293 results found
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Open Day 1974
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:648691Submit Correction
View count: 251
To GI March 1967, allocated maintenance serial A2571. SOC September 1967. To IWM, Duxford by road 13th June 1974. Various loans; to RAF Leconfield October 1990 as GI, allocated 9050M. Scrapped early 2001.
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Open Day 1974
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:648691Submit Correction
View count: 251
To GI March 1967, allocated maintenance serial A2571. SOC September 1967. To IWM, Duxford by road 13th June 1974. Various loans; to RAF Leconfield October 1990 as GI, allocated 9050M. Scrapped early 2001.
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XL839
Military Code:CU-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1982
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:647592Submit Correction
View count: 171
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XL839 in 1958. Used as ground trainer A2665 at Lee-on-Solent from 1977. To the Fleet Air Air Museum, Yeovilton in 1978 and used as a travelling exhibit then to Lee-on-Solent in 1982 as a fire trainer. Burnt and destroyed in 1984.
Registration / Serial:XL839
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XL839
Military Code:CU-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1982
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:647592Submit Correction
View count: 171
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XL839 in 1958. Used as ground trainer A2665 at Lee-on-Solent from 1977. To the Fleet Air Air Museum, Yeovilton in 1978 and used as a travelling exhibit then to Lee-on-Solent in 1982 as a fire trainer. Burnt and destroyed in 1984.
Registration / Serial:XL839
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 191
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 191
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at the Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Probably scrapped when it closed in 2005.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 159
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 159
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XA868
Other Marks:PR-449
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:629366Submit Correction
View count: 232
Assigned HMS Protector
Registration / Serial:XA868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:XA868
Other Marks:PR-449
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:629366Submit Correction
View count: 232
Assigned HMS Protector
Registration / Serial:XA868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 161
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 161
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 313
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 313
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:624554Submit Correction
View count: 283
Ex G-BAMH, XG588. Later displayed at East Midlands Aeropark in RAF yellow SAR markings as XG588.
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:624554Submit Correction
View count: 283
Ex G-BAMH, XG588. Later displayed at East Midlands Aeropark in RAF yellow SAR markings as XG588.
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 264
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 264
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:614727Submit Correction
View count: 235
Preserved within the base. ex8787M. ex 84 Sqd/A flt('Scorpion' on cabin sides & 'Ace of Spades' motif on fin) Large plaque on a stone in front of the a/c carries quite a bit of information. Some of it reads - This aircraft was the first Whirlwind in Cyprus and arrived 17th June 1969 to carry out hot weather trials. After completion of the trials and a detached service with 1563 Flight at Nicosia another 7 Whirlwinds joined the aircraft to reform as 84 Sqd on 17th January1972. The Sqd was re-equipped with the Wessex HAR.2 in December 1981. XD184's last flight was on1st March 1982
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:614727Submit Correction
View count: 235
Preserved within the base. ex8787M. ex 84 Sqd/A flt('Scorpion' on cabin sides & 'Ace of Spades' motif on fin) Large plaque on a stone in front of the a/c carries quite a bit of information. Some of it reads - This aircraft was the first Whirlwind in Cyprus and arrived 17th June 1969 to carry out hot weather trials. After completion of the trials and a detached service with 1563 Flight at Nicosia another 7 Whirlwinds joined the aircraft to reform as 84 Sqd on 17th January1972. The Sqd was re-equipped with the Wessex HAR.2 in December 1981. XD184's last flight was on1st March 1982
Registration / Serial:XD184
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA27
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Akrotiri (LCRA / AKT)Map
Country:Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Photo Date:15 October 2023
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-21
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland S-55-5
Licence-built by:Soko
C/n (msn):WA396
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Benidorm / KU Discoteca Benidorm [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:April 2006
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:614012Submit Correction
View count: 218
Seen on the roof of a Disco in Benidorm city - road towards Valencia. After 2006 it got a Red Bull color scheme but due to vandalism the helicopter has been removed now. Unknown where it went to. The original Spanish Air Force serial was ZD.1B-21 / 803-3. (Picture taken by my mother...)
