ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 160472
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| Date: | 15-FEB-1960 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAR.7 |
| Owner/operator: | 824 Sqn FAA RN |
| Registration: | XL849 |
| MSN: | WA/211 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 23 miles south of the Lizard, Cornwall -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Written off 15/2/1960: Ditched into the sea 23 miles south of the Lizard, Cornwall after losing power in a hover
Sources:
1. https://www.helis.com/database/cn/26691/
2. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1960.htm
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Sep-2013 11:08 | Dr.John Smith | Added |
| 29-Jan-2014 20:14 | Nepa | Updated [Operator] |
| 21-Sep-2019 19:16 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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