Aircraft Photo of XV705 | Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #631216
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XV705
Military Code:29
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HU5
C/n (msn):WA676
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt.
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:14 May 2008
Photo by:David A. Montgomery
Photo ID: 631216
Photo Comment

Carrying out training approaches on Runway 13 at Prestwick where it was part of the Royal Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) detachment. Carrying the "Ace of Clubs" markings of 771 Naval Air Squadron and on its nose Scotland's Saltire, the St Andrew's Cross flag.

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

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