| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 12417 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4017 |
| Military Code: | 17 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky CH-124A Sea King (S-61B) |
| C/n (msn): | 61283 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| Display Paint: | Canada - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Victoria - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYYJ IATA: YYJ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 November 2018 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 124992 |
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In 2018, this Seaking was painted in the original RCN delivery colors for retirement ceremonies after 55 year service in Canada. Retired from Shearwater Squadrons on Canada's East coast in January 2018, the aircraft is pictured preparing for 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron retirement parade as the last squadron to operate the type. The last CH-124s were withdrawn in December 2018 to be replaced by Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclones. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 February 2019, and has since been viewed 1476 times. |