The roll-out took place on 27^th September 1998 after delays involving permission to use the airfield for Aircraft and Helicopters flying in.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of Veterans of the Fleet Air Arm and other branches of the Royal Navy who “Marched Past” led by the City of York Pipes & Drums and 32 Standard Bearers.

The doors of the T2 Hangar were ceremoniously opened and WH 991 was towed out by a Flight Deck Tractor, (Specially restored for the occasion), to the tune of “Wings” by the Pipe Band.

The unveiling was carried out by the Royal Navy Regional Officer, Commodore Paul Sutermeister assisted by Mac.

Group 1 were all Ex- Dragonfly Crew, some having flown or flown in WH 991.

The City of York Pipe Band at one time included Mac in their ranks, who had, two years previously played Tenor Drum with them.

Three weeks after the Roll-out, Presenter Andy Kluz of Tyne Tees TV presented a feature on peoples “Obsessions” after spending most of a day filming, the result was a very well presented Helicopter Project

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Commodore Paul Sutermeister taking the salute