| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XR500 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA125 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 28 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Shek KongMap |
| Region / Country: | Hong Kong, China |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VHSK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1978 |
| Photo by: | Keith McKenzie (via Ian McDonell) |
| Photo ID: | 161364 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered to the RAF on 19 August 1963. It saw service with 28 Sqn at Kai Tak and Shek Kong coded 'A'. On 19 April 1979 the aircraft was damaged beyond repair when it struck the water at Mirs Bay, Hong Kong during winching practice in fog. This photo is copyright © Keith McKenzie, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 August 2019, and has since been viewed 1906 times. |