| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 8956 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk41 |
| C/n (msn): | WA760 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | MFG 5 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Nordholz - Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/NordholzMap |
| Country: | Germany |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: ETMN IATA: FCN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 2021 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 425897 |
| Photo Comment |
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Nasty angle as the Sea King and I were just arriving at the same time. First flight in September 1973 and upgraded later in its service life with the Ferranti radar system, chaff/flare dispenser and the ability to launch missiles against surface vessels. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 December 2021, and has since been viewed 170 times. |