| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZA294 |
| Military Code: | VT-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HC4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA908 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 846 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 August 1980 |
| Photo by: | Jerry Hughes |
| Photo ID: | 104573 |
| Photo Comment |
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846 Squadron. On the night of May 19, 1982, whilst transferring SAS troops from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid and awaiting its turn to land, the tail rotor was struck by a large bird. The helicopter ditched, rolled and sank some 200 miles ENE of Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. This photo is copyright © Jerry Hughes, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 November 2018, and has since been viewed 1448 times. |