| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XX153 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland WG-13 Lynx |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WG-13 Lynx |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WG-13 Lynx AH1 |
| C/n (msn): | 02/11 |
| 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: | 716069 |
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This is a pre-production Lynx and has the claim to fame in that it was the first helicopter to do a barrel roll. This was enabled by the innovative rotor head design that even allowed it to fly backwards at up to 80 mph. XX153 was used for training, air shows and equipment trials before being restored to static display standard by trainees at Westland Helicopters. 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 150 times. |