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RN Whirlwind 1961
Re: RN Whirlwind 1961
I think it is a Westland built HAS1 or HAS3. That narrows it down to one of ten , XA862 - XA871 or 17 if it's a 3 ,XG572 -XG588. It's not a Sikorsky Whirlwind HAS21 OR 22 which have different engine grills and strakes on the boom.
It was probably out of Portland.
Can you remember the year ?
It was probably out of Portland.
Can you remember the year ?
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Re: RN Whirlwind 1961
Love the photo, thanks for sharing this one,
Rob
Rob
Re: RN Whirlwind 1961
Sorry I meant the month not the year.LM47 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:58 amI think it is a Westland built HAS1 or HAS3. That narrows it down to one of ten , XA862 - XA871 or 17 if it's a 3 ,XG572 -XG588. It's not a Sikorsky Whirlwind HAS21 OR 22 which have different engine grills and strakes on the boom.
It was probably out of Portland.
Can you remember the year ?
I can have a look through the Air Britain tome and try to narrow it down if you wish.
Re: RN Whirlwind 1961
Definitely August 1961. Many thanks for your efforts.
Re: RN Whirlwind 1961
In case anyone is interested , the list got narrowed down with HAR 3. XJ394 being a strong contender. (Yes I had forgotten about that batch) There was one used by 781 Sqn but it turned out to be in the old grey/sky scheme at that time.
It was being operated by A&AEE Boscombe down..
Anyone got a photo of it there ?
I was surprised how many of the HAR3 airframes were at Fleetlands for modifications at the time of rugbyref's photo. I presume this included changing to the drooped tail boom as there are photos of 3s with both types of boom.
It was being operated by A&AEE Boscombe down..
Anyone got a photo of it there ?
I was surprised how many of the HAR3 airframes were at Fleetlands for modifications at the time of rugbyref's photo. I presume this included changing to the drooped tail boom as there are photos of 3s with both types of boom.
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