| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XT761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA483 |
| 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: | 404128 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
In 1979, 771 Squadron were in the process of replacing their previous Wessex HAS.1s with SAR Wessex HU.5s. This HU.5 had its new Rescue dayglo marks, but hadn't yet been allocated its code. 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 362 times. |