Whirlwind Helicopter - T-shirt Delta Dagger In August 1940 R6886 was

In August 1940 R6886 was stationed at RAF Hornchurch

LFA7 covers a series of valleys in North Wales and is favoured by 'Loopies' who like to capture dramatic images of aircraft training for low-level roles

a beautiful rendition of the Mosquito fighter bomber

In 1941 the Army Air Corp's role change to training and logistics within the newly formed United States Army Air Forces (USAAF)

The HCC4 version was used on the Queen's Flight of the RAF to transport VIPs and members of the Royal Family

Whirlwind Helicopter - T-shirt Delta Dagger In August 1940 R6886 wasWestland Whirlwind The Westland Whirlwind is the British built version of the Sikorsky S 55 H 19 Chickasaw. This type first flew in 1953 and entered service with the Royal Navy in 1954. 848 Naval Air Squadron was the first to operate the Whirlwind in the utility and search and rescue roles. The Royal Air Force and French Navy took on the type in the late 1950s. The RAF search and rescue operated the Whirlwind in a distinctive yellow livery. The Wessex