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HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:59 pm
by EGDR
Currently showing XZ920 on PP, seems to be from Gannet flight. Is one actually down or is it just incorrect info on Mode S?

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:39 pm
by POL
Scramble says it's been at Culdrose since May.

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:36 pm
by RickIngham
Twas on static display at Culdrose airday.

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Westland Seaking HU5 - XZ920/24 - Gannet Flt - Royal Navy by RickInghamPhotography.co.uk, on Flickr

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:20 pm
by EGDR
Thanks, never saw it before ;)

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:43 pm
by Malfatron Malkovic
Seems we have a visitor overnighting. ZH544 from Chivenor, i assume in connection with today's funeral.
Did XV647/28 return from Fleetlands yesterday?

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:44 pm
by EGDR
What funeral is this Malf?

Re: HMS Gannet flight helo?

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:39 pm
by Malfatron Malkovic
That of a former Lieutenant Commander. XV648/18 flew the White Ensign.