Aircraft Photo of XS241 | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #21764
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
Location
City / Airport:Biggin HillMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKB   IATA: BQH   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
 
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21764
Photo Comment

Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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