Aircraft Photo of XL109 | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #121679
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XL109
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR2
C/n (msn):WA148
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Biggin HillMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKB   IATA: BQH   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1959
 
Photo Date:19 September 1959
Photo by:Jerry Hughes
Photo ID: 121679
Photo Comment

Later converted to HAR10. Written off 17 October, 1970: Ditched near Sai Kong, Hong Kong after engine failure. Recovered and sent to RAF Kai Tak, where struck off charge 8 February, 1971.

This photo is copyright © Jerry Hughes, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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