| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XZ577 |
| Military Code: | R-052 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2 |
| C/n (msn): | WA845 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 824 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Valletta / Grand Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Malta |
| Ship / Rig: | HMS Ark Royal R09 |
| Photo Date: | 12 November 1977 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 421713 |
| Photo Comment |
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On 1 June 1999 while flying in the Bay of Bengal off Chittagong the helicopter struck the flightdeck nets during unauthorised high speed pass over RFA Fort Grange. Ditched and sank. The three crew and four passengers were rescued. The First Pilot had vacated his seat for a ships officer and so was unable to supervise or take control. Aircraft was not recovered. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 December 2021, and has since been viewed 175 times. |