Seamus Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Afternoon all,With 848 NAS standing down today, bringing an end to 37 years of service for the mighty Sea King HC4, I thought I'd share a few images by way of a personal tribute to one of my favourite aircraft of all time. Having lived relatively local to Yeovilton all my life, the Junglie has played a huge part in my interest in aviation, and I'll miss it greatly. All the shots posted have been taken at various locations across the South West, with the final four taken as the aircraft set off on the Monday's farewell tour, the last time I'll see this wonderful machine fly...Westland Sea King HC4 ZD627/WO Royal Navy RNAS Merryfield 08/06/11 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZD627/WO Royal Navy RNAS Merryfield 08/06/11 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZD625/P Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 09/07/11 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF115/WV Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 13/05/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF119/WY Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 13/05/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF115/WV Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 13/05/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF119/WY Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 13/05/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE426/WX Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 22/06/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE426/WX Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 22/06/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF115/R Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 22/06/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE426/WX Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 22/06/12 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZG820/I Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 12/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF214/L Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 12/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF214/L Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 12/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF117/X Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 13/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZA310/B Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 13/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF117/X Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 13/07/13 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF117/X Royal Navy Merryfield 25/06/14 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE427/K Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 10/05/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE427/K Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 10/05/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF116/WP Royal Navy Okehampton Camp 10/05/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE427/K Royal Navy Merryfield 10/06/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZE427/K Royal Navy Merryfield 10/06/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF116/WP Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 09/07/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZF116/WP Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 11/07/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZG821/G Royal Navy SPTA 12/11/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZG821/G Royal Navy SPTA 12/11/15 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZA298/Y Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 21/03/16 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZA298/Y Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 21/03/16 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Sea King HC4 ZA295/U Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 21/03/16 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrWestland Seaking HC4 ZA298/Y Royal Navy RNAS Yeovilton 21/03/16 by Shaun Schofield, on FlickrFarewell, old friend... Edited March 23, 2016 by Seamus 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Those are some stunning images! I never could get fully used to the sight of a Sea King without the sponsons, but hats off to a machine that did its job well and earned the respect of those who worked with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 You're a bit handy with the camera, aren't ya! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 A great set of pictures for a terrific helicopter. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddyboy12 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Fantastic pics thanks for sharing! Was lucky enough to have the farewell tour go straight over us here in Portsmouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 some cracking reference shots there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 What a great photo tribute to the old Junglie,.....a type for which I have a lot of affection, having been glad of the services of their excellent crews on a number of occasions. ......... they have certainly set an example for the Merlin to follow, but just as Sea King followed Wessex and Whirlwind before it,.....I`m sure that the new breed will still be made of `the right stuff. Sad to see it go all`s the same though, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 A like isn't enough, superb images! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The very last flight of the final 3 tomorrow 30/03/16...after all the official stuff final job transit to Vector (fleetlands) for disposal. ZA298 tractor to the museum! Still heard someone say positive things about the mighty M . I'm sure it will all be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieNZ Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Wow, lovely images. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Job done 30/03/16 3 cab lift outbound disposal. Bah I'll have to do all that Merlin Wildcat stuff now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 If only someone would do a book of photos of the mighty King, you know mods through the ages. Something to bring Patrick Allens book bang upto date, HINT HINT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Stunning photography. Very nicely done and great tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Many thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated, I'm glad they were of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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