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XT458
A2679 & PO-622

1965 Westland Wessex HU.5 C/N WA280

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Latest photos of XT458
  • XT458 - A line-up of 845 NAS Westland Wessex on HMS Hermes, pictured in September 1975 during Exercise Deep Express '75. Picture taken on an instamatic camera hence poor quality, but submitted for sharing/historical purposes - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle
  • XT458 - Westland Wessex, XT458 coded 'J' of 845 NAS pictured on HMS Hermes during deployment to Exercise Deep Express in September 1975. Note USN Seaking from USS John F Kennedy in rear. Picture taken on an old 'Instamatic' camera. - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle
  • XT458 @ OFF AIRPOR - Taken onboard HMS Hermes off Antalya, Turkey,  during Exercise Deep Express'75. Gazelle AH.1 behind is coded 'G' from 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron. Royal Marines,  HMS Fearless in background. - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle @ OFF AIRPOR
  • XT458 - At the Air Engineering & Survival School, Gosport, Hampshire. - by Howard J Curtis by Howard J Curtis

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:Westland
Model:Wessex HU.5    Search all Westland Wessex HU.5
Year built:1965
Construction Number (C/N):WA280
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:XT458
Alternative Code/Name:A2679 & PO-622
Current Status:Preserved at RNAS Yeovilton

Owner

Owner:Royal Navy
Address:,
United Kingdom