| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XR525 |
| Military Code: | G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA147 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 69600 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is the twin turboshaft engined version of the Wessex resulting in the increased lift performance required by the RAF. This aircraft served from 1964 to 2002 with the RAF and arrived at Cosford during 2004 for display. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 July 2018, and has since been viewed 266 times. |