| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOCF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA56 |
| Operator Titles: | Civil Defence Corps / BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Sir Lionel |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Heliport: | London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1955 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong Collection |
| Photo ID: | 501731 |
| Photo Comment |
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'To be used for experiments in Civil Defence reconnaissance and communications.' The Civil Defence organisation was to take care of affected areas after a nuclear attack. This photo was added on 1 October 2022, and has since been viewed 500 times. |