David Woollatt (44908665)
THE Boscombe Aviation Collection (BDAC) has added an historic helicopter to its stock. The Scout helicopter an AH1 XP899, was designed and built by Westland Helicopters and based for the duration of its operational career at Middle Wallop Airfield.
The museum's addition of the Scout reaffirms BDAC’s links with the helicopters that are part of the history of MOD Boscombe Down and the Wessex region.
The team aim to restore the exhibit and allow visitors who will be able to experience a ‘pilot’s view’. It is also planned to carry out work that should enable wheelchair users to access the aircraft.
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