510 results found
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:17 April 2009
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:56953Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:N5912
Aircraft Version:Sopwith Triplane
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 2009
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:17 April 2009
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:56953Submit Correction
View count: 139
Registration / Serial:N5912
Aircraft Version:Sopwith Triplane
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 2009
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56585Submit Correction
View count: 250
The Snipe was introduced just before the end of WWI as a successor to the Sopwith Camel the and proved to be a very effective fighter that remained in RAF service until 1926. This replica was built in New Zealand using an original engine and many original parts and is painted in the colours of FO Dermot Boyle who served with No.1 Sqdn in Iraq in 1926. He later went on to become founding Chairman of the Trustees for the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:E6655
Aircraft Version:Sopwith Snipe (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56585Submit Correction
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The Snipe was introduced just before the end of WWI as a successor to the Sopwith Camel the and proved to be a very effective fighter that remained in RAF service until 1926. This replica was built in New Zealand using an original engine and many original parts and is painted in the colours of FO Dermot Boyle who served with No.1 Sqdn in Iraq in 1926. He later went on to become founding Chairman of the Trustees for the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:E6655
Aircraft Version:Sopwith Snipe (replica)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56407Submit Correction
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Problems with the Centaurus engine resulted in long production delays and, with the end of the war in sight, orders were trimmed. Many surplus aircraft were handed over to the Royal Indian Air Force and PR536 became HA457 in Sept. 1947. Six ex-Indian Tempest IIs were shipped back to the UK in 1979 and this example in the RAF Museum is actually a composite of three aircraft. The forward fuselage of PR536 is supplemented by the wings and the rear fuselage of unidentified Tempest IIs.
Registration / Serial:PR536
Aircraft Version:Hawker Tempest Mk2
C/n (msn):[ PR536 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:56407Submit Correction
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Problems with the Centaurus engine resulted in long production delays and, with the end of the war in sight, orders were trimmed. Many surplus aircraft were handed over to the Royal Indian Air Force and PR536 became HA457 in Sept. 1947. Six ex-Indian Tempest IIs were shipped back to the UK in 1979 and this example in the RAF Museum is actually a composite of three aircraft. The forward fuselage of PR536 is supplemented by the wings and the rear fuselage of unidentified Tempest IIs.
Registration / Serial:PR536
Aircraft Version:Hawker Tempest Mk2
C/n (msn):[ PR536 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-83868
Alternate Serial:483868
Military Code:A / N
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Licence-built by:Douglas
C/n (msn):32509
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55928Submit Correction
View count: 192
Generally I dislike when mannequins are displayed alongside preserved aircraft. In this case, however, I think it works well!
Registration / Serial:44-83868
Alternate Serial:483868
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32509
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:44-83868
Alternate Serial:483868
Military Code:A / N
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Licence-built by:Douglas
C/n (msn):32509
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55928Submit Correction
View count: 192
Generally I dislike when mannequins are displayed alongside preserved aircraft. In this case, however, I think it works well!
Registration / Serial:44-83868
Alternate Serial:483868
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
C/n (msn):32509
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:R5868
Military Code:PO-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55555Submit Correction
View count: 163
At least for me, this is the single most awe-inspiring exhibit (amongst many) at the RAF Museum. The venerable R5868 flew 137 combat missions making her the most successful extant Lancaster.
Registration / Serial:R5868
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:R5868
Military Code:PO-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55555Submit Correction
View count: 163
At least for me, this is the single most awe-inspiring exhibit (amongst many) at the RAF Museum. The venerable R5868 flew 137 combat missions making her the most successful extant Lancaster.
Registration / Serial:R5868
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55463Submit Correction
View count: 204
Ex RAF maintenance serial 7930M (not a cn).
Registration / Serial:WH301
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55463Submit Correction
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Ex RAF maintenance serial 7930M (not a cn).
Registration / Serial:WH301
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55432Submit Correction
View count: 207
The Heliliner was envisioned by Agusta Westland as the civil passenger variant of their multirole medium lift Merlin helicopter. Originally registered G-OIOI for her first flight in April 1990 she acquired this military serial for flight-tests and trials. Upon expiry of her cleared life she arrived at the RAF Museum for display in Nov. 2002.
Registration / Serial:G-OIOI
Alternate Registration:IOI
Aircraft Version:EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner
C/n (msn):50008 / PP8
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55432Submit Correction
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The Heliliner was envisioned by Agusta Westland as the civil passenger variant of their multirole medium lift Merlin helicopter. Originally registered G-OIOI for her first flight in April 1990 she acquired this military serial for flight-tests and trials. Upon expiry of her cleared life she arrived at the RAF Museum for display in Nov. 2002.
Registration / Serial:G-OIOI
Alternate Registration:IOI
Aircraft Version:EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner
C/n (msn):50008 / PP8
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:A2-4
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Seagull V
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Seagull V / Walrus
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Seagull V
C/n (msn):[ A2-4 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55221Submit Correction
View count: 143
Developed to be ship-borne catapult launched this type was known as the Walrus in RAF and the Seagull V in RAAF service and went on to save the lives of many ditched airmen. This particular aircraft arrived Down Under in 1936 and served for many years before being transferred to the civilian register in 1951 as VH-ALB, before being repatriated to the UK in 1971 for restoration and eventual display.
Registration / Serial:A2-4
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Seagull V
C/n (msn):[ A2-4 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:A2-4
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Seagull V
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Seagull V / Walrus
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Seagull V
C/n (msn):[ A2-4 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:55221Submit Correction
View count: 143
Developed to be ship-borne catapult launched this type was known as the Walrus in RAF and the Seagull V in RAAF service and went on to save the lives of many ditched airmen. This particular aircraft arrived Down Under in 1936 and served for many years before being transferred to the civilian register in 1951 as VH-ALB, before being repatriated to the UK in 1971 for restoration and eventual display.
Registration / Serial:A2-4
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Seagull V
C/n (msn):[ A2-4 ]
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:701152
Aircraft Original Type:Heinkel He 111
Aircraft Generic Type:Heinkel He 111
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 111H-20
C/n (msn):701152
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54048Submit Correction
View count: 306
This aircraft was built in 1944 as a paratroop transport although its precise service history in the Luftwaffe is unclear. At the end of the war it was earmarked for a private collection in the US but came close to being scrapped before the Air Historical Branch selected it for preservation. Some restoration work was carried out at St. Athan where she was allocated the RAF Maintenance Serial 8471M before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1978.
Registration / Serial:701152
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 111H-20
C/n (msn):701152
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:701152
Aircraft Original Type:Heinkel He 111
Aircraft Generic Type:Heinkel He 111
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 111H-20
C/n (msn):701152
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:54048Submit Correction
View count: 306
This aircraft was built in 1944 as a paratroop transport although its precise service history in the Luftwaffe is unclear. At the end of the war it was earmarked for a private collection in the US but came close to being scrapped before the Air Historical Branch selected it for preservation. Some restoration work was carried out at St. Athan where she was allocated the RAF Maintenance Serial 8471M before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1978.
Registration / Serial:701152
Aircraft Version:Heinkel He 111H-20
C/n (msn):701152
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:29 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53011Submit Correction
View count: 265
Due to a severe shortage of aircraft at the outbreak of WWI the G-III was pressed into service by the RFC. The British were much more impressed with the French 80hp Le Rhone engine than the aeroplane that contained it. Rapidly overtaken by advances in aircraft design the G-III was soon relegated to air-training duties. This particular example was built in France in 1916 but nothing is known about it's serial or service life.
Registration / Serial:3066
Aircraft Version:Caudron G 3
C/n (msn):7487
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:29 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:53011Submit Correction
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Due to a severe shortage of aircraft at the outbreak of WWI the G-III was pressed into service by the RFC. The British were much more impressed with the French 80hp Le Rhone engine than the aeroplane that contained it. Rapidly overtaken by advances in aircraft design the G-III was soon relegated to air-training duties. This particular example was built in France in 1916 but nothing is known about it's serial or service life.
Registration / Serial:3066
Aircraft Version:Caudron G 3
C/n (msn):7487
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:RD253
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10
C/n (msn):[ RD253 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52971Submit Correction
View count: 449
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
Registration / Serial:RD253
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10
C/n (msn):[ RD253 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:RD253
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10
C/n (msn):[ RD253 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:52971Submit Correction
View count: 449
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
Registration / Serial:RD253
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10
C/n (msn):[ RD253 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49570Submit Correction
View count: 163
This served with the RAF from 1990 until her final flight on March 4th 2009. She has been on display at the RAF Museum since Oct. 2010. These special black spine/vertical tail markings were given in 2008 whilst serving with 43 Fighter Squadron at RAF Leuchars. The tail code 'GF' is from the squadron motto 'Gloria Finis', traditionally allocated to the CO's aircraft.
Registration / Serial:ZE887
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:49570Submit Correction
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This served with the RAF from 1990 until her final flight on March 4th 2009. She has been on display at the RAF Museum since Oct. 2010. These special black spine/vertical tail markings were given in 2008 whilst serving with 43 Fighter Squadron at RAF Leuchars. The tail code 'GF' is from the squadron motto 'Gloria Finis', traditionally allocated to the CO's aircraft.
Registration / Serial:ZE887
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS092
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"L8756"
Military Code:XD-E
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 142 Blenheim
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48392Submit Correction
View count: 225
The Bolingbroke IV was a Canadian licence built version of the Blenheim IV. This example was delivered to the RCAF in 1942 and served as a gunnery and bombing instructional airframe until struck off charge in 1946. She arrived in the UK during 1968 and underwent restoration before going on display at the RAF Museum in 1978. This aircraft is the former RCAF serial 10001
Registration / Serial:"L8756"
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"L8756"
Military Code:XD-E
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 142 Blenheim
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48392Submit Correction
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The Bolingbroke IV was a Canadian licence built version of the Blenheim IV. This example was delivered to the RCAF in 1942 and served as a gunnery and bombing instructional airframe until struck off charge in 1946. She arrived in the UK during 1968 and underwent restoration before going on display at the RAF Museum in 1978. This aircraft is the former RCAF serial 10001
Registration / Serial:"L8756"
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:K6035
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Wallace
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Wallace
Aircraft Version:Westland Wallace II
C/n (msn):[ K6035 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48051Submit Correction
View count: 126
Envisioned by Westland as a development of their successful Wapiti, the Wallace was rapidly overtaken by aeronautical progress, eventually only finding a role as a trainer or target tug. This example lay abandoned at Cranwell for thirty years and fell into disrepair. Fortunately, restoration was begun in 1987 and she is now on display at the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:K6035
Aircraft Version:Westland Wallace II
C/n (msn):[ K6035 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:K6035
Aircraft Original Type:Westland Wallace
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland Wallace
Aircraft Version:Westland Wallace II
C/n (msn):[ K6035 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:48051Submit Correction
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Envisioned by Westland as a development of their successful Wapiti, the Wallace was rapidly overtaken by aeronautical progress, eventually only finding a role as a trainer or target tug. This example lay abandoned at Cranwell for thirty years and fell into disrepair. Fortunately, restoration was begun in 1987 and she is now on display at the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:K6035
Aircraft Version:Westland Wallace II
C/n (msn):[ K6035 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XV732
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4
C/n (msn):WA627
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:47853Submit Correction
View count: 159
Built in 1969 for the Queen's Flight at Yeovil as the penultimate Wessex off the production line. The HCC Mk.4 was identical to the HC Mk.2 except for a special VIP interior, external folding step below cabin door and an additional navigation suite. Served until retirement on 1st April 1998 and delivered to the RAF Museum for display in March 2002.
Registration / Serial:XV732
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4
C/n (msn):WA627
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:XV732
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4
C/n (msn):WA627
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:32 Sqn
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:47853Submit Correction
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Built in 1969 for the Queen's Flight at Yeovil as the penultimate Wessex off the production line. The HCC Mk.4 was identical to the HC Mk.2 except for a special VIP interior, external folding step below cabin door and an additional navigation suite. Served until retirement on 1st April 1998 and delivered to the RAF Museum for display in March 2002.
Registration / Serial:XV732
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4
C/n (msn):WA627
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46228Submit Correction
View count: 469
The Falco was quite possibly the most capable biplane fighter ever produced: the problem was that it was up against Spitfires and Hurricanes, rather than other biplane types. National pride and Mussolini's bluster led a force being sent to take part in the Battle of Britain. On 11th Nov. 1940 this Falco suffered a broken oil pipe and was forced to land on a beach in Suffolk. She was repaired, evaluated by the RAF as BT474, then allocated RAF maintenance serial 8468M and placed into storage before ending up on display at the RAF Museum during 1978.
Registration / Serial:MM5701
Aircraft Version:Fiat CR-42 Falco
C/n (msn):326
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:46228Submit Correction
View count: 469
The Falco was quite possibly the most capable biplane fighter ever produced: the problem was that it was up against Spitfires and Hurricanes, rather than other biplane types. National pride and Mussolini's bluster led a force being sent to take part in the Battle of Britain. On 11th Nov. 1940 this Falco suffered a broken oil pipe and was forced to land on a beach in Suffolk. She was repaired, evaluated by the RAF as BT474, then allocated RAF maintenance serial 8468M and placed into storage before ending up on display at the RAF Museum during 1978.
Registration / Serial:MM5701
Aircraft Version:Fiat CR-42 Falco
C/n (msn):326
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:R5868
Military Code:PO-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45268Submit Correction
View count: 148
From a total of over 7,300 Lancasters produced during WWII only 35 completed more than 100 combat missions. The highest number (140) was achieved by ED888, yet she was tragically not selected for preservation and scrapped during Jan. 1947. The venerable R5868 flew 137 combat missions making her the most successful Lancaster still extant.
Registration / Serial:R5868
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:R5868
Military Code:PO-S
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:45268Submit Correction
View count: 148
From a total of over 7,300 Lancasters produced during WWII only 35 completed more than 100 combat missions. The highest number (140) was achieved by ED888, yet she was tragically not selected for preservation and scrapped during Jan. 1947. The venerable R5868 flew 137 combat missions making her the most successful Lancaster still extant.
Registration / Serial:R5868
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 July 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:KN751
Alternate Serial:KN751 SNAKE
Military Code:F
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV
C/n (msn):5061
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44034Submit Correction
View count: 233
This was one of 296 B-24s completed at Willow Run during Dec. 1944 and given the USAAF serial 44-50206. Allocated to the RAF, as KN751, under the Lend-Lease agreement she was ferried to India and saw action in SE Asia until the Japanese surrender. She then went on to serve with the Indian Air Force, as HE807, in a maritime patrol role for almost twenty years. In 1974 she was flown to the UK after being donated by the Indian Govt. to the RAF Museum. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia.
Registration / Serial:KN751
Alternate Serial:KN751 SNAKE
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV
C/n (msn):5061
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:KN751
Alternate Serial:KN751 SNAKE
Military Code:F
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV
C/n (msn):5061
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:44034Submit Correction
View count: 233
This was one of 296 B-24s completed at Willow Run during Dec. 1944 and given the USAAF serial 44-50206. Allocated to the RAF, as KN751, under the Lend-Lease agreement she was ferried to India and saw action in SE Asia until the Japanese surrender. She then went on to serve with the Indian Air Force, as HE807, in a maritime patrol role for almost twenty years. In 1974 she was flown to the UK after being donated by the Indian Govt. to the RAF Museum. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia.
Registration / Serial:KN751
Alternate Serial:KN751 SNAKE
Aircraft Version:Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV
C/n (msn):5061
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42601Submit Correction
View count: 207
The Battle has the ignominious accolade of being the least successful of the RAF types in service at the onset of WWII but was, nevertheless, flown with great valour by her crews. This aircraft served with 266 & then 98 Sqns when it crashed whilst on deployment in Iceland.
Registration / Serial:L5343
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):[ L5343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42601Submit Correction
View count: 207
The Battle has the ignominious accolade of being the least successful of the RAF types in service at the onset of WWII but was, nevertheless, flown with great valour by her crews. This aircraft served with 266 & then 98 Sqns when it crashed whilst on deployment in Iceland.
Registration / Serial:L5343
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):[ L5343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 December 2012
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:43-4037
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-32641
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42011Submit Correction
View count: 182
This Mitchell is in fact 44-29366 and never saw active service, rather was used only for pilot training after WWII. Her good flying condition resulted in film roles such as 'Catch 22' and 'Hanover Street' before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1982.
Registration / Serial:43-4037
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-32641
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:43-4037
Aircraft Original Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Generic Type:North American B-25 Mitchell
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-32641
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:42011Submit Correction
View count: 182
This Mitchell is in fact 44-29366 and never saw active service, rather was used only for pilot training after WWII. Her good flying condition resulted in film roles such as 'Catch 22' and 'Hanover Street' before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1982.
Registration / Serial:43-4037
Aircraft Version:North American B-25J Mitchell
C/n (msn):108-32641
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 December 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact