224 results found
Registration / Serial:G-ANJV
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:394898Submit Correction
View count: 223
Cancelled in 1984 as transferred to Bermuda. In open storage at the Helicopter Museum
Registration / Serial:G-ANJV
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANJV
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:394898Submit Correction
View count: 223
Cancelled in 1984 as transferred to Bermuda. In open storage at the Helicopter Museum
Registration / Serial:G-ANJV
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA24
Operator Titles:Bristow Helicopters
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:394822Submit Correction
View count: 175
Seen on an enthusiasts day at the museum
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:The Helicopter Museum
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:394822Submit Correction
View count: 175
Seen on an enthusiasts day at the museum
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
City / Airport:Weston-super-Mare (EGFI)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 September 2021
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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: 312
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: 312
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: 287
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: 287
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: 185
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: 185
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: 540
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: 540
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: 973
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: 973
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: 269
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: 269
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: 214
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: 214
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