Aircraft Photo of KK995 | Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10244
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"KK995"
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:AbingdonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGUD   IATA: ABB   Local: -   Other: -
Event:RAF Abingdon 50th Anniversary Display 1968
 
Photo Date:15 June 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 10244
Photo Comment

Ex USAAF Hoverfly 43-46596 delivered direct from the production line to the UK as KL110 in October 1945. Served the RAF and Navy until retirement in May 1951. Exhibited at the RAF 50th Anniversary exhibition incorrectly marked as KK995. Now preserved at the RAF Hendon Museum.

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