Westland WG30 Series 100

[Julien]

Westland WG30 Series 100, G-BGHF, C/n. 001. The Westland WG30 was developed by the company from the successful military Lynx family and used the dynamics system of this helicopter, matched to more powerful engines and an entirely new airframe. A total of 40 WG30s were built, G-BGHF being the original WG30 prototype, first flew at Yeovil on 10th April 1979. Power was provided by two Rolls Royce Gem turboshaft engines. It was used primarily for development work and last flew in September 1985 before being placed in storage. In August 1988 Westland agreed to release the aircraft to the Helicopter Museum. Info from The Helicopter Museum