Aircraft Photo of XR503 | Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #863115
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XR503
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA128
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
Location
City / Airport:FairfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVA   IATA: FFD   Local: -   Other: -
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
 
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 863115
Photo Comment

Delivered to the RAF as XR503 in 1963. To the Defence Fire Services Central Training Establishment, Manston for use as a ground trainer in 2001. In poor condition by 2015. Scrapped in 2020.

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

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