111 results found
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858029Submit Correction
View count: 89
Now no longer sporting "Naval Encounter" nose art.
Registration / Serial:G-BKRN
Alternate Serial:43-35943
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-675 / CA-75
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858029Submit Correction
View count: 89
Now no longer sporting "Naval Encounter" nose art.
Registration / Serial:G-BKRN
Alternate Serial:43-35943
Aircraft Version:Beech D18S
C/n (msn):A-675 / CA-75
Display Paint:USA - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858020Submit Correction
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This 1946 built, one-of-two UK registered Globe GC-1B Swift's made a welcome appearance at the Spanhoe Night Shoot by Threshold, it's rare to see these outside of the US.
Registration / Serial:G-BFNM
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):2205
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858020Submit Correction
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This 1946 built, one-of-two UK registered Globe GC-1B Swift's made a welcome appearance at the Spanhoe Night Shoot by Threshold, it's rare to see these outside of the US.
Registration / Serial:G-BFNM
Aircraft Version:Globe GC-1B Swift
C/n (msn):2205
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANWB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk21
C/n (msn):C1/0987
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858014Submit Correction
View count: 79
Built in 1955, this Chipmunk never served in the RAF like many of it's counterparts.
Registration / Serial:G-ANWB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk21
C/n (msn):C1/0987
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANWB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk21
C/n (msn):C1/0987
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858014Submit Correction
View count: 79
Built in 1955, this Chipmunk never served in the RAF like many of it's counterparts.
Registration / Serial:G-ANWB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk21
C/n (msn):C1/0987
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BZGB
Alternate Serial:WZ872
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0905
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858004Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:G-BZGB
Alternate Serial:WZ872
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0905
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BZGB
Alternate Serial:WZ872
Military Code:E
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0905
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:858004Submit Correction
View count: 41
Registration / Serial:G-BZGB
Alternate Serial:WZ872
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0905
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BUPV
Aircraft Original Type:Great Lakes 2T Sport Trainer
Aircraft Generic Type:Great Lakes 2T Sport Trainer
Aircraft Version:Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 Sport Trainer
C/n (msn):126
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857997Submit Correction
View count: 69
An original 1932 Great Lakes 2T-1A, one of a rumoured just 200 aircraft produced before the original Great Lakes Aircraft Company went under as a result of the Great Depression.
Registration / Serial:G-BUPV
Aircraft Version:Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 Sport Trainer
C/n (msn):126
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BUPV
Aircraft Original Type:Great Lakes 2T Sport Trainer
Aircraft Generic Type:Great Lakes 2T Sport Trainer
Aircraft Version:Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 Sport Trainer
C/n (msn):126
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857997Submit Correction
View count: 69
An original 1932 Great Lakes 2T-1A, one of a rumoured just 200 aircraft produced before the original Great Lakes Aircraft Company went under as a result of the Great Depression.
Registration / Serial:G-BUPV
Aircraft Version:Great Lakes 2T-1A-1 Sport Trainer
C/n (msn):126
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-CEHR
Alternate Serial:XP241
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/149
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857996Submit Correction
View count: 55
Made airworthy in early mid-2016 following restoration.
Registration / Serial:G-CEHR
Alternate Serial:XP241
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/149
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-CEHR
Alternate Serial:XP241
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/149
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857996Submit Correction
View count: 55
Made airworthy in early mid-2016 following restoration.
Registration / Serial:G-CEHR
Alternate Serial:XP241
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/149
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-MSAL
Alternate Serial:143
Aircraft Original Type:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
Aircraft Generic Type:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
Aircraft Version:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
C/n (msn):143
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857993Submit Correction
View count: 74
Of the 208 Alcyon's built only a handful remain airworthy, one of these is Spanhoe based G-MSAL which was granted a Permit to Fly by the CAA in June 2008.
Registration / Serial:G-MSAL
Alternate Serial:143
Aircraft Version:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
C/n (msn):143
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-MSAL
Alternate Serial:143
Aircraft Original Type:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
Aircraft Generic Type:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
Aircraft Version:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
C/n (msn):143
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857993Submit Correction
View count: 74
Of the 208 Alcyon's built only a handful remain airworthy, one of these is Spanhoe based G-MSAL which was granted a Permit to Fly by the CAA in June 2008.
