211 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XT772 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA554 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bembridge (EGHJ / BBP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 1975 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Photo ID: | 837638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
One of three VIP fit Wessex HU.5 operated by 781 Sqn, they were known as the "Green Parrots" (Tony Lloyd image).
| Registration / Serial: | XT772 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA554 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bembridge (EGHJ / BBP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 1975 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XT772 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA554 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bembridge (EGHJ / BBP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 1975 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Photo ID: | 837638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
One of three VIP fit Wessex HU.5 operated by 781 Sqn, they were known as the "Green Parrots" (Tony Lloyd image).
| Registration / Serial: | XT772 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA554 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bembridge (EGHJ / BBP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 July 1975 |
| Photo from: | Richard Bowden Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XT474 |
| Military Code: | CU-820 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA296 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Koksijde (EBFN)Map |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Event: | Koksijde Airshow 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 833060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
This oldy was part of an order of forty Wessex HU5s for the Royal Navy. It was delivered on 22 February 1966. First assigned to 707sq, later to 707sq, 846sq, the A&AEE and then 771sq (as pictured). It received number A2695 when it became and instructional airframe at RAF Gütersloh (Germany). The Wessex was then seen stored at Gosport/HMS Sultan from April 1999 onwards. Up for disposal and believed to be sadly scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | XT474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA296 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Koksijde (EBFN)Map | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT474 |
| Military Code: | CU-820 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA296 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Koksijde (EBFN)Map |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Event: | Koksijde Airshow 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 833060Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
This oldy was part of an order of forty Wessex HU5s for the Royal Navy. It was delivered on 22 February 1966. First assigned to 707sq, later to 707sq, 846sq, the A&AEE and then 771sq (as pictured). It received number A2695 when it became and instructional airframe at RAF Gütersloh (Germany). The Wessex was then seen stored at Gosport/HMS Sultan from April 1999 onwards. Up for disposal and believed to be sadly scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | XT474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA296 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Koksijde (EBFN)Map | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 19 July 1986 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT484 |
| Military Code: | RS-437 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA306 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 1974 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 828260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
Attached to the armament stores ship RFA Resource (A480).
| Registration / Serial: | XT484 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA306 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 1974 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT484 |
| Military Code: | RS-437 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA306 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 1974 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 828260Submit Correction |
| View count: | 95 |
Attached to the armament stores ship RFA Resource (A480).
| Registration / Serial: | XT484 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA306 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 1974 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT470 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA292 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1981 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Photo ID: | 799547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 115 |
| Registration / Serial: | XT470 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA292 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1981 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT470 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA292 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1981 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Photo ID: | 799547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 115 |
| Registration / Serial: | XT470 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA292 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1981 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS511 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA180 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shawbury (EGOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1980 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Photo ID: | 788040Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS511 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA180 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shawbury (EGOS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1980 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS511 |
| Military Code: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA180 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shawbury (EGOS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1980 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Photo ID: | 788040Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS511 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA180 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Shawbury (EGOS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1980 |
| Photo by: | Ray PettitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT769 |
| Military Code: | CU-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Culdrose (EGDR)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Culdrose Air Day 1979 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1979 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 784901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 132 |
Delivered new to RN May 1967. Retired in September 1993 and transferred to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | XT769 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Culdrose (EGDR)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1979 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT769 |
| Military Code: | CU-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Culdrose (EGDR)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Culdrose Air Day 1979 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1979 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 784901Submit Correction |
| View count: | 132 |
Delivered new to RN May 1967. Retired in September 1993 and transferred to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | XT769 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Culdrose (EGDR)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1979 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT449 |
| Military Code: | B-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA271 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 845 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Plymouth / Battisborough House [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1966 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 767357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
Perhaps the helicopter made an emergency landing near this country house on the coast near Plymouth. The fire brigade has arrived to facilitate a take-off.
| Registration / Serial: | XT449 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA271 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Plymouth / Battisborough House [ Off-Airport ] | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1966 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT449 |
| Military Code: | B-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA271 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 845 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Plymouth / Battisborough House [ Off-Airport ] |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1966 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 767357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 183 |
Perhaps the helicopter made an emergency landing near this country house on the coast near Plymouth. The fire brigade has arrived to facilitate a take-off.
| Registration / Serial: | XT449 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA271 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Plymouth / Battisborough House [ Off-Airport ] | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1966 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 757809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Sold to Metro Air, New Zealand in February 1998 as ZK-HVK; destroyed in a crash on 12 February 2001 during logging operations, the pilot losing his life.
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 757809Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
Sold to Metro Air, New Zealand in February 1998 as ZK-HVK; destroyed in a crash on 12 February 2001 during logging operations, the pilot losing his life.
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS520 |
| Military Code: | VL-XB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA189 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 846 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Air Fair 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 1975 |
| Photo by: | Terry DannContact |
| Photo ID: | 748731Submit Correction |
| View count: | 156 |
To Ground Instruction at Lee-on-Solent October 1986, allocated A2749, Re-allocated A2659 May 1993. To Gosport November 1995 and Predannack February 2006. Departed June 2017 to unknown location.
| Registration / Serial: | XS520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA189 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 1975 |
| Photo by: | Terry DannContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS520 |
| Military Code: | VL-XB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA189 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 846 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Air Fair 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 1975 |
| Photo by: | Terry DannContact |
| Photo ID: | 748731Submit Correction |
| View count: | 156 |
To Ground Instruction at Lee-on-Solent October 1986, allocated A2749, Re-allocated A2659 May 1993. To Gosport November 1995 and Predannack February 2006. Departed June 2017 to unknown location.
| Registration / Serial: | XS520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA189 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 May 1975 |
| Photo by: | Terry DannContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS512 |
| Military Code: | VL-XG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 846 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 742938Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS512 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS512 |
| Military Code: | VL-XG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 846 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 742938Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
| Registration / Serial: | XS512 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA181 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS514 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA183 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Gosport (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Photo ID: | 720037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 116 |
Also A2740. Disappeared from here in early 2015 - assumed scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | XS514 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA183 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Gosport (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS514 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA183 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Gosport (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Photo ID: | 720037Submit Correction |
| View count: | 116 |
Also A2740. Disappeared from here in early 2015 - assumed scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | XS514 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA183 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Gosport (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Howard J CurtisContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL728 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| 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: | 713264Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
Taking part in the rescue services flypast at the beginning of the airshow. First flew as Wessex HAS.1 XL728 in 1958. Used for engine development trials. Modified to a Wessex HU.5. To RAE Farnborough by 1971. To Pendine Ranges for use as a range target in 1985 then to Brawdy fire dump in 1988 and scrapped in 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | XL728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA2 |
| 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: | XL728 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA2 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| 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: | 713264Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
Taking part in the rescue services flypast at the beginning of the airshow. First flew as Wessex HAS.1 XL728 in 1958. Used for engine development trials. Modified to a Wessex HU.5. To RAE Farnborough by 1971. To Pendine Ranges for use as a range target in 1985 then to Brawdy fire dump in 1988 and scrapped in 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | XL728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA2 |
| 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: | XT771 |
| Military Code: | PO-620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Yeovilton International Air Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 709161Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XT771 in 1967. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2761 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2673 in 1995 then to Yeovilton in 2006 and Culdrose in 2014. To Historic Helicopters, Higer Purtington, Somerset in 2017.
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Military Code: | PO-620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Yeovilton International Air Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 709161Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XT771 in 1967. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2761 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2673 in 1995 then to Yeovilton in 2006 and Culdrose in 2014. To Historic Helicopters, Higer Purtington, Somerset in 2017.
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 August 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School |
| 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: | 705875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS509 in 1964. Transferred to the ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School in 1982. Sold in 1998 and registered as ZK-HVK. Destroyed in a fatal crash during heli-logging operations in New Zealand in 2001.
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| 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: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School |
| 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: | 705875Submit Correction |
| View count: | 127 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS509 in 1964. Transferred to the ETPS - Empire Test Pilots School in 1982. Sold in 1998 and registered as ZK-HVK. Destroyed in a fatal crash during heli-logging operations in New Zealand in 2001.
| Registration / Serial: | XS509 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA178 |
| 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: | XT771 |
| Military Code: | PO-620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XT771 in 1967. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2761 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2673 in 1995 then to Yeovilton in 2006 and Culdrose in 2014. To Historic Helicopters, Higer Purtington, Somerset in 2017.
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Military Code: | PO-620 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XT771 in 1967. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2761 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2673 in 1995 then to Yeovilton in 2006 and Culdrose in 2014. To Historic Helicopters, Higer Purtington, Somerset in 2017.
| Registration / Serial: | XT771 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA553 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Military Code: | PO-623 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679587Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS492 in 1964. To the Norwegian Aviation College, Bardufoss for use as a ground trainer in 1988. Last seen in 1999.
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Military Code: | PO-623 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679587Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS492 in 1964. To the Norwegian Aviation College, Bardufoss for use as a ground trainer in 1988. Last seen in 1999.
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS496 |
| Military Code: | PO-625 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679584Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS496 in 1964. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2763 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2674 in 1995. Scrapped in 2012.
| Registration / Serial: | XS496 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS496 |
| Military Code: | PO-625 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 772 Sqn |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Portland Open Day 1983 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 679584Submit Correction |
| View count: | 165 |
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XS496 in 1964. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2763 in 1988. Moved to Gosport and changed to A2674 in 1995. Scrapped in 2012.
| Registration / Serial: | XS496 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Heliport: | Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1983 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS515 |
| Military Code: | N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA184 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 1985 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 664768Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
Air Fete 1985. Operated by 845 NAS. Delivered to the FAA on 04 Nov 1964. Relegated to ground instruction coded A2658 on 04 Nov 1995. Currently at Keogh Barracks Aldershot in 2024.
| Registration / Serial: | XS515 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA184 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 1985 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS515 |
| Military Code: | N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA184 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Mildenhall Air Fete 1985 |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 1985 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 664768Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
Air Fete 1985. Operated by 845 NAS. Delivered to the FAA on 04 Nov 1964. Relegated to ground instruction coded A2658 on 04 Nov 1995. Currently at Keogh Barracks Aldershot in 2024.
| Registration / Serial: | XS515 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA184 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 May 1985 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Military Code: | VW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Ship / Rig: | HMS Albion R07 |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1972 |
| Photo by: | Mat HerbenContact |
| Photo ID: | 663910Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Port visit landing ship Hr.Ms. Albion.
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1972 |
| Photo by: | Mat HerbenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Military Code: | VW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Ship / Rig: | HMS Albion R07 |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1972 |
| Photo by: | Mat HerbenContact |
| Photo ID: | 663910Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Port visit landing ship Hr.Ms. Albion.
| Registration / Serial: | XS492 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/166 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 1 July 1972 |
| Photo by: | Mat HerbenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT486 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA308 |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 663578Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
Seen at the museum carrying no markings. Delivered to the Royal Navy on 21 Jun 1966. To storage at Wroughton on 23 Sep 1982 after participating in the Falklands war. To Brize Norton for ground instruction as 8919M on 03 Feb 1987. To Altcar Ranges 18 Nov 1996 and finally to the museum for display on 13 Jun 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | XT486 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA308 |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT486 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA308 |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |
| Photo ID: | 663578Submit Correction |
| View count: | 124 |
Seen at the museum carrying no markings. Delivered to the Royal Navy on 21 Jun 1966. To storage at Wroughton on 23 Sep 1982 after participating in the Falklands war. To Brize Norton for ground instruction as 8919M on 03 Feb 1987. To Altcar Ranges 18 Nov 1996 and finally to the museum for display on 13 Jun 2007.
| Registration / Serial: | XT486 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA308 |
| City / Airport: | Dumfries (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Kerry TaylorContact |