ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 161684
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| Date: | Friday 3 February 1961 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 814 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XN312 |
| MSN: | WA/292 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Near HMS Hermes, south of Hong Kong -
 Hong Kong
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | HMS Hermes, South China Sea |
| HMS Hermes, South China Sea | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 3/2/1961, XN312 ("H-281") a Whirlwind HAS.7 of 814 Sqn FAA RN suffered partial transmission failure south of Hong Kong while on approach to HMS Hermes and ditched next to the ship. The three crew were rescued by two other 814 Sqn FAA RN Whirlwinds
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1961.htm
2. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26751/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-2013 22:56 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 25-Oct-2013 23:02 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Source] |
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