197 results found
Registration / Serial:XT458
Military Code:CU-Y
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:707 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1966
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70489Submit Correction
View count: 236
Serving 707 Naval Air Squadron in the Commando role.
Registration / Serial:XT458
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT458
Military Code:CU-Y
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:707 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1966
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:70489Submit Correction
View count: 236
Serving 707 Naval Air Squadron in the Commando role.
Registration / Serial:XT458
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT486
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA308
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Brize Norton Photocall 1993
Photo Date:5 June 1993
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:60038Submit Correction
View count: 177
Gate guard on the base. It is now in the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:XT486
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA308
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 June 1993
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XT486
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA308
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Brize Norton Photocall 1993
Photo Date:5 June 1993
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:60038Submit Correction
View count: 177
Gate guard on the base. It is now in the Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum.
Registration / Serial:XT486
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA308
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brize Norton (EGVN / BZZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 June 1993
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XS481
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA155
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:59449Submit Correction
View count: 249
Seen in the South Yorkshire Aircraft Musuem, Aeroventure
Registration / Serial:XS481
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA155
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS481
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA155
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (Aeroventure)
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:59449Submit Correction
View count: 249
Seen in the South Yorkshire Aircraft Musuem, Aeroventure
Registration / Serial:XS481
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA155
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Doncaster (EGCI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT458
Military Code:622
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1992
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:54184Submit Correction
View count: 209
This Wessex was in use with the Aircraft Engineering School (AES) and put on display at the airshow.
Registration / Serial:XT458
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:XT458
Military Code:622
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1992
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:54184Submit Correction
View count: 209
This Wessex was in use with the Aircraft Engineering School (AES) and put on display at the airshow.
Registration / Serial:XT458
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA280
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 July 1992
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50624Submit Correction
View count: 116
This Falklands War veteran is now held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Reserve Collection at Cobham Hall.
Registration / Serial:XT765
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA487
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:50624Submit Correction
View count: 116
This Falklands War veteran is now held in the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Reserve Collection at Cobham Hall.
Registration / Serial:XT765
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA487
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 October 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XT764
Military Code:PT
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA486
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 1976
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:49429Submit Correction
View count: 253
This helicopter was used by the Royal Navy Presentation Team and as such visited schools, colleges etc around the UK.
Registration / Serial:XT764
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA486
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 1976
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT764
Military Code:PT
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA486
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 1976
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:49429Submit Correction
View count: 253
This helicopter was used by the Royal Navy Presentation Team and as such visited schools, colleges etc around the UK.
Registration / Serial:XT764
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA486
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 May 1976
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1988
Photo Date:September 1988
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:33531Submit Correction
View count: 341
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1988
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1988
Photo Date:September 1988
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:33531Submit Correction
View count: 341
Registration / Serial:XT770
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA552
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1988
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS482
Military Code:A-D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:29387Submit Correction
View count: 760
Registration / Serial:XS482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS482
Military Code:A-D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:29387Submit Correction
View count: 760
Registration / Serial:XS482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS482
Other Marks:A-D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23033Submit Correction
View count: 177
Seen with an underslung load as a carrying demonstration. Note the Starfighters and A-10 on the ramp in the background
Registration / Serial:XS482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS482
Other Marks:A-D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23033Submit Correction
View count: 177
Seen with an underslung load as a carrying demonstration. Note the Starfighters and A-10 on the ramp in the background
Registration / Serial:XS482
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA156
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT469
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:772 Sqn
City / Airport:Bassingbourn (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Bassingbourn Anglo-American Air Festival 1978
Photo Date:28 May 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22452Submit Correction
View count: 259
Registration / Serial:XT469
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bassingbourn (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT469
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:772 Sqn
City / Airport:Bassingbourn (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Bassingbourn Anglo-American Air Festival 1978
Photo Date:28 May 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:22452Submit Correction
View count: 259
Registration / Serial:XT469
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA291
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bassingbourn (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1978
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT772
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA554
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22278Submit Correction
View count: 515
At this time serving in the VIP role with 781 Naval Air Sqdn at Lee-on-Solent, XT772 was transferred to 707 NAS at Yeovilton in 1981. Commonly known, not surprisingly, as the "Green Parrot". First delivered 7.67; to 8805M as instructional airframe at Vallley and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XT772
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA554
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XT772
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA554
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22278Submit Correction
View count: 515
At this time serving in the VIP role with 781 Naval Air Sqdn at Lee-on-Solent, XT772 was transferred to 707 NAS at Yeovilton in 1981. Commonly known, not surprisingly, as the "Green Parrot". First delivered 7.67; to 8805M as instructional airframe at Vallley and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XT772
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA554
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS511
Other Marks:M
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA180
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21861Submit Correction
View count: 181
Tangmere Military Aircraft Museum
Registration / Serial:XS511
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA180
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS511
Other Marks:M
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA180
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21861Submit Correction
View count: 181
Tangmere Military Aircraft Museum
Registration / Serial:XS511
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA180
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21764Submit Correction
View count: 397
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21764Submit Correction
View count: 397
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XL728
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1980
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19103Submit Correction
View count: 345
The second Wessex, built in 1958, peforms at its home accompanied by a Puma. XL728 was the first to be fitted with the twin Bristol Siddeley Gnome instead of the Napier Gazelle. At the end of its career with the RAE, to Brawdy fire dump 1988, scrapped 1992
Registration / Serial:XL728
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XL728
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1980
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19103Submit Correction
View count: 345
The second Wessex, built in 1958, peforms at its home accompanied by a Puma. XL728 was the first to be fitted with the twin Bristol Siddeley Gnome instead of the Napier Gazelle. At the end of its career with the RAE, to Brawdy fire dump 1988, scrapped 1992
Registration / Serial:XL728
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS508
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA177
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:24 October 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:2978Submit Correction
View count: 754
Seen in the tightly packed Cobham Hall, the Reserve Collection for the nearby Fleet Air Arm Museum
Registration / Serial:XS508
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA177
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 October 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XS508
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA177
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:24 October 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:2978Submit Correction
View count: 754
Seen in the tightly packed Cobham Hall, the Reserve Collection for the nearby Fleet Air Arm Museum
Registration / Serial:XS508
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA177
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 October 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XT762
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA484
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Area:Marksbury / Hamburger Hill [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:1009Submit Correction
View count: 704
Looks like overrun by a tank at the Hamburger Hill paintball site near Marksbury, Somerset.
Registration / Serial:XT762
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA484
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Marksbury / Hamburger Hill [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:XT762
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA484
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Area:Marksbury / Hamburger Hill [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:1009Submit Correction
View count: 704
Looks like overrun by a tank at the Hamburger Hill paintball site near Marksbury, Somerset.
Registration / Serial:XT762
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA484
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Marksbury / Hamburger Hill [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:605Submit Correction
View count: 754
This Wessex took part in the 1982 Falklands War.
Registration / Serial:XT765
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA487
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Fleet Air Arm Museum
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:605Submit Correction
View count: 754
This Wessex took part in the 1982 Falklands War.
Registration / Serial:XT765
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA487
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2012
Photo by:Peter de JongContact