Some of you may not be aware, but the UK has its first & historic (It saw action during the Falklands War) Westland Seaking preserved & under restoration at Aeroventure.
On arrival it was Basically the main fuselage, but is begining to take shape. XV677 is now fitted with a bow door, rear fuselage & the starboard sposon is nearing completion. There is still a long way to go, but she is beginning to look superb.
By: Arabella-Cox - 9th October 2008 at 20:03
Sea King progress
I was at Aeroventure a few weeks back and previous to that about six months ago. The progress on this project within that time has been amazing and it is really starting to look something now. Keep up the good work chaps, I don’t know how you manage to get the spares for a current military type but, as is the method with these things it’s knowing the right people and contacts.
I look forward to seeing it again next time I’m over there.
Anon.
By: J Boyle - 9th October 2008 at 15:56
Well done…good to see a helicopter get some attention.
By: Arabella-Cox - 9th October 2008 at 14:19
Excellant progress being made on XV677, the photo’s section shows just what can be achieved….
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By: Arabella-Cox - 20th March 2008 at 13:12
very worthy project, having grown up with RAF SAR seakings at nearby manston, the type has a special place in my heart
In those pics, it looks so much more like a boat turned chopper!
By: Rocketeer - 20th March 2008 at 07:30
worthy project and an aircraft type still performing crucial front line roles now and for years to come
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By: Radpoe Meteor - 18th March 2008 at 11:59
Great news… Do you have any photos of her?
I have 1 at the moment,but for the life of me I can’t get it to attach to the thread. I am going to Aeroventure this week so I will try again at the weekend. In the meantime here is the project’s web address www.project677.co.uk
By: Nashio966 - 18th March 2008 at 11:54
here is one of her in 2003 at HMS sultan
(courtesy of Terry Coombes)
By: VX927 - 18th March 2008 at 11:49
Great news… Do you have any photos of her?
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