Aircraft Photo of XR517 | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #145501
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XR517
Military Code:AN
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:72 Sqn
Location
City / Area:Steinkjer Area [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Norway
 
Photo Date:September 1976
Photo by:Ian Howat
Photo ID: 145501
Photo Comment

A mixture of 18 and 72 Squadron aircraft seen getting ready for an airborne assault during a NATO exercise. Red crosses on the fuselage and nose denotes "the bad guys". Next mission they would be white (good guys) as there was not enough helicopters to satisfy demand.

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

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