4 results found
Registration / Serial:XZ920
Military Code:PW-707
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA880
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:708447Submit Correction
View count: 199
Carrying out circuit training on Runway 31 at its Prestwick base. Carries the markings of the 771 NAS Search and Rescue Flight at HMS Gannet, Prestwick. Built in 1979 as an HAS5. Withdrawn in 2016. After retirement went to UK-based helicopter and training service provider, HeliOperations. In 2022, one of a package of three Sea Kings donated by the UK Government to provide additional resources to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their resistance to the Russian invasion of their country.
Registration / Serial:XZ920
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA880
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XZ920
Military Code:PW-707
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA880
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:708447Submit Correction
View count: 199
Carrying out circuit training on Runway 31 at its Prestwick base. Carries the markings of the 771 NAS Search and Rescue Flight at HMS Gannet, Prestwick. Built in 1979 as an HAS5. Withdrawn in 2016. After retirement went to UK-based helicopter and training service provider, HeliOperations. In 2022, one of a package of three Sea Kings donated by the UK Government to provide additional resources to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their resistance to the Russian invasion of their country.
Registration / Serial:XZ920
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA880
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XV670
Military Code:17
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA658
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:701386Submit Correction
View count: 144
Arriving at Glasgow on the Runway 23 approach path. Carries on its nose the Ace of Clubs emblem of 771 Naval Air Squadron. Taken on charge by the Royal Navy in 1970 as an HAS1. Converted to an HAS5 in 1984 and then to an HU5 in 2002. Withdrawn from use in 2016 and stored at Gosport, UK.
Registration / Serial:XV670
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA658
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XV670
Military Code:17
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA658
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:701386Submit Correction
View count: 144
Arriving at Glasgow on the Runway 23 approach path. Carries on its nose the Ace of Clubs emblem of 771 Naval Air Squadron. Taken on charge by the Royal Navy in 1970 as an HAS1. Converted to an HAS5 in 1984 and then to an HU5 in 2002. Withdrawn from use in 2016 and stored at Gosport, UK.
Registration / Serial:XV670
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA658
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2011
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XV705
Military Code:29
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA676
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2008
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:631216Submit Correction
View count: 262
Carrying out training approaches on Runway 13 at Prestwick where it was part of the Royal Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) detachment. Carrying the "Ace of Clubs" markings of 771 Naval Air Squadron and on its nose Scotland's Saltire, the St Andrew's Cross flag.
Registration / Serial:XV705
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA676
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2008
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XV705
Military Code:29
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA676
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2008
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Photo ID:631216Submit Correction
View count: 262
Carrying out training approaches on Runway 13 at Prestwick where it was part of the Royal Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) detachment. Carrying the "Ace of Clubs" markings of 771 Naval Air Squadron and on its nose Scotland's Saltire, the St Andrew's Cross flag.
Registration / Serial:XV705
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA676
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2008
Photo by:David A. MontgomeryContact
Registration / Serial:XV647
Military Code:PW-707
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 2003
Photo by:David UnsworthContact
Photo ID:117579Submit Correction
View count: 464
Returning to base
Registration / Serial:XV647
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 2003
Photo by:David UnsworthContact
Registration / Serial:XV647
Military Code:PW-707
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 2003
Photo by:David UnsworthContact
Photo ID:117579Submit Correction
View count: 464
Returning to base
Registration / Serial:XV647
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 August 2003
Photo by:David UnsworthContact