| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XW224 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC2 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Derwent Valley / Low Flying Area 8 [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 March 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun Connor |
| Photo ID: | 793585 |
| Photo Comment |
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One of the three Puma HC2 touring the UK over two days (March 26th and 27th 2025) to mark the retirement of the Puma from Royal Air Force service at the end of March 2025. Using callsign 'Warlock Formation'. Each of the Puma carried the name of the Officer Commanding one of the three remaining Benson squadrons involved with Puma Operations: XW224:L OC 33 Sqn, ZA939:U OC 28 Sqn and ZJ954:W OC 22 Sqn. The names are in small white text on the panel below the cockpit on the starboard side only. This photo is copyright © Shaun Connor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 March 2025, and has since been viewed 72 times. |