| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANUK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA39 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Sir Kay |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Yeovil - WestlandMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHG IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | May 1955 to December 1955 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 341009 |
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Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland This photo was added on 2 March 2021, and has since been viewed 970 times. |