Aircraft Photo of XM685 | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #677226
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XM685
Military Code:PO-509
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA263
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:Newark Air Museum
 
Photo Date:13 June 1983
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 677226
Photo Comment

Delivered to the Royal Navy as XM685 in 1959. Sold to Autair Helicopters in 1971. Registered as G-AYZJ but not applied and stored at Luton. Moved to Elstree then to Panshanger. To the Newark Air Museum in 1980.

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

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