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westland wessex

in united kingdom royal marines


   

   

Qty: 21     1969 to 1982    


History of this Model in this Organisation:

While the unit airframes still wore ROYAL NAVY titles, 10 Wessex HU.5 served with 847 Squadron initially in the Far East, from Mar 1969 in the Commando assault role, until it disbanded in May 1971.  21 Wessex served briefly in 1982 during the Falklands War, airframes were drawn from the RN pool and the numbers shown above are included (double counted) with the totals for the Royal Navy Wessex.

Units with this Model in this Organisation:

YearsUnitsbold : Current Base of the Unit
1982847 squadronRNAS Culdrose
Port Stanley
1969/71847 squadronSG Sembawang
HK Kai Tak
SG Sembawang


Roles of this Model in this Organisation:

Roles
heavy assault




Construction Numbers of this Model in this Organisation:

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