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-21
Aircraft Version:Westland S-55-5
C/n (msn):WA396
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Benidorm / KU Discoteca Benidorm [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:April 2006
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-21
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland S-55-5
Licence-built by:Soko
C/n (msn):WA396
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Benidorm / KU Discoteca Benidorm [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:April 2006
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:614012Submit Correction
View count: 218
Seen on the roof of a Disco in Benidorm city - road towards Valencia. After 2006 it got a Red Bull color scheme but due to vandalism the helicopter has been removed now. Unknown where it went to. The original Spanish Air Force serial was ZD.1B-21 / 803-3. (Picture taken by my mother...)
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-21
Aircraft Version:Westland S-55-5
C/n (msn):WA396
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Benidorm / KU Discoteca Benidorm [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:April 2006
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Registration / Serial:VP-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:3 August 2023
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:601665Submit Correction
View count: 151
Previously XG588 and G-BAMH, it has been waiting for a long, long time for the repaint to be completed
Registration / Serial:VP-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 2023
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:VP-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:3 August 2023
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:601665Submit Correction
View count: 151
Previously XG588 and G-BAMH, it has been waiting for a long, long time for the repaint to be completed
Registration / Serial:VP-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 2023
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:600673Submit Correction
View count: 145
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:600673Submit Correction
View count: 145
Registration / Serial:XP339
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA335
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Wernigerode / Museum für Luftfahrt [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:30 May 2023
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:597923Submit Correction
View count: 211
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Photo ID:597923Submit Correction
View count: 211
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 2022
Photo by:Joseph CollinsonContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1973
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:590249Submit Correction
View count: 270
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1973
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:590249Submit Correction
View count: 270
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-19
Alternate Serial:ZB18-19
Military Code:803-1
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2
C/n (msn):WA/K/420/WA557
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
Unit Markings:Esc 803
City / Area:Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Spain
Collection:Museo del Aire
Photo Date:3 April 2022
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:587937Submit Correction
View count: 301
Delivered circa 1962, ex Z-1 and ZD.1B-19. One of four Whirlwinds flown by the Ejercito del Aire. Incorrectly marked as ZB18-19
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-19
Alternate Serial:ZB18-19
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2
C/n (msn):WA/K/420/WA557
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:3 April 2022
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-19
Alternate Serial:ZB18-19
Military Code:803-1
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2
C/n (msn):WA/K/420/WA557
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
Unit Markings:Esc 803
City / Area:Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Spain
Collection:Museo del Aire
Photo Date:3 April 2022
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:587937Submit Correction
View count: 301
Delivered circa 1962, ex Z-1 and ZD.1B-19. One of four Whirlwinds flown by the Ejercito del Aire. Incorrectly marked as ZB18-19
Registration / Serial:ZD.1B-19
Alternate Serial:ZB18-19
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 2
C/n (msn):WA/K/420/WA557
Operator Titles:Spain - Air Force
City / Area:Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Spain
Photo Date:3 April 2022
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:XN359
Military Code:ED34
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA305
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:579929Submit Correction
View count: 252
GIA A2712
Registration / Serial:XN359
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA305
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:XN359
Military Code:ED34
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA305
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:579929Submit Correction
View count: 252
GIA A2712
Registration / Serial:XN359
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA305
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:"XN297"
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:579918Submit Correction
View count: 460
Actually XN311. Ground instructional airframe A2643
Registration / Serial:"XN297"
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:"XN297"
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Photo ID:579918Submit Correction
View count: 460
Actually XN311. Ground instructional airframe A2643
Registration / Serial:"XN297"
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1985
Photo from:JHM Collection
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1978
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:577906Submit Correction
View count: 301
Delivered to the RAF as XR483 in 1963. Sold as N2979G in 1981. Later preserved in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RNAY Fleetlands Open Day 1978
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:577906Submit Correction
View count: 301
Delivered to the RAF as XR483 in 1963. Sold as N2979G in 1981. Later preserved in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Registration / Serial:XR483
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA415
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Portsmouth - Fleetlands Heliport (EGVF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1978
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:575068Submit Correction
View count: 237
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:575068Submit Correction
View count: 237
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 2023
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact