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| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
The Beaufighter was one of the most significant British aircraft of the middle years of the Second World War. It was a very effective ground-attack aircraft and night fighter. After the War it was used by Coastal Command for shipping protection. This aircraft previously served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34483Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
The Beaufighter was one of the most significant British aircraft of the middle years of the Second World War. It was a very effective ground-attack aircraft and night fighter. After the War it was used by Coastal Command for shipping protection. This aircraft previously served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | FE905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American AT-16 Harvard IIB |
| C/n (msn): | 14-639 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
| Registration / Serial: | FE905 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American AT-16 Harvard IIB |
| C/n (msn): | 14-639 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | FE905 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American AT-16 Harvard IIB |
| C/n (msn): | 14-639 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 34015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
| Registration / Serial: | FE905 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American AT-16 Harvard IIB |
| C/n (msn): | 14-639 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33857Submit Correction |
| View count: | 348 |
Moved from the RAF Museum, Cosford Collection where I had first seen this beauty, to the Bomber Command Hall at Hendon. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia and was not to be kept in the Middle East. The nose carries a plaque to commemorate the fact that the aircraft was presented by the Indian Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33857Submit Correction |
| View count: | 348 |
Moved from the RAF Museum, Cosford Collection where I had first seen this beauty, to the Bomber Command Hall at Hendon. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia and was not to be kept in the Middle East. The nose carries a plaque to commemorate the fact that the aircraft was presented by the Indian Air Force.
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 584219 |
| Other Marks: | 38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/U1 |
| C/n (msn): | 584219 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33827Submit Correction |
| View count: | 490 |
A rare two seat Fw-190 trainer
| Registration / Serial: | 584219 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/U1 |
| C/n (msn): | 584219 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 584219 |
| Other Marks: | 38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/U1 |
| C/n (msn): | 584219 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33827Submit Correction |
| View count: | 490 |
A rare two seat Fw-190 trainer
| Registration / Serial: | 584219 |
| Aircraft Version: | Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8/U1 |
| C/n (msn): | 584219 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 120227 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 162 Volksjager |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 162 Volksjager |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 162A-2 Volksjager |
| C/n (msn): | 120227 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33795Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
A magnificent exhibit, stunning. This aircraft was captured by the RAF in Leck in Germany towards the end of WWII. it was evaluated by the RAF and assigned the British serial VN679 in November 1945. Due to the shortage of metal towards the end of the war, the aircraft was built largely of wood.
| Registration / Serial: | 120227 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 162A-2 Volksjager |
| C/n (msn): | 120227 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 120227 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 162 Volksjager |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 162 Volksjager |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 162A-2 Volksjager |
| C/n (msn): | 120227 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33795Submit Correction |
| View count: | 479 |
A magnificent exhibit, stunning. This aircraft was captured by the RAF in Leck in Germany towards the end of WWII. it was evaluated by the RAF and assigned the British serial VN679 in November 1945. Due to the shortage of metal towards the end of the war, the aircraft was built largely of wood.
| Registration / Serial: | 120227 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 162A-2 Volksjager |
| C/n (msn): | 120227 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E449 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33671Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
This is a composite aircraft comprising of the fuselage of G-EBKE and the wings of an Avro 548A G-EBKA. Beautiful !
| Registration / Serial: | E449 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E449 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 504 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 33671Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
This is a composite aircraft comprising of the fuselage of G-EBKE and the wings of an Avro 548A G-EBKA. Beautiful !
| Registration / Serial: | E449 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 504K |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2345 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Bombay (2) |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 28265Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1012 |
Though a replica, this is a truly magnificent exhibit in the Grahame-White Factory Exhibition Hall at the Royal Air Force Museum. The type first flew on 17th July 1914 and was a two-seat pusher configuration
| Registration / Serial: | 2345 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 2345 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Bombay (2) |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 28265Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1012 |
Though a replica, this is a truly magnificent exhibit in the Grahame-White Factory Exhibition Hall at the Royal Air Force Museum. The type first flew on 17th July 1914 and was a two-seat pusher configuration
| Registration / Serial: | 2345 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers FB-5 Gunbus (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-EZJZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 737 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 737-73V |
| C/n (msn): | 32421 / 1357 |
| Operator Titles: | EasyJet |
| City / Airport: | London - Luton (EGGW / LTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 27737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 175 |
This aircraft went on to become EI-IGT with Meridiana and N578UA in December 2016. Broken up at San Bernardino in January 2018
| Registration / Serial: | G-EZJZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 737-73V |
| C/n (msn): | 32421 / 1357 |
| Operator Titles: | EasyJet |
| City / Airport: | London - Luton (EGGW / LTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-EZJZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 737 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 737-73V |
| C/n (msn): | 32421 / 1357 |
| Operator Titles: | EasyJet |
| City / Airport: | London - Luton (EGGW / LTN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 27737Submit Correction |
| View count: | 175 |
This aircraft went on to become EI-IGT with Meridiana and N578UA in December 2016. Broken up at San Bernardino in January 2018
| Registration / Serial: | G-EZJZ |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 737-73V |
| C/n (msn): | 32421 / 1357 |
| Operator Titles: | EasyJet |
| City / Airport: | London - Luton (EGGW / LTN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Military Code: | TL-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 27008Submit Correction |
| View count: | 864 |
On 27th April 1942, this aircraft from 35 Squadron took off from RAF Kinloss to attack the German Battleship Tirpitz in Fættenfjord, Norway. Mines were dropped near the ship but the aircraft was hit and force landed on the frozen Lake Hoklingen. The ensuing fire caused the aircraft to sink. It was recovered in 1973 and allocated RAF maintenance serial 8465M. It is displayed with no attempt at restoration, simply conservation work having been carried out to prevent further deterioration. A magnificent and poignant exhibit.
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Military Code: | TL-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 27008Submit Correction |
| View count: | 864 |
On 27th April 1942, this aircraft from 35 Squadron took off from RAF Kinloss to attack the German Battleship Tirpitz in Fættenfjord, Norway. Mines were dropped near the ship but the aircraft was hit and force landed on the frozen Lake Hoklingen. The ensuing fire caused the aircraft to sink. It was recovered in 1973 and allocated RAF maintenance serial 8465M. It is displayed with no attempt at restoration, simply conservation work having been carried out to prevent further deterioration. A magnificent and poignant exhibit.
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 39231 |
| Military Code: | 231 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39C Gripen |
| C/n (msn): | 39231 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Event: | Frisian Flag 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 26763Submit Correction |
| View count: | 181 |
One of six JAS39Cs taking part in the 2010 Frisian Flag exercise.
| Registration / Serial: | 39231 |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39C Gripen |
| C/n (msn): | 39231 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 39231 |
| Military Code: | 231 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Saab 39 Gripen |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39C Gripen |
| C/n (msn): | 39231 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Event: | Frisian Flag 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 26763Submit Correction |
| View count: | 181 |
One of six JAS39Cs taking part in the 2010 Frisian Flag exercise.
| Registration / Serial: | 39231 |
| Aircraft Version: | Saab JAS 39C Gripen |
| C/n (msn): | 39231 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Military Code: | TL-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25819Submit Correction |
| View count: | 393 |
On 27th April 1942, this aircraft from 35 Squadron took off rom RAF Kinloss to attack the German Battleship Tirpitz moored in Fættenfjord in Norway. Mines were dropped near the ship but the aircraft was hit and force landed on the frozen Lake Hoklingen. The ensuing fire caused the aircraft to sink. It was recovered in 1973 and allocated RAF maintenance serial 8465M. It is displayed with no attempt at restoration, simply conservation work having been carried out to prevent further deterioration. Note that serial, code and roundel are still visible on the rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Military Code: | TL-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25819Submit Correction |
| View count: | 393 |
On 27th April 1942, this aircraft from 35 Squadron took off rom RAF Kinloss to attack the German Battleship Tirpitz moored in Fættenfjord in Norway. Mines were dropped near the ship but the aircraft was hit and force landed on the frozen Lake Hoklingen. The ensuing fire caused the aircraft to sink. It was recovered in 1973 and allocated RAF maintenance serial 8465M. It is displayed with no attempt at restoration, simply conservation work having been carried out to prevent further deterioration. Note that serial, code and roundel are still visible on the rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | W1048 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-59 Halifax B2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ W1048 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N5628 |
| Military Code: | HE-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Gladiator Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 263 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This aircraft was bombed by the Luftwaffe on April 24, 1940 on Lesjaskogsvatn in Norway, a frozen lake where it and others had landed. The fuselage was recovered in August 1970 and has been on display since 1972. It has been treated to preserve it as it was found with no attempt at restoration.
