151 results found
Registration / Serial:XD186
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 December 1977
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:865268Submit Correction
View count: 129
Tony Lloyd photo
Registration / Serial:XD186
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 December 1977
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Registration / Serial:XD186
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 December 1977
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:865268Submit Correction
View count: 129
Tony Lloyd photo
Registration / Serial:XD186
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 December 1977
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
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
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:1993
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:864535Submit Correction
View count: 54
Last operated from Akrotiri with 84 Squadron and made its last flight on 1st March 1982. Allocated maintenance serial 8787M and displayed inside the base from September 1983. Still present at time of upload. (photographer unknown)
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:1993
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
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
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:1993
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:864535Submit Correction
View count: 54
Last operated from Akrotiri with 84 Squadron and made its last flight on 1st March 1982. Allocated maintenance serial 8787M and displayed inside the base from September 1983. Still present at time of upload. (photographer unknown)
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:1993
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
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:18 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:861545Submit Correction
View count: 53
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 the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
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:18 July 1989
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:18 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:861545Submit Correction
View count: 53
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 the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
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:18 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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:29 September 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:858979Submit Correction
View count: 46
Seen in the colours of 32 Sqdn as flown latterly from Northolt on VIP duties, this Whirlwind was delivered to the RAF in 1961, first serving 225 Sqdn then 103 Sqdn. It was SoC in 1976 and preserved in the UK before moving to Wernigerode in 1987
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:29 September 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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:29 September 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:858979Submit Correction
View count: 46
Seen in the colours of 32 Sqdn as flown latterly from Northolt on VIP duties, this Whirlwind was delivered to the RAF in 1961, first serving 225 Sqdn then 103 Sqdn. It was SoC in 1976 and preserved in the UK before moving to Wernigerode in 1987
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:29 September 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ727
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:Dishforth (EGXD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1993
Photo by:Barry SwannContact
Photo ID:858710Submit Correction
View count: 39
Previously Ground Instruction at Halton as 8661M, The photographed here at Dishforth Fire Dump, Moved on to Manston 1998, Last noted at Combat Paintball 2018.
Registration / Serial:XJ727
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Dishforth (EGXD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1993
Photo by:Barry SwannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ727
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:Dishforth (EGXD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1993
Photo by:Barry SwannContact
Photo ID:858710Submit Correction
View count: 39
Previously Ground Instruction at Halton as 8661M, The photographed here at Dishforth Fire Dump, Moved on to Manston 1998, Last noted at Combat Paintball 2018.
Registration / Serial:XJ727
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Dishforth (EGXD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1993
Photo by:Barry SwannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 August 1969
Photo from:Arne V Petersen Collection (via Jakob Dahlgaard)Contact
Photo ID:858431Submit Correction
View count: 150
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 August 1969
Photo from:Arne V Petersen Collection (via Jakob Dahlgaard)Contact
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 August 1969
Photo from:Arne V Petersen Collection (via Jakob Dahlgaard)Contact
Photo ID:858431Submit Correction
View count: 150
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 August 1969
Photo from:Arne V Petersen Collection (via Jakob Dahlgaard)Contact
Registration / Serial:XR453
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA403
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Odiham (EGVO / ODH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1992
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:857076Submit Correction
View count: 77
Placed into storage with 27MU at Shawbury in December 1979 and moved to Odiham for gate guard duties in 1986. Allocated 8873M. 230 Squadron flew the type from Odiham between June 1962 and December 1971. (photographer unknown)
Registration / Serial:XR453
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA403
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Odiham (EGVO / ODH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1992
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:XR453
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA403
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Odiham (EGVO / ODH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1992
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Photo ID:857076Submit Correction
View count: 77
Placed into storage with 27MU at Shawbury in December 1979 and moved to Odiham for gate guard duties in 1986. Allocated 8873M. 230 Squadron flew the type from Odiham between June 1962 and December 1971. (photographer unknown)
Registration / Serial:XR453
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA403
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Odiham (EGVO / ODH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1992
Photo from:Jeff Peck Collection (via Tim Spearman)Contact
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Jet Aviation Preservation Group
Photo Date:11 August 2012
Photo by:Chris HallContact
Photo ID:854617Submit Correction
View count: 46
At the defunct Jet Aviation Preservation Group, Long Marston. Now preserved in Honeybourne, Warwickshire
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2012
Photo by:Chris HallContact
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Jet Aviation Preservation Group
Photo Date:11 August 2012
Photo by:Chris HallContact
Photo ID:854617Submit Correction
View count: 46
At the defunct Jet Aviation Preservation Group, Long Marston. Now preserved in Honeybourne, Warwickshire
Registration / Serial:XP346
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA362
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Marston (EGBL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2012
Photo by:Chris HallContact
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
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 September 2025
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:853569Submit Correction
View count: 63
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:17 September 2025
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
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:17 September 2025
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:853569Submit Correction
View count: 63
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:17 September 2025
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Registration / Serial:XP330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA350
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:852490Submit Correction
View count: 67
Ex-21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson, arrived January 1976. VIP transport with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin. Moved to Teesside 18th August 1981, after the Fire School moved there in July 1981. Now known as the International Fire Training Centre, XP330 was reported as still there in January 2024.
