction
View count: 134
Retired in 1971 and scrapped. Photo from: National Library of Australia
Registration / Serial:XG589
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA84
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XG589
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA84
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:717887Submit Correction
View count: 134
Retired in 1971 and scrapped. Photo from: National Library of Australia
Registration / Serial:XG589
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA84
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1970
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:715507Submit Correction
View count: 232
Ex BEA, and now in store (as a shell) at The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare.
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1970
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1970
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:715507Submit Correction
View count: 232
Ex BEA, and now in store (as a shell) at The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare.
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1970
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact