I only flew the Wessex for three years but loved every moment. I flew it after 5 years on the Puma and people used to ask me which I preferred. My re[ly used to be the Puma was easy to fly but difficult to operate whereas the Wessex was hard to fly accurately but easy to operate.
Regarding an early post about Warrenpoint I think this is one of the photos in 72Sqn book. It was taken by a professional photographer who was nearly shot by a para who thought he should be helping and these were the last photos he took. I promise you there is a Wessex in there that flew away to Bessbrook with casualties onboard.
