| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XZ597 |
| Other Marks: | S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA863 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 78 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Mount PleasantMap |
| Country: | Falkland Islands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYP IATA: MPN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | January 1991 |
| Photo by: | Ian Howat |
| Photo ID: | 136247 |
| Photo Comment |
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Not many serviceable aircraft leave the airport by the road entrance. The Sea King is being towed a couple of miles to Mare Harbour for loading on to a ship to return it to the UK for a major check. This photo is copyright © Ian Howat, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 April 2019, and has since been viewed 276 times. |