German Navy, Bundeswehr, Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk41, Command, Original Type: Sikorsky S-61, Reg. 8958, Serial No. WA762, Other Marks: 58, Farewell SeaKing 1972-2024, livery, paint scheme, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, Top Aces 2024

The German Navy Westland WS-61 Sea King Mk41, registration 8958, serial WA762, originally Sikorsky S-61, is seen in close-up pilot view in air-to-air operation during Top Aces 2024. Equipped with twin Rolls-Royce Gnome turboshaft engines, it conducts maritime patrol, search and rescue, anti-submarine, and transport missions. Rotor blades, fuselage, tail boom, sponsons, cockpit, sensors, livery, paint scheme, and Bundeswehr markings are clearly shown, reflecting operational flight posture.