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Sea King AEW2 Helicopter
Images copyright © Paul Britton 2003. Click on the entry for a larger version
Description
After the Falklands War it became clear that the Royal Navy lacked and Airborne Early Warning radar capability. This version of the trusty Sea King helicopter is the result, note the radar dome slung amidships, which pivots rearward for landing.
Location
Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, July 2003
