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Sikorsky (Sud Aviation) HSS-1 Seabat
In 1962 five Sikorsky HSS1 build under licence by Sud Aviation (France) were procured to equip a Search and Rescue unit (previously equipped with fast ships).
Two helicopters were initially assigned to the Belgian Navy and equipped with minesweeping equipment.
After the delivery of the Sea Kings three HSS1s remained in service for a number of years and were used for helicopter training.
B4 c/n SA.145 Call-sign: OT-ZKD
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
Koksijde 010706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©
B5 c/n SA.146 Call-sign: OT-ZKE
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
Collection Laurent Heyligen
B6 c/n SA.181 Call-sign: OT-ZKF
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
Brussels Air Museum, Brussel 280705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©
B7 c/n SA.184 Call-sign: OT-ZKG
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
Collection Laurent Heyligen
B8 c/n SA.185 Call-sign: OT-ZKH
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
Deurne 000786 - Collection Laurent Heyligen
Two helicopters were initially assigned to the Belgian Navy and equipped with minesweeping equipment.
After the delivery of the Sea Kings three HSS1s remained in service for a number of years and were used for helicopter training.
B4 c/n SA.145 Call-sign: OT-ZKD
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
- 040561: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
- 000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
- 000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
- 050978: emergency landing Adinkerke
- 001284: special marks 'Always Yours - Inhibiter Boys - Old Muppet'
- 051284: last flight and struck of charge (tt 4560:00 hrs)
- 001288: stored Koksijde
Koksijde 010706 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©
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B5 c/n SA.146 Call-sign: OT-ZKE
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
- 040561: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
- 140768: cat.? - loses cover of emergency flotation system
- 100471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
- 000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
- 091277: cat.4 - crash te Koksijde
- 280885: cat.5 - during an autorotation exercise the pilot looses control and makes a heavy landing, after which a fire started. The complete crew could excape from the helicopter before it was completely destroyed by the fire. Crew: Cdt. M.Debaere, Lt.Col. J.Van Brussel, 1SM Malfait (tt 4280:38 hrs)
- 000000: wreck stored Koksijde
Collection Laurent Heyligen
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B6 c/n SA.181 Call-sign: OT-ZKF
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
- 120162: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde
- 000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
- 000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
- 100579: last flight and Struck of Charge
- 000000: offered for sale, but no interest
- 190880: transferred to Brussels Air Museum (as replacement for S58 B13/OT-SKM)
- 200881: arrived Brussels Air Museum
- current: preserved Brussels Air Museum
Brussels Air Museum, Brussel 280705 - Photo Laurent Heyligen ©
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B7 c/n SA.184 Call-sign: OT-ZKG
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
- 210262: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde (operated on behalf of the Belgian Navy)
- 070966. cat.? - looses cover of emergency flotation gear over Baarle (Netherlands)
- 000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
- 000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
- 070176: cat.5 - after engine problems the crew tries to make an autorotation landing on the beach. Just off St.Idesbald beach the helicopter ditches in the water and capsizes on its side. The pilots can escape through a small emergency exit window, the others through the cargo door. Unfortunately Adj. Guy Service (rescue diver) doesn't manage to get out in time and drowns. Crew: Adj. Debart (pilot); Capt. R.Raes (pilot); Adj. Symaeys (mecanic); 1SM Clairbois (rescue diver); Adj. Serville (rescue diver); 1SM M.Vanacker (trainee mechanic); Sgt. R.Maes (trainee mechanic) (tt 2875:57 hrs)
Collection Laurent Heyligen
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B8 c/n SA.185 Call-sign: OT-ZKH
Build under licence by Sud Aviation, Marignane (Marseille)
- 200462: taken on charge Heli Flight, Koksijde (operated on behalf of the Belgian Navy)
- 000471: Helicopter Squadron, Koksijde
- 000074: 40 Sqn, Koksijde
- 000078: transferred to the Air Force, the demining equipment and the ancher in the roundel is removed
- 000786: first noted in special color scheme 'Bye Bye' / 'The last one'
- 190786: last flight (last operational Sikorsky). Crew: Cdt. F.Phlippo, Maj. R.Peelaers, Adj.Chef. P.Vandermeersche
- 190786: struck of charge (tt 3489:80 hrs)
- 160688: first noted stored Koksijde
- 000091: first noted as gate-guard Koksijde Airbase
- current: gate-guard Koksijde Airbase
Deurne 000786 - Collection Laurent Heyligen
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