614 results found
Registration / Serial:XV332
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-10-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lakenheath Open House 1992
Photo Date:2 August 1992
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:871564Submit Correction
View count: 63
In the final years of Buccaneer operations some aircraft received a grey finish. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XV332
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-10-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 August 1992
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XV332
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-10-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lakenheath Open House 1992
Photo Date:2 August 1992
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:871564Submit Correction
View count: 63
In the final years of Buccaneer operations some aircraft received a grey finish. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XV332
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-10-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lakenheath (EGUL / LKZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 August 1992
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XV865
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-14-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:870265Submit Correction
View count: 44
Registration / Serial:XV865
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-14-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:XV865
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-14-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Photo ID:870265Submit Correction
View count: 44
Registration / Serial:XV865
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-14-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2018
Photo by:Dietmar SchreiberContact
Registration / Serial:XT273
Military Code:R-025
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-16-64
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:809 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1973
Photo Date:7 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868824Submit Correction
View count: 77
XT273 at left went on to the RAF and was retired in 1991. XV359 at right also went to the RAF and returned to the RN in 1994 as ground trainer A2693 at Predannick then went on display at Culdroes before being acquired by a private buyer in Devon in 2005
Registration / Serial:XT273
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-16-64
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XT273
Military Code:R-025
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-16-64
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:809 Sqn
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1973
Photo Date:7 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868824Submit Correction
View count: 77
XT273 at left went on to the RAF and was retired in 1991. XV359 at right also went to the RAF and returned to the RN in 1994 as ground trainer A2693 at Predannick then went on display at Culdroes before being acquired by a private buyer in Devon in 2005
Registration / Serial:XT273
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-16-64
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW544
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-05-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:15 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868567Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to the RAF in June 1972, XW544 entered service with 15 Sqdn at RAF Laarbruch, moving to 16 Sqdn in 1979 and back to 15 in 1982, but spent much of its time hangared due to persistent fuel leaks. Retired to RAF Shawbury for storage in 1984, then issued to 2 SoTT at Cosford as 8857M. To Bruntingthorpe and kept in running condition. The Buccaneer Aviation Group moved it to Kemble in 2020. By October 2025, looking very smart in freshly applied camouflage and remains in running order
Registration / Serial:XW544
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-05-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW544
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-05-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:15 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868567Submit Correction
View count: 99
Delivered to the RAF in June 1972, XW544 entered service with 15 Sqdn at RAF Laarbruch, moving to 16 Sqdn in 1979 and back to 15 in 1982, but spent much of its time hangared due to persistent fuel leaks. Retired to RAF Shawbury for storage in 1984, then issued to 2 SoTT at Cosford as 8857M. To Bruntingthorpe and kept in running condition. The Buccaneer Aviation Group moved it to Kemble in 2020. By October 2025, looking very smart in freshly applied camouflage and remains in running order
Registration / Serial:XW544
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-05-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV354
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-04-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:208 Sqn
City / Airport:Honington (EGXH / BEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868547Submit Correction
View count: 118
First flown in October 1967 and after Royal Navy service converted to S.2A and flew with 208 Sqdn and 237 OCU, converted to S.2B, with 12 Sqdn and 237 OCU. Allocated 9231M in 1994 and perished in Manston Fire School
Registration / Serial:XV354
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-04-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Honington (EGXH / BEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV354
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-04-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:208 Sqn
City / Airport:Honington (EGXH / BEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868547Submit Correction
View count: 118
First flown in October 1967 and after Royal Navy service converted to S.2A and flew with 208 Sqdn and 237 OCU, converted to S.2B, with 12 Sqdn and 237 OCU. Allocated 9231M in 1994 and perished in Manston Fire School
Registration / Serial:XV354
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-04-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Honington (EGXH / BEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV165
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-06-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868544Submit Correction
View count: 109
Showing off the Buccaneer's distinctive rotating bomb bay. First used by Ministry of Aviation at Holme-on-Spalding Moor in September 1966, then trials with 'C' Sqdn A&AEE. Allocated to 803 NAS in January 1968 and then lent to 800, 801 and 809 NAS. Converted to S.2B in 1970 and transferred to 12 Sqdn RAF. Wfu, broken up (but nose saved)
Registration / Serial:XV165
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-06-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV165
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-06-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1973
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868544Submit Correction
View count: 109
Showing off the Buccaneer's distinctive rotating bomb bay. First used by Ministry of Aviation at Holme-on-Spalding Moor in September 1966, then trials with 'C' Sqdn A&AEE. Allocated to 803 NAS in January 1968 and then lent to 800, 801 and 809 NAS. Converted to S.2B in 1970 and transferred to 12 Sqdn RAF. Wfu, broken up (but nose saved)
Registration / Serial:XV165
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-06-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 September 1973
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW527
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-03-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868530Submit Correction
View count: 94
Operated by 12, 15, 16, 12, 208, 12 and 208 Sqdns and made the last airshow appearance by a Buccaneer at Cranfield in September 1993. Scrapped (but nose saved by an Italian collector)
Registration / Serial:XW527
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-03-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW527
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-03-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868530Submit Correction
View count: 94
Operated by 12, 15, 16, 12, 208, 12 and 208 Sqdns and made the last airshow appearance by a Buccaneer at Cranfield in September 1993. Scrapped (but nose saved by an Italian collector)
Registration / Serial:XW527
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-03-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV357
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-07-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:237 OCU
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
Photo Date:22 June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868521Submit Correction
View count: 90
First flown in December 1967 and after Royal Navy service, transferred to 208 Sqdn RAF, then 237 OCU as seen here. To the RAE in 1984 then PEE Foulness where it was destroyed
Registration / Serial:XV357
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-07-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV357
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-07-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:237 OCU
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1976
Photo Date:22 June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868521Submit Correction
View count: 90
First flown in December 1967 and after Royal Navy service, transferred to 208 Sqdn RAF, then 237 OCU as seen here. To the RAE in 1984 then PEE Foulness where it was destroyed
Registration / Serial:XV357
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2A
C/n (msn):B3-07-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW526
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-02-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:16 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868512Submit Correction
View count: 89
First delivered to the Ministry of Technology in 1970 then to 12 Sqdn, !5 Sqdn, 237 OCU and 16 Sqdn (RAF Laarbruch). Lost part of wing and crashed near Osnabruck on 12th July 1979
Registration / Serial:XW526
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-02-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW526
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-02-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:16 Sqn
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Royal Review 1977
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868512Submit Correction
View count: 89
First delivered to the Ministry of Technology in 1970 then to 12 Sqdn, !5 Sqdn, 237 OCU and 16 Sqdn (RAF Laarbruch). Lost part of wing and crashed near Osnabruck on 12th July 1979
Registration / Serial:XW526
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-02-69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW538
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-70
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:237 OCU
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868493Submit Correction
View count: 149
Operated by 237 OCU then 16 Sqdn. To 8660M at RAF Lossiemouth and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XW538
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-70
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XW538
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-70
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:237 OCU
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1971
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868493Submit Correction
View count: 149
Operated by 237 OCU then 16 Sqdn. To 8660M at RAF Lossiemouth and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XW538
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-70
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XN981
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-08-63
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:208 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868444Submit Correction
View count: 89
XN981 was delivered to 700B Flight at RNAS Lossiemouth in February 1965, going on to serve with 801 NAS, embarking on HMS Victorious during June 1966. Later with 809 and 800 NAS, after conversion to S.2A it transferred to the RAF to see service with 237 OCU and 12 Sqdn before returning to the RN in early 1973. Upgraded to carry Martel missiles, with 809 NAS again before going back to the RAF (having been converted to S.2B) with 208 and 12 Sqdns before retirement in 1994. To a private owner and stored in Scotland
Registration / Serial:XN981
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-08-63
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XN981
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-08-63
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:208 Sqn
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1981
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868444Submit Correction
View count: 89
XN981 was delivered to 700B Flight at RNAS Lossiemouth in February 1965, going on to serve with 801 NAS, embarking on HMS Victorious during June 1966. Later with 809 and 800 NAS, after conversion to S.2A it transferred to the RAF to see service with 237 OCU and 12 Sqdn before returning to the RN in early 1973. Upgraded to carry Martel missiles, with 809 NAS again before going back to the RAF (having been converted to S.2B) with 208 and 12 Sqdns before retirement in 1994. To a private owner and stored in Scotland
Registration / Serial:XN981
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-08-63
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 June 1981
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XN974
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-01-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868427Submit Correction
View count: 171
XN974 was the first production Buccaneer S.2 aircraft, making its maiden flight from Holme-on-Spalding Moor on 5th June 1964. It went straight to the RAE, Bedford, for evaluation and then to HMS Eagle for sea trials. Retired to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington in 1991 and initially painted into RAF camouflage, but in 2016/17 restored to its authentic RN colours
Registration / Serial:XN974
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-01-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XN974
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-01-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:868427Submit Correction
View count: 171
XN974 was the first production Buccaneer S.2 aircraft, making its maiden flight from Holme-on-Spalding Moor on 5th June 1964. It went straight to the RAE, Bedford, for evaluation and then to HMS Eagle for sea trials. Retired to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington in 1991 and initially painted into RAF camouflage, but in 2016/17 restored to its authentic RN colours
Registration / Serial:XN974
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-01-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV867
Military Code:R-023
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-16-69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:809 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1976
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:867495Submit Correction
View count: 97
From 809 NAS. Written off after a landing accident at RAF Leeming on 10th September 1993. The cockpit section is preserved with the Moravia Project, Kinloss, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XV867
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-16-69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XV867
Military Code:R-023
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-16-69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:809 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1976
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:867495Submit Correction
View count: 97
From 809 NAS. Written off after a landing accident at RAF Leeming on 10th September 1993. The cockpit section is preserved with the Moravia Project, Kinloss, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XV867
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-16-69
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1976
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:XV359
Military Code:E-100
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-09-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:866494Submit Correction
View count: 72
Detached to Luqa for exercises while HMS Eagle (R05) was in Grand Harbour.
Registration / Serial:XV359
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-09-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XV359
Military Code:E-100
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-09-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:866494Submit Correction
View count: 72
Detached to Luqa for exercises while HMS Eagle (R05) was in Grand Harbour.
Registration / Serial:XV359
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-09-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XV361
Military Code:E-114
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:866490Submit Correction
View count: 94
Detached to Luqa for exercises while HMS Eagle (R05) was in Grand Harbour.
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XV361
Military Code:E-114
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:800 Sqn
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:866490Submit Correction
View count: 94
Detached to Luqa for exercises while HMS Eagle (R05) was in Grand Harbour.
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:11 March 1971
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XW543
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-04-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:865041Submit Correction
View count: 64
Delivered in 1972. Damaged in a wheels up landing at St. Mawgan in 1992. Not repaired and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XW543
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-04-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XW543
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-04-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:865041Submit Correction
View count: 64
Delivered in 1972. Damaged in a wheels up landing at St. Mawgan in 1992. Not repaired and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:XW543
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-04-71
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XV348
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-26-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:16 Sqn
City / Airport:Büchel (ETSB)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:863143Submit Correction
View count: 93
Photo by Klaus Mohr.
Registration / Serial:XV348
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-26-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Büchel (ETSB)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:XV348
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-26-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:16 Sqn
City / Airport:Büchel (ETSB)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Photo ID:863143Submit Correction
View count: 93
Photo by Klaus Mohr.
Registration / Serial:XV348
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-26-66
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Büchel (ETSB)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:2 September 1973
Photo from:John Visanich Collection
Registration / Serial:416
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S50
C/n (msn):B3-01-64
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:24 Sqn
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Air Force Museum
Photo Date:September 2000
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:853756Submit Correction
View count: 110
Seen at the SAAF Museum's Ysterplaat branch, this former 24 Sqd Buccaneer still carries its low-visibility colour scheme from the late 1990s. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:416
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S50
C/n (msn):B3-01-64
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:September 2000
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:416
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S50
C/n (msn):B3-01-64
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:24 Sqn
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Air Force Museum
Photo Date:September 2000
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID:853756Submit Correction
View count: 110
Seen at the SAAF Museum's Ysterplaat branch, this former 24 Sqd Buccaneer still carries its low-visibility colour scheme from the late 1990s. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:416
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S50
C/n (msn):B3-01-64
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
City / Airport:Ysterplaat (FAYP)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:September 2000
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:15 Sqn
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Collection:Ulster Aviation Society Collection
Photo Date:13 September 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:846460Submit Correction
View count: 83
This machine last flew on 18 April 1994, from RAF Aldergrove to nearby Langford Lodge airfield, on a flight lasting for just 92 seconds. This was the last flight of an RAF Buccaneer.
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 September 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:15 Sqn
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Collection:Ulster Aviation Society Collection
Photo Date:13 September 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Photo ID:846460Submit Correction
View count: 83
This machine last flew on 18 April 1994, from RAF Aldergrove to nearby Langford Lodge airfield, on a flight lasting for just 92 seconds. This was the last flight of an RAF Buccaneer.
Registration / Serial:XV361
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-11-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Long Kesh (closed)Map
Region / Country:Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 September 2025
Photo by:Fergal GoodmanContact
Registration / Serial:XV863
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-12-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sky Pirates
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:Kleine Brogel open house 1991
Photo Date:1 September 1991
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:841579Submit Correction
View count: 106
operation Granby ARTF desert colours, as used in the 1991 Gulf War. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XV863
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-12-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:1 September 1991
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XV863
Military Code:S
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-12-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Sky Pirates
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:Kleine Brogel open house 1991
Photo Date:1 September 1991
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact
Photo ID:841579Submit Correction
View count: 106
operation Granby ARTF desert colours, as used in the 1991 Gulf War. Photographer unknown
Registration / Serial:XV863
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B
C/n (msn):B3-12-67
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:1 September 1991
Photo from:Joop de Groot CollectionContact