Aircraft Photo of IN505 | Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk42 | India - Navy | AirHistory.net #794299
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:IN505
Military Code:W
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk42
C/n (msn):WA737
Operator Titles:India - Navy
Local Operator Name:नौसेना
Location
City / Airport:Goa - DabolimMap
Country:India
Airport Codes:ICAO: VOGO   IATA: GOI   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Naval Aviation Museum Goa
 
Photo Date:12 February 2025
Photo by:Wim Sonneveld
Photo ID: 794299
Photo Comment

One of the first six Westland Sea Kings purchased for the Indian Navy from Britain for ASW-duties in 1969 was this Sea King Mk42 with serial IN505. It can be found in the superb Indian Naval Aviation Museum at Dabolim, Goa.

This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 30 March 2025, and has since been viewed 128 times.


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