| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N16-239 |
| Other Marks: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50B |
| C/n (msn): | WA930 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AvalonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMAV IATA: AVV Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Australian International Airshow 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 37931 |
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This aircraft was acquired in 1983 as an attrition replacement for five RAN Sea Kings lost at sea between 1975 and 1979. It made its first flight on 9 March 1983 using the UK 'B conditions' registration G-17-13. Delivered to the RAN on 11 May 1983. Seen here on static display at the Australian International Airshow. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 February 2018, and has since been viewed 145 times. |