In July 1961 the licensed S-58 with a gas turbine engine, went into service with the Royal Navy as an anti-submarine helicopter. Seen here operating at sea on aircraft carriers. Aircraft Type: Wessex Circa: 1968
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@matthewpayne423 жыл бұрын
I was in a team of volunteers who helped restore the Wessex in those colours at IWM Duxford.
@driversearcher3 жыл бұрын
What apps you are using. Really impress
@bigdmac3310 ай бұрын
I applaud you and your mates for this valuable service to history.
@Kirkee73 жыл бұрын
The highlight of our Med trip exercise on HMS Bulwark . The sound of those rotors cutting the air, and the warm pleasant smell of aviation fuel is unforgettable.
@andyroper16133 жыл бұрын
My favourite old school helicopter! A friend flew the twin engined Mk for the RAF dropping troops off on the border in N Ireland back in the mid 80's. Used to mount GPMG on the door. Got shot at a couple of times!
@bigdmac3310 ай бұрын
Mate, I live in NI and lived through The Troubles and I want you to know just how much I appreciate your service, and especially those that made the ultimate sacrifice. The military aviation back then helped my sanity, believe it or not.
@Thecrazyvaclav3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Tomo at 5:35 wondered what he was doing as a job
@Code3forever3 жыл бұрын
I seem to recall the Los Angeles County Sheriff using Westland Helicopters. They looked like a modern version of the S-58 only these were turbine powered. I know the crew liked them. I don't know if they still use them or not but they were great in rescue work in the Angeles National Forest.
@jmcfintona9993 жыл бұрын
I remember these flying so low theyd nearly touch our roof and the noise at 3am on a school night
@richardmumford2708 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful aircraft
@swiper18183 жыл бұрын
Briefly flew the Wessex on a training detachment to no 28 Squadron in the mid 80's
@3204clivesinclair2 жыл бұрын
Besbrook Mill, Northern Ireland, 1978. Sitting in the back a Wessex for a short trip to Crossmaglen. Just after the pilot lifted, an almighty bang. Aircraft spun about 90 degrees and then dropped to the ground from about 5-10ft. Apparently the tail rotor gearbox had gone ‘bang’. The replacement work fine ;-)
@bigdmac3310 ай бұрын
Mate, I live in NI and lived through The Troubles and I want you to know just how much I appreciate your service, and especially those that made the ultimate sacrifice. The military aviation back then helped my sanity, believe it or not.
@grosey113 жыл бұрын
They were based at Royal Australian Navy Air Base HMAS Albatross 5 miles from home growing up.
@michaelwest43253 жыл бұрын
Great video on a great subject!
@mh53j Жыл бұрын
Amazing how the British used this airframe 30 years after the Americans disposed of theirs. Of course the better engines on the British versions were a big reason why. You don't realize it, but it is a rather large helicopter.
@JoshDanielsHist3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! We're making a documentary about the Westland Wessex for the South Yorkshire Aircraft museum! Mind if we use this footage if we credit you please? :)
@GriffMJ3 жыл бұрын
..... my last OP taxi.
@AmineChaib-jt8qy Жыл бұрын
Avecar SEAT 600 Korea
@billybellend11554 жыл бұрын
British engineering at Its finest a remanufactured American Sikorsky H34
@Twirlyhead3 жыл бұрын
The engines the British used were an improvement on the original; better performance. The Brits often changed the engines on license built USA aircraft; the Augusta Westland version of the Apache is a modern example of this.
@mikeycraig89703 жыл бұрын
No, British engineering is the fastest helicopter in the world. The lynx and offshoots