25 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WF132 |
| Other Marks: | ST-409 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.50 Prince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P.57/30 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 283573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
Sea Prince T.1 navigational trainer of 1841 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve displaying at its RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, home base.
| Registration / Serial: | WF132 |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P.57/30 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WF132 |
| Other Marks: | ST-409 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.50 Prince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P.57/30 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 283573Submit Correction |
| View count: | 148 |
Sea Prince T.1 navigational trainer of 1841 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve displaying at its RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, home base.
| Registration / Serial: | WF132 |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P.57/30 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV843 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6088 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 281823Submit Correction |
| View count: | 241 |
Built in November 1954 by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft at Coventry. Displayed at the 1955 RNAS Stretton open day before entering operational service with 738 Squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | WV843 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6088 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV843 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6088 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 281823Submit Correction |
| View count: | 241 |
Built in November 1954 by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft at Coventry. Displayed at the 1955 RNAS Stretton open day before entering operational service with 738 Squadron.
| Registration / Serial: | WV843 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA4 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6088 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WT968 |
| Other Marks: | CU-412 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7578 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 66636Submit Correction |
| View count: | 377 |
Ex U.S. Navy Skyraider transferred to the Royal Navy for AEW duties before introduction of the Gannet AEW.3. Serving with 849 Squadron based at Culdrose. Ex BuAer 124768. Displaying at the RNAS Stretton 1955 open day.
| Registration / Serial: | WT968 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7578 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WT968 |
| Other Marks: | CU-412 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7578 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 66636Submit Correction |
| View count: | 377 |
Ex U.S. Navy Skyraider transferred to the Royal Navy for AEW duties before introduction of the Gannet AEW.3. Serving with 849 Squadron based at Culdrose. Ex BuAer 124768. Displaying at the RNAS Stretton 1955 open day.
| Registration / Serial: | WT968 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7578 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Military Code: | BY-424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42271Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Built by DH at Chester in September 1949. Latterly flown by the Airwork operated Fleet Requirements Unit based at St Davids, South Wales. Retired in 10.55.
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Military Code: | BY-424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42271Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Built by DH at Chester in September 1949. Latterly flown by the Airwork operated Fleet Requirements Unit based at St Davids, South Wales. Retired in 10.55.
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Other Marks: | BY-424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 41412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 719 |
Sea Hornet naval night fighter displayed at RNAS Stretton (Cheshire) in June 1955 with wings folded. Flown by the Airwork Ltd operated Fleet Requirements Unit based at St Davids, South Wales. Withdrawn in October 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Other Marks: | BY-424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 41412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 719 |
Sea Hornet naval night fighter displayed at RNAS Stretton (Cheshire) in June 1955 with wings folded. Flown by the Airwork Ltd operated Fleet Requirements Unit based at St Davids, South Wales. Withdrawn in October 1955.
| Registration / Serial: | VW967 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 103 Sea Hornet NF21 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 40625Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
Built in 1944 by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet. Used for torpedo trials until 1951. Displayed at the RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, 1953 air show.
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 40625Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
Built in 1944 by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet. Used for torpedo trials until 1951. Displayed at the RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, 1953 air show.
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM489 |
| Military Code: | ST-109 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WM489 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 31258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Operated by 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire. Performing at the 1955 Navy Day display.
| Registration / Serial: | WM489 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WM489 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM489 |
| Military Code: | ST-109 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WM489 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 31258Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
Operated by 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire. Performing at the 1955 Navy Day display.
| Registration / Serial: | WM489 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WM489 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX287 |
| Military Code: | JA-210 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury T20 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX287 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 23124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
Sea Fury T.20 two-seat advanced trainer of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at its home base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | VX287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury T20 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX287 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX287 |
| Military Code: | JA-210 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury T20 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX287 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 23124Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
Sea Fury T.20 two-seat advanced trainer of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at its home base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | VX287 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury T20 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX287 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | EK658 |
| Military Code: | 127 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn Firebrand |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn Firebrand |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Firebrand TF5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15742Submit Correction |
| View count: | 468 |
Firebrand TF.5 tactical strike fighter previously operated by 827 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, coded 127, (right). In course of being dismantled. No examples of the type survive.
| Registration / Serial: | EK658 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Firebrand TF5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | EK658 |
| Military Code: | 127 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn Firebrand |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn Firebrand |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Firebrand TF5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15742Submit Correction |
| View count: | 468 |
Firebrand TF.5 tactical strike fighter previously operated by 827 Squadron Fleet Air Arm, coded 127, (right). In course of being dismantled. No examples of the type survive.
| Registration / Serial: | EK658 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Firebrand TF5 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XB474 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hiller 360 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller HT1 |
| C/n (msn): | 510 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15741Submit Correction |
| View count: | 252 |
Hiller HT.1 of 705 Squadron FAA demonstrating at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1953. Ex USN 134724. To G-ASVH in 1964 and SE-HNU in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | XB474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller HT1 |
| C/n (msn): | 510 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XB474 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hiller 360 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hiller 360/UH-12/OH-23/Raven |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller HT1 |
| C/n (msn): | 510 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15741Submit Correction |
| View count: | 252 |
Hiller HT.1 of 705 Squadron FAA demonstrating at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, in 1953. Ex USN 134724. To G-ASVH in 1964 and SE-HNU in 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | XB474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hiller HT1 |
| C/n (msn): | 510 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WA506 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15710Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
Built by Vickers-Armstrong at South Marston in August 1951. Served with 803 Squadron at RNAS Ford. Stored at RNAS Stretton and displayed at the 1955 open day. To training airframe as A2408 and SOC 01.59 at Arbroath.
| Registration / Serial: | WA506 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WA506 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15710Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
Built by Vickers-Armstrong at South Marston in August 1951. Served with 803 Squadron at RNAS Ford. Stored at RNAS Stretton and displayed at the 1955 open day. To training airframe as A2408 and SOC 01.59 at Arbroath.
| Registration / Serial: | WA506 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VZ765 |
| Military Code: | 181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Wyvern |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Wyvern |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wyvern S4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12170Submit Correction |
| View count: | 629 |
Wyvern S.4 strike aircraft of 813 Squadron Fleet Air Arm on display at RNAS Stretton (Cheshire) at the annual open day in 1955. The type's contra-rotating propellors were driven by an Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop of 4110 h.p.
| Registration / Serial: | VZ765 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wyvern S4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VZ765 |
| Military Code: | 181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Wyvern |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Wyvern |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wyvern S4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12170Submit Correction |
| View count: | 629 |
Wyvern S.4 strike aircraft of 813 Squadron Fleet Air Arm on display at RNAS Stretton (Cheshire) at the annual open day in 1955. The type's contra-rotating propellors were driven by an Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop of 4110 h.p.
| Registration / Serial: | VZ765 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wyvern S4 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | MB747 |
| Military Code: | ST-205 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7658 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11958Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
Converted from Firefly FR.1 at Ringway in 1952. Served 1841 Squadron RNVR at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, from May 1954 to October 1955 as an advanced trainer. Silver with yellow "trainer band" at rear.
| Registration / Serial: | MB747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7658 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | MB747 |
| Military Code: | ST-205 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7658 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11958Submit Correction |
| View count: | 229 |
Converted from Firefly FR.1 at Ringway in 1952. Served 1841 Squadron RNVR at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, from May 1954 to October 1955 as an advanced trainer. Silver with yellow "trainer band" at rear.
| Registration / Serial: | MB747 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7658 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV179 |
| Military Code: | 317 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7421 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11425Submit Correction |
| View count: | 814 |
Ex US Navy 124115 and still wears '115' on rear fuselage. Operated by 849C Squadron Fleet Air Arm. Lost in crash in November 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | WV179 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7421 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV179 |
| Military Code: | 317 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7421 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11425Submit Correction |
| View count: | 814 |
Ex US Navy 124115 and still wears '115' on rear fuselage. Operated by 849C Squadron Fleet Air Arm. Lost in crash in November 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | WV179 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 |
| C/n (msn): | 7421 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WP296 |
| Military Code: | ST-171 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11423Submit Correction |
| View count: | 289 |
Supermarine Attacker FB.2 operated by 767 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Stretton Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | WP296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WP296 |
| Military Code: | ST-171 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11423Submit Correction |
| View count: | 289 |
Supermarine Attacker FB.2 operated by 767 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Stretton Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | WP296 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SX*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10968Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | SX*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SX*** |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10968Submit Correction |
| View count: | 298 |
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | SX*** |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HG714 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie |
| C/n (msn): | 6699 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10631Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
| Registration / Serial: | HG714 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie |
| C/n (msn): | 6699 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HG714 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie |
| C/n (msn): | 6699 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Stretton Navy Day 1955 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10631Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
| Registration / Serial: | HG714 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie |
| C/n (msn): | 6699 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX628 |
| Military Code: | ST-101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX628 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10104Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
| Registration / Serial: | VX628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX628 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX628 |
| Military Code: | ST-101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX628 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10104Submit Correction |
| View count: | 231 |
This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
| Registration / Serial: | VX628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX628 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PR466 |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 377 Seafire F15 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 October 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9748Submit Correction |
| View count: | 319 |
Supermarine Seafire F.XV built by Cunliffe Owen Aircraft at Eastleigh, Hants. It is about to be scrapped at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | PR466 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 377 Seafire F15 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 October 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PR466 |
| Military Code: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 377 Seafire F15 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 October 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9748Submit Correction |
| View count: | 319 |
Supermarine Seafire F.XV built by Cunliffe Owen Aircraft at Eastleigh, Hants. It is about to be scrapped at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | PR466 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 377 Seafire F15 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 October 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SA-6 Sealand |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SA-6 Sealand |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SA-6 Sealand I |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1555 |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9330Submit Correction |
| View count: | 431 |
The prototype Sealand first flew on 22 January 1948. It remained as Shorts demonstrator until it was scrapped in April 1955. At HMS Blackcap, RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVX |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SA-6 Sealand I |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1555 |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SA-6 Sealand |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SA-6 Sealand |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SA-6 Sealand I |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1555 |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9330Submit Correction |
| View count: | 431 |
The prototype Sealand first flew on 22 January 1948. It remained as Shorts demonstrator until it was scrapped in April 1955. At HMS Blackcap, RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVX |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SA-6 Sealand I |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1555 |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |