| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XM841 |
| Military Code: | PO-10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA22 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Middle WallopMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVP IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Army Air Day 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1973 |
| Photo by: | Terry Dann |
| Photo ID: | 562841 |
| Photo Comment |
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Middle Wallop hosted the 2nd FAI World Helicopter Championship in July 1973 culminating with the Army Air Day on 28th July. The display opened with representative aircraft flying past carrying their team/country flag. XM841 carries the white ensign of the Royal Navy. Became GI airframe, to Predannack and perished by July 1991. This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 April 2023, and has since been viewed 242 times. |