Aircraft Photo of XT509 | Westland-Bell Sioux AH1 (47G-3B-1) | UK - Army | AirHistory.net #517634
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XT509
Aircraft Original Type:Bell 47
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland-Bell 47
Aircraft Version:Westland-Bell Sioux AH1 (47G-3B-1)
C/n (msn):WA420
Operator Titles:UK - Army
Unit Markings:Eagles
Location
City / Airport:ExeterMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGTE   IATA: EXT   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Exeter Air Show 1968
 
Photo Date:28 June 1968
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 517634
Photo Comment

One of the Army Air Corps' Eagles helicopter display team. Destroyed on 25 August 1969 after being struck by XW192 during a display at Christchurch, Dorset, killing the pilot.

This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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