| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XM685 |
| Military Code: | PO-513 |
| 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: | 15 June 2025 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 818912 |
| Photo Comment |
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Built 1959 and bought by Autair Helicopters at the end of its RN service, registered G-AYZJ, although civilian conversion did not proceed and it remained in store at Luton through the early 1970s. Now preserved in the marks of 771 NAS, Portland This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2025, and has since been viewed 36 times. |