Royal Navy Westland Wessex HAS1 XM330 as seen at Farnborough on 10th September 1966 (Photo: Tony Hancke)
This seems like an early model Wessie (without the 'double' chin) and I have some questions please about various 'bits' on her:
The wheels seem to have some sort of guards over them. With fixed wing these are used to stop stones from being thrown-up when operating from 'rough' strips - the Cessna Citation (various models) has such a device but what (pray tell) were these used for on the Wessex?
Also, what are the 'little red boxes' fore and aft of the main rotor (on the cab roof)?
I am also wondering what is being slung beneath the craft and finally .. to which Squadron does she belong as there do not seem to be any obvious Squadron markings.