Aircraft Photo of XV732 | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #47853
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XV732
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4
C/n (msn):WA627
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
Location
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
 
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 47853
Photo Comment

Built in 1969 for the Queen's Flight at Yeovil as the penultimate Wessex off the production line. The HCC Mk.4 was identical to the HC Mk.2 except for a special VIP interior, external folding step below cabin door and an additional navigation suite. Served until retirement on 1st April 1998 and delivered to the RAF Museum for display in March 2002.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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