| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XZ577 |
| Military Code: | R-052 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA845 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 824 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Wroughton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Wroughton Families Day 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 16 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 565620 |
| Photo Comment |
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Delivered to the Royal Navy as XZ577 in 1976. Crashed into the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Bangladesh after striking the flightdeck nets during unauthorised high speed pass over RFA Fort Grange in 1991. The three crew and four passengers were rescued. Had been taking part in relief operations. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 April 2023, and has since been viewed 367 times. |