225 results found
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1980 to 1989
Photo by:Pieter van PolanenContact
Photo ID:800866Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1980 to 1989
Photo by:Pieter van PolanenContact
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1980 to 1989
Photo by:Pieter van PolanenContact
Photo ID:800866Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1980 to 1989
Photo by:Pieter van PolanenContact
Registration / Serial:XR517
Military Code:N
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:60 Sqn
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Collection:Ulster Aviation Society Collection
Photo Date:11 August 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:797814Submit Correction
View count: 118
Wessex XR517 made its first flight on 22 January 1964 and was delivered to the RAF on 3 February 1964. It found a retirement home with the Ulster Aviation Society, which put the aircraft on display in its main hangar.
Registration / Serial:XR517
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XR517
Military Code:N
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:60 Sqn
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Collection:Ulster Aviation Society Collection
Photo Date:11 August 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:797814Submit Correction
View count: 118
Wessex XR517 made its first flight on 22 January 1964 and was delivered to the RAF on 3 February 1964. It found a retirement home with the Ulster Aviation Society, which put the aircraft on display in its main hangar.
Registration / Serial:XR517
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2023
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XT672
Military Code:WE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA540
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Stafford / MOD Stafford [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 April 2019
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:787772Submit Correction
View count: 130
Wessex HC2 XT672. RAF Stafford Tactical Supply Wing gate guard. Former 2 FTS Shawbury based coded WE. Previously Shawbury gate guard named Aries. Note the RAF 100th Anniversary sticker.
Registration / Serial:XT672
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA540
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stafford / MOD Stafford [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 April 2019
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XT672
Military Code:WE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA540
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Stafford / MOD Stafford [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 April 2019
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:787772Submit Correction
View count: 130
Wessex HC2 XT672. RAF Stafford Tactical Supply Wing gate guard. Former 2 FTS Shawbury based coded WE. Previously Shawbury gate guard named Aries. Note the RAF 100th Anniversary sticker.
Registration / Serial:XT672
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA540
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stafford / MOD Stafford [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 April 2019
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XV730
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA625
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Eindhoven (EHEH / EIN)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1986
Photo Date:20 September 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:780314Submit Correction
View count: 83
Delivered to the RAF as XV730 in 1968. Exported to New Zealand in 2004 and stored at Taranaki. To the Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga in 2018.
Registration / Serial:XV730
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA625
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Eindhoven (EHEH / EIN)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:20 September 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XV730
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA625
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Eindhoven (EHEH / EIN)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Open Dag Koninklijke Luchtmacht 1986
Photo Date:20 September 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:780314Submit Correction
View count: 83
Delivered to the RAF as XV730 in 1968. Exported to New Zealand in 2004 and stored at Taranaki. To the Classic Flyers Museum, Tauranga in 2018.
Registration / Serial:XV730
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA625
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Eindhoven (EHEH / EIN)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:20 September 1986
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XS674
Military Code:R
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA193
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2010
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:772640Submit Correction
View count: 95
Registration / Serial:XS674
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA193
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:XS674
Military Code:R
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA193
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2010
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:772640Submit Correction
View count: 95
Registration / Serial:XS674
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA193
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 2010
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:XT669
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA537
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Oxford - Kidlington (EGTK / OXF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Oxford RAFA Air Display 1967
Photo Date:2 September 1967
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:770152Submit Correction
View count: 166
W/O 25 Oct 1985 taking off from Foxfield Hilltop, Forkhill Army Base, N.I. Main rotor struck radio mast during night take-off. The two pilots escaped safely but the five troops in the back, who were not strapped in were injured, Air Load Master Sgt Dave Rigby (25) fatally. Became 8894M and was burnt at Aldergrove in 1995.
Registration / Serial:XT669
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA537
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Oxford - Kidlington (EGTK / OXF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 September 1967
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:XT669
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA537
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Oxford - Kidlington (EGTK / OXF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Oxford RAFA Air Display 1967
Photo Date:2 September 1967
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Photo ID:770152Submit Correction
View count: 166
W/O 25 Oct 1985 taking off from Foxfield Hilltop, Forkhill Army Base, N.I. Main rotor struck radio mast during night take-off. The two pilots escaped safely but the five troops in the back, who were not strapped in were injured, Air Load Master Sgt Dave Rigby (25) fatally. Became 8894M and was burnt at Aldergrove in 1995.
Registration / Serial:XT669
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA537
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Oxford - Kidlington (EGTK / OXF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 September 1967
Photo by:Gordon RileyContact
Registration / Serial:XT676
Military Code:I
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA544
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Newtownards (EGAD)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:768474Submit Correction
View count: 154
Wearing what may, for an RAF Wessex, have been a one-off overall green finsh.
Registration / Serial:XT676
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA544
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newtownards (EGAD)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XT676
Military Code:I
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA544
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Newtownards (EGAD)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:768474Submit Correction
View count: 154
Wearing what may, for an RAF Wessex, have been a one-off overall green finsh.
Registration / Serial:XT676
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA544
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Newtownards (EGAD)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 1987
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XR521
Military Code:WD
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1985
Photo Date:25 May 1985
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:748335Submit Correction
View count: 119
Delivered in 1964. To the Uruguay Navy as 081 in 1998. Withdrawn from use at Laguna del Sauce-Curbelo by 2011. Still there in 2023.
Registration / Serial:XR521
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1985
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR521
Military Code:WD
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1985
Photo Date:25 May 1985
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:748335Submit Correction
View count: 119
Delivered in 1964. To the Uruguay Navy as 081 in 1998. Withdrawn from use at Laguna del Sauce-Curbelo by 2011. Still there in 2023.
Registration / Serial:XR521
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1985
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYRC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA539
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2009
Photo Date:27 June 2009
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:739895Submit Correction
View count: 140
Registration / Serial:G-BYRC
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA539
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2009
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYRC
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA539
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 2009
Photo Date:27 June 2009
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:739895Submit Correction
View count: 140
Registration / Serial:G-BYRC
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA539
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2009
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:XT602
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA529
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:12 May 1990
Photo by:Berend de Vries (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:738991Submit Correction
View count: 112
Registration / Serial:XT602
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA529
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:12 May 1990
Photo by:Berend de Vries (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XT602
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA529
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:12 May 1990
Photo by:Berend de Vries (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:738991Submit Correction
View count: 112
Registration / Serial:XT602
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA529
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:12 May 1990
Photo by:Berend de Vries (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XT670
Military Code:AU
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA538
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737064Submit Correction
View count: 197
After service as a transport helicopter with 72 Sqdn, XT670 was modified for the SAR role and moved to 22 Sqdn in the standard yellow colours. Now preserved at Flugausstellung Peter Junior, Hermeskeil.
Registration / Serial:XT670
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA538
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XT670
Military Code:AU
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA538
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:737064Submit Correction
View count: 197
After service as a transport helicopter with 72 Sqdn, XT670 was modified for the SAR role and moved to 22 Sqdn in the standard yellow colours. Now preserved at Flugausstellung Peter Junior, Hermeskeil.
Registration / Serial:XT670
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA538
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:17 December 2009
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Photo ID:720003Submit Correction
View count: 269
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:17 December 2009
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:17 December 2009
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Photo ID:720003Submit Correction
View count: 269
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:17 December 2009
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:8 March 2001
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Photo ID:720000Submit Correction
View count: 188
Ex RAF serial XR505 not removed after taking over.
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:8 March 2001
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:8 March 2001
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Photo ID:720000Submit Correction
View count: 188
Ex RAF serial XR505 not removed after taking over.
Registration / Serial:081
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA130
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Navy
City / Airport:Maldonado - International / Capitan Corbeta Carlos A Curbelo / Laguna del Sauce (SULS / PDP)Map
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:8 March 2001
Photo by:Dick LohuisContact
Registration / Serial:XT680
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA548
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1984
Photo Date:7 September 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:713280Submit Correction
View count: 156
Taking part in the rescue services flypast at the beginning of the airshow. Delivered to the RAF as XT680 in 1967. Stored at Shawbury in 2003. Sold and moved to Hixon, Staffordshire then exported to New Zealand in 2004. Stored in a warehouse at Taranaki then to Classic Flyers Museum, Taurunga in 2018.
Registration / Serial:XT680
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA548
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XT680
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA548
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1984
Photo Date:7 September 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:713280Submit Correction
View count: 156
Taking part in the rescue services flypast at the beginning of the airshow. Delivered to the RAF as XT680 in 1967. Stored at Shawbury in 2003. Sold and moved to Hixon, Staffordshire then exported to New Zealand in 2004. Stored in a warehouse at Taranaki then to Classic Flyers Museum, Taurunga in 2018.
Registration / Serial:XT680
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA548
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XT668
Military Code:AS
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1976
Photo Date:26 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:712624Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:XT668
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XT668
Military Code:AS
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Woodford Airshow 1976
Photo Date:26 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:712624Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:XT668
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1976
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA196
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:710647Submit Correction
View count: 129
Registration revoked in 2013 after a bid to use ex RAF Wessexes for logging was rejected . Restored to the register in 2023 as ZK-HMF Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBE
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA196
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA196
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:710647Submit Correction
View count: 129
Registration revoked in 2013 after a bid to use ex RAF Wessexes for logging was rejected . Restored to the register in 2023 as ZK-HMF Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBE
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA196
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBF
Alternate Registration:HBF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA533
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:710324Submit Correction
View count: 108
Heli-Logging acquired a fleet of ex RAF Wessexes to use in logging. The plan was thwarted by authorities and ZK-HBF (ex XT606) had its registration revoked in 2008. At the time of upload believed to be preserved at Tauranga. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBF
Alternate Registration:HBF
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA533
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBF
Alternate Registration:HBF
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA533
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Photo ID:710324Submit Correction
View count: 108
Heli-Logging acquired a fleet of ex RAF Wessexes to use in logging. The plan was thwarted by authorities and ZK-HBF (ex XT606) had its registration revoked in 2008. At the time of upload believed to be preserved at Tauranga. Tony Arbon photo
Registration / Serial:ZK-HBF
Alternate Registration:HBF
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA533
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Stratford - 210 East Road [ Off-Airport ]
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 April 2003
Photo from:AustAirData CollectionWebsite
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Air Show 1984
Photo Date:6 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:705883Submit Correction
View count: 148
Delivered to the RAF as XT604 in 1966. Withdrawn from use in 2000. To East Midlands Aeropark for preservation in 2002.
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Air Show 1984
Photo Date:6 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:705883Submit Correction
View count: 148
Delivered to the RAF as XT604 in 1966. Withdrawn from use in 2000. To East Midlands Aeropark for preservation in 2002.
Registration / Serial:XT604
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA531
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 July 1984
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR588
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA121
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:691214Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:XR588
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA121
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:XR588
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA121
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain Air Show 1981
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Photo ID:691214Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:XR588
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA121
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 1981
Photo by:Jan MakkusContact
Registration / Serial:080
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA616
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Air Force
City / Area:Montevideo - Toledo Sur - Escuela Técnica de Aeronáutica [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:683761Submit Correction
View count: 258
Ex RAF XV721 and now preserved inside the grounds of the Escuela Tecnica de Aeronautica, the air force technical school at Toledo Sur, near Carrasco. The type was called HCMK2 in Uruguay.
Registration / Serial:080
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA616
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Air Force
City / Area:Montevideo - Toledo Sur - Escuela Técnica de Aeronáutica [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:080
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA616
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Air Force
City / Area:Montevideo - Toledo Sur - Escuela Técnica de Aeronáutica [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:683761Submit Correction
View count: 258
Ex RAF XV721 and now preserved inside the grounds of the Escuela Tecnica de Aeronautica, the air force technical school at Toledo Sur, near Carrasco. The type was called HCMK2 in Uruguay.
Registration / Serial:080
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA616
Operator Titles:Uruguay - Air Force
City / Area:Montevideo - Toledo Sur - Escuela Técnica de Aeronáutica [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Uruguay
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact