166 results found
Aircraft Photo of G-ATLE | Bristol 175 Britannia 314 | Transglobe Airways | AirHistory.net #100095
Registration / Serial:G-ATLE
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 314
C/n (msn):13395
Operator Titles:Transglobe Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:100095Submit Correction
View count: 379
I thought the Britannia was a most beautiful airliner and certainly the quietest at the time. The CL-44 derivative which Transglobe/Tradewinds also used was more capable but the lines were slightly spoiled by the incorporation of the CV-990 type cockpit to gain regulatory approval for the CL-44
Registration / Serial:G-ATLE
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 314
C/n (msn):13395
Operator Titles:Transglobe Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ATLE | Bristol 175 Britannia 314 | Transglobe Airways | AirHistory.net #100095
Registration / Serial:G-ATLE
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 314
C/n (msn):13395
Operator Titles:Transglobe Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:100095Submit Correction
View count: 379
I thought the Britannia was a most beautiful airliner and certainly the quietest at the time. The CL-44 derivative which Transglobe/Tradewinds also used was more capable but the lines were slightly spoiled by the incorporation of the CV-990 type cockpit to gain regulatory approval for the CL-44
Registration / Serial:G-ATLE
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 314
C/n (msn):13395
Operator Titles:Transglobe Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 9L-LAB | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1 | DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa | AirHistory.net #99967
Registration / Serial:9L-LAB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1
C/n (msn):190
Operator Titles:DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99967Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:9L-LAB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1
C/n (msn):190
Operator Titles:DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of 9L-LAB | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1 | DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa | AirHistory.net #99967
Registration / Serial:9L-LAB
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1
C/n (msn):190
Operator Titles:DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99967Submit Correction
View count: 166
Registration / Serial:9L-LAB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1
C/n (msn):190
Operator Titles:DCWA - Diamond Corporation of West Africa
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of EC-BBY | Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander | AirHistory.net #99777
Registration / Serial:EC-BBY
Aircraft Original Type:Aero 520 Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander
C/n (msn):1493-13
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99777Submit Correction
View count: 166
Pressurised Grand Commander
Registration / Serial:EC-BBY
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander
C/n (msn):1493-13
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of EC-BBY | Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander | AirHistory.net #99777
Registration / Serial:EC-BBY
Aircraft Original Type:Aero 520 Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 500/560/680 Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander
C/n (msn):1493-13
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99777Submit Correction
View count: 166
Pressurised Grand Commander
Registration / Serial:EC-BBY
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 680FL(P) Pressurized Grand Commander
C/n (msn):1493-13
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of SE-CNH | Douglas DC-7 | Internord | AirHistory.net #99640
Registration / Serial:SE-CNH
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-7
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7
C/n (msn):44140 / 445
Operator Titles:Internord
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99640Submit Correction
View count: 267
Registration / Serial:SE-CNH
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7
C/n (msn):44140 / 445
Operator Titles:Internord
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of SE-CNH | Douglas DC-7 | Internord | AirHistory.net #99640
Registration / Serial:SE-CNH
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-7
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-7
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7
C/n (msn):44140 / 445
Operator Titles:Internord
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99640Submit Correction
View count: 267
Registration / Serial:SE-CNH
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-7
C/n (msn):44140 / 445
Operator Titles:Internord
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of TC-TEK | Fokker F27-100 Friendship | THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines | AirHistory.net #99309
Registration / Serial:TC-TEK
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10183
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99309Submit Correction
View count: 932
To PH-FCX, converted to series-100 Maritime Patrol Aircraft in 1976
Registration / Serial:TC-TEK
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10183
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of TC-TEK | Fokker F27-100 Friendship | THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines | AirHistory.net #99309
Registration / Serial:TC-TEK
Aircraft Original Type:Fokker F27 Friendship
Aircraft Generic Type:Fokker F27 Friendship/Troopship (C-31)
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10183
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:99309Submit Correction
View count: 932
To PH-FCX, converted to series-100 Maritime Patrol Aircraft in 1976
Registration / Serial:TC-TEK
Aircraft Version:Fokker F27-100 Friendship
C/n (msn):10183
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of G-AIJR | Auster J-4 | AirHistory.net #96900
Registration / Serial:G-AIJR
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-2/3/4
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-2/3/4 Arrow/Atom/Archer
Aircraft Version:Auster J-4
C/n (msn):2073
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:96900Submit Correction
View count: 253
Registration / Serial:G-AIJR
Aircraft Version:Auster J-4
C/n (msn):2073
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of G-AIJR | Auster J-4 | AirHistory.net #96900
Registration / Serial:G-AIJR
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-2/3/4
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-2/3/4 Arrow/Atom/Archer
Aircraft Version:Auster J-4
C/n (msn):2073
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:96900Submit Correction
View count: 253
Registration / Serial:G-AIJR
Aircraft Version:Auster J-4
C/n (msn):2073
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:Jerry HughesContact
Aircraft Photo of SX-DAN | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B | Olympic | AirHistory.net #95688
Registration / Serial:SX-DAN
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B
C/n (msn):6440
Operator Titles:Olympic
Aircraft Name:Queen Sophia
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:95688Submit Correction
View count: 491
The cropped wing 4B version of the Comet was produced for BEA as a response to the Caravelle, Olympic also bought it for their European routes
Registration / Serial:SX-DAN
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B
C/n (msn):6440
Operator Titles:Olympic
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of SX-DAN | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B | Olympic | AirHistory.net #95688
Registration / Serial:SX-DAN
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B
C/n (msn):6440
Operator Titles:Olympic
Aircraft Name:Queen Sophia
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:95688Submit Correction
View count: 491
The cropped wing 4B version of the Comet was produced for BEA as a response to the Caravelle, Olympic also bought it for their European routes
Registration / Serial:SX-DAN
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4B
C/n (msn):6440
Operator Titles:Olympic
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ASUZ | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D | Morton Air Services | AirHistory.net #94744
Registration / Serial:G-ASUZ
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 2D
C/n (msn):14116
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:94744Submit Correction
View count: 263
Morton Air Services moved from Croydon when Gatwick opened. They were absorbed into British United Airways. This is a Series 2 Heron with retractable landing gear
Registration / Serial:G-ASUZ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D
C/n (msn):14116
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ASUZ | De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D | Morton Air Services | AirHistory.net #94744
Registration / Serial:G-ASUZ
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 2D
C/n (msn):14116
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:94744Submit Correction
View count: 263
Morton Air Services moved from Croydon when Gatwick opened. They were absorbed into British United Airways. This is a Series 2 Heron with retractable landing gear
Registration / Serial:G-ASUZ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 2D
C/n (msn):14116
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ASXN | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222 | BEA Cargo - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #93419
Registration / Serial:G-ASXN
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6802
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:93419Submit Correction
View count: 249
From BEA's second batch of these rather attractive freighters.
Registration / Serial:G-ASXN
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6802
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ASXN | Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222 | BEA Cargo - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #93419
Registration / Serial:G-ASXN
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6802
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:93419Submit Correction
View count: 249
From BEA's second batch of these rather attractive freighters.
Registration / Serial:G-ASXN
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6802
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148741 | Grumman S-2D Tracker | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #85316
Registration / Serial:148741
Other Marks:AW-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):60C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:85316Submit Correction
View count: 172
Atlantic Fleet sub-hunter carrier USS Randolph open day at Portsmouth Dockyard. Tracker of VS-39 Squadron (right) and C-1A Trader 136759 of VRC-40 (left) on rear of deck.
Registration / Serial:148741
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):60C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148741 | Grumman S-2D Tracker | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #85316
Registration / Serial:148741
Other Marks:AW-14
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):60C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:85316Submit Correction
View count: 172
Atlantic Fleet sub-hunter carrier USS Randolph open day at Portsmouth Dockyard. Tracker of VS-39 Squadron (right) and C-1A Trader 136759 of VRC-40 (left) on rear of deck.
Registration / Serial:148741
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):60C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of EI-APD | Vickers 803 Viscount | Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines | AirHistory.net #81998
Registration / Serial:EI-APD
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 803 Viscount
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:81998Submit Correction
View count: 887
As a schoolboy living near the old Heston Airfield, we would often see Aer Lingus DC-3's and Viscounts banking tightly on a visual approach to Heathrow's runway 28R, to save a few minutes on the flight from Dublin.
