painted in Fleet Air Arm colours on the port side and Royal Air Force colours on the starboard side. This helicopter represents all Search and Rescue units that flew the Sea King HAR.3 / HAR.5 in Great Britain over the decades.
Water-salute!!! March 21st, 2019 marked the final flight of the Belgian Air Force Sea King Mk48 (RS05, cnWA835), after 43 years loyal service. The fleet of 5 accumulated more than 60000 flight hours, saved 1757 lives during 3309 interventions…
A Norwegian Air Force Sea King Mk43B (066, wsnWA748), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.
A German Navy Sea King Mk41 (89+70; wsnWA774), is seen here prior to take-off from Koksijde Air Base, for a formation flight, during the farewell ceremony of the Belgian Sea King.