Westland Whirlwind HAS Mk.7

Registration: XG596
Country of origin: UK
Built: Yeovil, England, 1957
Manufacturer: Westland Helicopters
Constructor's Number: WA/91
Engine: One 750hp Alvis Leonides Major 755 radial piston engine

Type: Anti-submarine helicopter

Note: Served with the Royal Navy until 1973 when it landed near Falmouth after mid-flight incident and was air-lifted to RNAS Culdrose by Sea King XV660..

Details: Delivered to the Royal Navy in May 1957 and served with 705, 737, 829 and 705 Squadrons.

In June 1973 landed near Falmouth after mid-flight incident and air-lifted to RNAS Culdrose by Sea King XV660.

Acquired by the Helicopter Musuem from Wroughton in 1976. Used as parts and unlikely to be restored as the Museum has restored Whirlwind HAS Mk.7 Reg XK940 which is on display in the Main Collection.