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| Registration / Serial: | "KL216" |
| Military Code: | RS-L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 399-55834 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59920Submit Correction |
| View count: | 236 |
Built in 1945 in Evansville, Indiana and delivered to the USAAF as 45-49295. Under the terms of the Mutual Assstance Pact she was flown in 1951 to Yugoslavia and subsequently served with the Yugoslav AF as 13064. She never flew with the RAF but is displayed in South East Asia Command markings of No. 30 Sqdn, which operated Thunderbolts between July 1944 and June 1946, when it re-equipped with Tempests.
| Registration / Serial: | "KL216" |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 399-55834 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "KL216" |
| Military Code: | RS-L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 399-55834 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59920Submit Correction |
| View count: | 236 |
Built in 1945 in Evansville, Indiana and delivered to the USAAF as 45-49295. Under the terms of the Mutual Assstance Pact she was flown in 1951 to Yugoslavia and subsequently served with the Yugoslav AF as 13064. She never flew with the RAF but is displayed in South East Asia Command markings of No. 30 Sqdn, which operated Thunderbolts between July 1944 and June 1946, when it re-equipped with Tempests.
| Registration / Serial: | "KL216" |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | 399-55834 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | K6035 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Wallace |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Wallace |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wallace II |
| C/n (msn): | [ K6035 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 609 |
Envisioned by Westland as a development of their successful Wapiti, the Wallace was rapidly overtaken by aeronautical progress, eventually only finding a role as a trainer or target tug. This example lay abandoned at Cranwell for thirty years and fell into disrepair. Fortunately, restoration was begun in 1987 and she is now on display at the RAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | K6035 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wallace II |
| C/n (msn): | [ K6035 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | K6035 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Wallace |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Wallace |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wallace II |
| C/n (msn): | [ K6035 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 609 |
Envisioned by Westland as a development of their successful Wapiti, the Wallace was rapidly overtaken by aeronautical progress, eventually only finding a role as a trainer or target tug. This example lay abandoned at Cranwell for thirty years and fell into disrepair. Fortunately, restoration was begun in 1987 and she is now on display at the RAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | K6035 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Wallace II |
| C/n (msn): | [ K6035 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E3B-521 |
| Military Code: | 781-3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bücker Bü-131 Jungmann |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA 1.131 Jungmann |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA 1.131E Jungmann |
| C/n (msn): | 2137 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58639Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Built in 1956 at Cadiz by CASA as a licenced version of the Bucker Bu 131 B 'Jungmann' primary trainer. She then served with the Spanish AF until being withdrawn from use in June 1984 and placed into storage at Albacete before being donated to the RAF Museum in 1997
| Registration / Serial: | E3B-521 |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA 1.131E Jungmann |
| C/n (msn): | 2137 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E3B-521 |
| Military Code: | 781-3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bücker Bü-131 Jungmann |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA 1.131 Jungmann |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA 1.131E Jungmann |
| C/n (msn): | 2137 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 58639Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Built in 1956 at Cadiz by CASA as a licenced version of the Bucker Bu 131 B 'Jungmann' primary trainer. She then served with the Spanish AF until being withdrawn from use in June 1984 and placed into storage at Albacete before being donated to the RAF Museum in 1997
| Registration / Serial: | E3B-521 |
| Aircraft Version: | CASA 1.131E Jungmann |
| C/n (msn): | 2137 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57769Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
This 109 was built in Leipzig in 1942 and ferried to North Africa, entered service with 8/JG77 and was danaged in combat a few days later. It was flown to Gambut Main for repair but captured essentially intact when this airfield was overrun. She was extensively testes and evaluated before being shipped to the UK where the serial RN228 was allocated. Following a crash at Duxford in 97 it was decided that she should be rebuilt to static display standard and ariived at the RAF Museum in March 02.
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57769Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
This 109 was built in Leipzig in 1942 and ferried to North Africa, entered service with 8/JG77 and was danaged in combat a few days later. It was flown to Gambut Main for repair but captured essentially intact when this airfield was overrun. She was extensively testes and evaluated before being shipped to the UK where the serial RN228 was allocated. Following a crash at Duxford in 97 it was decided that she should be rebuilt to static display standard and ariived at the RAF Museum in March 02.
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E6655 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Snipe (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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56585Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
The Snipe was introduced just before the end of WWI as a successor to the Sopwith Camel the and proved to be a very effective fighter that remained in RAF service until 1926. This replica was built in New Zealand using an original engine and many original parts and is painted in the colours of FO Dermot Boyle who served with No.1 Sqdn in Iraq in 1926. He later went on to become founding Chairman of the Trustees for the RAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | E6655 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Snipe (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | E6655 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Snipe (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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56585Submit Correction |
| View count: | 250 |
The Snipe was introduced just before the end of WWI as a successor to the Sopwith Camel the and proved to be a very effective fighter that remained in RAF service until 1926. This replica was built in New Zealand using an original engine and many original parts and is painted in the colours of FO Dermot Boyle who served with No.1 Sqdn in Iraq in 1926. He later went on to become founding Chairman of the Trustees for the RAF Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | E6655 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Snipe (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56407Submit Correction |
| View count: | 290 |
Problems with the Centaurus engine resulted in long production delays and, with the end of the war in sight, orders were trimmed. Many surplus aircraft were handed over to the Royal Indian Air Force and PR536 became HA457 in Sept. 1947. Six ex-Indian Tempest IIs were shipped back to the UK in 1979 and this example in the RAF Museum is actually a composite of three aircraft. The forward fuselage of PR536 is supplemented by the wings and the rear fuselage of unidentified Tempest IIs.
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56407Submit Correction |
| View count: | 290 |
Problems with the Centaurus engine resulted in long production delays and, with the end of the war in sight, orders were trimmed. Many surplus aircraft were handed over to the Royal Indian Air Force and PR536 became HA457 in Sept. 1947. Six ex-Indian Tempest IIs were shipped back to the UK in 1979 and this example in the RAF Museum is actually a composite of three aircraft. The forward fuselage of PR536 is supplemented by the wings and the rear fuselage of unidentified Tempest IIs.
| Registration / Serial: | PR536 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Tempest Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ PR536 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-OIOI |
| Alternate Registration: | IOI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | EHI EH101 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | EHI EH101 |
| Aircraft Version: | EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner |
| C/n (msn): | 50008 / PP8 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
The Heliliner was envisioned by Agusta Westland as the civil passenger variant of their multirole medium lift Merlin helicopter. Originally registered G-OIOI for her first flight in April 1990 she acquired this military serial for flight-tests and trials. Upon expiry of her cleared life she arrived at the RAF Museum for display in Nov. 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | G-OIOI |
| Alternate Registration: | IOI |
| Aircraft Version: | EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner |
| C/n (msn): | 50008 / PP8 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-OIOI |
| Alternate Registration: | IOI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | EHI EH101 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | EHI EH101 |
| Aircraft Version: | EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner |
| C/n (msn): | 50008 / PP8 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55432Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
The Heliliner was envisioned by Agusta Westland as the civil passenger variant of their multirole medium lift Merlin helicopter. Originally registered G-OIOI for her first flight in April 1990 she acquired this military serial for flight-tests and trials. Upon expiry of her cleared life she arrived at the RAF Museum for display in Nov. 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | G-OIOI |
| Alternate Registration: | IOI |
| Aircraft Version: | EHI EH101-PP8 Heliliner |
| C/n (msn): | 50008 / PP8 |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A2-4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Seagull V / Walrus |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| C/n (msn): | [ A2-4 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
Developed to be ship-borne catapult launched this type was known as the Walrus in RAF and the Seagull V in RAAF service and went on to save the lives of many ditched airmen. This particular aircraft arrived Down Under in 1936 and served for many years before being transferred to the civilian register in 1951 as VH-ALB, before being repatriated to the UK in 1971 for restoration and eventual display.
| Registration / Serial: | A2-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| C/n (msn): | [ A2-4 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | A2-4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Seagull V / Walrus |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| C/n (msn): | [ A2-4 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55221Submit Correction |
| View count: | 142 |
Developed to be ship-borne catapult launched this type was known as the Walrus in RAF and the Seagull V in RAAF service and went on to save the lives of many ditched airmen. This particular aircraft arrived Down Under in 1936 and served for many years before being transferred to the civilian register in 1951 as VH-ALB, before being repatriated to the UK in 1971 for restoration and eventual display.
| Registration / Serial: | A2-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Seagull V |
| C/n (msn): | [ A2-4 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 701152 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 111 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 111 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 111H-20 |
| C/n (msn): | 701152 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 54048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
This aircraft was built in 1944 as a paratroop transport although its precise service history in the Luftwaffe is unclear. At the end of the war it was earmarked for a private collection in the US but came close to being scrapped before the Air Historical Branch selected it for preservation. Some restoration work was carried out at St. Athan where she was allocated the RAF Maintenance Serial 8471M before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | 701152 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 111H-20 |
| C/n (msn): | 701152 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 701152 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Heinkel He 111 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Heinkel He 111 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 111H-20 |
| C/n (msn): | 701152 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 54048Submit Correction |
| View count: | 306 |
This aircraft was built in 1944 as a paratroop transport although its precise service history in the Luftwaffe is unclear. At the end of the war it was earmarked for a private collection in the US but came close to being scrapped before the Air Historical Branch selected it for preservation. Some restoration work was carried out at St. Athan where she was allocated the RAF Maintenance Serial 8471M before arriving at the RAF Museum in 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | 701152 |
| Aircraft Version: | Heinkel He 111H-20 |
| C/n (msn): | 701152 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52971Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52971Submit Correction |
| View count: | 449 |
Even just building Aifix models of the beaufighter as a kid I thought the type was menacing. Those huge engines meant it could carry a formidable armament turning the type into a very effective night-fighter or ground-attack aircraft. In total 5562 Beaufighters were built serving with 52 operational RAF Squadrons, indeed the last flight was not until 1960 at RAF Seletar. Although displayed with D-day stripes this airframe never flew with the RAF, rather served with the Portuguese Navy as BF-13.
| Registration / Serial: | RD253 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 156 Beaufighter TF10 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RD253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 494083 |
| Military Code: | RI-JK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 87 Stuka |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 87 Stuka |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka |
| C/n (msn): | 494083 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 51940Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The unmistakable cranked wing of the Stuka (contraction of 'Sturzkampfflugzeug', German for dive-bomber) has made this type one of the most famous and recognisable in all aviation. This example was captured in Eastern Germany shortly before the end of WWII. Fortunately she was designated early on for preservation so survives today in the RAF Museum, although she has undergone some modifications from her original service configuration to appear more like a 1940s BoB machine.
| Registration / Serial: | 494083 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka |
| C/n (msn): | 494083 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 494083 |
| Military Code: | RI-JK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 87 Stuka |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 87 Stuka |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka |
| C/n (msn): | 494083 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 51940Submit Correction |
| View count: | 324 |
The unmistakable cranked wing of the Stuka (contraction of 'Sturzkampfflugzeug', German for dive-bomber) has made this type one of the most famous and recognisable in all aviation. This example was captured in Eastern Germany shortly before the end of WWII. Fortunately she was designated early on for preservation so survives today in the RAF Museum, although she has undergone some modifications from her original service configuration to appear more like a 1940s BoB machine.
| Registration / Serial: | 494083 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 87G-2 Stuka |
| C/n (msn): | 494083 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | P3175 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ P3175 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 50356Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
This Hurricane was delivered to 257 Sqdn on 9th August 1940. At 0825 on 31st August PO Gerard Maffet took off in P3175 from Martlesham Heath to intercept a formation of Bf-110 and Ju-88. P3175 was hit forcing PO Maffet to bale out at low altitude and, tragically, his parachute did not open in time. In 1973 the remains of P3175 were recovered, cleaned and donated to the RAF Museum and serve as a very poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by 'the few'..
| Registration / Serial: | P3175 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ P3175 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | P3175 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ P3175 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 50356Submit Correction |
| View count: | 159 |
This Hurricane was delivered to 257 Sqdn on 9th August 1940. At 0825 on 31st August PO Gerard Maffet took off in P3175 from Martlesham Heath to intercept a formation of Bf-110 and Ju-88. P3175 was hit forcing PO Maffet to bale out at low altitude and, tragically, his parachute did not open in time. In 1973 the remains of P3175 were recovered, cleaned and donated to the RAF Museum and serve as a very poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by 'the few'..
| Registration / Serial: | P3175 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ P3175 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "L8756" |
| Military Code: | XD-E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 142 Blenheim |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 48392Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
The Bolingbroke IV was a Canadian licence built version of the Blenheim IV. This example was delivered to the RCAF in 1942 and served as a gunnery and bombing instructional airframe until struck off charge in 1946. She arrived in the UK during 1968 and underwent restoration before going on display at the RAF Museum in 1978. This aircraft is the former RCAF serial 10001
| Registration / Serial: | "L8756" |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "L8756" |
| Military Code: | XD-E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 142 Blenheim |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 48392Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
The Bolingbroke IV was a Canadian licence built version of the Blenheim IV. This example was delivered to the RCAF in 1942 and served as a gunnery and bombing instructional airframe until struck off charge in 1946. She arrived in the UK during 1968 and underwent restoration before going on display at the RAF Museum in 1978. This aircraft is the former RCAF serial 10001
| Registration / Serial: | "L8756" |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 149 Bolingbroke Mk4T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CMI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Thrush S2R Thrush |
| Aircraft Version: | Thrush S2R-T34 Thrush 510P |
| C/n (msn): | T34-364 |
| Operator Titles: | Fumicar |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Photo ID: | 48235Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Neat hangar which really stands out from the other, rather dull looking; crop dusting hangars. Dataplate checked by myself.
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CMI |
| Aircraft Version: | Thrush S2R-T34 Thrush 510P |
| C/n (msn): | T34-364 |
| Operator Titles: | Fumicar |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map | Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CMI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Thrush S2R Thrush |
| Aircraft Version: | Thrush S2R-T34 Thrush 510P |
| C/n (msn): | T34-364 |
| Operator Titles: | Fumicar |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Photo ID: | 48235Submit Correction |
| View count: | 184 |
Neat hangar which really stands out from the other, rather dull looking; crop dusting hangars. Dataplate checked by myself.
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CMI |
| Aircraft Version: | Thrush S2R-T34 Thrush 510P |
| C/n (msn): | T34-364 |
| Operator Titles: | Fumicar |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map | Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV732 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA627 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 32 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 47853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
Built in 1969 for the Queen's Flight at Yeovil as the penultimate Wessex off the production line. The HCC Mk.4 was identical to the HC Mk.2 except for a special VIP interior, external folding step below cabin door and an additional navigation suite. Served until retirement on 1st April 1998 and delivered to the RAF Museum for display in March 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | XV732 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA627 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XV732 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-58 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-58 Wessex |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA627 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 32 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 47853Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
Built in 1969 for the Queen's Flight at Yeovil as the penultimate Wessex off the production line. The HCC Mk.4 was identical to the HC Mk.2 except for a special VIP interior, external folding step below cabin door and an additional navigation suite. Served until retirement on 1st April 1998 and delivered to the RAF Museum for display in March 2002.
| Registration / Serial: | XV732 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-58 Wessex HCC.4 |
| C/n (msn): | WA627 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM5701 |
| Other Marks: | 13-95 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | 326 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 46228Submit Correction |
| View count: | 469 |
The Falco was quite possibly the most capable biplane fighter ever produced: the problem was that it was up against Spitfires and Hurricanes, rather than other biplane types. National pride and Mussolini's bluster led a force being sent to take part in the Battle of Britain. On 11th Nov. 1940 this Falco suffered a broken oil pipe and was forced to land on a beach in Suffolk. She was repaired, evaluated by the RAF as BT474, then allocated RAF maintenance serial 8468M and placed into storage before ending up on display at the RAF Museum during 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | MM5701 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | 326 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM5701 |
| Other Marks: | 13-95 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | 326 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 46228Submit Correction |
| View count: | 469 |
The Falco was quite possibly the most capable biplane fighter ever produced: the problem was that it was up against Spitfires and Hurricanes, rather than other biplane types. National pride and Mussolini's bluster led a force being sent to take part in the Battle of Britain. On 11th Nov. 1940 this Falco suffered a broken oil pipe and was forced to land on a beach in Suffolk. She was repaired, evaluated by the RAF as BT474, then allocated RAF maintenance serial 8468M and placed into storage before ending up on display at the RAF Museum during 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | MM5701 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | 326 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This was one of 296 B-24s completed at Willow Run during Dec. 1944 and given the USAAF serial 44-50206. Allocated to the RAF, as KN751, under the Lend-Lease agreement she was ferried to India and saw action in SE Asia until the Japanese surrender. She then went on to serve with the Indian Air Force, as HE807, in a maritime patrol role for almost twenty years. In 1974 she was flown to the UK after being donated by the Indian Govt. to the RAF Museum. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia.
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Military Code: | F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated B-24 Liberator |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 44034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 233 |
This was one of 296 B-24s completed at Willow Run during Dec. 1944 and given the USAAF serial 44-50206. Allocated to the RAF, as KN751, under the Lend-Lease agreement she was ferried to India and saw action in SE Asia until the Japanese surrender. She then went on to serve with the Indian Air Force, as HE807, in a maritime patrol role for almost twenty years. In 1974 she was flown to the UK after being donated by the Indian Govt. to the RAF Museum. The SNAKE suffix to the serial indicated that the aircraft was on delivery to the RAF in South East Asia.
| Registration / Serial: | KN751 |
| Alternate Serial: | KN751 SNAKE |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated B-24L Liberator B Mk.IV |
| C/n (msn): | 5061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CDP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ayres S2R Thrush |
| Aircraft Version: | Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush |
| C/n (msn): | T34-270 |
| Operator Titles: | Aerovic |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Photo ID: | 42989Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
This plane has been photographed at numerous airfields, it really seems to follow the crop dusting jobs around! Vinces is called "Little Paris", it includes an Eiffel Tower and winding river. This one of Aerovic's many Turbo Thrushes. Dataplate checked by myself.
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CDP |
| Aircraft Version: | Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush |
| C/n (msn): | T34-270 |
| Operator Titles: | Aerovic |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map | Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CDP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Snow S-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ayres S2R Thrush |
| Aircraft Version: | Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush |
| C/n (msn): | T34-270 |
| Operator Titles: | Aerovic |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Photo ID: | 42989Submit Correction |
| View count: | 135 |
This plane has been photographed at numerous airfields, it really seems to follow the crop dusting jobs around! Vinces is called "Little Paris", it includes an Eiffel Tower and winding river. This one of Aerovic's many Turbo Thrushes. Dataplate checked by myself.
| Registration / Serial: | HC-CDP |
| Aircraft Version: | Ayres S2R-T34 Turbo Thrush |
| C/n (msn): | T34-270 |
| Operator Titles: | Aerovic |
| City / Airport: | Vinces (SEVN)Map | Country: | Ecuador |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Sultan of WingContact |
| Registration / Serial: | L5343 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Battle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Battle |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Battle Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ L5343 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
The Battle has the ignominious accolade of being the least successful of the RAF types in service at the onset of WWII but was, nevertheless, flown with great valour by her crews. This aircraft served with 266 & then 98 Sqns when it crashed whilst on deployment in Iceland.
| Registration / Serial: | L5343 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Battle Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ L5343 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | L5343 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Battle |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Battle |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Battle Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ L5343 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 42601Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
The Battle has the ignominious accolade of being the least successful of the RAF types in service at the onset of WWII but was, nevertheless, flown with great valour by her crews. This aircraft served with 266 & then 98 Sqns when it crashed whilst on deployment in Iceland.
| Registration / Serial: | L5343 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Battle Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ L5343 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |