| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XR443 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 114 Sea Heron C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 14072 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Glasgow - PrestwickMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGPK IATA: PIK Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | David A. Montgomery |
| Photo ID: | 875423 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
Taxiing, after landing, to cross over the main runway to HMS Gannet, the Sea King helicopter base on Prestwick's North Side. Originally built in 1952 as a Heron 2, VR-NAQ. Later G-ARKU. Joined the Royal Navy in 1961 as XR443. Withdrawn from military service in 1989. This photo is copyright © David A. Montgomery, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 December 2025, and has since been viewed 46 times. |