224 results found
Registration / Serial:XK943
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA170
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:679041Submit Correction
View count: 49
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XK943 in 1958. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2653 in 1975. Moved to Abingdon for Battle Damage training as 8796M later in 1983. Scrapped in 1992.
Registration / Serial:XK943
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA170
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XK943
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA170
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:679041Submit Correction
View count: 49
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XK943 in 1958. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2653 in 1975. Moved to Abingdon for Battle Damage training as 8796M later in 1983. Scrapped in 1992.
Registration / Serial:XK943
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA170
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XN261
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA273
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678972Submit Correction
View count: 48
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XN261 in 1959. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2652 in 1975. Burnt on the fire dump there in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XN261
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA273
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XN261
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA273
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Open Day 1983
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678972Submit Correction
View count: 48
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XN261 in 1959. To Lee-on-Solent for use as ground trainer A2652 in 1975. Burnt on the fire dump there in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XN261
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA273
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 38
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1983
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:678273Submit Correction
View count: 38
Delivered to the RAF as XP328 in 1961. Sold and registered as G-BKHC in 1982. Remained in its RAF markings. Damaged beyond repair in an accident in 1988 and stored at Tattershall Thorpe, Lincs. Moved to a private location at North Somercotes, Lincs by 2021.
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XM685
Military Code:PO-509
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA263
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:13 June 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:677226Submit Correction
View count: 39
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XM685 in 1959. Sold to Autair Helicopters in 1971. Registered as G-AYZJ but not applied and stored at Luton. Moved to Elstree then to Panshanger. To the Newark Air Museum in 1980.
Registration / Serial:XM685
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA263
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XM685
Military Code:PO-509
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA263
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:13 June 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:677226Submit Correction
View count: 39
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XM685 in 1959. Sold to Autair Helicopters in 1971. Registered as G-AYZJ but not applied and stored at Luton. Moved to Elstree then to Panshanger. To the Newark Air Museum in 1980.
Registration / Serial:XM685
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA263
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 June 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 20
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
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:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
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:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Photo ID:674995Submit Correction
View count: 20
Performing an engine run at the RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXVIIa.
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:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 2022
Photo by:Mark McWalterContact
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 130
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1974
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:672370Submit Correction
View count: 130
Scrapped at Otterburn in 1985.
Registration / Serial:XR457
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA407
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
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:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 35
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:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
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:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2015
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Photo ID:670051Submit Correction
View count: 35
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:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 June 2015
Photo by:Derek FergusonContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 34
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP360
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667382Submit Correction
View count: 34
Delivered to the RAF as XP360 in 1962. Sold in 1976 and moved to Fawkham Green, Kent. To the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1980. Moved to NEAM Sunderland in 1991 then to Upper Hill, Herefordshire in 1992 and to a paintball park at Bicton, Herefordshire in 2005. Still there in 2021.
Registration / Serial:XP360
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA376
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XN309
Military Code:590
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA289
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667367Submit Correction
View count: 45
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XN309 in 1960. Used as ground trainer A2663 at Culdrose from 1977. Moved to Faygate in 1980 then to the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1981. Moved to Thatcham in 1989 then to Baldonnel, Ireland in 1990 and later scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XN309
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA289
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XN309
Military Code:590
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA289
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:667367Submit Correction
View count: 45
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XN309 in 1960. Used as ground trainer A2663 at Culdrose from 1977. Moved to Faygate in 1980 then to the Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society at Lasham in 1981. Moved to Thatcham in 1989 then to Baldonnel, Ireland in 1990 and later scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XN309
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA289
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1983
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XM666
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA257
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Salvador
Country:Falkland Islands
Photo Date:19 October 1990
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:656345Submit Correction
View count: 153
Written off on 17 december 1969 when operating from HMS Endurance. It ran out of fuel after carrying external loads (barrels of jet fuel) between Port Salvador, East Falklands and Foam Creek for two hours. It ditched and the floatation gear was deployed but it rolled to port. The four crew swam 80 yards to shore. After 12 hours floating inverted it beached at Sheila Creek, Port Salvador. It was then towed to the settlement where it became a children's plaything. During the Falklands War, Argentine pilots reported its presence to higher authorities who thought it had been used to insert the SAS.
Registration / Serial:XM666
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA257
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Salvador
Country:Falkland Islands
Photo Date:19 October 1990
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XM666
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA257
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Salvador
Country:Falkland Islands
Photo Date:19 October 1990
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:656345Submit Correction
View count: 153
Written off on 17 december 1969 when operating from HMS Endurance. It ran out of fuel after carrying external loads (barrels of jet fuel) between Port Salvador, East Falklands and Foam Creek for two hours. It ditched and the floatation gear was deployed but it rolled to port. The four crew swam 80 yards to shore. After 12 hours floating inverted it beached at Sheila Creek, Port Salvador. It was then towed to the settlement where it became a children's plaything. During the Falklands War, Argentine pilots reported its presence to higher authorities who thought it had been used to insert the SAS.
Registration / Serial:XM666
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA257
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Salvador
Country:Falkland Islands
Photo Date:19 October 1990
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 56
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:8661M
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Halton Open Day 1982
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:651370Submit Correction
View count: 56
Delived to the RAF as Whirlwind HAR.2 XJ727 in 1956. Converted to an HAR.4 in 1962 and an HAR.10 in 1963/4. To Halton for use as ground trainer 8661M in 1980. To RAF Manstion History Museum for parts in 1998 then to Richborough, Kent in 2007 and Thetford - Combat Paintball Park, Norfolk by 2018.
Registration / Serial:8661M
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA98
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Halton (EGWN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Open Day 1974
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:648691Submit Correction
View count: 106
To GI March 1967, allocated maintenance serial A2571. SOC September 1967. To IWM, Duxford by road 13th June 1974. Various loans; to RAF Leconfield October 1990 as GI, allocated 9050M. Scrapped early 2001.
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Event:Duxford Open Day 1974
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:648691Submit Correction
View count: 106
To GI March 1967, allocated maintenance serial A2571. SOC September 1967. To IWM, Duxford by road 13th June 1974. Various loans; to RAF Leconfield October 1990 as GI, allocated 9050M. Scrapped early 2001.
Registration / Serial:XG577
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA72
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 June 1974
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XL839
Military Code:CU-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1982
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:647592Submit Correction
View count: 83
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XL839 in 1958. Used as ground trainer A2665 at Lee-on-Solent from 1977. To the Fleet Air Air Museum, Yeovilton in 1978 and used as a travelling exhibit then to Lee-on-Solent in 1982 as a fire trainer. Burnt and destroyed in 1984.
Registration / Serial:XL839
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XL839
Military Code:CU-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1982
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:647592Submit Correction
View count: 83
Delivered to the Royal Navy as XL839 in 1958. Used as ground trainer A2665 at Lee-on-Solent from 1977. To the Fleet Air Air Museum, Yeovilton in 1978 and used as a travelling exhibit then to Lee-on-Solent in 1982 as a fire trainer. Burnt and destroyed in 1984.
Registration / Serial:XL839
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR9
C/n (msn):WA201
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 May 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 60
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Wales Aircraft Museum
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:646937Submit Correction
View count: 60
First flew as Whirlwind HAR4 XD779 then reserialled as XJ409 before delivery to the RAF in 1954. Converted to an HAR10 in 1964. Preserved at Wales Aircraft Museum, Cardiff from 1979. Moved to Grangetown in 1991 then to Maes Artro Village, Llanbedr in 1994. Not noted after it closed in 2005. Probably scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XJ409
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 April 1982
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 40
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:633216Submit Correction
View count: 40
Registration / Serial:XP299
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA342
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2019
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:XA868
Other Marks:PR-449
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:629366Submit Correction
View count: 81
Assigned HMS Protector
Registration / Serial:XA868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:XA868
Other Marks:PR-449
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Photo ID:629366Submit Correction
View count: 81
Assigned HMS Protector
Registration / Serial:XA868
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA8
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1971
Photo by:Paul GoddardContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 57
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:627842Submit Correction
View count: 57
32 Squadron Based at Northolt. Delivered on 03 Nov 1954 as a HAR3. Converted to a HAR10 on 28 Nov 1962. To the UK civil register as G-BKHB on 25 Aug 1982. Cancelled 15 Jun 1988 and exported to the US register as N7013H. DBR at Whatfield Aug 1988.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 123
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Photo ID:625033Submit Correction
View count: 123
Operated by 32 Squadron. One of two communications squadrons based at Northolt. The Whirlwind was a license built development of the Sikorsky S-55 / H-19. Delivered to the RAF as XP328 on 07 Nov 1961. Transferred to the UK civil register as G-BKHC on 25 Aug 1982. W/O on 22 Aug 1988 when it crashed on landing at Whatfield. Remains to North Somercotes, Lincs @2020.
Registration / Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 April 1978
Photo by:Kerry TaylorContact
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:624554Submit Correction
View count: 65
Ex G-BAMH, XG588. Later displayed at East Midlands Aeropark in RAF yellow SAR markings as XG588.
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:East Midlands Aeropark
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:624554Submit Correction
View count: 65
Ex G-BAMH, XG588. Later displayed at East Midlands Aeropark in RAF yellow SAR markings as XG588.
Registration / Serial:VR-BEP
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA83
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1986
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 167
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Day 1973
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:616569Submit Correction
View count: 167
32 Squadron VIP aircraft visiting the first open day at the IWM Duxford facility. To G-BKHB August 1982, N7013H June 1988. Damaged beyond repair Whatfield, Suffolk August 1988. Preserved North Somercotes, Lincs.
Registration / Serial:XJ407
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA33
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 October 1973
Photo by:Terry DannContact