| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XA864 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1 |
| C/n (msn): | WA3 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YeoviltonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDY IATA: YEO Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 October 2014 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 71578 |
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This helicopter was built in 1963 and was the second Whirlwind to fly. It was taken on Naval charge in 1954 but spent virtually her whole serviice life as a test aircraft with the RAE or A&AEE. She was transferred to the FAAM in 1970 with total hours of 1393 and is now held in the Reserve Collection at Cobham Hall. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 July 2018, and has since been viewed 274 times. |