| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XP345 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-55 Whirlwind |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10 |
| C/n (msn): | WA361 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / United Nations |
| Unit Markings: | 84 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Doncaster (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure) |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 2018 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 73414 |
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XP345 was originally delivered to the RAF as a training aircraft but was substantially damaged during a landing accident in Snowdonia. After repair it served on SAR duties, including a posting to support the UN at Akrotiri in Cyprus, and is credited with having made the last ever flight by a RAF Whirlwind. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 August 2018, and has since been viewed 127 times. |