2431 results found
Registration / Serial:VT-JBK
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-85R
C/n (msn):36553 / 3074
Operator Titles:Jet Airways
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:312470Submit Correction
View count: 102
Registration / Serial:VT-JBK
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-85R
C/n (msn):36553 / 3074
Operator Titles:Jet Airways
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:VT-JBK
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-85R
C/n (msn):36553 / 3074
Operator Titles:Jet Airways
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:312470Submit Correction
View count: 102
Registration / Serial:VT-JBK
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-85R
C/n (msn):36553 / 3074
Operator Titles:Jet Airways
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:A4O-BS
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-7Q8
C/n (msn):30649 / 1048
Operator Titles:Oman Air
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:312468Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:A4O-BS
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-7Q8
C/n (msn):30649 / 1048
Operator Titles:Oman Air
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:A4O-BS
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-7Q8
C/n (msn):30649 / 1048
Operator Titles:Oman Air
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Photo ID:312468Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:A4O-BS
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-7Q8
C/n (msn):30649 / 1048
Operator Titles:Oman Air
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 November 2009
Photo by:StreepContact
Registration / Serial:XL996
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):534
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:311555Submit Correction
View count: 373
152 Sqn(B Flight) aircraft. c/n plate gave the build date as 9th June 1958.
Registration / Serial:XL996
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):534
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XL996
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):534
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:311555Submit Correction
View count: 373
152 Sqn(B Flight) aircraft. c/n plate gave the build date as 9th June 1958.
Registration / Serial:XL996
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):534
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Event:Dubai International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:311187Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:F-WWDD
Aircraft Version:Airbus A380-841
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:Emirates / Airbus
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Event:Dubai International Airshow 2005
Photo Date:21 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:311187Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:F-WWDD
Aircraft Version:Airbus A380-841
C/n (msn):004
Operator Titles:Emirates / Airbus
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 November 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XH122
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:15 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:310368Submit Correction
View count: 464
To 8045M. Scrapped at 71 M.U. Bicester, January 1971
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:15 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XH122
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:15 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:310368Submit Correction
View count: 464
To 8045M. Scrapped at 71 M.U. Bicester, January 1971
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:15 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XS540
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9567
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309307Submit Correction
View count: 285
As doors are removed the code '427' is on nose only. Letter 'AS' on fin denotes aircraft is from HMS Ashanti. Ship's badge(a porcupine in a white polygon) is on fuselage side. The c/n(in white) is visible above the rear u/c(readable on original slide) Canberra B.16 in background is from 249 Sqn.
Registration / Serial:XS540
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9567
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XS540
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9567
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309307Submit Correction
View count: 285
As doors are removed the code '427' is on nose only. Letter 'AS' on fin denotes aircraft is from HMS Ashanti. Ship's badge(a porcupine in a white polygon) is on fuselage side. The c/n(in white) is visible above the rear u/c(readable on original slide) Canberra B.16 in background is from 249 Sqn.
Registration / Serial:XS540
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9567
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL797
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL797 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:37 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309236Submit Correction
View count: 363
On detachment from Aden. Sold as scrap from RAF Shawbury in October 1967. Aircraft on left is WL740(U-38 Sqn)
Registration / Serial:WL797
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL797 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL797
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL797 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:37 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309236Submit Correction
View count: 363
On detachment from Aden. Sold as scrap from RAF Shawbury in October 1967. Aircraft on left is WL740(U-38 Sqn)
Registration / Serial:WL797
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL797 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:38-T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309229Submit Correction
View count: 355
On detachment from Malta. 'Heron' squadron marking on nose. Converted to AEW.2. Preserved at Newquay A/P.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL795
Military Code:38-T
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309229Submit Correction
View count: 355
On detachment from Malta. 'Heron' squadron marking on nose. Converted to AEW.2. Preserved at Newquay A/P.
Registration / Serial:WL795
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL795 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2000 to 2002
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:309180Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:3C-ZZD
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12B
C/n (msn):00347305
Operator Titles:Lotus Airways
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2000 to 2002
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2000 to 2002
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:309180Submit Correction
View count: 105
Registration / Serial:3C-ZZD
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12B
C/n (msn):00347305
Operator Titles:Lotus Airways
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2000 to 2002
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:309155Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:UR-11316
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BK
C/n (msn):9346810
Operator Titles:Motor Sich
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:309155Submit Correction
View count: 162
Registration / Serial:UR-11316
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BK
C/n (msn):9346810
Operator Titles:Motor Sich
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:WL758
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL758 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309126Submit Correction
View count: 437
The squadron's 'Heron' in a circle on nose. On detachment from Malta. Me on guard again! Stricken off charge in May 1972. To RAF Catterick Fire School and burnt by1977.
Registration / Serial:WL758
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL758 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WL758
Military Code:V
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL758 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:38 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:309126Submit Correction
View count: 437
The squadron's 'Heron' in a circle on nose. On detachment from Malta. Me on guard again! Stricken off charge in May 1972. To RAF Catterick Fire School and burnt by1977.
Registration / Serial:WL758
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR2
C/n (msn):[ WL758 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:17 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:308964Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:3D-SKN
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12P
C/n (msn):0901706
Operator Titles:Air Cess
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:17 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:17 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:308964Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:3D-SKN
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12P
C/n (msn):0901706
Operator Titles:Air Cess
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:17 March 1998
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:XT419
Military Code:187
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9589
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:308282Submit Correction
View count: 166
From HMS Nubian. Landed on the Army parade ground. To Brazilian Navy as N7036 and written off in November 1977.
Registration / Serial:XT419
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9589
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XT419
Military Code:187
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9589
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:308282Submit Correction
View count: 166
From HMS Nubian. Landed on the Army parade ground. To Brazilian Navy as N7036 and written off in November 1977.
Registration / Serial:XT419
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9589
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:307729Submit Correction
View count: 89
Delivered to the Soviet Navy in 1962, transferred to the Russian Navy in 1992. Offered for sale in 1998. To Aerovis as UR-CCP by 2004. To LZ-CBM in 2004 and back to UR-CCP in 2005. Still in service with Aerovis in 2020
Registration / Serial:LZ-CBM
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12AP
C/n (msn):2340505
Operator Titles:AeroVis Airlines
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:307729Submit Correction
View count: 89
Delivered to the Soviet Navy in 1962, transferred to the Russian Navy in 1992. Offered for sale in 1998. To Aerovis as UR-CCP by 2004. To LZ-CBM in 2004 and back to UR-CCP in 2005. Still in service with Aerovis in 2020
Registration / Serial:LZ-CBM
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12AP
C/n (msn):2340505
Operator Titles:AeroVis Airlines
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:19 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 September 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:307713Submit Correction
View count: 118
c/n is visbile on the tail. Built in 1967 and operated by Voronezh Aircraft Factory in Aeroflot colours. Leased to Sigi Air Cargo as LZ-SGC in 1990 and Air Sofia as LZ-SFC and operated for Air Afrique in 1992. Returned to Voronezh Aircraft Factory as RA-48984 in 1993 then used by a number of operators. Scrapped at Yaroslavl in 2017.
Registration / Serial:RA-48984
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12B
C/n (msn):402913
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 September 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 September 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:307713Submit Correction
View count: 118
c/n is visbile on the tail. Built in 1967 and operated by Voronezh Aircraft Factory in Aeroflot colours. Leased to Sigi Air Cargo as LZ-SGC in 1990 and Air Sofia as LZ-SFC and operated for Air Afrique in 1992. Returned to Voronezh Aircraft Factory as RA-48984 in 1993 then used by a number of operators. Scrapped at Yaroslavl in 2017.
Registration / Serial:RA-48984
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12B
C/n (msn):402913
City / Airport:Sharjah - International (OMSJ / SHJ)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:21 September 2000
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307050Submit Correction
View count: 4596
The guys from the Visiting Aircraft Section posing on top of what was a rare aircraft for Sharjah. Normally based at Akrotiri, Cyprus, the aircraft's routing was via Nairobi, then to Ndola, Zambia, where the squadron was on detachment for 9 months. Suffered a 'hard landing' at Manston and "damaged beyond repair" on 11th May, 1967 whilst being returned to the UK for storage. Allocated 7972M and scrapped there in 1990.
Registration / Serial:XH764
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9R
C/n (msn):[ XH764 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:307050Submit Correction
View count: 4596
The guys from the Visiting Aircraft Section posing on top of what was a rare aircraft for Sharjah. Normally based at Akrotiri, Cyprus, the aircraft's routing was via Nairobi, then to Ndola, Zambia, where the squadron was on detachment for 9 months. Suffered a 'hard landing' at Manston and "damaged beyond repair" on 11th May, 1967 whilst being returned to the UK for storage. Allocated 7972M and scrapped there in 1990.
Registration / Serial:XH764
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9R
C/n (msn):[ XH764 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XG603
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 C.2
C/n (msn):14058
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306976Submit Correction
View count: 621
Believed to be with the Air Attache Saigon. Palm tree painted on nose wheel door. To OY-DNP then coverted to Saunders ST.27 prototype as CF-YBM-X. To various owners before being withdrawn from use in December 1980.
Registration / Serial:XG603
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron C.2
C/n (msn):14058
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XG603
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 C.2
C/n (msn):14058
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306976Submit Correction
View count: 621
Believed to be with the Air Attache Saigon. Palm tree painted on nose wheel door. To OY-DNP then coverted to Saunders ST.27 prototype as CF-YBM-X. To various owners before being withdrawn from use in December 1980.
Registration / Serial:XG603
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron C.2
C/n (msn):14058
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XH119
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306422Submit Correction
View count: 461
Carries the normal size 30 Sqn diamond on fin. On the regular re-supply run down the Gulf.
Registration / Serial:XH119
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XH119
Military Code:B
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306422Submit Correction
View count: 461
Carries the normal size 30 Sqn diamond on fin. On the regular re-supply run down the Gulf.
Registration / Serial:XH119
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:28 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XB266
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306417Submit Correction
View count: 756
Small version of the 30 Sqn "diamond" on fin. Based at RAF Muharraq. Scrapped Nov 1967 at Shawbury.
Registration / Serial:XB266
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XB266
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:306417Submit Correction
View count: 756
Small version of the 30 Sqn "diamond" on fin. Based at RAF Muharraq. Scrapped Nov 1967 at Shawbury.
Registration / Serial:XB266
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1009
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:LZ-VEF
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-12
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-12
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BP
C/n (msn):402001
Operator Titles:Vega Airlines
Aircraft Name:Паисий Хилендарски / Paìsiy Hilendàrski
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:304636Submit Correction
View count: 255
Delivered to the Soviet Air Force as CCCP-11976 in 1963. Transferred to Aeroflot in 1981. To Balkan as LZ-BAE in 1988, Vega as LZ-VEF in 2004, Lao Air as RDPL-34156 in 2007 and UP-AN216 in 2009. Crashed in the Philippines in 2010. Note that the "Bulgarian Airlines" titles are not an airline name, but a left-over from its time with Balkan Bulgarian Airlines.
Registration / Serial:LZ-VEF
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BP
C/n (msn):402001
Operator Titles:Vega Airlines
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:LZ-VEF
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-12
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-12
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BP
C/n (msn):402001
Operator Titles:Vega Airlines
Aircraft Name:Паисий Хилендарски / Paìsiy Hilendàrski
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:304636Submit Correction
View count: 255
Delivered to the Soviet Air Force as CCCP-11976 in 1963. Transferred to Aeroflot in 1981. To Balkan as LZ-BAE in 1988, Vega as LZ-VEF in 2004, Lao Air as RDPL-34156 in 2007 and UP-AN216 in 2009. Crashed in the Philippines in 2010. Note that the "Bulgarian Airlines" titles are not an airline name, but a left-over from its time with Balkan Bulgarian Airlines.
Registration / Serial:LZ-VEF
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-12BP
C/n (msn):402001
Operator Titles:Vega Airlines
City / Airport:Dubai - International (OMDB / DXB)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:20 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact