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Westland Collection (#5)

"Westland: A Legacy of Naval Aviation Excellence" From the majestic HMAS Melbourne (21) to the mighty HMS Victorious (R38) approaching the Persian Gulf

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Wessex 60 series 1 G-AVNE

Westland Wessex 60 series 1 G-AVNE (msn WA561) of Bristow Helicopters at Newcastle Airport. Date: 1969

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland-Sikorsky WS-51 Mk. 1A G-ALIK

Westland-Sikorsky WS-51 Mk. 1A G-ALIK
Westland-Sikorsky WS-51 Mk.1A G-ALIK (msn WA/H/3) at the Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party on 15th June 1952. In the background can be seen British European Airways Bell 47B-3 G-AKFB

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Wessex 60 series 1 G-AWOX

Westland Wessex 60 series 1 G-AWOX (msn WA686). Date: 1968

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Wessex HAS. 1 XS125

Westland Wessex HAS. 1 XS125
Westland Wessex HAS.1 XS125 call-sign 517 of 771 Naval Air Squadron from RNAS Portland (PO). Date: 1970s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Sea King Mk. 50 N-16-125

Westland Sea King Mk. 50 N-16-125
Westland Sea King Mk.50 N-16-125 Shark 10 of the Royal Australian Navy Date: circa 1990

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Whirlwind HAS. 7 XL880

Westland Whirlwind HAS. 7 XL880
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 XL880 (msn WA230) at the 1958 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. (SBAC - Society of British Aircraft Constructors) First flown on 25 July 1958 and delivered in August 1958

Background imageWestland Collection: Royal Navy Westland Wasp HAS. 1 XS463

Royal Navy Westland Wasp HAS. 1 XS463
Royal Navy Westland Wasp HAS.1 XS463 (msn F9541) at the 1962 SBAC Farnborough Air Show (SBAC - Society of British aircraft constructors). Date: 1962

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Welkin F Mk. I DX282

Westland Welkin F Mk. I DX282
Westland Welkin F Mk.I DX282 Date: circa 1943

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Welkin F Mk. I DX281

Westland Welkin F Mk. I DX281
Westland Welkin F Mk.I DX281 Date: circa 1943

Background imageWestland Collection: Royal Australian Navy Westland Wessex HAS. 31

Royal Australian Navy Westland Wessex HAS. 31
Royal Australian Navy Westland Wessex HAS.31 (msn WA221) at Yeovil awaiting delivery. Date: circa 1962

Background imageWestland Collection: Royal Air Force Westland - Bristol - Type 192 Belvedere

Royal Air Force Westland - Bristol - Type 192 Belvedere
Royal Air Force Westland (Bristol) Type 192 Belvedere HC.1 XG452 (msn 13347), at the 1960 Farnborough SBAC show. (SBAC - Society of British Aircraft Constructors) Date: 1960

Background imageWestland Collection: RTAF Museum - Dragonfly

RTAF Museum - Dragonfly
Helicopter Type 1 - Westland WS-51 Dragonfly H1-4/96 in the Royal Thai Air Force Museum at Don Mueang Royal Thai Air Force Base. Date: 1970s / 1980s

Background imageWestland Collection: BL Sea King Mk. 48 RS04 - Culdrose

BL Sea King Mk. 48 RS04 - Culdrose
Belgische Luchtmacht (Belgian Air Force) Westland Sea King Mk.48 RS04 - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. Date: 1980s / 1990s

Background imageWestland Collection: Lysander at Booker

Lysander at Booker
Westland Lysander III R9125 at personal Plane Services, Booker airfield, Bucks. (Note:Currently on display at the RAF Museum Hendon) Date: circa 1976

Background imageWestland Collection: Sea King at Fairford

Sea King at Fairford
Westland Sea King HAS.6 XV706 (05/CU) from 810 NAS, Fleet Air Arm, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Background imageWestland Collection: West Berkshire RG18 3 Map

West Berkshire RG18 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Berkshire RG18 3

Background imageWestland Collection: Suffolk Coastal IP5 3 Map

Suffolk Coastal IP5 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Suffolk Coastal IP5 3

Background imageWestland Collection: Healey Westland 2. 4, Eastbourne Rally 1952, S. P. A. Freeman getting into car. Creator: Unknown

Healey Westland 2. 4, Eastbourne Rally 1952, S. P. A. Freeman getting into car. Creator: Unknown
Healey Westland 2.4, Eastbourne Rally 1952, S.P.A. Freeman getting into car

Background imageWestland Collection: Healey Westland 2. 4, R. A. C. Rally 1948. Creator: Unknown

Healey Westland 2. 4, R. A. C. Rally 1948. Creator: Unknown
Healey Westland 2.4, R.A.C. Rally 1948

Background imageWestland Collection: State Highway Six at Ten Mile Creek, north of Greymouth, West Coast, South Island

State Highway Six at Ten Mile Creek, north of Greymouth, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Bush walk, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island

Bush walk, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Coastal rock formations, Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, West Coast, South Island

Coastal rock formations, Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Flax and forest reflected in Lake Matheson, Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island

Flax and forest reflected in Lake Matheson, Westland National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Native bush, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island

Native bush, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Muir Creek and native bush, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park

Muir Creek and native bush, Pleasant Flat, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Sea wall, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Sea wall, Punakaiki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Native forest beside Blue Pools Track, Mount Aspiring National Park, Hst Pass, near Makarora

Native forest beside Blue Pools Track, Mount Aspiring National Park, Hst Pass, near Makarora, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Rock stacks made by tourists by Fantail Falls, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park

Rock stacks made by tourists by Fantail Falls, Hst Pass, Mt. Aspiring National Park, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageWestland Collection: Agusta A-109

Agusta A-109 Helicopter Date: 1970s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Wessex HAS-1

Westland Wessex HAS-1
Royal Navy Westland Wessex Has-1 Parked on a Ships Helipad Date: 1960s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Wessex

Westland Wessex
Bristow Helicopters Westland Wessex 60 Flying Date: 1968

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Lynx

Westland Lynx
Uk Royal Navy Westland Lynx Date: 1970s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 1

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 1
Bea Helicopters British European Airways Sikorsky Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Series 1 Flying Date: 1950s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HC-10

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HC-10
Brazilian Navy Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind at Yeovil Date: 1966

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 3

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 3
Qatari Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Series 3 Hand-Over Ceremony Date: 1950s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-3

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-3
Royal Navy Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Har.3 Date: 1950s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-2

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-2
Army Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Date: 1950s

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-4

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind HAR-4
Royal Navy Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Har.4 Date: 1955

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland WS-55 Whirlwind

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
RAF Central Flying School Westland Ws-55 Whirlwind Date: 1950s

Background imageWestland Collection: Sikorsky S-55, G-AMHK, registered to Westland in January 195

Sikorsky S-55, G-AMHK, registered to Westland in January 195
Sikorsky S-55, G-AMHK, was registered to Westland in January 1951 for use as a demonstrator

Background imageWestland Collection: A Westland Whirlwind of British European Airways (BEA)

A Westland Whirlwind of British European Airways (BEA)

Background imageWestland Collection: One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind HARMk10s, ?

One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind HARMk10s, ?
One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind HARMk10s, XD186, from ?B? Flight of No.202 Squadron, RAF Lecconfield, which rescued a seaman from the French trawler Batiss

Background imageWestland Collection: The first Westland Whirlwind 10, XJ398

The first Westland Whirlwind 10, XJ398

Background imageWestland Collection: Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s of No. 845 Squadron

Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s of No. 845 Squadron
Royal Navy Westland Whirlwind HASMk7s of No.845 Squadron overfly HMS Bulwark (RD8) in August 1957. Date: 1957

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Whirlwind HARMk10, XJ729 in June 1973

Westland Whirlwind HARMk10, XJ729 in June 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageWestland Collection: Westland Whirlwind evacuates a wounded Egyptian - Port Said

Westland Whirlwind evacuates a wounded Egyptian - Port Said
A Westland Whirlwind evacuates a wounded Egyptian from Port Said on 8 November 1956. Date: 1956

Background imageWestland Collection: One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B??

One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B??
One of two Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwinds from ?B? Flight of No.202 Squadron, RAF Lecconfield, which rescued a seaman from the French trawler Batiss




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"Westland: A Legacy of Naval Aviation Excellence" From the majestic HMAS Melbourne (21) to the mighty HMS Victorious (R38) approaching the Persian Gulf, it has played a pivotal role in shaping naval aviation. The skies have witnessed the grace and power Whirlwind aeroplanes soaring through the air, while Royal Navy helicopters have been captured in breathtaking photographs off Portland. The enchanting sight of three Royal Navy helicopters alongside St Michaels Mount stands as a testament to Westland's commitment to precision and teamwork. And who could forget the indomitable presence of the Westland Wyvern SMk4, VZ787, leaving an everlasting impression wherever it roams? In perfect harmony with their surroundings, an RAF Westland Wessex gracefully flies over HMS Fearless (L10), its wings cutting through the sky with unwavering determination. Similarly, a sense of awe fills our hearts as we witness a Westland Wessex flying over HMS Albion (R07), symbolizing strength and unity. The legendary Westland Wessex HAS1, XP116, belonging to 845 Royal Naval Air Squadron leaves us spellbound with its unparalleled capabilities. Meanwhile, history comes alive as we delve into tales surrounding iconic aircraft like the Westland Lysander R9125 and versatile workhorses like the Westland Scout. Finally, let us not forget those brave souls who serve our nation fearlessly - watching Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a trusty Westland Wessex reminds us of their unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Westlands' rich heritage in naval aviation continues to inspire generations worldwide. As they forge ahead into new horizons, one thing remains certain - their legacy will forever be etched in golden letters across our skies.