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XS480
VL-Z

1963 Westland Wessex HU.5 C/N WA154

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Latest photos of XS480
  • XS480 @ ENDU - Scanned from an old negative (apols for quality). 845 NAS Wessex HU.5 XS480 coded VL-Z pictured on ops in Norway flying from RNoAF Bardufoss (ENDU) in support of 45 Commando Royal Marines. - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle @ ENDU
  • XS480 @ ENDU - Scanned from print. 845 NAS Wessex HU.5 XS480 coded VL-Z pictured on ops in Norway flying from RNoAF Bardufoss (ENDU). This a/c destroyed Falklands War  May '82 on MV Atlantic Conveyor when ship sunk by exocet. Red Cross show 'Red' in Red v Blue Exercise. - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle @ ENDU

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Westland
Model:Wessex HU.5    Search all Westland Wessex HU.5
Year built:1963
Construction Number (C/N):WA154
Aircraft Type:Rotorcraft
Number of Seats:16
Number of Engines:2
Engine Type:Turbo-shaft
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Rolls-Royce Gnome

Aircraft

Registration Number:XS480
Alternative Code/Name:VL-Z
Current Status:Destroyed Falklands War 1982
Delivery Date:1963-12-20
Registration Cancel Date:1982-05-25

Owner

Owner:845 Naval Air Squadron
Address:Somerset
,
United Kingdom