| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XP398 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8794M |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA386 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Coltishall (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGYC IATA: CLF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1968 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1968 |
| Photo by: | Mike Cain |
| Photo ID: | 481797 |
| Photo Comment |
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First flew 18th July 1962, taken on charge 1st August 1962. To Cyprus Sept.1983 as 8794M but brought back to the UK and stored 1985. Eventually went to the Gatwick Aviation Museum in July 1988 and is reported to have gone from there by June 2013 but with no details as to fate or whereabouts. This photo is copyright © Mike Cain, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 July 2022, and has since been viewed 183 times. |