11 results found
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 78
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 78
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2018
Photo Date:14 July 2018
Photo by:Jerry Ridout
Photo ID:431101Submit Correction
View count: 145
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 2018
Photo by:Jerry Ridout
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2018
Photo Date:14 July 2018
Photo by:Jerry Ridout
Photo ID:431101Submit Correction
View count: 145
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 2018
Photo by:Jerry Ridout
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 154
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 154
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307351Submit Correction
View count: 134
Historic Helicopters open day and fly-in.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307351Submit Correction
View count: 134
Historic Helicopters open day and fly-in.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:23 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:242584Submit Correction
View count: 199
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:23 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:242584Submit Correction
View count: 199
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:114382Submit Correction
View count: 159
Static display at Cosford air show
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:114382Submit Correction
View count: 159
Static display at Cosford air show
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Brize Norton Photocall 1994
Photo Date:2 July 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88815Submit Correction
View count: 168
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Brize Norton Photocall 1994
Photo Date:2 July 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88815Submit Correction
View count: 168
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:68088Submit Correction
View count: 177
Great to see this old girl whirling herself into the air.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:68088Submit Correction
View count: 177
Great to see this old girl whirling herself into the air.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:22 July 1995
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:64761Submit Correction
View count: 163
After its operational carreer XJ729 became instructional air frame 8732M. After sale on the private market it was allotted G-BVGE and was repainted in its original colors. A great warbird!
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1995
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:22 July 1995
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:64761Submit Correction
View count: 163
After its operational carreer XJ729 became instructional air frame 8732M. After sale on the private market it was allotted G-BVGE and was repainted in its original colors. A great warbird!
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1995
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2014
Photo Date:5 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:32098Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2014
Photo Date:5 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:32098Submit Correction
View count: 155
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact