What kind of helicopter is a Westland Wasp?

What kind of helicopter is a Westland Wasp?

The Westland Wasp is a small 1960s British turbine powered, shipboard anti-submarine helicopter. Produced by Westland Helicopters, it came from the same P.531 programme as the British Army Westland Scout, and is based on the earlier piston-engined Saunders-Roe Skeeter.

Where is the original Wasp has?

Wasp HAS.1 XT788 is based in Devon, England but is displayed at various locations around the United Kingdom as a focal point for charity collection. G-KANZ a former RN ( XT782) and RNZN ( NZ3909) Wasp HAS.1 is under restoration at North Weald in RNZN markings as NZ3909.

Where are the World War II Wasp aircraft on display?

Wasp HAS.1 M499-01, which was XV636 in the Royal Navy, is on display at the Royal Pahang Museum, Pekan, Malaysia. Wasp HAS.1 M499-07, which was XT426 in the Royal Navy from 1965 to 1992, is on display at the Maritime Museum, Malacca, Malaysia. Wasp HAS.1 NZ3906 is on display at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Museum in Christchurch.

Where can I see a Wasp helicopter on display?

Wasp HAS.1 XT443 is on display at The Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare. Wasp HAS.1 XT788 is based in Devon, England but is displayed at various locations around the United Kingdom as a focal point for charity collection. G-KANZ a former RN ( XT782) and RNZN ( NZ3909) Wasp HAS.1 is under restoration at North Weald in RNZN markings as NZ3909.

Was there ever a wasp at AFB Ysterplaat?

Wasp #93 and website author at AFB Ysterplaat in 2002. He served on the SAS President Kruger, which operated Wasp helicopters in an anti-submarine role. SAS President Pretorius. Image by C K Kinnear Taken by the website author in 1981 from the helicopter deck of the SA Navy Flagship SAS President Kruger, SAS President Pretorius and WASP HAS.

What is the name of the wasp ship in Malaysia?

Wasp HAS.1 M499-01, which was XV636 in the Royal Navy, is on display at the Royal Pahang Museum, Pekan, Malaysia. Wasp HAS.1 M499-07, which was XT426 in the Royal Navy from 1965 to 1992, is on display at the Maritime Museum, Malacca, Malaysia.