
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | N7-216 |
Military Code: | 826 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B |
C/n (msn): | WA216 |
Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Sydney / Maritime Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
Photo Date: | 16 July 2017 |
Photo by: | Andy Anderson |
Photo ID: | 568796 |
Photo Comment |
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First flown on 14 March 1963 as part of an order for 27 Wessex HAS 31 A's for RAN 817 squadron. Upgraded in 1968 to -32B configuration with new equipment and a more powerful engine. SOC on 31 December 1989. This photo is copyright © Andy Anderson, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 May 2023, and has since been viewed 157 times. |