820Sqn Sea King crash 1999 - photos?
Hi all,
I've recently become involved in the preservation of the mortal remains of ZG875, the last Sea King ever built. It was written off in an accident on the Spanish Navy ship Reina Sofia in 1999 - having landed for refuelling with autoheading still enabled, the ship altered course and the helicopter's systems attempted to correct whilst it was still tethered to the deck. Result - one very bent Sea King (but no serious injuries or fatalities).
The accident report online only states that the aircraft "spun round", but anecdotal evidence (and damage evident on the cockpit) suggests it actually fell over onto its side.
Anyway, I refuse to believe that nobody on board the ship managed to get a photograph of the aftermath, (and there must surely have been evidence photos?), although nothing is forthcoming online despite exhaustive searches. As a very long shot, would anyone on here know someone that was present on the ship that day or who was in 820 Squadron, who might be able to provide more information?
General images of 875 routine duties also gratefully recieved.
Thanks in advance,
Matt.