| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XT424 |
| Military Code: | 465 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2) |
| C/n (msn): | F.9594 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 829 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 12 March 1974 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 378871 |
| Photo Comment |
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Based on the frigate HMS Juno (F52) which was on a visit to Malta. On 4 June 1975 suffered an uncontrolled yaw to port and ditched next to HMS Juno in the Mediterranean when the ship was on its way to Malta. The three crew were rescued. The Wasp was recovered but declared a write-off on 8 December 1975 and dumped at Fleetlands. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 July 2021, and has since been viewed 257 times. |