| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XS481 |
| Military Code: | CU-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA155 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CuldroseMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDR IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Culdrose Air Day 1979 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1979 |
| Photo by: | Lewis Grant |
| Photo ID: | 239549 |
| Photo Comment |
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771 Naval Air Squadron's primary role was Search and Rescue, which explains the colourful livery. The unit's unofficial Ace of Clubs badge is visible on the upper fuselage. This photo is copyright © Lewis Grant, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 May 2020, and has since been viewed 308 times. |