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| Date: | Monday 16 January 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 737 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN383 |
| MSN: | WA/313 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | English Channel, off Portland, Dorset -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Portland, Dorset (EGDP) |
On 16/1/1961, XN383 ("PO-775") a Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 of 737 Sqn FAA RN was written off when it ditched into the English Channel off Portland, Dorset, after loss of power. The three crew were rescued
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26762/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-2013 22:51 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 19-Mar-2014 23:26 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Location, Narrative, ] |
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