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1950s HKAAF Westland Widgeon Helicopter (“M”)

Nice photo. Circa 1958/59. As mentioned here,  the same helicopter was utilized to "cut" the ribbon at the opening of the reclaimed runway at Kai Tak. 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1959

Wessex Sek Kong Shaffi.jpg

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1983

Shaffi, ouside his Curry House, watching a Westland Wessex of 28 Squadron RAF fly past.

(6) The aircraft approaches to land at the car park after the lift, and pick up the other crew members before returning to Kai Tak.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

(4B) Wessex XT605 and load above the roof of Murray Building

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

(4) Wessex XT605 over the roof of Murray Building.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

(3A) Wessex XT605 in flight with underslung load

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

Flagstaff House in Victoria Barracks is below.

(2) Positioning the aircraft over the load for pick-up.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

(1) The pilot, Flt Lt Bob Turner, runs through the final briefing points for the lift with his crew

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

(1)   The pilot, Flt Lt Bob Turner, runs through the final briefing points for the lift with his crew, who are :- L-R Fl Sgt Geoff Costello, Flt Sgt Bob Bickers (tall, standing behind) Bob Turner, Flt Sgt Nigel Cole.

Gordon Andreassend (head only),to left of of Nigel, and two HK Supplies staff are in attendance

(3) Wessex XT605 over Murray Building

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1972

1997 Harbour Flypast of RAF Wessex Helicopters

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1997

Final operational flight of RAF 28 Squadron Wessex helicopters. Six Wessex helicopters and an accompanying Royal Navy Sea King helicopter participated in the flypast.

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