71 results found
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1981
Photo Date:13 June 1981
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:112483Submit Correction
View count: 475
Gate-guard at Royal Naval Air Yard Fleetlands. I don't know the significance of the colour scheme, I've never seen any other Wessex painted like this.
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1981
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1981
Photo Date:13 June 1981
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:112483Submit Correction
View count: 475
Gate-guard at Royal Naval Air Yard Fleetlands. I don't know the significance of the colour scheme, I've never seen any other Wessex painted like this.
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1981
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XM841
Military Code:PO-10
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1973
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:110743Submit Correction
View count: 720
Registration / Serial:XM841
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1973
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:XM841
Military Code:PO-10
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:771 Sqn
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1973
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:110743Submit Correction
View count: 720
Registration / Serial:XM841
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA22
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1973
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:XM845
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA26
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Penzance / Mount's Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:RNLB Solomon Browne
Photo Date:1979
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:98722Submit Correction
View count: 254
Wessex XM845 from RNAS Culdrose, rescue demonstration with Penlee Lifeboat,Solomon Browne, off Penzance Promenade in Mounts Bay, Cornwall with St Michaels Mount as backdrop, near Christmas two years later the Penlee Lifeboat was lost with all on board in a desperate attempt to save the crew of the Union Star a few miles from the Photo scene,that night the sea conditions were so severe the Wessex on duty crewed by an American exchange pilot was completely helpless to assist in the rescue.e
Registration / Serial:XM845
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA26
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Penzance / Mount's Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1979
Photo by:M D WestContact
Registration / Serial:XM845
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA26
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Penzance / Mount's Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:RNLB Solomon Browne
Photo Date:1979
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:98722Submit Correction
View count: 254
Wessex XM845 from RNAS Culdrose, rescue demonstration with Penlee Lifeboat,Solomon Browne, off Penzance Promenade in Mounts Bay, Cornwall with St Michaels Mount as backdrop, near Christmas two years later the Penlee Lifeboat was lost with all on board in a desperate attempt to save the crew of the Union Star a few miles from the Photo scene,that night the sea conditions were so severe the Wessex on duty crewed by an American exchange pilot was completely helpless to assist in the rescue.e
Registration / Serial:XM845
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA26
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Penzance / Mount's Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1979
Photo by:M D WestContact
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:7 September 1974
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:78597Submit Correction
View count: 487
Resident aircraft at Farnborough with the Royal Aircraft Establishment.
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1974
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:7 September 1974
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:78597Submit Correction
View count: 487
Resident aircraft at Farnborough with the Royal Aircraft Establishment.
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1974
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XS881
Military Code:CU-046
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:18 March 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:75399Submit Correction
View count: 346
Later burnt at the Royal Navy's Fire School at Predannack.
Registration / Serial:XS881
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 March 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XS881
Military Code:CU-046
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:18 March 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:75399Submit Correction
View count: 346
Later burnt at the Royal Navy's Fire School at Predannack.
Registration / Serial:XS881
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 March 1984
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XS887
Military Code:403
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA267
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:26 July 2018
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:72555Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Wessex first flew in April 1966 and after retirement was placed on display, or rather more accurately, in the restoration queue at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum/Aeroventure.
Registration / Serial:XS887
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA267
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 2018
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XS887
Military Code:403
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA267
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:26 July 2018
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:72555Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Wessex first flew in April 1966 and after retirement was placed on display, or rather more accurately, in the restoration queue at the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum/Aeroventure.
Registration / Serial:XS887
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA267
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 2018
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XS863
Military Code:304
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA243
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:31033Submit Correction
View count: 277
Registration / Serial:XS863
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA243
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS863
Military Code:304
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA243
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:31033Submit Correction
View count: 277
Registration / Serial:XS863
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA243
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2014
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XM326
Military Code:E-147
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA7
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Liverpool / Pier Head [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:HMS Eagle R05
Photo Date:28 February 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24918Submit Correction
View count: 240
Wessex HAS.1 Rescue helicopter of HMS Eagles SAR Flight aboard during a courtesy visit to Liverpool's Pier Head.
Registration / Serial:XM326
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA7
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Liverpool / Pier Head [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XM326
Military Code:E-147
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA7
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Liverpool / Pier Head [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:HMS Eagle R05
Photo Date:28 February 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24918Submit Correction
View count: 240
Wessex HAS.1 Rescue helicopter of HMS Eagles SAR Flight aboard during a courtesy visit to Liverpool's Pier Head.
Registration / Serial:XM326
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA7
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Liverpool / Pier Head [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:5 September 1974
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23659Submit Correction
View count: 282
This aircraft was operated by the RAE at Farnborough and is seen at the 1974 Airshow.
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1974
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:5 September 1974
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23659Submit Correction
View count: 282
This aircraft was operated by the RAE at Farnborough and is seen at the 1974 Airshow.
Registration / Serial:XM330
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA11
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 September 1974
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS868
Military Code:PO-525
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:737 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1966
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14207Submit Correction
View count: 352
Operated by 737 Squadron based at RNAS Portland, Dorset. It wears the anti-submarine scheme for helicopters prevelant in the mid 1960s.
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XS868
Military Code:PO-525
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:737 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1966
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14207Submit Correction
View count: 352
Operated by 737 Squadron based at RNAS Portland, Dorset. It wears the anti-submarine scheme for helicopters prevelant in the mid 1960s.
Registration / Serial:XS868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA248
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XM843
Military Code:V-71
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Sydney / Garden Island [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Ship / Rig:HMS Victorious R38
Photo Date:November 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:4099Submit Correction
View count: 278
Unit: 814 Sqn. On flightdeck of HMS Victorious at Garden Island Naval Base.
Registration / Serial:XM843
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Sydney / Garden Island [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:XM843
Military Code:V-71
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Sydney / Garden Island [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Ship / Rig:HMS Victorious R38
Photo Date:November 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:4099Submit Correction
View count: 278
Unit: 814 Sqn. On flightdeck of HMS Victorious at Garden Island Naval Base.
Registration / Serial:XM843
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Sydney / Garden Island [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact