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Aircraft Photo of G-ALFR | Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador | BEA - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #215606
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:215606Submit Correction
View count: 295
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ALFR | Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador | BEA - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #215606
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:215606Submit Correction
View count: 295
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Aircraft Photo of G-AODE | Handley Page HPR-3 Herald | Handley Page | AirHistory.net #131630
Registration / Serial:G-AODE
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Handley Page
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:131630Submit Correction
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The prototype "Piston" Herald had first flown on August 25, 1955. It is seen displaying to the SBAC Show crowd just 16 days later, wearing Queensland Airlines colours. Powered by four Alvis Leonidas engines, it was later fitted with two RR Darts and first flew thus on March 11, 1958.
Registration / Serial:G-AODE
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Handley Page
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-AODE | Handley Page HPR-3 Herald | Handley Page | AirHistory.net #131630
Registration / Serial:G-AODE
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Handley Page
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:131630Submit Correction
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The prototype "Piston" Herald had first flown on August 25, 1955. It is seen displaying to the SBAC Show crowd just 16 days later, wearing Queensland Airlines colours. Powered by four Alvis Leonidas engines, it was later fitted with two RR Darts and first flew thus on March 11, 1958.
Registration / Serial:G-AODE
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-3 Herald
C/n (msn):147
Operator Titles:Handley Page
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ANUV | Lockheed L-749A Constellation | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation | AirHistory.net #29369
Registration / Serial:G-ANUV
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-749A Constellation
C/n (msn):749-2551
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:29369Submit Correction
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Ex KLM PH-TDC and Capital Airlines N90607. Bought by BOAC on 26 June 1955. To N9830F in February 1958. Seen on crew training duties at Blackbushe.
Registration / Serial:G-ANUV
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-749A Constellation
C/n (msn):749-2551
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ANUV | Lockheed L-749A Constellation | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation | AirHistory.net #29369
Registration / Serial:G-ANUV
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-749A Constellation
C/n (msn):749-2551
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:29369Submit Correction
View count: 481
Ex KLM PH-TDC and Capital Airlines N90607. Bought by BOAC on 26 June 1955. To N9830F in February 1958. Seen on crew training duties at Blackbushe.
Registration / Serial:G-ANUV
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-749A Constellation
C/n (msn):749-2551
Operator Titles:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX158 | Short SA-4 Sperrin | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #26227
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Original Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26227Submit Correction
View count: 448
The first of the two Sperrin test aircraft lands over the heads of the Farnborough SBAC show crowd after its display. Note unusual engine arrangement of two in each bay, one above the other. The lower port enlarged nacelle houses the powerful Gyron engine, which was being tested in the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX158 | Short SA-4 Sperrin | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #26227
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Original Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:26227Submit Correction
View count: 448
The first of the two Sperrin test aircraft lands over the heads of the Farnborough SBAC show crowd after its display. Note unusual engine arrangement of two in each bay, one above the other. The lower port enlarged nacelle houses the powerful Gyron engine, which was being tested in the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WR970 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #24392
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24392Submit Correction
View count: 205
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 performing at the 1955 Farnborough air show wearing the then current dark sea grey scheme. It had first flown eight days earlier and was lost at Foolow Derbyshire during a test flight on 7 December 1956 with the loss of Squadron Leader Jack Wales and his crew.
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WR970 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #24392
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24392Submit Correction
View count: 205
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 performing at the 1955 Farnborough air show wearing the then current dark sea grey scheme. It had first flown eight days earlier and was lost at Foolow Derbyshire during a test flight on 7 December 1956 with the loss of Squadron Leader Jack Wales and his crew.
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XF828 | De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #24231
Registration / Serial:XF828
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X
C/n (msn):[ XF828 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24231Submit Correction
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The third prototype DH.110 demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough Air Show. The unusual plan form of this type is clearly shown. By that time the type had not yet been named Sea Vixen.
Registration / Serial:XF828
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X
C/n (msn):[ XF828 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XF828 | De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #24231
Registration / Serial:XF828
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X
C/n (msn):[ XF828 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:24231Submit Correction
View count: 563
The third prototype DH.110 demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough Air Show. The unusual plan form of this type is clearly shown. By that time the type had not yet been named Sea Vixen.
Registration / Serial:XF828
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Mk.20X
C/n (msn):[ XF828 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / De Havilland
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA563 | Gloster Javelin FAW1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #18604
Registration / Serial:XA563
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW1
C/n (msn):[ XA563 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18604Submit Correction
View count: 350
Early production Javelin FAW.1 demonstrating at the 1955 Farnbrough air show. Later served the A&AEE at Boscombe Down and latterly the RAE at Farnborough.
Registration / Serial:XA563
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW1
C/n (msn):[ XA563 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA563 | Gloster Javelin FAW1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #18604
Registration / Serial:XA563
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW1
C/n (msn):[ XA563 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18604Submit Correction
View count: 350
Early production Javelin FAW.1 demonstrating at the 1955 Farnbrough air show. Later served the A&AEE at Boscombe Down and latterly the RAE at Farnborough.
Registration / Serial:XA563
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW1
C/n (msn):[ XA563 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ALFR | Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador | BEA - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #15593
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15593Submit Correction
View count: 411
Napier's operated the first production Ambassador G-ALFR from1955 until 1959. It is seen demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough airshow powered by two Napier Eland turboprop engines, but wearing British European Airways colours. The Eland later powered the Convair 540.
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ALFR | Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador | BEA - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #15593
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15593Submit Correction
View count: 411
Napier's operated the first production Ambassador G-ALFR from1955 until 1959. It is seen demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough airshow powered by two Napier Eland turboprop engines, but wearing British European Airways colours. The Eland later powered the Convair 540.
Registration / Serial:G-ALFR
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Eland Ambassador
C/n (msn):5210
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA890 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #13694
Registration / Serial:XA890
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1
C/n (msn):PS2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13694Submit Correction
View count: 298
The second production Vulcan B1 landing at Farnborough after its demonstration by an Avro test pilot. The aircraft wears the initial overall metallic scheme and the Avro company badge is placed near the fin tip.
Registration / Serial:XA890
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1
C/n (msn):PS2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA890 | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #13694
Registration / Serial:XA890
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1
C/n (msn):PS2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13694Submit Correction
View count: 298
The second production Vulcan B1 landing at Farnborough after its demonstration by an Avro test pilot. The aircraft wears the initial overall metallic scheme and the Avro company badge is placed near the fin tip.
Registration / Serial:XA890
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1
C/n (msn):PS2
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro)
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WR970 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #13407
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13407Submit Correction
View count: 263
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 landing at Farnborough after demonstrating at the SBAC show
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WR970 | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #13407
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13407Submit Correction
View count: 263
The prototype Shackleton MR.3 landing at Farnborough after demonstrating at the SBAC show
Registration / Serial:WR970
Aircraft Version:Avro 716 Shackleton MR3
C/n (msn):[ WR970 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ANTP | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1 | Scottish Aviation | AirHistory.net #11964
Registration / Serial:G-ANTP
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1
C/n (msn):501
Operator Titles:Scottish Aviation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11964Submit Correction
View count: 183
The prototype Twin Pioneer demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough SBAC air show in Scottish Airlinens markings.
Registration / Serial:G-ANTP
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1
C/n (msn):501
Operator Titles:Scottish Aviation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of G-ANTP | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1 | Scottish Aviation | AirHistory.net #11964
Registration / Serial:G-ANTP
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1
C/n (msn):501
Operator Titles:Scottish Aviation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11964Submit Correction
View count: 183
The prototype Twin Pioneer demonstrating at the 1955 Farnborough SBAC air show in Scottish Airlinens markings.
Registration / Serial:G-ANTP
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 1
C/n (msn):501
Operator Titles:Scottish Aviation
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XD905 | Supermarine Swift FR5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10567
Registration / Serial:XD905
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift FR5
C/n (msn):[ XD905 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Vickers-Armstrong
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10567Submit Correction
View count: 322
Swift FR.5 landing at the SBAC show after a demonstration flight given by a V-A test pilot. Later to A&AEE Boscombe Down for handling trials and served 79 Squadron operationally. Written off at RAF Benson 22 October 1958.
Registration / Serial:XD905
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift FR5
C/n (msn):[ XD905 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Vickers-Armstrong
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XD905 | Supermarine Swift FR5 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #10567
Registration / Serial:XD905
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Swift
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift FR5
C/n (msn):[ XD905 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Vickers-Armstrong
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10567Submit Correction
View count: 322
Swift FR.5 landing at the SBAC show after a demonstration flight given by a V-A test pilot. Later to A&AEE Boscombe Down for handling trials and served 79 Squadron operationally. Written off at RAF Benson 22 October 1958.
Registration / Serial:XD905
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Swift FR5
C/n (msn):[ XD905 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Vickers-Armstrong
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX158 | Short SA-4 Sperrin | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #9609
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Original Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9609Submit Correction
View count: 868
The Sperrin test bed aircraft displaying at the 1955 Farnborough SBAC show. The unusual engine layout, one-above-the-other, includes three Avons and a powerful Gyron under test in the port lower nacelle. Scrapped at Hatfield in 1958.
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX158 | Short SA-4 Sperrin | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #9609
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Original Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Generic Type:Short SA-4 Sperrin
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9609Submit Correction
View count: 868
The Sperrin test bed aircraft displaying at the 1955 Farnborough SBAC show. The unusual engine layout, one-above-the-other, includes three Avons and a powerful Gyron under test in the port lower nacelle. Scrapped at Hatfield in 1958.
Registration / Serial:VX158
Aircraft Version:Short SA-4 Sperrin
C/n (msn):SH.1600
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 18322 | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #9023
Registration / Serial:18322
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9023Submit Correction
View count: 1056
RCAF Canuck 4B making the type's first visit to Europe at the 1955 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:18322
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of 18322 | Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #9023
Registration / Serial:18322
Aircraft Original Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1955
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9023Submit Correction
View count: 1056
RCAF Canuck 4B making the type's first visit to Europe at the 1955 Farnborough air show.
Registration / Serial:18322
Aircraft Version:Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk4B
C/n (msn):222
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 307
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 307
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield