Aircraft Photo of N16-239 | Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50B | Australia - Navy | AirHistory.net #37931
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N16-239
Other Marks:21
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk50B
C/n (msn):WA930
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
Location
City / Airport:AvalonMap
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YMAV   IATA: AVV   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Australian International Airshow 2011
 
Photo Date:6 March 2011
Photo by:Phil Vabre
Photo ID: 37931
Photo Comment

This aircraft was acquired in 1983 as an attrition replacement for five RAN Sea Kings lost at sea between 1975 and 1979. It made its first flight on 9 March 1983 using the UK 'B conditions' registration G-17-13. Delivered to the RAN on 11 May 1983. Seen here on static display at the Australian International Airshow.

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

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