57 results found
Registration / Serial:RF291
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853545Submit Correction
View count: 144
Probably Bahrain or Sharjah
Registration / Serial:RF291
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:RF291
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853545Submit Correction
View count: 144
Probably Bahrain or Sharjah
Registration / Serial:RF291
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:MV364
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 379 Spitfire FR14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:India
Photo Date:1945 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853480Submit Correction
View count: 212
Country is assumed to be India, as this aircraft was shipped there on board the SS Samsturdy from UK between 2 July and 28 July 1945.
Registration / Serial:MV364
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 379 Spitfire FR14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:India
Photo Date:1945 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:MV364
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 379 Spitfire FR14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:India
Photo Date:1945 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853480Submit Correction
View count: 212
Country is assumed to be India, as this aircraft was shipped there on board the SS Samsturdy from UK between 2 July and 28 July 1945.
Registration / Serial:MV364
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 379 Spitfire FR14
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:Not known
Country:India
Photo Date:1945 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:HB-TAE
Aircraft Original Type:Benes-Mraz M-1 Sokol
Aircraft Generic Type:Benes-Mraz M-1 Sokol
Aircraft Version:Benes-Mraz M-1C Sokol
C/n (msn):254
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:June 1949 to July 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853459Submit Correction
View count: 74
This aircraft was flown from Switzerland to Australia by two pilots who were emigrating. It became VH-AXY and later VH-BXY but fell foul of Australian rules barring wooden aircraft using synthetic glues and was grounded in 1963
Registration / Serial:HB-TAE
Aircraft Version:Benes-Mraz M-1C Sokol
C/n (msn):254
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:June 1949 to July 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:HB-TAE
Aircraft Original Type:Benes-Mraz M-1 Sokol
Aircraft Generic Type:Benes-Mraz M-1 Sokol
Aircraft Version:Benes-Mraz M-1C Sokol
C/n (msn):254
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:June 1949 to July 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853459Submit Correction
View count: 74
This aircraft was flown from Switzerland to Australia by two pilots who were emigrating. It became VH-AXY and later VH-BXY but fell foul of Australian rules barring wooden aircraft using synthetic glues and was grounded in 1963
Registration / Serial:HB-TAE
Aircraft Version:Benes-Mraz M-1C Sokol
C/n (msn):254
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:June 1949 to July 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:49-2001
Alternate Serial:92001
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):51185
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 RSP - Air Rescue Service
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1949 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853451Submit Correction
View count: 177
Remarkably, this aircraft is preserved at Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
Registration / Serial:49-2001
Alternate Serial:92001
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):51185
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1949 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:49-2001
Alternate Serial:92001
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):51185
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 RSP - Air Rescue Service
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1949 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853451Submit Correction
View count: 177
Remarkably, this aircraft is preserved at Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
Registration / Serial:49-2001
Alternate Serial:92001
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky H-5H
C/n (msn):51185
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1949 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:17 April 1951 to 2 January 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853323Submit Correction
View count: 91
Operated by Gulf Aviation
Registration / Serial:G-AITJ
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):MG874
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:17 April 1951 to 2 January 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:17 April 1951 to 2 January 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853323Submit Correction
View count: 91
Operated by Gulf Aviation
Registration / Serial:G-AITJ
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):MG874
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:17 April 1951 to 2 January 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:KN223
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):27090/15645
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1947
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853315Submit Correction
View count: 158
This aircraft went to Pakistan in 1946 or 1947. Note the windows which seem to have gun ports in them. It returned to the US as N4045A in Oct 1956 and was still registered by 1961
Registration / Serial:KN223
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):27090/15645
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1947
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:KN223
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):27090/15645
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1947
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:853315Submit Correction
View count: 158
This aircraft went to Pakistan in 1946 or 1947. Note the windows which seem to have gun ports in them. It returned to the US as N4045A in Oct 1956 and was still registered by 1961
Registration / Serial:KN223
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):27090/15645
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1947
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:NC2956
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-15
Operator Titles:Superior Oil
Aircraft Name:Batta
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1 December 1948 to 28 October 1949
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851971Submit Correction
View count: 197
This aircraft crashed on a night take-off take-off and was destroyed at London Heathrow on 28th October 1949 with fatalities to six of the seven occupants. At that time it was operated by The Superior Oil Co. (logo on rear fuselage).
Registration / Serial:NC2956
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-15
Operator Titles:Superior Oil
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1 December 1948 to 28 October 1949
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:NC2956
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-15
Operator Titles:Superior Oil
Aircraft Name:Batta
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1 December 1948 to 28 October 1949
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851971Submit Correction
View count: 197
This aircraft crashed on a night take-off take-off and was destroyed at London Heathrow on 28th October 1949 with fatalities to six of the seven occupants. At that time it was operated by The Superior Oil Co. (logo on rear fuselage).
Registration / Serial:NC2956
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-15
Operator Titles:Superior Oil
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1 December 1948 to 28 October 1949
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:44-17596
Alternate Serial:417596
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5E Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-3883
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851956Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:44-17596
Alternate Serial:417596
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5E Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-3883
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:44-17596
Alternate Serial:417596
Aircraft Original Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Generic Type:Stinson L-5 Sentinel
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5E Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-3883
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851956Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:44-17596
Alternate Serial:417596
Aircraft Version:Stinson L-5E Sentinel
C/n (msn):76-3883
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:1946 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1948 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851857
View count: 53
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)
Photo Date:1948 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1948 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851857
View count: 53
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)
Photo Date:1948 to 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:ZK-BBN
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1B
C/n (msn):14012
Operator Titles:New Zealand National Airways Corporation - NAC
Aircraft Name:Matuhi
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:May 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851669Submit Correction
View count: 111
Probably on delivery through Sharjah or Bahrain. To VH-GVI in April 1958 and VQ-FAX in October 1959. Written off in November 1966
Registration / Serial:ZK-BBN
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1B
C/n (msn):14012
Operator Titles:New Zealand National Airways Corporation - NAC
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:May 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:ZK-BBN
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1B
C/n (msn):14012
Operator Titles:New Zealand National Airways Corporation - NAC
Aircraft Name:Matuhi
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:May 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851669Submit Correction
View count: 111
Probably on delivery through Sharjah or Bahrain. To VH-GVI in April 1958 and VQ-FAX in October 1959. Written off in November 1966
Registration / Serial:ZK-BBN
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1B
C/n (msn):14012
Operator Titles:New Zealand National Airways Corporation - NAC
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:May 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:August 1947 to April 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851431Submit Correction
View count: 185
The serial is a little indistinct and it may be 274. An air ambulance of the French Air Force
Registration / Serial:374
Aircraft Version:AAC AAC.1 Toucan
C/n (msn):374
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:August 1947 to April 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:August 1947 to April 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851431Submit Correction
View count: 185
The serial is a little indistinct and it may be 274. An air ambulance of the French Air Force
Registration / Serial:374
Aircraft Version:AAC AAC.1 Toucan
C/n (msn):374
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:August 1947 to April 1952
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:IC554
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
Aircraft Version:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:October 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851337Submit Correction
View count: 172
A number of these aircraft were delivered to the Indian Air Force using pilots from Istres during October 1953. Three, 554, 555 and 556 can be see here. IC 554 is apparently preserved in the Indian Air Force Museum at Palam
Registration / Serial:IC554
Aircraft Version:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:October 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:IC554
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
Aircraft Version:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:October 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851337Submit Correction
View count: 172
A number of these aircraft were delivered to the Indian Air Force using pilots from Istres during October 1953. Three, 554, 555 and 556 can be see here. IC 554 is apparently preserved in the Indian Air Force Museum at Palam
Registration / Serial:IC554
Aircraft Version:Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
C/n (msn):245
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:October 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-ALJA
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57 Prince/Sea Prince
Aircraft Version:Percival P.50 Prince 2
C/n (msn):P.50/03
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:7 March 1949 to 10 March 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851206Submit Correction
View count: 128
Cancelled in July 1950 on sale to Shell in Brunei
Registration / Serial:G-ALJA
Aircraft Version:Percival P.50 Prince 2
C/n (msn):P.50/03
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:7 March 1949 to 10 March 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-ALJA
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57 Prince/Sea Prince
Aircraft Version:Percival P.50 Prince 2
C/n (msn):P.50/03
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:7 March 1949 to 10 March 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:851206Submit Correction
View count: 128
Cancelled in July 1950 on sale to Shell in Brunei
Registration / Serial:G-ALJA
Aircraft Version:Percival P.50 Prince 2
C/n (msn):P.50/03
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:7 March 1949 to 10 March 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-AHXH
Aircraft Original Type:Miles M.57 Aerovan
Aircraft Generic Type:Miles M.57 Aerovan
Aircraft Version:Miles M.57 Aerovan 4
C/n (msn):6382
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:28 June 1946 to 9 May 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850994Submit Correction
View count: 122
Later became PH-EAB
Registration / Serial:G-AHXH
Aircraft Version:Miles M.57 Aerovan 4
C/n (msn):6382
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:28 June 1946 to 9 May 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-AHXH
Aircraft Original Type:Miles M.57 Aerovan
Aircraft Generic Type:Miles M.57 Aerovan
Aircraft Version:Miles M.57 Aerovan 4
C/n (msn):6382
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:28 June 1946 to 9 May 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850994Submit Correction
View count: 122
Later became PH-EAB
Registration / Serial:G-AHXH
Aircraft Version:Miles M.57 Aerovan 4
C/n (msn):6382
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:28 June 1946 to 9 May 1955
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:INS-105
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.1762
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850986Submit Correction
View count: 153
Possibly on delivery, delivered in mid 1953
Registration / Serial:INS-105
Aircraft Version:Short SA-6 Sealand I
C/n (msn):SH.1762
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:INS-105
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.1762
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850986Submit Correction
View count: 153
Possibly on delivery, delivered in mid 1953
Registration / Serial:INS-105
Aircraft Version:Short SA-6 Sealand I
C/n (msn):SH.1762
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-ALHO
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-2/4 North Star M2-4 (CL-2)
C/n (msn):161
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:23 February 1949 to 29 March 1957
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850723Submit Correction
View count: 113
Became VP-KNY in April 1957 which was written off in April 1962
Registration / Serial:G-ALHO
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-2/4 North Star M2-4 (CL-2)
C/n (msn):161
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:23 February 1949 to 29 March 1957
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-ALHO
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-2/4 North Star M2-4 (CL-2)
C/n (msn):161
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:23 February 1949 to 29 March 1957
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850723Submit Correction
View count: 113
Became VP-KNY in April 1957 which was written off in April 1962
Registration / Serial:G-ALHO
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-2/4 North Star M2-4 (CL-2)
C/n (msn):161
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:23 February 1949 to 29 March 1957
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-AJPN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10375
Operator Titles:Skyways International / BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:22 August 1947 to 12 May 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850297Submit Correction
View count: 98
Owned by Skyways but also carries BOAC titling so presumably a lease
Registration / Serial:G-AJPN
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10375
Operator Titles:Skyways International / BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:22 August 1947 to 12 May 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:G-AJPN
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10375
Operator Titles:Skyways International / BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:22 August 1947 to 12 May 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850297Submit Correction
View count: 98
Owned by Skyways but also carries BOAC titling so presumably a lease
Registration / Serial:G-AJPN
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10375
Operator Titles:Skyways International / BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:22 August 1947 to 12 May 1950
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:LN-HAT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10358
Operator Titles:Braathens SAFE
Aircraft Name:Norse Skyfarer
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:February 1947 to December 1958
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850296Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:LN-HAT
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10358
Operator Titles:Braathens SAFE
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:February 1947 to December 1958
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:LN-HAT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10358
Operator Titles:Braathens SAFE
Aircraft Name:Norse Skyfarer
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:February 1947 to December 1958
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850296Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:LN-HAT
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10358
Operator Titles:Braathens SAFE
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:February 1947 to December 1958
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:WA596
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH596 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:21 September 1949 to 7 August 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850213Submit Correction
View count: 170
On 7th August this aircraft was damaged beyond repair following a heavy landing at Deversoir, Egypt
Registration / Serial:WA596
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH596 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:21 September 1949 to 7 August 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:WA596
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH596 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:21 September 1949 to 7 August 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850213Submit Correction
View count: 170
On 7th August this aircraft was damaged beyond repair following a heavy landing at Deversoir, Egypt
Registration / Serial:WA596
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor T7
C/n (msn):[ WH596 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bahrain - International / Muharraq (OBBI / EGYR / BAH)Map
Country:Bahrain
Photo Date:21 September 1949 to 7 August 1953
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:F-OAIX
Aircraft Original Type:Sud-Ouest SO-30 Bretagne
Aircraft Generic Type:Sud-Ouest SO-30 Bretagne
Aircraft Version:Sud-Ouest SO-30P Bretagne
C/n (msn):15
Operator Titles:Air Laos
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1954
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850208Submit Correction
View count: 1820
Built in 1950 and test flown as F-WAYR. To Air Algérie in early 1951, then to Aigle Azur Indochine in 1954 and immediately leased to Air Laos. Wfu in 1956, fate unknown. Registration cancelled 23 May 1957. Air Laos was formed in 1954 with help from Aigle Azur and Air France. Most aircraft were leased from Aigle Azur, as was this Bretagne. The airline was merged into Royal Air Lao in 1961.
Registration / Serial:F-OAIX
Aircraft Version:Sud-Ouest SO-30P Bretagne
C/n (msn):15
Operator Titles:Air Laos
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1954
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Registration / Serial:F-OAIX
Aircraft Original Type:Sud-Ouest SO-30 Bretagne
Aircraft Generic Type:Sud-Ouest SO-30 Bretagne
Aircraft Version:Sud-Ouest SO-30P Bretagne
C/n (msn):15
Operator Titles:Air Laos
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1954
Photo by:K.J. Cumine
Photo ID:850208Submit Correction
View count: 1820
Built in 1950 and test flown as F-WAYR. To Air Algérie in early 1951, then to Aigle Azur Indochine in 1954 and immediately leased to Air Laos. Wfu in 1956, fate unknown. Registration cancelled 23 May 1957. Air Laos was formed in 1954 with help from Aigle Azur and Air France. Most aircraft were leased from Aigle Azur, as was this Bretagne. The airline was merged into Royal Air Lao in 1961.
Registration / Serial:F-OAIX
Aircraft Version:Sud-Ouest SO-30P Bretagne
C/n (msn):15
Operator Titles:Air Laos
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1954
Photo by:K.J. Cumine