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Aviation History
1964
1964 - 0055.PDF
FLIGHT International, 9 January 1964 spearhead in ATTACK and DEFENCE Westland helicopters greatly increase both the attack and defence capabilities of modern Naval Forces. Now equipping the Royal Navy's anti-submarine squadrons in increasing numbers, the "Wessex!" is among the finest helicopters available to-day for this important duty. Turbine-powered, and carrying both detection equipment and offensive armament, it can search and strike swiftly and surely oper- ating by day or night in any weather conditions from either ship or shore bases. The smaller "Wasp" —also turbine-powered — is ideal for anti-submarine operations from escort vessels too small to accommodate the "Wessex". As demonstrated in recent evaluation trials, it can operate successfully, even in moderate seas, from a platform only 26ft. x 21ft. In commando carrier operations from H.M.S. 'Bulwark', "Whirlwinds" are giving vital mobility, enabling shock troops and supplies to be put ashore rapidly in remote places, and subsequently providing a fast, direct transport link between the troops and their parent carrier. Soon the larger "Wessex" will bring even greater striking power, carrying 16 fully- equipped troops (as against 10 in the "Whirlwind") or twice the amount of freight WESTLAND the great name in HELICOPTERS WESTLAND AIRCRAFT LIMITED YEOVIL ENGLAND Incorporating Saunders-Roe Division, Bristol Helicopter Division and Fairey Aviation Division
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