114 results found
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 38
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 38
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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: 20
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: 20
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:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 129
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 129
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
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: 34
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: 34
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:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 34
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 34
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 56
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 56
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 60
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 60
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 40
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 40
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 57
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 57
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 123
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 123
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 167
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 167
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:614727Submit Correction
View count: 104
Preserved within the base. ex8787M. ex 84 Sqd/A flt('Scorpion' on cabin sides & 'Ace of Spades' motif on fin) Large plaque on a stone in front of the a/c carries quite a bit of information. Some of it reads - This aircraft was the first Whirlwind in Cyprus and arrived 17th June 1969 to carry out hot weather trials. After completion of the trials and a detached service with 1563 Flight at Nicosia another 7 Whirlwinds joined the aircraft to reform as 84 Sqd on 17th January1972. The Sqd was re-equipped with the Wessex HAR.2 in December 1981. XD184's last flight was on1st March 1982
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:614727Submit Correction
View count: 104
Preserved within the base. ex8787M. ex 84 Sqd/A flt('Scorpion' on cabin sides & 'Ace of Spades' motif on fin) Large plaque on a stone in front of the a/c carries quite a bit of information. Some of it reads - This aircraft was the first Whirlwind in Cyprus and arrived 17th June 1969 to carry out hot weather trials. After completion of the trials and a detached service with 1563 Flight at Nicosia another 7 Whirlwinds joined the aircraft to reform as 84 Sqd on 17th January1972. The Sqd was re-equipped with the Wessex HAR.2 in December 1981. XD184's last flight was on1st March 1982
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:600673Submit Correction
View count: 63
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:600673Submit Correction
View count: 63
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:597923Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:597923Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1973
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:590249Submit Correction
View count: 160
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1973
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:590249Submit Correction
View count: 160
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1978
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:577906Submit Correction
View count: 104
Delivered to the RAF as XR483 in 1963. Sold as N2979G in 1981. Later preserved in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1978
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:577906Submit Correction
View count: 104
Delivered to the RAF as XR483 in 1963. Sold as N2979G in 1981. Later preserved in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:575068Submit Correction
View count: 96
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:575068Submit Correction
View count: 96
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ723
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA94
Operator Titles:(UK - Air Force)
City / Area:Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Morayvia Sci-Tech Experience
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:570047Submit Correction
View count: 98
For decades this helicopter has been used as an training aid on various locations in Scotland. In 2017 is was moved to Morayvia and now it is undergoing restoration. Eventually it will be taken up in the SAR exhibition, together with the Sycamore, the Wessex and the Sea King.
Registration / Serial:XJ723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA94
Operator Titles:(UK - Air Force)
City / Area:Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XJ723
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA94
Operator Titles:(UK - Air Force)
City / Area:Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Morayvia Sci-Tech Experience
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:570047Submit Correction
View count: 98
For decades this helicopter has been used as an training aid on various locations in Scotland. In 2017 is was moved to Morayvia and now it is undergoing restoration. Eventually it will be taken up in the SAR exhibition, together with the Sycamore, the Wessex and the Sea King.
Registration / Serial:XJ723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA94
Operator Titles:(UK - Air Force)
City / Area:Kinloss / Morayvia [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 April 2023
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Wroughton Families Day 1977
Photo Date:16 July 1977
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:565182Submit Correction
View count: 119
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1977
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Wroughton Families Day 1977
Photo Date:16 July 1977
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:565182Submit Correction
View count: 119
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Wroughton (EGDT) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1977
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP405
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA393
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Army Air Day 1973
Photo Date:28 July 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:561922Submit Correction
View count: 161
From the CFS. Retired to No. 1 School of Technical Training, reportedly broken up in 1993.
Registration / Serial:XP405
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA393
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XP405
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA393
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Army Air Day 1973
Photo Date:28 July 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:561922Submit Correction
View count: 161
From the CFS. Retired to No. 1 School of Technical Training, reportedly broken up in 1993.
Registration / Serial:XP405
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA393
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact