XS480 - Royal Navy (Wessex HU.5)

Photo of aircraft XS480 operated by Royal Navy

Aircraft Details

Frame Details
SerialWA.154
Line Number
First Flight21.11.1963
ModelWessex HU.5
StatusWritten-off
Commentsw/o 27.5.1982 consumed by fire (with 9 others) while aboard "Atlantic Conveyor" 90nm NE of Port Stanley when ship hit by Exocet missile from Argentine Super Etendard; Ship sank 30.5.1982 while under tow taking wrecks down with it;
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! XS480 Royal Navy 20.12.1963 Written-off

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SIGHTINGS

Sighting Details Image
01/08/1981 - EGDY - Oiram
24/11/1977 - YEO - Warthog1
'VL-Z' 845 NAS
04/09/1976 - YEO - Warthog1
'H-C' 845 NAS