
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | XA864 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1 |
C/n (msn): | WA3 |
Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
Photo Date: | 23 October 2014 |
Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
Photo ID: | 71578 |
Photo Comment |
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This helicopter was built in 1963 and was the second Whirlwind to fly. It was taken on Naval charge in 1954 but spent virtually her whole serviice life as a test aircraft with the RAE or A&AEE. She was transferred to the FAAM in 1970 with total hours of 1393 and is now held in the Reserve Collection at Cobham Hall. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 July 2018, and has since been viewed 334 times. |