| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | QA33 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Commando Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA922 |
| Operator Titles: | Qatar - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Doha / Al Corniche [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Qatar |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2019 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 203857 |
| Photo Comment |
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Qatar ordered in the 1970s twelve Westland Mk2 and Mk3 Commando's. One was donated to Sierra Leone, while is is believed currently some six to eight are still operational. The helicopters will be retired in 2020. The Sea King variants are assigned to 8sq for the Mk3s (Anti-Surface Vessel Squadron) and 9sq for the Mk2s (No. 9 Multi-Role Squadron) This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 January 2020, and has since been viewed 1653 times. |