Aircraft XJ723 Data

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XJ723
1955 Westland Whirlwind HAR.10, c/n WA94
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XJ723 - Work in progress. 723 is having all the corroded panels removed as the first stage of bringing it back to a presentable state. Historic Helicopters have kindly donated the windshield assembly previously flown on XJ729, various other parts and also a Gnome - by Bob Pountney
Bob Pountney
XJ723 - XJ723 at Spey Bay awaiting move to Morayvia, Kinloss. - by Robert (Bob) Pountney
Robert (Bob) Pountney
XJ723 @ X6MO - Members of 2288 (Montrose) Sqn ATC, take delivery of the donation of XJ723 from the local Offshore Trg Base (now Petrofac) - The helicopter acted as Gate Guard for a number of years before loaned to Montrose Aerodrome Museum Society. - by Clive Pattle
Clive Pattle
@ X6MO
XJ723 @ X6MT - Scanned from negative - apols for poor quality. A/c pictured at the HQ of 2288 (Montrose) Sqn ATC, shortly after acquisition from the local Offshore Trg Base (now Petrofac). A/c later loaned to Montrose Aerodrome Museum Society. - by Clive Pattle
Clive Pattle
@ X6MT
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Westland
Model Whirlwind HAR.10 Search all Westland Whirlwind HAR.10
Year built 1955
Construction Number (C/N) WA94
Aircraft Type Rotorcraft
Number of Seats 11
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Bristol Siddeley Gnome
Aircraft
Registration Number XJ723
Current Status Preserved
Owner
Owner Newcastle University
Address ,
United Kingdom
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Bob Pountney, 2017-09-17 08:34:10
XJ723 has been kindly donated, by Brian Dixon, to Morayvia at Kinloss, Moray where it is currently lying at Spey Bay before coming to Morayvia to be, hopefully, restored. It's in a very poor condition but it does have history in that it was involved in the Sea Gem rig disaster. The crew on this occasion received bravery awards including a George Medal for the Winchman, John Reeson RIP.