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Westland-Sikorsky WS-55 Series 1 G-AOCF
Westland-Sikorsky WS-55 Series 1 G-AOCF (msn WA56), of Autair at Luton Airport 14 September 1955 to 06 April 1964: British European Airways Helicopters Ltd as G-AOCF, named Sir Lionel. 06 April 1964 to 17 October 1966: BEA Helicopters Ltd. (name change / transfer). 17 October 1966: sold to Autair. 31 October 1966 to 21 March 1967: leased in Libya as 5A-DBA. 21 March 1967 to 03 November 1967: returned to Autair as G-AOCF. 29 November 1967 to 18 December 1968: sold to Bristow Helicopters Ltd, 18 December 1968: transferred to Helicopter Rentals, Bermuda as VR-BDB, leased in Canads as C-GSFC [registration not taken up] and reverted to VR-BDB. Written off on an unknown date. Date: 1966
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1955 1964 1966 1967 1968 Airport Airways Bermuda Bristow Change Date Helicopter Helicopters Leased Libya Lionel Luton Named Registration Returned Reverted Sold Transfer Transferred Unknown Written Ws 55 December Rentals
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This photograph showcases the Westland-Sikorsky WS-55 Series 1 helicopter with the registration number G-AOCF (msn WA56), which spent an eventful career at Luton Airport. From its first service with British European Airways Helicopters Ltd (BEAHL) in September 1955 until April 1964, the helicopter was named Sir Lionel. In April 1964, there was a change of ownership and transfer to BEA Helicopters Ltd. In October 1966, the helicopter was sold to Autair, and just a few months later, it was leased to Libya and registered as 5A-DBA. After its return to Autair in March 1967, it was sold to Bristow Helicopters Ltd in December 1968 and then transferred to Helicopter Rentals in Bermuda, where it was registered as VR-BDB. The helicopter was also leased in Canada as C-GSFC, but the registration was not taken up. The exact date of its written-off is unknown. This Westland-Sikorsky WS-55 Series 1 helicopter, with its rich history and various registrations, is a testament to the dynamic and ever-changing world of aviation. Its story begins at Luton Airport in 1955 and continues through various ownerships and leases, ultimately ending in an unknown fate. A true aviation treasure, this helicopter's legacy continues to inspire and captivate aviation enthusiasts.
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