| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XP347 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA363 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Coltishall (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYC IATA: CLF Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 737272 |
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At the time assigned to 22 Sqn, this Whirlwind previously flew SAR duties with 202 Sqn. Its service career began in March 1962 but ended on 3rd June 1982 when it suffered a tail rotor failure and was written off at Koksijde AB. It was en route from Chivenor via Manston to RAF Gutersloh and this was to be its final flight anyway, intended as a ground instructional frame. It was later moved by road to Gutersloh being allocated 8688M upon arrival. Finally scrapped in May 1985 when the base was transferred from the RAF to the Army. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 October 2024, and has since been viewed 88 times. |