Registration / Serial:EI-APD
Aircraft Version:Vickers 803 Viscount
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of EI-APD | Vickers 803 Viscount | Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines | AirHistory.net #81998
Registration / Serial:EI-APD
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 803 Viscount
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:81998Submit Correction
View count: 887
As a schoolboy living near the old Heston Airfield, we would often see Aer Lingus DC-3's and Viscounts banking tightly on a visual approach to Heathrow's runway 28R, to save a few minutes on the flight from Dublin.
Registration / Serial:EI-APD
Aircraft Version:Vickers 803 Viscount
C/n (msn):174
Operator Titles:Aer Lingus - Irish International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of N9717C | Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation | American Flyers Airline - AFA | AirHistory.net #81483
Registration / Serial:N9717C
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4546
Operator Titles:American Flyers Airline - AFA
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:81483Submit Correction
View count: 641
In the mid and early sixties, Americans had to resort to membership of Travel Clubs to get cheap transatlantic fares on non-scheduled airlines like American Flyers
Registration / Serial:N9717C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4546
Operator Titles:American Flyers Airline - AFA
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of N9717C | Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation | American Flyers Airline - AFA | AirHistory.net #81483
Registration / Serial:N9717C
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4546
Operator Titles:American Flyers Airline - AFA
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:81483Submit Correction
View count: 641
In the mid and early sixties, Americans had to resort to membership of Travel Clubs to get cheap transatlantic fares on non-scheduled airlines like American Flyers
Registration / Serial:N9717C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4546
Operator Titles:American Flyers Airline - AFA
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-AOVC | Bristol 175 Britannia 312 | British Eagle International Airlines | AirHistory.net #77834
Registration / Serial:G-AOVC
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 312
C/n (msn):13231
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
Aircraft Name:Sovereign
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:77834Submit Correction
View count: 385
British Eagle acquired this Britannia from BOAC when jets took over on the Atlantic. The delayed development of the Britannia was a tragedy, giving it just months as the best type on the Atlantic route.
Registration / Serial:G-AOVC
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 312
C/n (msn):13231
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-AOVC | Bristol 175 Britannia 312 | British Eagle International Airlines | AirHistory.net #77834
Registration / Serial:G-AOVC
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 312
C/n (msn):13231
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
Aircraft Name:Sovereign
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:77834Submit Correction
View count: 385
British Eagle acquired this Britannia from BOAC when jets took over on the Atlantic. The delayed development of the Britannia was a tragedy, giving it just months as the best type on the Atlantic route.
Registration / Serial:G-AOVC
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 312
C/n (msn):13231
Operator Titles:British Eagle International Airlines
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of TC-YUK | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines | AirHistory.net #76645
Registration / Serial:TC-YUK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):10107
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:76645Submit Correction
View count: 344
Daks of Turk Hava Yollari Turkish Airlines visited Gatwick in the sixties, I saw some being overhauled by Fokkers in 1954 in Amsterdam
Registration / Serial:TC-YUK
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):10107
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of TC-YUK | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines | AirHistory.net #76645
Registration / Serial:TC-YUK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):10107
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:76645Submit Correction
View count: 344
Daks of Turk Hava Yollari Turkish Airlines visited Gatwick in the sixties, I saw some being overhauled by Fokkers in 1954 in Amsterdam
Registration / Serial:TC-YUK
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):10107
Operator Titles:THY Türk Hava Yolları - Turkish Airlines
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ANVC | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B | Morton Air Services | AirHistory.net #75077
Registration / Serial:G-ANVC
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B
C/n (msn):04128
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:75077Submit Correction
View count: 326
Behind the BUA hangar with a selection of British made cars. Morton, formerly at Croydon, became part of BUA
Registration / Serial:G-ANVC
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B
C/n (msn):04128
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of G-ANVC | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B | Morton Air Services | AirHistory.net #75077
Registration / Serial:G-ANVC
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B
C/n (msn):04128
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:75077Submit Correction
View count: 326
Behind the BUA hangar with a selection of British made cars. Morton, formerly at Croydon, became part of BUA
Registration / Serial:G-ANVC
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove 1B
C/n (msn):04128
Operator Titles:Morton Air Services
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of N7083 | Boeing 720-048 | Braniff International Airways | AirHistory.net #73284
Registration / Serial:N7083
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 720
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 720
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-048
C/n (msn):10841 / 172
Operator Titles:Braniff International Airways
City / Airport:Dallas - Love Field (KDAL / DAL)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:73284Submit Correction
View count: 1412
Registration / Serial:N7083
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-048
C/n (msn):10841 / 172
Operator Titles:Braniff International Airways
City / Airport:Dallas - Love Field (KDAL / DAL)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Aircraft Photo of N7083 | Boeing 720-048 | Braniff International Airways | AirHistory.net #73284
Registration / Serial:N7083
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 720
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 720
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-048
C/n (msn):10841 / 172
Operator Titles:Braniff International Airways
City / Airport:Dallas - Love Field (KDAL / DAL)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:73284Submit Correction
View count: 1412
Registration / Serial:N7083
Aircraft Version:Boeing 720-048
C/n (msn):10841 / 172
Operator Titles:Braniff International Airways
City / Airport:Dallas - Love Field (KDAL / DAL)Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Aircraft Photo of 148139 | Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67722
Registration / Serial:148139
Military Code:AW-725
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67722Submit Correction
View count: 262
Another view of the Radar Picket Tracer on the wooden deck Randolph.
