20 results found
Registration / Serial:WK273
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift F4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Photo ID:562718Submit Correction
View count: 217
Registration / Serial:WK273
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift F4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WK273
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift F4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Photo ID:562718Submit Correction
View count: 217
Registration / Serial:WK273
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift F4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo from:Tim Spearman CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-18-166
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31M
C/n (msn):13174
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954 to 12 September 1954
Photo by:Bill Dann (via Terry Dann)Contact
Photo ID:279413Submit Correction
View count: 270
Became S4426 with Pakistan AF in February 1955, crashed 29 January 1959.
Registration / Serial:G-18-166
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31M
C/n (msn):13174
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954 to 12 September 1954
Photo by:Bill Dann (via Terry Dann)Contact
Registration / Serial:G-18-166
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31M
C/n (msn):13174
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954 to 12 September 1954
Photo by:Bill Dann (via Terry Dann)Contact
Photo ID:279413Submit Correction
View count: 270
Became S4426 with Pakistan AF in February 1955, crashed 29 January 1959.
Registration / Serial:G-18-166
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31M
C/n (msn):13174
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954 to 12 September 1954
Photo by:Bill Dann (via Terry Dann)Contact
Registration / Serial:VX224
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:204944Submit Correction
View count: 504
Ex G-AMCH. Powered by four Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprop engines. Used by the ETPS for multi-engine pilot training. Scrapped in 1957.
Registration / Serial:VX224
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX224
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:204944Submit Correction
View count: 504
Ex G-AMCH. Powered by four Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprop engines. Used by the ETPS for multi-engine pilot training. Scrapped in 1957.
Registration / Serial:VX224
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANSO
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):G5/1525
Operator Titles:Gloster Aircraft
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:122599Submit Correction
View count: 492
Gloster's non-standard Meteor trainer demonstrator was fitted with an F.8's fin and with wing-tip fuel tanks. It was finished in an overall pale blue scheme.
Registration / Serial:G-ANSO
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):G5/1525
Operator Titles:Gloster Aircraft
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANSO
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):G5/1525
Operator Titles:Gloster Aircraft
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:122599Submit Correction
View count: 492
Gloster's non-standard Meteor trainer demonstrator was fitted with an F.8's fin and with wing-tip fuel tanks. It was finished in an overall pale blue scheme.
Registration / Serial:G-ANSO
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):G5/1525
Operator Titles:Gloster Aircraft
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XD674
Aircraft Original Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Version:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/84/001
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:66088Submit Correction
View count: 174
Hunting Percival demonstrator landing after its display to the Farnborough crowds in 1954. Later 7570M and now preserved at the RAF Museum at Cosford.
Registration / Serial:XD674
Aircraft Version:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/84/001
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XD674
Aircraft Original Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Version:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/84/001
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:66088Submit Correction
View count: 174
Hunting Percival demonstrator landing after its display to the Farnborough crowds in 1954. Later 7570M and now preserved at the RAF Museum at Cosford.
Registration / Serial:XD674
Aircraft Version:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/84/001
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WM569
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12702
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:42378Submit Correction
View count: 376
Newly built Sea Venom FAW.21 displayed at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. It later served with 736 and 738 Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm.
Registration / Serial:WM569
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12702
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WM569
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12702
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:42378Submit Correction
View count: 376
Newly built Sea Venom FAW.21 displayed at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. It later served with 736 and 738 Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm.
Registration / Serial:WM569
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12702
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANSF
Aircraft Original Type:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol
Aircraft Generic Type:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol
Aircraft Version:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2
C/n (msn):BP.6C
Operator Titles:Boulton Paul
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:38500Submit Correction
View count: 372
Boulton Paul's demonstrator, ex RAF VR595. Retired 09.56.
Registration / Serial:G-ANSF
Aircraft Version:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2
C/n (msn):BP.6C
Operator Titles:Boulton Paul
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANSF
Aircraft Original Type:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol
Aircraft Generic Type:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol
Aircraft Version:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2
C/n (msn):BP.6C
Operator Titles:Boulton Paul
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:38500Submit Correction
View count: 372
Boulton Paul's demonstrator, ex RAF VR595. Retired 09.56.
Registration / Serial:G-ANSF
Aircraft Version:Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2
C/n (msn):BP.6C
Operator Titles:Boulton Paul
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XE824
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15393
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26753Submit Correction
View count: 521
A 'factory fresh' Vampire Trainer displayed at the 1954 SBAC show wearing the yellow 'T-band' scheme. The aircraft did not serve the RAF, going instead direct to the Southern Rhodesia A.F. as SR120.
Registration / Serial:XE824
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15393
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XE824
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15393
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26753Submit Correction
View count: 521
A 'factory fresh' Vampire Trainer displayed at the 1954 SBAC show wearing the yellow 'T-band' scheme. The aircraft did not serve the RAF, going instead direct to the Southern Rhodesia A.F. as SR120.
Registration / Serial:XE824
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15393
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:TC-HAK
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2B
C/n (msn):14056
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:23803Submit Correction
View count: 382
Displayed at the September 1954 Farnborough air show before delivery to THY in February 1955. To N481R in April 1966 and converted to Riley Heron in October 1967. DH 106 Comet 2 is at left.
Registration / Serial:TC-HAK
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2B
C/n (msn):14056
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:TC-HAK
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2B
C/n (msn):14056
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:23803Submit Correction
View count: 382
Displayed at the September 1954 Farnborough air show before delivery to THY in February 1955. To N481R in April 1966 and converted to Riley Heron in October 1967. DH 106 Comet 2 is at left.
Registration / Serial:TC-HAK
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2B
C/n (msn):14056
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22531Submit Correction
View count: 218
Development airframe for the proposed 12-seat civil passenger twin rotor helicopter. Allocated G-AMJI for earlier demonstration flights. Displaying at the 1954 Farnborough air show. Crashed at Filton 16.09.56.
Registration / Serial:XH379
Aircraft Version:Bristol 173
C/n (msn):12872
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22531Submit Correction
View count: 218
Development airframe for the proposed 12-seat civil passenger twin rotor helicopter. Allocated G-AMJI for earlier demonstration flights. Displaying at the 1954 Farnborough air show. Crashed at Filton 16.09.56.
Registration / Serial:XH379
Aircraft Version:Bristol 173
C/n (msn):12872
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XA209
Aircraft Original Type:Short SB-6 Seamew
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SB-6 Seamew
Aircraft Version:Short SB-6 Seamew AS1
C/n (msn):SH1606
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22380Submit Correction
View count: 1281
The prototype Short Seamew demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. This view clearly shows its planform with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. This erstwhile anti-submarine type did not enter operational service with the Royal Navy as had been intended.
Registration / Serial:XA209
Aircraft Version:Short SB-6 Seamew AS1
C/n (msn):SH1606
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XA209
Aircraft Original Type:Short SB-6 Seamew
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SB-6 Seamew
Aircraft Version:Short SB-6 Seamew AS1
C/n (msn):SH1606
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:22380Submit Correction
View count: 1281
The prototype Short Seamew demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. This view clearly shows its planform with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. This erstwhile anti-submarine type did not enter operational service with the Royal Navy as had been intended.
Registration / Serial:XA209
Aircraft Version:Short SB-6 Seamew AS1
C/n (msn):SH1606
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15594Submit Correction
View count: 444
The prototype Gannet T.2 trainer demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. Yellow "trainer band" on rear fuselage.
Registration / Serial:WN365
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9137
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15594Submit Correction
View count: 444
The prototype Gannet T.2 trainer demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. Yellow "trainer band" on rear fuselage.
Registration / Serial:WN365
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9137
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13799Submit Correction
View count: 360
Newly built at Fairey's Heyes (Middlesex) factory. Displayed at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. Later served 796 Squadron at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall.
Registration / Serial:WN360
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9132
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13799Submit Correction
View count: 360
Newly built at Fairey's Heyes (Middlesex) factory. Displayed at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. Later served 796 Squadron at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall.
Registration / Serial:WN360
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9132
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12296Submit Correction
View count: 306
This was the last production Meteor night fighter and was built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. It is demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:WS848
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12296Submit Correction
View count: 306
This was the last production Meteor night fighter and was built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. It is demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:WS848
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMXD
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2
C/n (msn):06026
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12178Submit Correction
View count: 503
Ordered by BOAC and first flew on 20 August 1954. Demonstrated at the Farnborough air show two weeks later. After the Comet 1 crashes the order for the Comet 2s was cancelled. Used for test work, becoming XN453 with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. Withdrawn in early 1973.
Registration / Serial:G-AMXD
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2
C/n (msn):06026
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMXD
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2
C/n (msn):06026
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12178Submit Correction
View count: 503
Ordered by BOAC and first flew on 20 August 1954. Demonstrated at the Farnborough air show two weeks later. After the Comet 1 crashes the order for the Comet 2s was cancelled. Used for test work, becoming XN453 with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. Withdrawn in early 1973.
Registration / Serial:G-AMXD
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2
C/n (msn):06026
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANLO
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3
C/n (msn):06100
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11655Submit Correction
View count: 487
The sole Comet 3 displays to the 1954 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough, operated by DH, but wearing BOAC titles.
Registration / Serial:G-ANLO
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3
C/n (msn):06100
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANLO
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3
C/n (msn):06100
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11655Submit Correction
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The sole Comet 3 displays to the 1954 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough, operated by DH, but wearing BOAC titles.
Registration / Serial:G-ANLO
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3
C/n (msn):06100
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-14-1
Aircraft Original Type:Short SB-4 Sherpa
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SB-4 Sherpa
Aircraft Version:Short SB-4 Sherpa
C/n (msn):SH.1604
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11140Submit Correction
View count: 335
The sole Short Sherpa demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. It was an aerodynamic research aircraft with aeroisoclinic swept wings. Later to G-36-1. Its fuselage survives in storage.
Registration / Serial:G-14-1
Aircraft Version:Short SB-4 Sherpa
C/n (msn):SH.1604
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-14-1
Aircraft Original Type:Short SB-4 Sherpa
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SB-4 Sherpa
Aircraft Version:Short SB-4 Sherpa
C/n (msn):SH.1604
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11140Submit Correction
View count: 335
The sole Short Sherpa demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. It was an aerodynamic research aircraft with aeroisoclinic swept wings. Later to G-36-1. Its fuselage survives in storage.
Registration / Serial:G-14-1
Aircraft Version:Short SB-4 Sherpa
C/n (msn):SH.1604
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX224
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10665Submit Correction
View count: 329
The second prototype AW Apollo at Farnborough coded '15' when serving with the based Empire Test Pilot School in the multi-engined pilot conversion role.
Registration / Serial:VX224
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX224
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10665Submit Correction
View count: 329
The second prototype AW Apollo at Farnborough coded '15' when serving with the based Empire Test Pilot School in the multi-engined pilot conversion role.
Registration / Serial:VX224
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo
C/n (msn):AW.3138
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX185
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B(I)8
C/n (msn):71016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10581Submit Correction
View count: 220
The all-black Canberra B(I)8 prototype demonstrating to the Farnborough show crowds. The nose of this aircraft is displayed at the East Fortune museum.
Registration / Serial:VX185
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B(I)8
C/n (msn):71016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX185
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B(I)8
C/n (msn):71016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10581Submit Correction
View count: 220
The all-black Canberra B(I)8 prototype demonstrating to the Farnborough show crowds. The nose of this aircraft is displayed at the East Fortune museum.
Registration / Serial:VX185
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B(I)8
C/n (msn):71016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8996Submit Correction
View count: 272
The sole Supermarine 525, a development aircraft preceding the Scimitar. It first flew on 27 April 1954 and was destroyed in spinning trials near Boscombe Down on 5 July 1955. Shown landing after its display at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:VX138
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 525
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vickers Supermarine
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1954
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8996Submit Correction
View count: 272
The sole Supermarine 525, a development aircraft preceding the Scimitar. It first flew on 27 April 1954 and was destroyed in spinning trials near Boscombe Down on 5 July 1955. Shown landing after its display at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:VX138
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 525
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Vickers Supermarine
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield