| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XL813 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saunders-Roe Skeeter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saunders-Roe Skeeter |
| Aircraft Version: | Saunders-Roe Skeeter AOP12 |
| C/n (msn): | S2/5098 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Army |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Middle WallopMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVP IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museum of Army Flying |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 716057 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Skeeter was the first helicopter to serve with the UK Army. The type had many problems and shortcomings, however, it proved how useful helicopters could be. This example entered service in 1959 and flew for the Army in West Germany. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 August 2024, and has since been viewed 122 times. |