A very wet Chard, Historic Helicopters Open Day 2021

[xkekeith]

Those that braved the very wet weather and waited patiently until the late afternoon were rewarded when Historic Helicopters launched a loose formation of five Westland helicopters as the weather eased. The helicopters in addition all gave a solo display of which the Sea King was the most spirited:

Sea King HAR.3 XZ597:
XZ597 'M' Sea King HAR.3 ex 22 Sqn RAF (G-SKNG) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Whirlwind HAR.10 XJ729:
XJ729 Whirlwind HAR.10 ex RAF (G-BVGE) by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Wessex HU.5 XT761:
XT761 Wessex HU.5 ex RNLZ4A6777 Rescue 'G-WSEX' by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Wasp HAS.1 XT787:
XT787 Wasp HAS.1 HMS Endurance c/s ex RN by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

Finally the former SAS taxi Scout AH.1 XW283:
XW283 Scout AH.1 ex 658 Sqn AAC 'G-CIMX' by Keith Heywood, on Flickr

A big shout out to the crews and support staff for making the display happen despite the worst August weather I can remember for a while.....

[Seacat192]

Nice set

[xkekeith]

Nice set

Thanks, I'm actually in the background of your photo #10 !

[J8501254]

We must have been stood next to one another for the scout landing, lovely set. It was a terrific show, such a pity about the rain.

[Seacat192]

Nice set

Thanks, I'm actually in the background of your photo #10 !

I won’t charge you an appearance fee!

[LTFT5]

Hi Keith,
That is an excellent set of shots but that last one is fantastic.
All the best
Andy

[Stratocruiser]

Great shots. Thanks for sharing them

[WillGriffin]

Good shots

[CLPhotography]

Nice shots!