Westland Sea King HC.4 (ZG822 ‘WS’). First flight, 18th September 1990. Served most of its career with the Commando Helicopter Force at RNAS Yeovilton, serving with 845, 846 and 848 Naval Air Squadrons. Saw service abroad in the first Gulf War and Operation Haven in Iraq. Retired from service in April 2012.

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