Bristol Sycamore 3

C/N 12889

Built 1949 - Written off 1956





Helicopter Bristol Sycamore 3 Serial 12889 Register WA578 G-ALSU used by Royal Air Force RAF ,Bristol Aeroplane Company. Built 1949. Aircraft history and location





Aircraft History





G-ALSU

united kingdom Bristol Aeroplane Company

1949-06 A EGTGPre-production Mk.3
To RAF for Army Cooperation as WA578

WA578

united kingdom Royal Air Force

1953-01 Trials 1st military version. Became Sycamore HC.10 prototype, used by RAF for Army Casevac trials in Malaya, while temporarily attached to 194 Sq. 194 Squadron
1956-07-03 B N of Tidworth Accident w/o 3 Jul 1956 overturned following forced landing, ESE of Upavon, while with A&AEE




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