| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XZ581 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS6 |
| C/n (msn): | WA849 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 June 1988 |
| Photo by: | Kev Slade |
| Photo ID: | 435833 |
| Photo Comment |
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On the evening of 2 June 1988, a party of RN, RFA, Civilian and MoD(PE) personnel were landed by Sea Kings from A386 RFA 'Fort Austin' on Rockall to maintain British Sovereignty over the island. Here the two aircraft, XZ581 from MoD(PE) and ZA136 from 'A' Flight of 824 NAS, do a fly-past of the ship after returning the personnel. The aircraft were on board to engage in Joint Sonic Acceptance Trials for the Mk.6 Sea King. This photo is copyright © Kev Slade, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 January 2022, and has since been viewed 170 times. |