222 results found
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:26 May 1986
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:393676Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1986
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XR485
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:26 May 1986
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:393676Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:XR485
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA417
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 May 1986
Photo by:David IlottContact
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
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1984
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:389058Submit Correction
View count: 247
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
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
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:PFA Rally 1984
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:389058Submit Correction
View count: 247
Registration / Serial:G-BKHC
Alternate Serial:XP328
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA348
Operator Titles:Roger Windley
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XN387
Military Code:626
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR7
C/n (msn):WA317
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:719 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:387150Submit Correction
View count: 350
Later converted to HAR.9. Relegated to instructional airframe 8564M.
Registration / Serial:XN387
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR7
C/n (msn):WA317
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Registration / Serial:XN387
Military Code:626
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR7
C/n (msn):WA317
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:719 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:387150Submit Correction
View count: 350
Later converted to HAR.9. Relegated to instructional airframe 8564M.
Registration / Serial:XN387
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR7
C/n (msn):WA317
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Registration / Serial:XP352
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA368
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1972
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:384396Submit Correction
View count: 306
Registration / Serial:XP352
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA368
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XP352
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA368
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1972
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:384396Submit Correction
View count: 306
Registration / Serial:XP352
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA368
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:383752Submit Correction
View count: 112
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:383752Submit Correction
View count: 112
Registration / Serial:XJ398
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA62
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XA870
Military Code:911
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA16
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:383295Submit Correction
View count: 176
Registration / Serial:XA870
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA16
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XA870
Military Code:911
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA16
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:383295Submit Correction
View count: 176
Registration / Serial:XA870
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA16
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2010
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1972
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:382824Submit Correction
View count: 286
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:International Helicopter Rescue Meet 1972
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:382824Submit Correction
View count: 286
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 July 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XK969
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:378541Submit Correction
View count: 206
Yellow Rescue livery. Whirlwinds were the RAF's primary Rescue resource in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Registration / Serial:XK969
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XK969
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:202 Sqn
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:378541Submit Correction
View count: 206
Yellow Rescue livery. Whirlwinds were the RAF's primary Rescue resource in the 1960s and early 1970s.
Registration / Serial:XK969
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA140
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
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
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:377728Submit Correction
View count: 236
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:28 June 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
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
Photo Date:28 June 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:377728Submit Correction
View count: 236
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:28 June 1975
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:368413Submit Correction
View count: 181
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:368413Submit Correction
View count: 181
Registration / Serial:XA864
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR1
C/n (msn):WA3
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1972 to 1980
Photo by:Marinus Dirk Tabak (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:XK970
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:361590Submit Correction
View count: 534
This turbine Whirlwind was still going strong with No 84 Sqn based at RAF Akrotiri. Photo from: Ministry of Defence (UK)
Registration / Serial:XK970
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XK970
Military Code:P
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:361590Submit Correction
View count: 534
This turbine Whirlwind was still going strong with No 84 Sqn based at RAF Akrotiri. Photo from: Ministry of Defence (UK)
Registration / Serial:XK970
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA141
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
Location:Not known
Country:Cyprus
Photo Date:27 October 1977
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Photo ID:361418Submit Correction
View count: 321
We found this ex Royal Navy Whirwind stored near the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The tailboom with serial XM665 was lying on a pallet nearby.
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Photo ID:361418Submit Correction
View count: 321
We found this ex Royal Navy Whirwind stored near the Fleet Air Arm Museum. The tailboom with serial XM665 was lying on a pallet nearby.
Registration / Serial:XM665
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA256
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 December 2003
Photo by:BeauContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 137
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2013
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Photo ID:352681Submit Correction
View count: 137
On display at RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013. This SAR helicopter wears the emblem of 22 Sqn. RAF which depicts a Maltese Cross superimposed with a 'pi' symbol to denote the Squadron's service in France with the 7th Wing RFC, hence 22 over 7 or 'pi'. During World War II, F/O K. Campbell of 22 Sqn. was posthumously awarded the VC for his daring torpedo attack on 6 April 1941 on Gneisenau at Brest. The Squadron was based in India and Burma from April 1942 to Sept. 1945.
Registration / Serial:G-BVGE
Alternate Serial:XJ729
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA100
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Arjun SarupContact
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Culdrose Air Day 1964
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Photo ID:342835Submit Correction
View count: 396
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Culdrose Air Day 1964
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Photo ID:342835Submit Correction
View count: 396
Registration / Serial:XN264
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAR5
C/n (msn):WA276
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1964
Photo by:Neil AirdContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 969
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 969
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:338778Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Cosford Air Show 2018
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Photo ID:338778Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:XP345
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA361
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / United Nations
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 2018
Photo by:Gerry BarronContact
Registration / Serial:XP331
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:337929Submit Correction
View count: 261
From the CFS detachment, at its RAF Valley base.
Registration / Serial:XP331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XP331
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:337929Submit Correction
View count: 261
From the CFS detachment, at its RAF Valley base.
Registration / Serial:XP331
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1970
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Air Tattoo 1973
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:336057Submit Correction
View count: 213
Its livery identifies this Whirlwind as being from 32 Squadron, the communications unit.
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Air Tattoo 1973
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:336057Submit Correction
View count: 213
Its livery identifies this Whirlwind as being from 32 Squadron, the communications unit.
Registration / Serial:XJ435
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA51
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1973
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:335623Submit Correction
View count: 94
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:22 Sqn
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Collection:Airworld Aviation Museum
Photo Date:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:335623Submit Correction
View count: 94
Registration / Serial:XJ726
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA97
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Caernarfon (EGCK)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 2008
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Photo ID:334601Submit Correction
View count: 182
First flight on March 26, 1956 and delivered to the Royal Navy on December 19, 1956. Written off on October 14, 1965. Subsequently withdrawn from use and sold to Bristow in October 1969. Photo by Westland Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact
Photo ID:334601Submit Correction
View count: 182
First flight on March 26, 1956 and delivered to the Royal Navy on December 19, 1956. Written off on October 14, 1965. Subsequently withdrawn from use and sold to Bristow in October 1969. Photo by Westland Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XG585
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-1 Whirlwind HAR3
C/n (msn):WA80
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1956 to September 1965
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld CollectionContact