| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XR517 |
| Military Code: | AN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA139 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Steinkjer Area [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Norway |
| Photo Date: | September 1976 |
| Photo by: | Ian Howat |
| Photo ID: | 145501 |
| Photo Comment |
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A mixture of 18 and 72 Squadron aircraft seen getting ready for an airborne assault during a NATO exercise. Red crosses on the fuselage and nose denotes "the bad guys". Next mission they would be white (good guys) as there was not enough helicopters to satisfy demand. This photo is copyright © Ian Howat, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 June 2019, and has since been viewed 261 times. |