11 results found
Registration / Serial:G-AIWK
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):[ PP295 ]
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
Aircraft Name:Port of Sydney
City / Airport:Whenuapai (NZWP)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 December 1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:429544Submit Correction
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G-AIWK was one of two LAMS' Halifaxes to be named Port of Sydney. Registration cancelled in October 1952 with the liquidation of LAMS. Photo from: Whites Aviation Collection/Alexander Turnbull Library
Registration / Serial:G-AIWK
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):[ PP295 ]
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Airport:Whenuapai (NZWP)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 December 1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AIWK
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):[ PP295 ]
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
Aircraft Name:Port of Sydney
City / Airport:Whenuapai (NZWP)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 December 1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:429544Submit Correction
View count: 446
G-AIWK was one of two LAMS' Halifaxes to be named Port of Sydney. Registration cancelled in October 1952 with the liquidation of LAMS. Photo from: Whites Aviation Collection/Alexander Turnbull Library
Registration / Serial:G-AIWK
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):[ PP295 ]
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Airport:Whenuapai (NZWP)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:23 December 1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AHZN
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1328
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Area:Knokke / Beach [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:26 September 1946 to 31 October 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:137076Submit Correction
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Squadron Leader Coleman ditched just off the seafront at Knokke - Het Zoute following fuel shortage due to faulty navigation. Formerly PP244 and supposedly named Port of London, the aircraft was carrying grapes from Bergamo to London. A Norwegian passenger lost his life. LAMS had six Halifax C.8s which were painted blue. Photo by: Georges Manertz / Stadsarchief Brugge
Registration / Serial:G-AHZN
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1328
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Area:Knokke / Beach [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:26 September 1946 to 31 October 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AHZN
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1328
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Area:Knokke / Beach [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:26 September 1946 to 31 October 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:137076Submit Correction
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Squadron Leader Coleman ditched just off the seafront at Knokke - Het Zoute following fuel shortage due to faulty navigation. Formerly PP244 and supposedly named Port of London, the aircraft was carrying grapes from Bergamo to London. A Norwegian passenger lost his life. LAMS had six Halifax C.8s which were painted blue. Photo by: Georges Manertz / Stadsarchief Brugge
Registration / Serial:G-AHZN
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1328
Operator Titles:LAMS - London Aero & Motor Services
City / Area:Knokke / Beach [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:26 September 1946 to 31 October 1946
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
Aircraft Name:Air Monarch
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:128324Submit Correction
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Ex RAF PP238. Operated by LAC from 03.48 until it was written off in a crash near Great Missenden on 08.03.51. It had flown 228 sorties on the Berlin Airlift. It is seen arriving at Ringway to pick up a cargo of newspapers for Belfast.
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
Aircraft Name:Air Monarch
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:128324Submit Correction
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Ex RAF PP238. Operated by LAC from 03.48 until it was written off in a crash near Great Missenden on 08.03.51. It had flown 228 sorties on the Berlin Airlift. It is seen arriving at Ringway to pick up a cargo of newspapers for Belfast.
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:69961Submit Correction
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Ex RAF PP282. Operated 159 sorties on the Berlin Airlift when owned by LAC. Damaged beyond repair on 17.12.52.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:69961Submit Correction
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Ex RAF PP282. Operated 159 sorties on the Berlin Airlift when owned by LAC. Damaged beyond repair on 17.12.52.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
Aircraft Name:Air Voyager
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22861Submit Correction
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"Air Voyager" served LAC as a freigter from February 1948 until being damaged in a gale at Blackpool on 12.12.52. It is arriving at Ringway to pick-up 8 tons of newspapers for Belfast. Ex RAF PP282.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
Aircraft Name:Air Voyager
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22861Submit Correction
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"Air Voyager" served LAC as a freigter from February 1948 until being damaged in a gale at Blackpool on 12.12.52. It is arriving at Ringway to pick-up 8 tons of newspapers for Belfast. Ex RAF PP282.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKGZ
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1400
Operator Titles:World Air Freight
Aircraft Name:East Wind
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15694Submit Correction
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World Air Freight's Halifax C.VIII G-AKGZ "East Wind" is being loaded with a ships propellor, for transportation to Rangoon, Burma, to assist a stranded vessel. Ex RAF PP338, the aircraft crashed at Berlin (Gatow) on October 8, 1948.
Registration / Serial:G-AKGZ
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1400
Operator Titles:World Air Freight
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKGZ
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1400
Operator Titles:World Air Freight
Aircraft Name:East Wind
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15694Submit Correction
View count: 693
World Air Freight's Halifax C.VIII G-AKGZ "East Wind" is being loaded with a ships propellor, for transportation to Rangoon, Burma, to assist a stranded vessel. Ex RAF PP338, the aircraft crashed at Berlin (Gatow) on October 8, 1948.
Registration / Serial:G-AKGZ
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1400
Operator Titles:World Air Freight
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12985Submit Correction
View count: 243
Halifax C.VIII's G-AJZY (left) and G-AKEC at Ringway to pick-up 8 tons of newspapers each. They will then take all of the 4200 ft length of the main Runway 24 to become airborne and climb slowly towards Belfast Nutts Corner.
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12985Submit Correction
View count: 243
Halifax C.VIII's G-AJZY (left) and G-AKEC at Ringway to pick-up 8 tons of newspapers each. They will then take all of the 4200 ft length of the main Runway 24 to become airborne and climb slowly towards Belfast Nutts Corner.
Registration / Serial:G-AJZY
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1322
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJPK
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1375
Operator Titles:VIP Services
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10126Submit Correction
View count: 497
This was VIP Services sole Halifax freighter, operated between November 1947 and October 1948. It is shown at Speke during that year's "Milk Lift" from Belfast (Nutts Corner).
Registration / Serial:G-AJPK
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1375
Operator Titles:VIP Services
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJPK
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1375
Operator Titles:VIP Services
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10126Submit Correction
View count: 497
This was VIP Services sole Halifax freighter, operated between November 1947 and October 1948. It is shown at Speke during that year's "Milk Lift" from Belfast (Nutts Corner).
Registration / Serial:G-AJPK
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1375
Operator Titles:VIP Services
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9134Submit Correction
View count: 997
LAC's Halifax 8 undergoing heavy maintenance at Squires Gate amongst the airline's engineering equipment. Damaged beyond repair in a ground collision with Halifax G-AHDV at Blackpool on 17 December 1952.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9134Submit Correction
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LAC's Halifax 8 undergoing heavy maintenance at Squires Gate amongst the airline's engineering equipment. Damaged beyond repair in a ground collision with Halifax G-AHDV at Blackpool on 17 December 1952.
Registration / Serial:G-AKEC
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1355
Operator Titles:Lancashire Aircraft Corporation - LAC
City / Airport:Blackpool (EGNH / BLK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJCG
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1390
Operator Titles:Peteair
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8162Submit Correction
View count: 1228
This Halifax C.8 was operated by Peteair from June 1948 until June 1949 when it was scrapped. Ex RAF PP328 and LN-OAS of Vingtor.
Registration / Serial:G-AJCG
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1390
Operator Titles:Peteair
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJCG
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1390
Operator Titles:Peteair
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8162Submit Correction
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This Halifax C.8 was operated by Peteair from June 1948 until June 1949 when it was scrapped. Ex RAF PP328 and LN-OAS of Vingtor.
Registration / Serial:G-AJCG
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1390
Operator Titles:Peteair
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AIAR
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1388
Operator Titles:British American Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7783Submit Correction
View count: 451
BAAS Halifax VIII arriving from its base at Tame to pick up eight tons of newspapers for Dublin. Ringway's main runway is only 4200 ft long, so hard revving of the engines against the brakes, and crossed fingers, will be necessary to clear the far hedge! Ex RAF PP326. Withdrawn in May 1951.
Registration / Serial:G-AIAR
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1388
Operator Titles:British American Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AIAR
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1388
Operator Titles:British American Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7783Submit Correction
View count: 451
BAAS Halifax VIII arriving from its base at Tame to pick up eight tons of newspapers for Dublin. Ringway's main runway is only 4200 ft long, so hard revving of the engines against the brakes, and crossed fingers, will be necessary to clear the far hedge! Ex RAF PP326. Withdrawn in May 1951.
Registration / Serial:G-AIAR
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-70 Halifax C8
C/n (msn):1388
Operator Titles:British American Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield