ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 156606
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| Date: | Thursday 11 May 1972 |
| Time: | night |
| Type: | Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 (S-55T) |
| Owner/operator: | 28 Sqn RAF |
| Registration: | XP340 |
| MSN: | WA356 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | RAF Kai Tak -
 Hong Kong
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Three Whirlwind HAR.10s (XP340, XP363 and XR455) were blown over during strong winds during the night whilst parked out on the airifield at RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong. There had been no room in the hangar for them as the unit was converting to the Wessex at the time.
XP340 was allocated to Manston dump, XP363 to 8228M and XR455 to 8219M both with 1 SoTT at Halton
Sources:
1. http://www.ukserials.com/losses-1972.htm
2. http://www.helis.com/database/cn/26897/
3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rinkratz/3652180434/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jun-2013 20:39 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 14-Nov-2018 15:58 | Nepa | Updated [Operator, Operator] |
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