643 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XM917 |
| Military Code: | PO-13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA38 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Event: | International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1970 |
| Photo Date: | 27 May 1970 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Photo ID: | 840866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
Photo by A. le Nobel.
| Registration / Serial: | XM917 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA38 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 May 1970 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XM917 |
| Military Code: | PO-13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA38 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Event: | International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1970 |
| Photo Date: | 27 May 1970 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Photo ID: | 840866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 70 |
Photo by A. le Nobel.
| Registration / Serial: | XM917 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA38 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 May 1970 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | XR501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA126 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 838201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA126 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA126 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981 |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 838201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 66 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA126 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| 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: | 94 |
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: | 94 |
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: | XT674 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA542 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 832918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 130 |
| Registration / Serial: | XT674 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA542 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT674 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA542 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| Photo ID: | 832918Submit Correction |
| View count: | 130 |
| Registration / Serial: | XT674 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA542 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1986 |
| Photo by: | Trevor ThorntonContact |
| 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: | XR529 |
| Military Code: | BN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 18 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 823716Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR529 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XR529 |
| Military Code: | BN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 18 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Photo ID: | 823716Submit Correction |
| View count: | 137 |
| Registration / Serial: | XR529 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA151 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV733 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA628 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Queen's Flight |
| City / Airport: | Dundee (EGPN / DND)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1979 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 822508Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
| Registration / Serial: | XV733 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA628 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dundee (EGPN / DND)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1979 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV733 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA628 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Queen's Flight |
| City / Airport: | Dundee (EGPN / DND)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1979 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Photo ID: | 822508Submit Correction |
| View count: | 106 |
| Registration / Serial: | XV733 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA628 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Dundee (EGPN / DND)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1979 |
| Photo by: | R.A. Ferguson (via Derek Ferguson)Contact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Argonaut |
| 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: | 822392Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Argonaut |
| 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: | 822392Submit Correction |
| View count: | 83 |
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Shaun ConnorContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N7-213 |
| Military Code: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B |
| C/n (msn): | WA213 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 817 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Photo ID: | 822282Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
N7-213 Royal Australian Navy, took part in the Spithead Royal Review of the Fleet on 28 Jun 77. It was written off on 13th July. 1977, just a couple of weeks later.
| Registration / Serial: | N7-213 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B |
| C/n (msn): | WA213 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N7-213 |
| Military Code: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B |
| C/n (msn): | WA213 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 817 sqn |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Photo ID: | 822282Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
N7-213 Royal Australian Navy, took part in the Spithead Royal Review of the Fleet on 28 Jun 77. It was written off on 13th July. 1977, just a couple of weeks later.
| Registration / Serial: | N7-213 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.31B |
| C/n (msn): | WA213 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM837 |
| Military Code: | NF-407 |
| Other Marks: | 07 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA18 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | HMS Norfolk |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Photo ID: | 822258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 132 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM837 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA18 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM837 |
| Military Code: | NF-407 |
| Other Marks: | 07 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA18 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | HMS Norfolk |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Photo ID: | 822258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 132 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM837 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA18 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard BowdenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS863 |
| Military Code: | R-304 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA243 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 815 NAS |
| 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: | 819170Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
First flown in April 1965 and joined 815 NAS at Culdrose, transferring to 826 NAS in October 1967. Taken up by the RAE in red/white colours in 1971, moving over to A&AEE in 1973. Acquired by the IWM in 1981 and immaculately restored to its original markings
| Registration / Serial: | XS863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA243 |
| 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: | XS863 |
| Military Code: | R-304 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA243 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 815 NAS |
| 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: | 819170Submit Correction |
| View count: | 60 |
First flown in April 1965 and joined 815 NAS at Culdrose, transferring to 826 NAS in October 1967. Taken up by the RAE in red/white colours in 1971, moving over to A&AEE in 1973. Acquired by the IWM in 1981 and immaculately restored to its original markings
| Registration / Serial: | XS863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA243 |
| 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: | XV728 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Argonaut |
| 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: | 818899Submit Correction |
| View count: | 69 |
Built 1968 and joined the museum 30 years later, carrying the markings of its last operator, 72 Sqdn at RAF Odiham
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Argonaut |
| 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: | 818899Submit Correction |
| View count: | 69 |
Built 1968 and joined the museum 30 years later, carrying the markings of its last operator, 72 Sqdn at RAF Odiham
| Registration / Serial: | XV728 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA623 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Winthorpe (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV720 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 1988 |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1988 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 818188Submit Correction |
| View count: | 77 |
Markings have been altered. In the emergency services flypast at the start of the flying display. Delivered to the RAF as XV720 in 1968. To Hixon for disposal in 2012. Sold at auction to Culham paintball park in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | XV720 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1988 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV720 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 22 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 1988 |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1988 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 818188Submit Correction |
| View count: | 77 |
Markings have been altered. In the emergency services flypast at the start of the flying display. Delivered to the RAF as XV720 in 1968. To Hixon for disposal in 2012. Sold at auction to Culham paintball park in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | XV720 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1988 |
| 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: | 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: | 151 |
| 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: | 151 |
| 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: | 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: | 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: | 131 |
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: | 131 |
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: | XM833 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society |
| Photo Date: | 14 July 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 788227Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM833 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 July 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM833 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society |
| Photo Date: | 14 July 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| Photo ID: | 788227Submit Correction |
| View count: | 84 |
| Registration / Serial: | XM833 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA14 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lasham (EGHL)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 July 1991 |
| Photo by: | David OsborneContact |
| 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: | 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: | 158 |
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: | 158 |
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 |