HS801 Nimrod R1 (R type) 1971-1974

The Pannier Bay was converted to accommodate half a dozen hydraulically powered spinning aerials. Besides the numerous external aerials there is not much to distinguish them from a basic MR1 except for the not fitment of the MAD boom and Searchlight.

(Colour Photograph Top Left) - Nimrod R1 (XW664), with MRI behind

(Monochrome Photograph Top Right) - Pannier Antenna Compartment 1

(Monochrome Photograph Bottom Left) - Pannier Antenna Compartment 2

(Monochrome Photograph Bottom Right) - Pannier Antenna Compartment 3