269 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Military Code: | PO-513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 822391Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Military Code: | PO-513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 822391Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XJ726 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA97 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| 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: | 43 |
| 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: | 43 |
| 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: | XK936 |
| Military Code: | 62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA163 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 819178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 40 |
This 1957-vintage Whirlwind saw action with several different Naval Air Squadrons (845, 820, 701, 848, 847 & 705) and when reading the service history of such old generation helicopters it is notable just how many incidents and mishaps they were involved in. To RNAY Wroughton in December 1974 and Duxford by road in October 1975. Now one of only two aircraft that remain suspended from the AirSpace roof
| Registration / Serial: | XK936 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA163 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XK936 |
| Military Code: | 62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA163 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
| Photo Date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 819178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 40 |
This 1957-vintage Whirlwind saw action with several different Naval Air Squadrons (845, 820, 701, 848, 847 & 705) and when reading the service history of such old generation helicopters it is notable just how many incidents and mishaps they were involved in. To RNAY Wroughton in December 1974 and Duxford by road in October 1975. Now one of only two aircraft that remain suspended from the AirSpace roof
| Registration / Serial: | XK936 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA163 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 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: | 38 |
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: | 38 |
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: | XM685 |
| Military Code: | PO-513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 818912Submit Correction |
| View count: | 29 |
Built 1959 and bought by Autair Helicopters at the end of its RN service, registered G-AYZJ, although civilian conversion did not proceed and it remained in store at Luton through the early 1970s. Now preserved in the marks of 771 NAS, Portland
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Military Code: | PO-513 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Newark Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 818912Submit Correction |
| View count: | 29 |
Built 1959 and bought by Autair Helicopters at the end of its RN service, registered G-AYZJ, although civilian conversion did not proceed and it remained in store at Luton through the early 1970s. Now preserved in the marks of 771 NAS, Portland
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 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: | 83 |
| 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: | 83 |
| 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: | 90 |
| 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: | 90 |
| 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: | 142 |
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: | 142 |
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: | ZD1B-22 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA397 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Collection: | Museo del Aire |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Photo ID: | 799963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZD1B-22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA397 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZD1B-22 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA397 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Collection: | Museo del Aire |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Photo ID: | 799963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
| Registration / Serial: | ZD1B-22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA397 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XN304 |
| Military Code: | B-W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA284 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| 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: | 799510Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
| Registration / Serial: | XN304 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA284 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| 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: | XN304 |
| Military Code: | B-W |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA284 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| 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: | 799510Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
| Registration / Serial: | XN304 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA284 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| 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: | 54 |
| 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: | 54 |
| 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: | 148 |
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: | 148 |
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: | XL840 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA.202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 February 1995 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 795677Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
Acquired by Bawtry Paintball (South Yorkshire) some time afterwards, and is still there in 2024 in a very dilapidated state.
| Registration / Serial: | XL840 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA.202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 February 1995 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL840 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA.202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 February 1995 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Photo ID: | 795677Submit Correction |
| View count: | 94 |
Acquired by Bawtry Paintball (South Yorkshire) some time afterwards, and is still there in 2024 in a very dilapidated state.
| Registration / Serial: | XL840 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 |
| C/n (msn): | WA.202 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 February 1995 |
| Photo by: | Chris EnglandContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 8674M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA383 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Halton (EGWN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Halton Open Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 23 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 792993Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
Original serial was XP395 and this machine was prematurely withdrawn from flying duties after a forced landing at Chivenor.
| Registration / Serial: | 8674M |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA383 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Halton (EGWN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 8674M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA383 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Halton (EGWN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Halton Open Day 1984 |
| Photo Date: | 23 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 792993Submit Correction |
| View count: | 71 |
Original serial was XP395 and this machine was prematurely withdrawn from flying duties after a forced landing at Chivenor.
| Registration / Serial: | 8674M |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA383 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Halton (EGWN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 June 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fergal GoodmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP360 |
| Military Code: | V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA376 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society |
| Photo Date: | 1983 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 787836Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP360 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA376 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1983 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP360 |
| Military Code: | V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA376 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society |
| Photo Date: | 1983 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 787836Submit Correction |
| View count: | 79 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP360 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA376 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1983 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| 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: | Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Event: | International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 14 May 1973 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 785466Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP346 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA362 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 14 May 1973 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| 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: | Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map |
| Country: | Germany |
| Event: | International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 14 May 1973 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 785466Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP346 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA362 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Uetersen - Heist (EDHE)Map | Country: | Germany |
| Photo Date: | 14 May 1973 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 783956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Photo ID: | 783956Submit Correction |
| View count: | 151 |
| Registration / Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Jack PoelstraContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XK968 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA139 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 774978Submit Correction |
| View count: | 141 |
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
| Registration / Serial: | XK968 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA139 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XK968 |
| Military Code: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA139 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 774978Submit Correction |
| View count: | 141 |
Delivered to the RAF as XK968 in 1956. To Halton for use a ground trainer 8445M in 1975. To Manston Fire School in 1981 and burnt in 1997.
| Registration / Serial: | XK968 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA139 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BKHC |
| Alternate Serial: | XP328 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | Roger Windley |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | World Helicopter Championships 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 774739Submit Correction |
| View count: | 108 |
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
| Registration / Serial: | G-BKHC |
| Alternate Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | Roger Windley |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BKHC |
| Alternate Serial: | XP328 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | Roger Windley |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | World Helicopter Championships 1986 |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 774739Submit Correction |
| View count: | 108 |
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
| Registration / Serial: | G-BKHC |
| Alternate Serial: | XP328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA348 |
| Operator Titles: | Roger Windley |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Castle Ashby [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR486 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-RWWW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12 |
| C/n (msn): | WA418 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Helitech 1993 |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 1993 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 765038Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
Delivered to the RAF as XR486 in May 1964, to instructional use at St Athan as 8727M in December 1981. Sold in October 1989 and registered as G-RWWW in June 1990. To the Helicopter Museum at Weston Super Mare in June 1990 and registration cancelled in July 1990.
| Registration / Serial: | XR486 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-RWWW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12 |
| C/n (msn): | WA418 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 1993 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR486 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-RWWW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12 |
| C/n (msn): | WA418 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Helitech 1993 |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 1993 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |
| Photo ID: | 765038Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
Delivered to the RAF as XR486 in May 1964, to instructional use at St Athan as 8727M in December 1981. Sold in October 1989 and registered as G-RWWW in June 1990. To the Helicopter Museum at Weston Super Mare in June 1990 and registration cancelled in July 1990.
| Registration / Serial: | XR486 |
| Alternate Registration: | G-RWWW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HCC12 |
| C/n (msn): | WA418 |
| Display Paint: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Redhill (EGKR / KRH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 1993 |
| Photo by: | Tim SpearmanContact |