Aircraft Photo of XT482 | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #489206
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XT482
Military Code:CU-Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA304
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:LossiemouthMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGQS   IATA: LMO   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Lossiemouth Navy Day 1971
 
Photo Date:10 July 1971
Photo by:David A. Montgomery
Photo ID: 489206
Photo Comment

Seen at the 1971 RNAS Lossiemouth Navy Day. Built in 1966 and serving with 707 Naval Air Squadron from 1967. Coded "Q" and carrying the "CU" base identification of RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall. Operating in the Commando support role with the Royal Marines, armed with AS12 missiles. Retired in 1994 and transferred to the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, for preservation and subsequent public display.

This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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