Registration / Serial:XP330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA350
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XP330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA350
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:852490Submit Correction
View count: 67
Ex-21 Sqn flight at RAF Benson, arrived January 1976. VIP transport with 5 Britannia seats in the cabin. Moved to Teesside 18th August 1981, after the Fire School moved there in July 1981. Now known as the International Fire Training Centre, XP330 was reported as still there in January 2024.
Registration / Serial:XP330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA350
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1976
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
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:848671Submit Correction
View count: 600
Photo by A. le Nobel.
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:15 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
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
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:848671Submit Correction
View count: 600
Photo by A. le Nobel.
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:15 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1971
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:838327Submit Correction
View count: 151
Operated by 22 Sqn, XJ426 ditched in Bideford Bay off Baggy Point, Devon after a fire warning light illuminated during a live casevac 22 Aug 71 (Tony Lloyd image).
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1971
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1971
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:838327Submit Correction
View count: 151
Operated by 22 Sqn, XJ426 ditched in Bideford Bay off Baggy Point, Devon after a fire warning light illuminated during a live casevac 22 Aug 71 (Tony Lloyd image).
Registration / Serial:XJ426
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA42
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chivenor (EGDC) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1971
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Registration / Serial:XD163
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Little Rissington (EGVL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1970
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:826484Submit Correction
View count: 113
Tony Lloyd image
Registration / Serial:XD163
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Little Rissington (EGVL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1970
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Registration / Serial:XD163
Military Code:X
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Little Rissington (EGVL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1970
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
Photo ID:826484Submit Correction
View count: 113
Tony Lloyd image
Registration / Serial:XD163
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA20
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Little Rissington (EGVL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 August 1970
Photo from:Richard Bowden Collection
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
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:22 June 2025
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:819184Submit Correction
View count: 70
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:22 June 2025
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
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
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:22 June 2025
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Photo ID:819184Submit Correction
View count: 70
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:22 June 2025
Photo by:Peter BakemaContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:City of Norwich Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:818984Submit Correction
View count: 81
Delivered to the Central Flying School at RAF Shawbury in March 1962, this Whirlwind moved over to 22 Sqdn for ASR duties during 1965, next transferring to RAF Benson in 1969 for VIP and communications work, where it carried the VIP blue/white/grey colour scheme. After becoming a station hack at Shawbury in 1976 it was retired from service in 1979, arriving at Norwich the following year for display having been given the civil registration G-BEBC
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:City of Norwich Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:818984Submit Correction
View count: 81
Delivered to the Central Flying School at RAF Shawbury in March 1962, this Whirlwind moved over to 22 Sqdn for ASR duties during 1965, next transferring to RAF Benson in 1969 for VIP and communications work, where it carried the VIP blue/white/grey colour scheme. After becoming a station hack at Shawbury in 1976 it was retired from service in 1979, arriving at Norwich the following year for display having been given the civil registration G-BEBC
Registration / Serial:XP355
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA371
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Norwich - International (EGSH / NWI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 June 2025
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Lossiemouth Air Show 1977
Photo Date:13 August 1977
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:818399Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 August 1977
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Lossiemouth Air Show 1977
Photo Date:13 August 1977
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Photo ID:818399Submit Correction
View count: 126
Registration / Serial:XP361
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA377
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 August 1977
Photo by:R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:3 May 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:805286Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 May 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:3 May 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:805286Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 May 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ727
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:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Waterbeach Burma Star Day 1975
Photo Date:7 September 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:803530Submit Correction
View count: 192
From 2FTS at Ternhill. To GI as 8661M at Halton November 1980. To RAF Manston History Museum May 1998 for spares. To Roxborough, Kent in 2007. To Combat Paintball, Thetford, Norfolk mid-2018 until August 2021.
Registration / Serial:XJ727
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ727
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:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Waterbeach Burma Star Day 1975
Photo Date:7 September 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:803530Submit Correction
View count: 192
From 2FTS at Ternhill. To GI as 8661M at Halton November 1980. To RAF Manston History Museum May 1998 for spares. To Roxborough, Kent in 2007. To Combat Paintball, Thetford, Norfolk mid-2018 until August 2021.
Registration / Serial:XJ727
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
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
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 April 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:799433Submit Correction
View count: 86
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:6 April 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
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
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:6 April 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:799433Submit Correction
View count: 86
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:6 April 2025
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
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 / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:798467Submit Correction
View count: 179
From 2 FTS at Ternhill. Carried out an air-sea rescue demonstration as part of the recruiting event on Southend Seafront (see #798148 & #798149). Went tech, necessitating a visit by another 2 FTS example, XP338 "N", from Ternhill with spares. Preserved with the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton.
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
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 / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:798467Submit Correction
View count: 179
From 2 FTS at Ternhill. Carried out an air-sea rescue demonstration as part of the recruiting event on Southend Seafront (see #798148 & #798149). Went tech, necessitating a visit by another 2 FTS example, XP338 "N", from Ternhill with spares. Preserved with the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton.
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1975
Photo by:Terry DannContact