7 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Military Code: | 90 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846912Submit Correction |
| View count: | 670 |
This Shack was first flown June 1953 and operated by 240, 204, 269, 210 and 205 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1971/2. Withdrawn from service in July 1991 and stored at Coventry, then delivered as N790WL to the US in September 1994. In December 1997 it was flown from Midland, TX to the Pima Air Museum where it now resides, marking the last ever flight by a Shackleton
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Military Code: | 90 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 846912Submit Correction |
| View count: | 670 |
This Shack was first flown June 1953 and operated by 240, 204, 269, 210 and 205 Sqdns before conversion to AEW.2 in 1971/2. Withdrawn from service in July 1991 and stored at Coventry, then delivered as N790WL to the US in September 1994. In December 1997 it was flown from Midland, TX to the Pima Air Museum where it now resides, marking the last ever flight by a Shackleton
| Registration / Serial: | WL790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton AEW2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WL790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1648 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31648 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant |
| C/n (msn): | 65386 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 103540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 675 |
Taxying out in the evening sun.
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1648 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31648 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant |
| C/n (msn): | 65386 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1648 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31648 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-65 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-65 (H-53) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant |
| C/n (msn): | 65386 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 103540Submit Correction |
| View count: | 675 |
Taxying out in the evening sun.
| Registration / Serial: | 73-1648 |
| Alternate Serial: | 31648 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-53C Super Jolly Green Giant |
| C/n (msn): | 65386 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Military Code: | CX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 240 OCU |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 97414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
240 OCU Puma departing the Battle of Britain display. It was destroyed on 9th April 2001 during the Kosovo campaign
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Military Code: | CX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 240 OCU |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 97414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
240 OCU Puma departing the Battle of Britain display. It was destroyed on 9th April 2001 during the Kosovo campaign
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Military Code: | CX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 66004Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
240 OCU Puma at Biggin's Battle of Britain display. HH-53 behind is 73-1648
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Military Code: | CX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| Licence-built by: | Westland |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Photo ID: | 66004Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
240 OCU Puma at Biggin's Battle of Britain display. HH-53 behind is 73-1648
| Registration / Serial: | XW200 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale SA-330E Puma HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1048/F9747 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | M D WestContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XE582 |
| Military Code: | 70 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter FGA9 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/679940 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 541 |
This 1956-build 45 Squadron Hunter is leaving after static display at the Battle of Britain show. It was exported to Chile as an F.Mk.71 J-740 in 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XE582 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter FGA9 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/679940 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XE582 |
| Military Code: | 70 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter FGA9 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/679940 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21826Submit Correction |
| View count: | 541 |
This 1956-build 45 Squadron Hunter is leaving after static display at the Battle of Britain show. It was exported to Chile as an F.Mk.71 J-740 in 1982
| Registration / Serial: | XE582 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter FGA9 |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/679940 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV804 |
| Military Code: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 712054 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21811Submit Correction |
| View count: | 5108 |
First flying in 11.70, this early Harrier was serving 233 OCU when photographed here but was later converted to GR.3 standard and last flew with 4 Sqdn in Germany. Airframe derelict at North Luffenham
| Registration / Serial: | XV804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 712054 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV804 |
| Military Code: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 712054 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21811Submit Correction |
| View count: | 5108 |
First flying in 11.70, this early Harrier was serving 233 OCU when photographed here but was later converted to GR.3 standard and last flew with 4 Sqdn in Germany. Airframe derelict at North Luffenham
| Registration / Serial: | XV804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 712054 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS241 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA152 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 527 |
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
| Registration / Serial: | XS241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA152 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS241 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA152 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975 |
| Photo Date: | September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 21764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 527 |
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
| Registration / Serial: | XS241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5 |
| C/n (msn): | WA152 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |