893 results found
Registration / Serial:XM328
Military Code:PO/653
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA9
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2003
Photo Date:19 July 2003
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:470193Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:XM328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA9
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2003
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XM328
Military Code:PO/653
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA9
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2003
Photo Date:19 July 2003
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:470193Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:XM328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA9
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2003
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XL729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:470070Submit Correction
View count: 144
Used by the School of Aircraft Handling as A5241 from 1971, then for fire training. It had perished by 1980. This was the last of three pre-production Wessex, first flown on 6 October 1958.
Registration / Serial:XL729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XL729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:470070Submit Correction
View count: 144
Used by the School of Aircraft Handling as A5241 from 1971, then for fire training. It had perished by 1980. This was the last of three pre-production Wessex, first flown on 6 October 1958.
Registration / Serial:XL729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
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:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:470060Submit Correction
View count: 126
Later allocated A2675, then A2688. It was subsequently used by Predannack Fire School where it had perished by September 1997.
Registration / Serial:XS881
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
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:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:470060Submit Correction
View count: 126
Later allocated A2675, then A2688. It was subsequently used by Predannack Fire School where it had perished by September 1997.
Registration / Serial:XS881
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.1
C/n (msn):WA261
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 March 1978
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XR503
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA128
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:468757Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:XR503
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA128
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XR503
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA128
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:468757Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:XR503
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA128
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 July 1989
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XM331
Military Code:PO-523
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:737 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:468385Submit Correction
View count: 191
Early Wessex, as a HAS.1 used in the Arctic trials in 1961/62. Converted to HAS.3 c 1965. To the fire school at Predannack by 1990 and perished by May 1993.
Registration / Serial:XM331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XM331
Military Code:PO-523
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:737 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:468385Submit Correction
View count: 191
Early Wessex, as a HAS.1 used in the Arctic trials in 1961/62. Converted to HAS.3 c 1965. To the fire school at Predannack by 1990 and perished by May 1993.
Registration / Serial:XM331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HAS.3
C/n (msn):WA12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:D-HAUG
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58836
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Airport:HilzingenMap
Country:Germany
Event:Oldtimertreffen 1998
Photo Date:20 September 1998
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:468155Submit Correction
View count: 167
Registration / Serial:D-HAUG
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58836
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Airport:HilzingenMap
Country:Germany
Photo Date:20 September 1998
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:D-HAUG
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58836
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Airport:HilzingenMap
Country:Germany
Event:Oldtimertreffen 1998
Photo Date:20 September 1998
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:468155Submit Correction
View count: 167
Registration / Serial:D-HAUG
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58836
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Airport:HilzingenMap
Country:Germany
Photo Date:20 September 1998
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XS512
Military Code:VL-XG
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA181
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:846 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:467519Submit Correction
View count: 252
Part of the strong Royal Navy presence at the Air Fair. Lost in the sinking of the MV Atlantic Conveyor in the South Atlantic on 25th May 1982.
Registration / Serial:XS512
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA181
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XS512
Military Code:VL-XG
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA181
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:846 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:467519Submit Correction
View count: 252
Part of the strong Royal Navy presence at the Air Fair. Lost in the sinking of the MV Atlantic Conveyor in the South Atlantic on 25th May 1982.
Registration / Serial:XS512
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA181
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1988
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:467185Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1988
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1988
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Photo ID:467185Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Groningen - Eelde (EHGG / GRQ)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1988
Photo by:Jack PoelstraContact
Registration / Serial:XT485
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA307
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1992
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:463906Submit Correction
View count: 156
After the Wessex HU.5 was retired in the eighties, a large number went to the technical school at Lee-on-Solent. During the 1992 air day a great number of these had been rolled outside making this impressive line up. The serial XT485 is on the cover of the engine.
Registration / Serial:XT485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA307
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XT485
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA307
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1992
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:463906Submit Correction
View count: 156
After the Wessex HU.5 was retired in the eighties, a large number went to the technical school at Lee-on-Solent. During the 1992 air day a great number of these had been rolled outside making this impressive line up. The serial XT485 is on the cover of the engine.
Registration / Serial:XT485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA307
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:147201
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HUS-1Z Seahorse
C/n (msn):581161
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:462597Submit Correction
View count: 265
JFK's ride from Andrews after his arrival from Florida. One of seven HUS-1Z VVIP helicopters. Nikita Khrushchev enjoyed his flight in one in September 1959 and interestingly two were then delivered to the USSR. Photo by: Edward Clark / Life
Registration / Serial:147201
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HUS-1Z Seahorse
C/n (msn):581161
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:147201
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HUS-1Z Seahorse
C/n (msn):581161
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:462597Submit Correction
View count: 265
JFK's ride from Andrews after his arrival from Florida. One of seven HUS-1Z VVIP helicopters. Nikita Khrushchev enjoyed his flight in one in September 1959 and interestingly two were then delivered to the USSR. Photo by: Edward Clark / Life
Registration / Serial:147201
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HUS-1Z Seahorse
C/n (msn):581161
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Camp Springs - Joint Base Andrews (KADW / ADW)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XS519
Military Code:A-W
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA188
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Plymouth - City (EGHD / PLH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1967
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:461600Submit Correction
View count: 239
Written off following a road traffic collision while being towed in Sembawang, Singapore on 14th March 1969. Used for ground instruction at Lee-on-Solent, SOC on 14 May 1971, and dumped at Fleetlands by 13 March 1973.
Registration / Serial:XS519
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA188
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Plymouth - City (EGHD / PLH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1967
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XS519
Military Code:A-W
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA188
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Plymouth - City (EGHD / PLH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1967
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:461600Submit Correction
View count: 239
Written off following a road traffic collision while being towed in Sembawang, Singapore on 14th March 1969. Used for ground instruction at Lee-on-Solent, SOC on 14 May 1971, and dumped at Fleetlands by 13 March 1973.
Registration / Serial:XS519
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA188
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Plymouth - City (EGHD / PLH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1967
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:D-HAUE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58333
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Heliport:Oedheim - Heliport (EDGO)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:25 September 2021
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Photo ID:459992Submit Correction
View count: 319
ex Belgium - Air Force - the faded marking B10 is now visible
Registration / Serial:D-HAUE
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58333
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Heliport:Oedheim - Heliport (EDGO)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:25 September 2021
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Registration / Serial:D-HAUE
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58333
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Heliport:Oedheim - Heliport (EDGO)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:25 September 2021
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Photo ID:459992Submit Correction
View count: 319
ex Belgium - Air Force - the faded marking B10 is now visible
Registration / Serial:D-HAUE
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-58C
C/n (msn):58333
Operator Titles:Meravo Helicopters
City / Heliport:Oedheim - Heliport (EDGO)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:25 September 2021
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Registration / Serial:8059
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34G.III
C/n (msn):581515
Operator Titles:Germany - Navy
City / Airport:Nordholz - Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz (ETMN / FCN)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 May 2022
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Photo ID:459987Submit Correction
View count: 271
preserved inside Nordholz air base - now painted back to the original registration
Registration / Serial:8059
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34G.III
C/n (msn):581515
Operator Titles:Germany - Navy
City / Airport:Nordholz - Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz (ETMN / FCN)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 May 2022
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Registration / Serial:8059
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34G.III
C/n (msn):581515
Operator Titles:Germany - Navy
City / Airport:Nordholz - Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz (ETMN / FCN)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 May 2022
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Photo ID:459987Submit Correction
View count: 271
preserved inside Nordholz air base - now painted back to the original registration
Registration / Serial:8059
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34G.III
C/n (msn):581515
Operator Titles:Germany - Navy
City / Airport:Nordholz - Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz (ETMN / FCN)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 May 2022
Photo by:Felix GoettingContact
Registration / Serial:54-2877
Alternate Serial:42877
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34A Choctaw
C/n (msn):58275
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:459666Submit Correction
View count: 317
A view that became all too familiar for US Army aviation although it did not deploy the H-34 to Vietnam. The C-46 in the background, N9885F, seems to date the photo in 1957 before it was painted as a Delta Air Freighter. Photo by: Joe Scherschel / Life
Registration / Serial:54-2877
Alternate Serial:42877
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34A Choctaw
C/n (msn):58275
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:54-2877
Alternate Serial:42877
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34A Choctaw
C/n (msn):58275
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:459666Submit Correction
View count: 317
A view that became all too familiar for US Army aviation although it did not deploy the H-34 to Vietnam. The C-46 in the background, N9885F, seems to date the photo in 1957 before it was painted as a Delta Air Freighter. Photo by: Joe Scherschel / Life
Registration / Serial:54-2877
Alternate Serial:42877
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-34A Choctaw
C/n (msn):58275
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1957
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XL722
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HSS-1/Napier
C/n (msn):58265
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Ascot / Staravia [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:459058Submit Correction
View count: 247
Pattern aircraft for WS-58 Wessex, re-engined by Westland with Napier Gazelle engine. Ex-Arbroath (A2514).
Registration / Serial:XL722
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HSS-1/Napier
C/n (msn):58265
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Ascot / Staravia [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XL722
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-58/H-34/Choctaw/Seahorse
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HSS-1/Napier
C/n (msn):58265
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Ascot / Staravia [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:459058Submit Correction
View count: 247
Pattern aircraft for WS-58 Wessex, re-engined by Westland with Napier Gazelle engine. Ex-Arbroath (A2514).
Registration / Serial:XL722
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HSS-1/Napier
C/n (msn):58265
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Ascot / Staravia [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:27 June 1981 to 28 June 1981
Photo from:Dick Meijer CollectionContact
Photo ID:456301Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1981 to 28 June 1981
Photo from:Dick Meijer CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:27 June 1981 to 28 June 1981
Photo from:Dick Meijer CollectionContact
Photo ID:456301Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:XR501
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HC.2
C/n (msn):WA126
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 1981 to 28 June 1981
Photo from:Dick Meijer CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XS863
Military Code:R-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
Unit Markings:815 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:455255Submit Correction
View count: 137
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:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XS863
Military Code:R-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
Unit Markings:815 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:455255Submit Correction
View count: 137
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:19 April 2022
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:454010Submit Correction
View count: 163
Known as a 'Green Parrot' when serving with the VIP Flight of 781 NAS. Brought from store to Yeovilton for painting prior to service with 707 NAS. Became 9055M. Following disposal from the MoD this lovely Wessex went to a paintball park at Shawell, Leicestershire and moved to a diving centre at Stoney Cove, Leicestershire in 2008 where it was sunk.
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:454010Submit Correction
View count: 163
Known as a 'Green Parrot' when serving with the VIP Flight of 781 NAS. Brought from store to Yeovilton for painting prior to service with 707 NAS. Became 9055M. Following disposal from the MoD this lovely Wessex went to a paintball park at Shawell, Leicestershire and moved to a diving centre at Stoney Cove, Leicestershire in 2008 where it was sunk.
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 July 1982
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:G-AZBY
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex 60
C/n (msn):WA740
Display Paint:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:30 April 1989
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:453998Submit Correction
View count: 130
Painted in a fake USMC scheme for the film 'Full Metal Jacket'.
Registration / Serial:G-AZBY
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex 60
C/n (msn):WA740
Display Paint:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1989
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:G-AZBY
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex 60
C/n (msn):WA740
Display Paint:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:30 April 1989
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:453998Submit Correction
View count: 130
Painted in a fake USMC scheme for the film 'Full Metal Jacket'.
Registration / Serial:G-AZBY
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex 60
C/n (msn):WA740
Display Paint:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1989
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:XT482
Other Marks:VL-ZM
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA304
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:6 April 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:453448Submit Correction
View count: 97
Displayed in the markings of 707 Naval Air Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XT482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA304
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Registration / Serial:XT482
Other Marks:VL-ZM
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA304
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:6 April 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact
Photo ID:453448Submit Correction
View count: 97
Displayed in the markings of 707 Naval Air Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XT482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA304
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 April 2022
Photo by:Kev SladeContact