| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XD183 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA26 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 228 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | LeucharsMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGQL IATA: ADX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain Air Show 1960 |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1960 |
| Photo from: | McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin) |
| Photo ID: | 439465 |
| Photo Comment |
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Entered service in 1954 and later converted to Whirlwind HAR10. On 22 June 1970, while assigned to 110 Sqn, it was damaged beyond repair at Dungun, Malaysia after suffering an engine failure and force landing into a coconut plantation. The remains were donated to the RMAF as an instructional trainer. This photo was added on 14 February 2022, and has since been viewed 233 times. |