| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XV670 |
| Military Code: | 17 |
| 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): | WA658 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 771 Sqn / Gannet SAR Flt. |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Glasgow - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPF IATA: GLA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2011 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 701386 |
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Arriving at Glasgow on the Runway 23 approach path. Carries on its nose the Ace of Clubs emblem of 771 Naval Air Squadron. Taken on charge by the Royal Navy in 1970 as an HAS1. Converted to an HAS5 in 1984 and then to an HU5 in 2002. Withdrawn from use in 2016 and stored at Gosport, UK. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 June 2024, and has since been viewed 195 times. |