Aircraft Photo of XG474 | Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #90549
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XG474
Military Code:O
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 192 Belvedere
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 192 Belvedere
Aircraft Version:Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1
C/n (msn):13365
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
 
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 90549
Photo Comment

The Belvedere was the Royal Air Force's first twin engined, twin rotor helicopter to enter service. This particular Belvederes was one of six crated for transfer by cargo ship to Singapore where they joined 66 Sqdn at RAF Seletar in June 1962. She gave loyal service both in Singapore and Aden before being retired upon 66 Sqdn's disbandment in March 69. XG 474 was then shipped to the UK for preservation arriving at the RAF Museum in March 71.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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