Wessex can fly again

[colt99]

This was posted on the @NavyWessex twitter page today, its a Wessex mark 5, search and rescue colours

Today the CAA issued XT761 with her permit to fly.
The whole team has worked extremely hard and this is an historic moment that we are all very proud of.
It has been a massive effort from all involved to reach this stage

https://twitter.com/NavyWessex

[Blackcat1]

Would be nice to see her airborne .

[Sparts99]

Wow, Wessex, Whirlwind, Wasp.

[Rich H]

Wow, Wessex, Whirlwind, Wasp.

And the Sioux and Scout of the Historic Army Aircraft Flight at Middle Wallop

Edited: I should have said that it's great news, I can't wait to see a Wessex flying again.

[roughcutter]

Wow, Wessex, Whirlwind, Wasp.

And the Sioux and Scout of the Historic Army Aircraft Flight at Middle Wallop

Don't forget the Sycamore

[Tiger 1]

Don't foget the Skeeter as well.

T1

[Rich H]

Don't foget the Skeeter as well.

T1

Grounded, unfortunately. But, what a great formation all those helicopters would make....

[paddyboy]

What a great racket they will all make as well

[C24]

Good news indeed. Well done

All that is now required to have a full house would be a Dragonfly and a diddy Hiller

[JOLLY GREEN]

Historic Helicopters own 1 x Whirlwind, 2 x Wessex and 2 x Sea King! The long term plan is to have a Wessex (RN SAR) and a Sea King (RAF SAR) airworthy to accompany the world's only airworthy Westland Whirlwind.

Why not come for a look around, food, drink and a very interesting talk on Wednesday 21 November (postponed from 15 Nov)? See below for details:

viewtopic.php?f=287&t=169138

[Sparts99]

Anyone know what the deal is with the Wessex at Biggin Hill?

[C24]

The Whirlwind is a Mk10. Anyone know of a flying Whirlwind with the Leonides piston engine? Flixton museum has a non flying one, XN304(?)

https://alvisarchive.com/aero-engines/ For those who might be interested. Always started with a BANG!

[JOLLY GREEN]

Anyone know of a flying Whirlwind with the Leonides piston engine?

C24,

Not any more unfortunately. During the early 1990s, a piston-powered Whirlwind HAS.7 G-AYXT (formerly XK940) made a few air display appearances in a dramatic all-black paint scheme.

During June 2000 she was transferred to The Helicopter Museum and is on static display there.

[C24]

Thank you.

[Vulcanone]

I Remember that Whirlwind flying, but the paint scheme was rather more Midnight blue, like the early Navy helicopters.

[JOLLY GREEN]

Apologies everyone,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must CANCEL the Open Evening and Talk by Andy Strachan and Richard Folkes which was due to take place on Wednesday 21 November between 6.30pm and 10pm.

The new date will be publicised ASAP but it is likely to be during February or March 2019.

[NickB]

Great news on the Wessex...

Re. the Skeeter - at Yeovilton this year I was chatting to the Army Historic Flight chaps and was told the Skeeter is being RTF... so fingers crossed :-)

[JOLLY GREEN]

This is to reiterate and confirm that the Open Evening and Talk by Andy Strachan and Richard Folkes which was due to take place this evening (Wednesday 21 November) between 6.30pm and 10pm IS CANCELLED.

The new date will be publicised ASAP but it is likely to be during February or March 2019.