Westland Wasp HAS1, XS539 / F.9566, Royal Navy
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Registration: XS539
Construction Number: F.9566
Code Number: 435
Military Unit: 829 Squadron
Model Westland Wasp HAS1
Operator: Royal Navy
Airport: RNAS Yeovilton (YEO / EGDY), UK - England
Airshow: Yeovilton - International Air Day - 1982
Photographer: Nick Weight
Date Taken: 31/07/1982
Date Submitted: 03/02/2010
In static, markings of HMS Endurance. Sea King HC4 N-VT 846 Sqn, poss ZA314 background.On 25 April 1982,flying from Endurance six missions were carried out including AS 12 missile attacks, with one reconnaisance sortie, on the ARA Santa Fe at King Edward Point South Georgia. Scored at least three hits on the fin, final hit caused heavy explosion and structural damage. Five other helicopters took part in the action.
Picture ID:1213916
