Sea King Mk.4X f/f 19nov82, d/d 23dec82 Deld straight to RAE Bedford still 1986 still 1989 with Merlin nose radar (Blue Kestrel) fitted (and HAS.5 dorsal fairing), DRA Farnborough by Jun 1994, DERA Boscombe Down by road Jun 1997, QinetiQ Boscombe Down by 2003 still 2009 DRA
1989-07
Jul89 with Royal Aircraft Establishment ( RAE ) at Bedford. Used as test bed for Merlin HM.1 BAe Blue Kestrel 5000 Maritime Surveillance Radar