Aircraft Photo of XP330 | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #521789
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XP330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA350
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:BensonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUB   IATA: BEX   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:January 1976
Photo by:Ian Howat
Photo ID: 521789
Photo Comment

XP330 and XP328 setting off on a farewell flight prior to disbandment of the 21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson in January 1976. They were fitted as VIP transports with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin along with carpet and trim/insulation. XP330 was shortly afterwards sent to the Board of Trade Fire School at Stansted and has since moved to Durham/Tees Valley Fire School and just about survives today (Nov 22). XP328 is at North Somercotes in Lincolnshire and is a hulk.

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