Registration / Serial:G-MSAL
Alternate Serial:143
Aircraft Version:Morane-Saulnier MS-733 Alcyon
C/n (msn):143
Display Paint:France - Navy
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857992Submit Correction
View count: 40
One Beagle Husky was won by Sir Billy Butlin in a raffle and presented to the RAF's Air Training Corps in 1969. It would be the only Husky to serve with the RAF however, the type saw regular military use in Burma, Thailand and Portugal.
Registration / Serial:G-AWSW
Alternate Serial:XW635
Aircraft Version:Beagle D-5/180 Husky
C/n (msn):3690
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857992Submit Correction
View count: 40
One Beagle Husky was won by Sir Billy Butlin in a raffle and presented to the RAF's Air Training Corps in 1969. It would be the only Husky to serve with the RAF however, the type saw regular military use in Burma, Thailand and Portugal.
Registration / Serial:G-AWSW
Alternate Serial:XW635
Aircraft Version:Beagle D-5/180 Husky
C/n (msn):3690
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-AWFN
Aircraft Original Type:Druine D-62 Condor
Aircraft Generic Type:Druine D-62 Condor
Aircraft Version:Druine D-62B Condor
Licence-built by:Rollason
C/n (msn):RAE/629
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857991Submit Correction
View count: 49
One of 41 B's built.
Registration / Serial:G-AWFN
Aircraft Version:Druine D-62B Condor
C/n (msn):RAE/629
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-AWFN
Aircraft Original Type:Druine D-62 Condor
Aircraft Generic Type:Druine D-62 Condor
Aircraft Version:Druine D-62B Condor
Licence-built by:Rollason
C/n (msn):RAE/629
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857991Submit Correction
View count: 49
One of 41 B's built.
Registration / Serial:G-AWFN
Aircraft Version:Druine D-62B Condor
C/n (msn):RAE/629
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BURR
Alternate Serial:WZ706
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/32
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857990Submit Correction
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As of a May 2024, there are at least four airworthy Auster AOP.9s in the United Kingdom. WZ662 (G-BKVK), WZ706 (G-BURR)(Pictured), XP241 (G-CEHR), and XR241 (G-AXRR).
Registration / Serial:G-BURR
Alternate Serial:WZ706
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/32
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:G-BURR
Alternate Serial:WZ706
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/32
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:857990Submit Correction
View count: 49
As of a May 2024, there are at least four airworthy Auster AOP.9s in the United Kingdom. WZ662 (G-BKVK), WZ706 (G-BURR)(Pictured), XP241 (G-CEHR), and XR241 (G-AXRR).
Registration / Serial:G-BURR
Alternate Serial:WZ706
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/32
Display Paint:UK - Army
City / Airport:SpanhoeMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 October 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK304
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):BS055/212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:29 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848865Submit Correction
View count: 135
Registration / Serial:ZK304
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):BS055/212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK304
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):BS055/212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:29 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848865Submit Correction
View count: 135
Registration / Serial:ZK304
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):BS055/212
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZA947
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):10200
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848855Submit Correction
View count: 528
Seen departing her home base at Coningsby for Northolt in her shiny new livery! Always a pleasure to hear those twin radials spluttering away as they did in the 40's.
Registration / Serial:ZA947
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):10200
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZA947
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):10200
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848855Submit Correction
View count: 528
Seen departing her home base at Coningsby for Northolt in her shiny new livery! Always a pleasure to hear those twin radials spluttering away as they did in the 40's.
Registration / Serial:ZA947
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):10200
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK345
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):388/BS106
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848854Submit Correction
View count: 106
Having spent most of her time in sunny Scotland with No. 9 Squadron (as evident by the faint WS-C) and No. 6 Squadron, ZK345 now finds herself with the joint Qatari No. 12 squadron at Coningsby.
Registration / Serial:ZK345
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):388/BS106
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK345
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):388/BS106
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:12 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848854Submit Correction
View count: 106
Having spent most of her time in sunny Scotland with No. 9 Squadron (as evident by the faint WS-C) and No. 6 Squadron, ZK345 now finds herself with the joint Qatari No. 12 squadron at Coningsby.
Registration / Serial:ZK345
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):388/BS106
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:42-8946
Other Marks:946
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Hikotai
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848610Submit Correction
View count: 838
In some bog standard British weather, 946 arrives for the first time onto UK soil which marks Japan's first fighter deployment to Europe in an attempt to strengthen NATO defence ties.
Registration / Serial:42-8946
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:42-8946
Other Marks:946
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Hikotai
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848610Submit Correction
View count: 838
In some bog standard British weather, 946 arrives for the first time onto UK soil which marks Japan's first fighter deployment to Europe in an attempt to strengthen NATO defence ties.
Registration / Serial:42-8946
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):146
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:22-8936
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Hikotai
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848602Submit Correction
View count: 291
In some bog standard British weather, 936 arrives for the first time onto UK soil which marks Japan's first fighter deployment to Europe in an attempt to strengthen NATO defence ties.
Registration / Serial:22-8936
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:22-8936
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
Licence-built by:Mitsubishi
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Hikotai
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848602Submit Correction
View count: 291
In some bog standard British weather, 936 arrives for the first time onto UK soil which marks Japan's first fighter deployment to Europe in an attempt to strengthen NATO defence ties.
Registration / Serial:22-8936
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle
C/n (msn):136
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK366
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):457/BS127
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848573Submit Correction
View count: 94
Seen back based at Coningsby with the RAF-Qatari Joint No. 12 Squadron after a brief stint up north at RAF Lossiemouth with the No. 6 Squadron "The Flying Tin Openers".
Registration / Serial:ZK366
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):457/BS127
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:ZK366
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):457/BS127
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848573Submit Correction
View count: 94
Seen back based at Coningsby with the RAF-Qatari Joint No. 12 Squadron after a brief stint up north at RAF Lossiemouth with the No. 6 Squadron "The Flying Tin Openers".
Registration / Serial:ZK366
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):457/BS127
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848505Submit Correction
View count: 1006
A first operational visit for the 3rd Tactical Airlift Group (403 Tactical Airlift Squadron) into the UK as operational support aircraft for the JASDF F-15J's.
Registration / Serial:28-1216
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki C-2
C/n (msn):016
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Atlantic Eagle 2025
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:848505Submit Correction
View count: 1006
A first operational visit for the 3rd Tactical Airlift Group (403 Tactical Airlift Squadron) into the UK as operational support aircraft for the JASDF F-15J's.
Registration / Serial:28-1216
Aircraft Version:Kawasaki C-2
C/n (msn):016
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:M-ABSL
Aircraft Original Type:British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ
Aircraft Generic Type:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ/RJX
Aircraft Version:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100
C/n (msn):E3384
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846265Submit Correction
View count: 169
Seen leaving Airbourne Colours at East Midlands Airport after re-painting which sees the aircraft lose a large portion of colour. She departed to Cranfield later on in the afternoon.
Registration / Serial:M-ABSL
Aircraft Version:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100
C/n (msn):E3384
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:M-ABSL
Aircraft Original Type:British Aerospace 146 / Avro RJ
Aircraft Generic Type:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ/RJX
Aircraft Version:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100
C/n (msn):E3384
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846265Submit Correction
View count: 169
Seen leaving Airbourne Colours at East Midlands Airport after re-painting which sees the aircraft lose a large portion of colour. She departed to Cranfield later on in the afternoon.
Registration / Serial:M-ABSL
Aircraft Version:BAE Systems Avro 146-RJ100
C/n (msn):E3384
City / Airport:Nottingham - East Midlands (EGNX / EMA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:188782
Military Code:782
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):562/A469
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:433 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cobra Warrior 2-2025
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846261Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:188782
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):562/A469
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:188782
Military Code:782
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):562/A469
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:433 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cobra Warrior 2-2025
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846261Submit Correction
View count: 103
Registration / Serial:188782
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):562/A469
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:188767
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):463/A380
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:425 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cobra Warrior 2-2025
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846252Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:188767
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):463/A380
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Registration / Serial:188767
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):463/A380
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Unit Markings:425 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cobra Warrior 2-2025
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact
Photo ID:846252Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:188767
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet
C/n (msn):463/A380
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2025
Photo by:Keiran SidwellContact