Aircraft Photo of XZ578 | Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #67357
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XZ578
Other Marks:PW-708
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA846
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Area:Glencoe Area [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
 
Photo Date:9 July 2004
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 67357
Photo Comment

Lifting off to take another injured climber/hiker to hospital in Fort William. The Scottish mountains claim many victims every year, mainly due to people underestimating the danger as they aren't very high. The winchman certainly gets a great view!

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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