| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XM845 |
| Military Code: | CU-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA26 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 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: | 404127 |
| Photo Comment |
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771 Squadron were in the process of replacing their Wessex HAS.1s with SAR Wessex HU.5s, and their was a second '530/CU' also present at this Naval Air Day, HU.5 XT769. This photo is copyright © Lewis Grant, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 October 2021, and has since been viewed 291 times. |