Registration / Serial:148139
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148139 | Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67722
Registration / Serial:148139
Military Code:AW-725
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67722Submit Correction
View count: 262
Another view of the Radar Picket Tracer on the wooden deck Randolph.
Registration / Serial:148139
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148139 | Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67568
Registration / Serial:148139
Other Marks:AW-725
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67568Submit Correction
View count: 241
This Tracer was on the wooden deck carrier WWII vintage USS Randolph, also carrying S-2 Trackers and Sea Kings. There was a war on then, too. Later carriers had to anchor off Portsmouth.
Registration / Serial:148139
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148139 | Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67568
Registration / Serial:148139
Other Marks:AW-725
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67568Submit Correction
View count: 241
This Tracer was on the wooden deck carrier WWII vintage USS Randolph, also carrying S-2 Trackers and Sea Kings. There was a war on then, too. Later carriers had to anchor off Portsmouth.
Registration / Serial:148139
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2)
C/n (msn):57
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148742 | Grumman S-2D Tracker | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67328
Registration / Serial:148742
Other Marks:AW-32
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):61C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67328Submit Correction
View count: 264
The anti submarine Carrier USS Randolph was open to the public whilst moored in Portsmouth Dockyard. The Randolph was a wooden deck WWII carrier. Horatio Nelson was probably familiar with the Georgian dockyard buildings behind.
Registration / Serial:148742
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):61C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of 148742 | Grumman S-2D Tracker | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #67328
Registration / Serial:148742
Other Marks:AW-32
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):61C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Ship / Rig:USS Randolph CVS15
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:67328Submit Correction
View count: 264
The anti submarine Carrier USS Randolph was open to the public whilst moored in Portsmouth Dockyard. The Randolph was a wooden deck WWII carrier. Horatio Nelson was probably familiar with the Georgian dockyard buildings behind.
Registration / Serial:148742
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2D Tracker
C/n (msn):61C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Portsmouth / Naval Base [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:M D WestContact
Aircraft Photo of N45121 | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 | Carberry Crop Dusters | AirHistory.net #45890
Registration / Serial:N45121
Aircraft Original Type:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
Aircraft Generic Type:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
Aircraft Version:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
C/n (msn):[ 2741 ]
Operator Titles:Carberry Crop Dusters
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:45890Submit Correction
View count: 365
With small titles barely visible in front of the cockpit. This aircraft was later restored to flying condition. Ex USN BuNo 2741.
Registration / Serial:N45121
Aircraft Version:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
C/n (msn):[ 2741 ]
Operator Titles:Carberry Crop Dusters
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Aircraft Photo of N45121 | Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 | Carberry Crop Dusters | AirHistory.net #45890
Registration / Serial:N45121
Aircraft Original Type:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
Aircraft Generic Type:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
Aircraft Version:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
C/n (msn):[ 2741 ]
Operator Titles:Carberry Crop Dusters
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)
Photo ID:45890Submit Correction
View count: 365
With small titles barely visible in front of the cockpit. This aircraft was later restored to flying condition. Ex USN BuNo 2741.
Registration / Serial:N45121
Aircraft Version:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
C/n (msn):[ 2741 ]
Operator Titles:Carberry Crop Dusters
City / Airport:Fresno - Yosemite International (KFAT / FAT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1966
Photo by:William T. Larkins (Bill Larkins)