126 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WP493 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/78 |
| 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: | 342833Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
| Registration / Serial: | WP493 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/78 |
| 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: | WP493 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/78 |
| 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: | 342833Submit Correction |
| View count: | 266 |
| Registration / Serial: | WP493 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/78 |
| 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-AKTW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Widgeon Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/001 |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1955 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 335096Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
Initially built as a Dragonfly 1A in 1948, later converted to a Widgeon. To the RAF as XD649. To G-APPR with Bristow (October 1958). Transferred to Bristow Helicopters Nigeria as 5N-ABV from 1962, for offshore use. Later used as a military helicopter, eventually written off in 1967. Photo from Westland Aircraft
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Widgeon Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/001 |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1955 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Widgeon Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/001 |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1955 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 335096Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
Initially built as a Dragonfly 1A in 1948, later converted to a Widgeon. To the RAF as XD649. To G-APPR with Bristow (October 1958). Transferred to Bristow Helicopters Nigeria as 5N-ABV from 1962, for offshore use. Later used as a military helicopter, eventually written off in 1967. Photo from Westland Aircraft
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Widgeon Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/001 |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1955 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5121 |
| Operator Titles: | Pest Control |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 1947 to 16 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 317284Submit Correction |
| View count: | 460 |
One of six S-51s imported by Westland in 1947, G-AJOO was used by Pest Control in Bourn in Cambridgeshire. It was reportedly damaged beyond repair on 16 October 1949. Photo by: Charles E Brown
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOO |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5121 |
| Operator Titles: | Pest Control |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 1947 to 16 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5121 |
| Operator Titles: | Pest Control |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 1947 to 16 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 317284Submit Correction |
| View count: | 460 |
One of six S-51s imported by Westland in 1947, G-AJOO was used by Pest Control in Bourn in Cambridgeshire. It was reportedly damaged beyond repair on 16 October 1949. Photo by: Charles E Brown
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOO |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5121 |
| Operator Titles: | Pest Control |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown Region, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 August 1947 to 16 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WN499 |
| Military Code: | 530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/76 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1953 to 31 May 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 313043Submit Correction |
| View count: | 606 |
Note the substantial rescue winch. Upgraded to HR.5 in 1957. Remains of this helicopter are at the South Yorkshire Air Museum at Doncaster as of 2020. Photo from: Westland
| Registration / Serial: | WN499 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/76 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1953 to 31 May 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WN499 |
| Military Code: | 530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/76 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1953 to 31 May 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 313043Submit Correction |
| View count: | 606 |
Note the substantial rescue winch. Upgraded to HR.5 in 1957. Remains of this helicopter are at the South Yorkshire Air Museum at Doncaster as of 2020. Photo from: Westland
| Registration / Serial: | WN499 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/76 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 April 1953 to 31 May 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Heliport: | London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1952 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 298344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 340 |
1952 saw the first trials at what became the Waterloo Air Terminal heliport. The Festival of Britain was held here the year before and its Dome of Discovery is being torn down in the background. Photo from: British European Airways
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Heliport: | London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1952 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Heliport: | London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1952 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 298344Submit Correction |
| View count: | 340 |
1952 saw the first trials at what became the Waterloo Air Terminal heliport. The Festival of Britain was held here the year before and its Dome of Discovery is being torn down in the background. Photo from: British European Airways
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Heliport: | London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1952 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 297352Submit Correction |
| View count: | 577 |
The heyday of the Vickers Viking, when Northolt was London's airport pending the construction of Heathrow. The S-51 was one of five American helicopters bought by BEA in 1947. Photo from: British European Airways
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 297352Submit Correction |
| View count: | 577 |
The heyday of the Vickers Viking, when Northolt was London's airport pending the construction of Heathrow. The S-51 was one of five American helicopters bought by BEA in 1947. Photo from: British European Airways
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJOR |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5132 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | VX595 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/8 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2020 |
| Photo by: | Martin BridgesContact |
| Photo ID: | 293106Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
| Registration / Serial: | VX595 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/8 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2020 |
| Photo by: | Martin BridgesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VX595 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/8 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2020 |
| Photo by: | Martin BridgesContact |
| Photo ID: | 293106Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
| Registration / Serial: | VX595 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/8 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2020 |
| Photo by: | Martin BridgesContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WG705 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/43 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Zierikzee / Havenplein [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 285547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
Involved in rescue operations following the catastrophic 1 February 1953 flood. Photo by: C Nobels / Gemeentearchief Schouwen-Duiveland
| Registration / Serial: | WG705 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/43 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Zierikzee / Havenplein [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WG705 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/43 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Zierikzee / Havenplein [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 285547Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
Involved in rescue operations following the catastrophic 1 February 1953 flood. Photo by: C Nobels / Gemeentearchief Schouwen-Duiveland
| Registration / Serial: | WG705 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/43 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Zierikzee / Havenplein [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ALIK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/3 |
| City / Area: | London / Harrods Sports Ground [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 282230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 265 |
In May 1950 helicopter flights were organized between London and the British Industries Fair (BIF) in Birmingham. A British Pathé newsreel shows G-ALIK with the same sign and reveals the London terminal to be Harrods Sports Ground. We think that the houses on the right are on its northeastern corner on Verdun Road. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum
| Registration / Serial: | G-ALIK |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/3 |
| City / Area: | London / Harrods Sports Ground [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ALIK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/3 |
| City / Area: | London / Harrods Sports Ground [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 282230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 265 |
In May 1950 helicopter flights were organized between London and the British Industries Fair (BIF) in Birmingham. A British Pathé newsreel shows G-ALIK with the same sign and reveals the London terminal to be Harrods Sports Ground. We think that the houses on the right are on its northeastern corner on Verdun Road. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum
| Registration / Serial: | G-ALIK |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly Mk1A |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/3 |
| City / Area: | London / Harrods Sports Ground [ Off-Airport ]Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | 1235 |
| Alternate Serial: | 235 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Sikorsky |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 273034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
This Dragonfly (to me) was TOC in 1946 as '235' and was based at USCG Air Station Salem, MA. In 1951 it was dispatched to rescue an USAF airman that had parachuted into the Atlantic. At that time '235' was equipped with floats and so the pilot landed on the ocean, dived into the water and rescued the unconscious USAF pilot. Later in 1951 the serial was changed to '1235' and it flew on with the USCG until 1961. It then flew for the next 20 years on the civil register as N4927E before arriving at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1983 for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 1235 |
| Alternate Serial: | 235 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1235 |
| Alternate Serial: | 235 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Sikorsky |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 273034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 402 |
This Dragonfly (to me) was TOC in 1946 as '235' and was based at USCG Air Station Salem, MA. In 1951 it was dispatched to rescue an USAF airman that had parachuted into the Atlantic. At that time '235' was equipped with floats and so the pilot landed on the ocean, dived into the water and rescued the unconscious USAF pilot. Later in 1951 the serial was changed to '1235' and it flew on with the USCG until 1961. It then flew for the next 20 years on the civil register as N4927E before arriving at the National Naval Aviation Museum in 1983 for display.
| Registration / Serial: | 1235 |
| Alternate Serial: | 235 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Coast Guard |
| City / Airport: | Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA / NPA)Map | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1HR1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map |
| Country: | Venezuela |
| Collection: | Museo Aeronáutico Luis Hernán Paredes |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Iván Peña NesbitContact |
| Photo ID: | 271904Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
No C/N on this S-51
| Registration / Serial: | 1HR1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map | Country: | Venezuela |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Iván Peña NesbitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1HR1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map |
| Country: | Venezuela |
| Collection: | Museo Aeronáutico Luis Hernán Paredes |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Iván Peña NesbitContact |
| Photo ID: | 271904Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
No C/N on this S-51
| Registration / Serial: | 1HR1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map | Country: | Venezuela |
| Photo Date: | 28 April 2004 |
| Photo by: | Iván Peña NesbitContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N4927E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Sikorsky |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 261552Submit Correction |
| View count: | 384 |
Now preserved at Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | N4927E |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | N4927E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| Manufacturers: | Sikorsky / Sikorsky |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Photo ID: | 261552Submit Correction |
| View count: | 384 |
Now preserved at Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | N4927E |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HO3S-1G |
| C/n (msn): | 51214 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Chino (KCNO / CNO)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 1979 |
| Photo by: | Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website |
| Registration / Serial: | 9607 |
| Military Code: | VC-GBC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 51166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alberta, Canada |
| Collection: | Aero Space Museum of Calgary |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Photo ID: | 255094Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
Now on display inside the 'big tent' with a different code.
| Registration / Serial: | 9607 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 51166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map | Region / Country: | Alberta, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9607 |
| Military Code: | VC-GBC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 51166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Alberta, Canada |
| Collection: | Aero Space Museum of Calgary |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Photo ID: | 255094Submit Correction |
| View count: | 227 |
Now on display inside the 'big tent' with a different code.
| Registration / Serial: | 9607 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 51166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map | Region / Country: | Alberta, Canada |
| Photo Date: | 3 July 2009 |
| Photo by: | Brian R BurrageContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51A Widgeon |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/133 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 1958 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 245837Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1570 |
The Westland Widgeon was an unsuccesful development of the WS-51 Dragonfly. Along with two Vertol 44s, G-ANLW topped up the Sabena helicopter fleet during World Expo 1958 in Brussels. The World Expo logo is on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/133 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| Location: | Not known | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 1958 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51A Widgeon |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/133 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 1958 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 245837Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1570 |
The Westland Widgeon was an unsuccesful development of the WS-51 Dragonfly. Along with two Vertol 44s, G-ANLW topped up the Sabena helicopter fleet during World Expo 1958 in Brussels. The World Expo logo is on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLW |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/133 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| Location: | Not known | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 1958 |
| Photo from: | Peter de Jong CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOZE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51A Widgeon |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/141 |
| City / Airport: | Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | The Helicopter Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Photo ID: | 244297Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
New livery since the previous 1989 database photograph.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOZE |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/141 |
| City / Airport: | Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOZE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51A Widgeon |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/141 |
| City / Airport: | Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | The Helicopter Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Photo ID: | 244297Submit Correction |
| View count: | 139 |
New livery since the previous 1989 database photograph.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOZE |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51A Series 2 Widgeon |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/141 |
| City / Airport: | Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 2012 |
| Photo by: | Lewis GrantContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E-T-2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map |
| Country: | Venezuela |
| Collection: | Museo Aeronáutico Luis Hernán Paredes |
| Photo Date: | 31 January 1995 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 240524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 252 |
Had been repainted in a yellow colours as 1HR1 by 2007. Has been reported as a Westland Dragonfly ex WG725 but that did not go to Venezuela.
| Registration / Serial: | E-T-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map | Country: | Venezuela |
| Photo Date: | 31 January 1995 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E-T-2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map |
| Country: | Venezuela |
| Collection: | Museo Aeronáutico Luis Hernán Paredes |
| Photo Date: | 31 January 1995 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Photo ID: | 240524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 252 |
Had been repainted in a yellow colours as 1HR1 by 2007. Has been reported as a Westland Dragonfly ex WG725 but that did not go to Venezuela.
| Registration / Serial: | E-T-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Venezuela - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Maracay - Florencio Gómez (closed)Map | Country: | Venezuela |
| Photo Date: | 31 January 1995 |
| Photo by: | Paul SeymourContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-HAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5133 |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 1947 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 239421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
The first helicopter in the Netherlands on its first flight in the country, piloted by Hein Bulten, a former fighter pilot. The 'lifting airscrew aircraft' was used for trials including mail and cropdusting flights. It was purchased by the navy as 8-1 (H-1) in 1951 and served until 1959. Photo from: Fotopersbureau Van den Heuvel / Haags Gemeentearchief
| Registration / Serial: | PH-HAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5133 |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 1947 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-HAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5133 |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 1947 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 239421Submit Correction |
| View count: | 618 |
The first helicopter in the Netherlands on its first flight in the country, piloted by Hein Bulten, a former fighter pilot. The 'lifting airscrew aircraft' was used for trials including mail and cropdusting flights. It was purchased by the navy as 8-1 (H-1) in 1951 and served until 1959. Photo from: Fotopersbureau Van den Heuvel / Haags Gemeentearchief
| Registration / Serial: | PH-HAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5133 |
| City / Airport: | The Hague - Ypenburg (EHYB) (closed)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 19 August 1947 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WG748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/58 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Achthuizen / Achthuizensedijk-Lesje [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 10 February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 239413Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
Crashed during relief flight on the flooded island of Overflakkee on 8 February 1953. Photo by: Van Duinen / Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
| Registration / Serial: | WG748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/58 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Achthuizen / Achthuizensedijk-Lesje [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 10 February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | WG748 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/58 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Achthuizen / Achthuizensedijk-Lesje [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 10 February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 239413Submit Correction |
| View count: | 351 |
Crashed during relief flight on the flooded island of Overflakkee on 8 February 1953. Photo by: Van Duinen / Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
| Registration / Serial: | WG748 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA/H/58 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Area: | Achthuizen / Achthuizensedijk-Lesje [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 10 February 1953 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | A80-374 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5117 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 209757Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
| Registration / Serial: | A80-374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5117 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A80-374 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5117 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Collection: | RAAF Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Photo ID: | 209757Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
| Registration / Serial: | A80-374 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 5117 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Point Cook (YMPC)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2016 |
| Photo by: | Jonathan VerschuurenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9603 |
| Military Code: | 603 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 5130 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Collection: | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 2019 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 204101Submit Correction |
| View count: | 933 |
The H-5 was the RCAF's first helicopter. The first three were delivered in 1947, with four more following, two in 1948 and two in 1949. Bought for Search and Rescue, the type was also used to train a helicopter force from the ground up. The S-51s (as they were better known by the crews) were in service until the 1960s when parts were getting scarce and more modern helicopters had joined the RCAF. 9603 was sold to the Alberta Institute of Technology in 1964 as a training aid, later going to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center where it remains on display.
| Registration / Serial: | 9603 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 5130 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map | Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 2019 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 9603 |
| Military Code: | 603 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-51 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 5130 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map |
| Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Collection: | American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 2019 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |
| Photo ID: | 204101Submit Correction |
| View count: | 933 |
The H-5 was the RCAF's first helicopter. The first three were delivered in 1947, with four more following, two in 1948 and two in 1949. Bought for Search and Rescue, the type was also used to train a helicopter force from the ground up. The S-51s (as they were better known by the crews) were in service until the 1960s when parts were getting scarce and more modern helicopters had joined the RCAF. 9603 was sold to the Alberta Institute of Technology in 1964 as a training aid, later going to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center where it remains on display.
| Registration / Serial: | 9603 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky H-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 5130 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | West Chester - Brandywine (OQN)Map | Region / Country: | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 2019 |
| Photo by: | Gary VincentContact |