Aircraft Photo of 8960 | Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk41 | Germany - Navy | AirHistory.net #863988
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:8960
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk41
C/n (msn):WA764
Operator Titles:Germany - Navy
Unit Markings:MFG 5
Location
City / Airport:Kiel - HoltenauMap
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: EDHK   IATA: KEL   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Tag der offenen Tür 1986
 
Photo Date:7 September 1986
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 863988
Photo Comment

This Sea King, parked at the platform of homebase Kiel during unsettled weather (but great for photography) made its first flight as a Mk41 on 2 January 1974 and was delivered to the Marineflieger the on 20 March 1974. The helicopter was withdrawn from use at Nordholz (date?).

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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