| Registration / Serial: | N5628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Gladiator Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N5628 |
| Military Code: | HE-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Gladiator/Sea Gladiator |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Gladiator Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 263 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25818Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This aircraft was bombed by the Luftwaffe on April 24, 1940 on Lesjaskogsvatn in Norway, a frozen lake where it and others had landed. The fuselage was recovered in August 1970 and has been on display since 1972. It has been treated to preserve it as it was found with no attempt at restoration.
| Registration / Serial: | N5628 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Gladiator Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A6526 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25817Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
This aircraft is a replica of a 1917-18 machine, though using the nacelles and some original parts of aircraft. It was formally unveiled to the public in July 2009
| Registration / Serial: | A6526 |
| Aircraft Version: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A6526 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25817Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
This aircraft is a replica of a 1917-18 machine, though using the nacelles and some original parts of aircraft. It was formally unveiled to the public in July 2009
| Registration / Serial: | A6526 |
| Aircraft Version: | Royal Aircraft Factory FE-2B (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 730301 |
| Other Marks: | D5-RL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-110 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-110G-4/R6 |
| C/n (msn): | 730301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
This aircraft is in the Battle of Britain Hall of the RAF Museum. It is very dimly lit to prevent the aircraft paint fading. Much of the lighting is being replaced with energy efficient LED lights which create this eerie effect, somehow appropriate for this gem of a night-fighter aircraft. Canon 40D, 17-40 lens, 30 sec f8
| Registration / Serial: | 730301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-110G-4/R6 |
| C/n (msn): | 730301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 730301 |
| Other Marks: | D5-RL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-110 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-110G-4/R6 |
| C/n (msn): | 730301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25816Submit Correction |
| View count: | 396 |
This aircraft is in the Battle of Britain Hall of the RAF Museum. It is very dimly lit to prevent the aircraft paint fading. Much of the lighting is being replaced with energy efficient LED lights which create this eerie effect, somehow appropriate for this gem of a night-fighter aircraft. Canon 40D, 17-40 lens, 30 sec f8
| Registration / Serial: | 730301 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-110G-4/R6 |
| C/n (msn): | 730301 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Other Marks: | OQ-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Tempest |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Tempest |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 352 |
This aircraft is ex Indian Air Force. Note the front section of the gondola of the airship R33 which is dispalyed on the wall above
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Other Marks: | OQ-H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Tempest |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Tempest |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25815Submit Correction |
| View count: | 352 |
This aircraft is ex Indian Air Force. Note the front section of the gondola of the airship R33 which is dispalyed on the wall above
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "Z3427" |
| Military Code: | AV-R |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane (model) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.205 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 121 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25814Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
This full scale model is part of the entrance display at the marvellous RAF Museum
| Registration / Serial: | "Z3427" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane (model) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.205 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "Z3427" |
| Military Code: | AV-R |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane (model) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.205 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 121 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25814Submit Correction |
| View count: | 185 |
This full scale model is part of the entrance display at the marvellous RAF Museum
| Registration / Serial: | "Z3427" |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane (model) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.205 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-4037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25J Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-32641 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25813Submit Correction |
| View count: | 220 |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-4037 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25J Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-32641 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-4037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-25 Mitchell |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25J Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-32641 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25813Submit Correction |
| View count: | 220 |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-4037 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-25J Mitchell |
| C/n (msn): | 108-32641 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | FX760 |
| Other Marks: | GA-? |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33840 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25812Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
| Registration / Serial: | FX760 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33840 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | FX760 |
| Other Marks: | GA-? |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33840 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25812Submit Correction |
| View count: | 271 |
| Registration / Serial: | FX760 |
| Aircraft Version: | Curtiss Kittyhawk Mk4 |
| C/n (msn): | 33840 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 3066 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 7487 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25123Submit Correction |
| View count: | 249 |
An original 1914 built aircraft seen in the RAF Museum. The type was initially used for reconnaissance at the start of WWI but as aircraft design advanced rapidly it was later used for pilot training
| Registration / Serial: | 3066 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 7487 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 3066 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caudron G 3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caudron G 3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 7487 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25123Submit Correction |
| View count: | 249 |
An original 1914 built aircraft seen in the RAF Museum. The type was initially used for reconnaissance at the start of WWI but as aircraft design advanced rapidly it was later used for pilot training
| Registration / Serial: | 3066 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caudron G 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 7487 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 10639 |
| Military Code: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 10639 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
| Registration / Serial: | 10639 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 10639 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 10639 |
| Military Code: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Bf-109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 10639 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 25057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 292 |
| Registration / Serial: | 10639 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Bf-109G-2/Trop |
| C/n (msn): | 10639 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |