293 results found
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:368413Submit Correction
View count: 288
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:368413Submit Correction
View count: 288
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XK970
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:361590Submit Correction
View count: 729
This turbine Whirlwind was still going strong with No 84 Sqn based at RAF Akrotiri. Photo from: Ministry of Defence (UK)
Registration / Serial:XK970
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XK970
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:361590Submit Correction
View count: 729
This turbine Whirlwind was still going strong with No 84 Sqn based at RAF Akrotiri. Photo from: Ministry of Defence (UK)
Registration / Serial:XK970
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Photo ID:361418Submit Correction
View count: 582
We found this ex Royal Navy Whirwind stored near the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The tailboom with serial XM665 was lying on a pallet nearby.
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Photo ID:361418Submit Correction
View count: 582
We found this ex Royal Navy Whirwind stored near the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The tailboom with serial XM665 was lying on a pallet nearby.
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 214
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 214
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Culdrose Air Day 1964
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Photo ID:342835Submit Correction
View count: 560
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Culdrose Air Day 1964
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Photo ID:342835Submit Correction
View count: 560
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 1889
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 1889
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:338778Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:338778Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:XP331
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:337929Submit Correction
View count: 359
From the CFS detachment, at its RAF Valley base.
Registration / Serial:XP331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XP331
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:337929Submit Correction
View count: 359
From the CFS detachment, at its RAF Valley base.
Registration / Serial:XP331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Air Tattoo 1973
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:336057Submit Correction
View count: 315
Its livery identifies this Whirlwind as being from 32 Squadron, the communications unit.
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Air Tattoo 1973
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:336057Submit Correction
View count: 315
Its livery identifies this Whirlwind as being from 32 Squadron, the communications unit.
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
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:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:335623Submit Correction
View count: 196
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:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
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:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:335623Submit Correction
View count: 196
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:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Photo ID:334601Submit Correction
View count: 261
First flight on March 26, 1956 and delivered to the Royal Navy on December 19, 1956. Written off on October 14, 1965. Subsequently withdrawn from use and sold to Bristow in October 1969. Photo by Westland Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Photo ID:334601Submit Correction
View count: 261
First flight on March 26, 1956 and delivered to the Royal Navy on December 19, 1956. Written off on October 14, 1965. Subsequently withdrawn from use and sold to Bristow in October 1969. Photo by Westland Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XK936
Military Code:62
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA163
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:11 August 2008
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:323300Submit Correction
View count: 217
Registration / Serial:XK936
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA163
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2008
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:XK936
Military Code:62
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA163
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:11 August 2008
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:323300Submit Correction
View count: 217
Registration / Serial:XK936
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA163
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2008
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:XL853
Military Code:PO
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA215
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum Reserve Collection
Photo Date:27 April 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:318326Submit Correction
View count: 268
In store at Cobham Hall
Registration / Serial:XL853
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA215
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 April 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XL853
Military Code:PO
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA215
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum Reserve Collection
Photo Date:27 April 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:318326Submit Correction
View count: 268
In store at Cobham Hall
Registration / Serial:XL853
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA215
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 April 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1960
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:317524Submit Correction
View count: 289
Resident with the RAE at Farnborough at the time. Current with the FAA Museum Reserve Store at Yeovilton in 2020.
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1960
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:317524Submit Correction
View count: 289
Resident with the RAE at Farnborough at the time. Current with the FAA Museum Reserve Store at Yeovilton in 2020.
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1963
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Photo ID:309806Submit Correction
View count: 585
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1963
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Photo ID:309806Submit Correction
View count: 585
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Registration / Serial:XK911
Military Code:519
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA158
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307488Submit Correction
View count: 537
Royal Navy maintenance serial 'A2603.' ex Chipping Sodbury. Left in June to be used as an art installation in "Trash City" at the Glastonbury festival. Returned briefly, then to the "Mutoid Waste Co." in Greater London. Last seen at their Deptford base circa 2017, but since reported seen at the 2023 Glastonbury festival.
Registration / Serial:XK911
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA158
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XK911
Military Code:519
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA158
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307488Submit Correction
View count: 537
Royal Navy maintenance serial 'A2603.' ex Chipping Sodbury. Left in June to be used as an art installation in "Trash City" at the Glastonbury festival. Returned briefly, then to the "Mutoid Waste Co." in Greater London. Last seen at their Deptford base circa 2017, but since reported seen at the 2023 Glastonbury festival.
Registration / Serial:XK911
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA158
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:8662M
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA408
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 March 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307485Submit Correction
View count: 314
Former XR458 in 2 FTS colours. Ex Chipping Sodbury, arrived March 2009. Departed May 2009 to a paintball park near Kettering. Was advertised for sale on an auction site. Last heard of at Irthington Metals scrapyard circa 2019(?)
Registration / Serial:8662M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA408
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 March 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:8662M
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA408
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:2 FTS
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 March 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307485Submit Correction
View count: 314
Former XR458 in 2 FTS colours. Ex Chipping Sodbury, arrived March 2009. Departed May 2009 to a paintball park near Kettering. Was advertised for sale on an auction site. Last heard of at Irthington Metals scrapyard circa 2019(?)
Registration / Serial:8662M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA408
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Melksham / Riverside Mot Centre [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 March 2009
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307351Submit Correction
View count: 188
Historic Helicopters open day and fly-in.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307351Submit Correction
View count: 188
Historic Helicopters open day and fly-in.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Heliport:Chard - Higher Purtington HeliportMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 2018
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:G-APWN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA298
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Midland Air Museum
Photo Date:20 July 2013
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:307045Submit Correction
View count: 283
Registration / Serial:G-APWN
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA298
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 2013
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:G-APWN
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA298
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Midland Air Museum
Photo Date:20 July 2013
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:307045Submit Correction
View count: 283
Registration / Serial:G-APWN
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA298
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 2013
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XP353
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA369
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:306181Submit Correction
View count: 374
Registration / Serial:XP353
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA369
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:XP353
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA369
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:306181Submit Correction
View count: 374
Registration / Serial:XP353
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA369
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1979
Photo by:Don GilhamContact