ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 165548
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| Date: | 27-JUL-1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAR.4 (S-55T) |
| Owner/operator: | 228 Squadron Royal Air Force (228 Sqn RAF) |
| Registration: | XJ761 |
| MSN: | WA/107 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | North Sea, off Great Yarmouth, Norfolk -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Coltishall, Norfolk |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 27/07/1960, XJ761, a Westland Whirlwind HAR.4 of 228 Sqn was written off when it lost power, hit the water and sank into the North Sea off Yarmouth, Norfolk. The crew escaped safely
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26399/
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1960.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Apr-2014 00:07 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 17-Apr-2014 00:09 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Date] |
| 14-Nov-2018 06:50 | stehlik49 | Updated [Operator] |
| 14-Nov-2018 06:50 | stehlik49 | Updated [Operator] |
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