271 results found
Registration / Serial:G-RAFK
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 200 Super King Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Raytheon 200 King Air (C-12)
Aircraft Version:Raytheon B200 King Air
C/n (msn):BB-1830
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220918Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:G-RAFK
Aircraft Version:Raytheon B200 King Air
C/n (msn):BB-1830
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-RAFK
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 200 Super King Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Raytheon 200 King Air (C-12)
Aircraft Version:Raytheon B200 King Air
C/n (msn):BB-1830
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220918Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:G-RAFK
Aircraft Version:Raytheon B200 King Air
C/n (msn):BB-1830
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BWGT
Aircraft Original Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Version:BAC 84 Jet Provost T4
C/n (msn):PAC/W/21624
Operator Titles:Fast Jet Club / Jet Provost Club
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220917Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:G-BWGT
Aircraft Version:BAC 84 Jet Provost T4
C/n (msn):PAC/W/21624
Operator Titles:Fast Jet Club / Jet Provost Club
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BWGT
Aircraft Original Type:Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 84 Jet Provost
Aircraft Version:BAC 84 Jet Provost T4
C/n (msn):PAC/W/21624
Operator Titles:Fast Jet Club / Jet Provost Club
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220917Submit Correction
View count: 165
Registration / Serial:G-BWGT
Aircraft Version:BAC 84 Jet Provost T4
C/n (msn):PAC/W/21624
Operator Titles:Fast Jet Club / Jet Provost Club
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0134
Alternate Serial:AF98-0134
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1364/E225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220614Submit Correction
View count: 153
Registration / Serial:98-0134
Alternate Serial:AF98-0134
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1364/E225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0134
Alternate Serial:AF98-0134
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1364/E225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220614Submit Correction
View count: 153
Registration / Serial:98-0134
Alternate Serial:AF98-0134
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1364/E225
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XR244
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/181
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220613Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:XR244
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/181
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XR244
Aircraft Original Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/181
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220613Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:XR244
Aircraft Version:Auster B-5 Auster AOP9
C/n (msn):B5/10/181
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-IZZY
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172R Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17280419
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220596Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:G-IZZY
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172R Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17280419
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-IZZY
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172R Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17280419
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220596Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:G-IZZY
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172R Skyhawk
C/n (msn):17280419
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-AZLV
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172K
C/n (msn):17257908
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220594Submit Correction
View count: 94
Registration / Serial:G-AZLV
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172K
C/n (msn):17257908
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-AZLV
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172K
C/n (msn):17257908
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220594Submit Correction
View count: 94
Registration / Serial:G-AZLV
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172K
C/n (msn):17257908
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220593Submit Correction
View count: 140
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220593Submit Correction
View count: 140
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-RIMM
Alternate Serial:XT435
Military Code:430
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9605
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220572Submit Correction
View count: 175
Registration / Serial:G-RIMM
Alternate Serial:XT435
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9605
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-RIMM
Alternate Serial:XT435
Military Code:430
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9605
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220572Submit Correction
View count: 175
Registration / Serial:G-RIMM
Alternate Serial:XT435
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F.9605
Display Paint:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BWUV
Alternate Serial:WK640
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0655
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220571Submit Correction
View count: 100
Registration / Serial:G-BWUV
Alternate Serial:WK640
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0655
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BWUV
Alternate Serial:WK640
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0655
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220571Submit Correction
View count: 100
Registration / Serial:G-BWUV
Alternate Serial:WK640
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk22
C/n (msn):C1/0655
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYVA
Aircraft Original Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82111/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / VT Aerospace
Unit Markings:East Midlands UAS
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220561Submit Correction
View count: 95
Registration / Serial:G-BYVA
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82111/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / VT Aerospace
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYVA
Aircraft Original Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82111/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / VT Aerospace
Unit Markings:East Midlands UAS
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220561Submit Correction
View count: 95
Registration / Serial:G-BYVA
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82111/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / VT Aerospace
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARTL
Alternate Serial:T7281
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II
C/n (msn):83795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220553Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:G-ARTL
Alternate Serial:T7281
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II
C/n (msn):83795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARTL
Alternate Serial:T7281
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 82 Tiger Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II
C/n (msn):83795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220553Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:G-ARTL
Alternate Serial:T7281
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 82A Tiger Moth II
C/n (msn):83795
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BMUD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18261786
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220552Submit Correction
View count: 62
Registration / Serial:G-BMUD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18261786
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-BMUD
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 182 Skylane
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18261786
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220552Submit Correction
View count: 62
Registration / Serial:G-BMUD
Aircraft Version:Cessna 182P Skylane
C/n (msn):18261786
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220551Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Military Code:LN
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F-15 Eagle
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220551Submit Correction
View count: 174
Registration / Serial:98-0132
Alternate Serial:AF98-132
Aircraft Version:Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
C/n (msn):1362/E223
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:51 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220341Submit Correction
View count: 175
This Nimrod has the unique distinction of having existed in all three versions of the aircraft. Built as a MR1 in 1970 it was withdrawn from service at the end of 1983 and converted to MR2 standard, returning to operations in 1985. In 1992 it was placed in storage at Kinloss along with two other MR2's and this could well have been the end of its flying career. However on 16th May 1995 one of 51 Sqn's three R1 (XW666) ditched in the Moray firth and was written off (without injury to the crew). As a result XV249 was brought out of storage and converted to R1 standard as a replacement.
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:51 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220341Submit Correction
View count: 175
This Nimrod has the unique distinction of having existed in all three versions of the aircraft. Built as a MR1 in 1970 it was withdrawn from service at the end of 1983 and converted to MR2 standard, returning to operations in 1985. In 1992 it was placed in storage at Kinloss along with two other MR2's and this could well have been the end of its flying career. However on 16th May 1995 one of 51 Sqn's three R1 (XW666) ditched in the Moray firth and was written off (without injury to the crew). As a result XV249 was brought out of storage and converted to R1 standard as a replacement.
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R1
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XH134
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
Licence-built by:Short
C/n (msn):SH.1724
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:2 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220337Submit Correction
View count: 140
Showing the unusual access to the rather cramped and claustrophobic navigator's station on the PR9
Registration / Serial:XH134
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
C/n (msn):SH.1724
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XH134
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
Licence-built by:Short
C/n (msn):SH.1724
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:2 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220337Submit Correction
View count: 140
Showing the unusual access to the rather cramped and claustrophobic navigator's station on the PR9
Registration / Serial:XH134
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
C/n (msn):SH.1724
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ172
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes H-64 Apache
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WAH-64 Apache
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU007/WAH7
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220335Submit Correction
View count: 121
Registration / Serial:ZJ172
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU007/WAH7
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ172
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes H-64 Apache
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WAH-64 Apache
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU007/WAH7
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220335Submit Correction
View count: 121
Registration / Serial:ZJ172
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU007/WAH7
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-TYAK
Aircraft Original Type:Yakovlev Yak-52
Aircraft Generic Type:Yakovlev Yak-52
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
Licence-built by:Bacău
C/n (msn):899907
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Betsy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220325Submit Correction
View count: 71
Registration / Serial:G-TYAK
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
C/n (msn):899907
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:G-TYAK
Aircraft Original Type:Yakovlev Yak-52
Aircraft Generic Type:Yakovlev Yak-52
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
Licence-built by:Bacău
C/n (msn):899907
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Betsy
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220325Submit Correction
View count: 71
Registration / Serial:G-TYAK
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-52
C/n (msn):899907
Display Paint:Soviet Union - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ232
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes H-64 Apache
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WAH-64 Apache
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU066/WAH066
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220308Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:ZJ232
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU066/WAH066
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ232
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes H-64 Apache
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WAH-64 Apache
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU066/WAH066
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220308Submit Correction
View count: 90
Registration / Serial:ZJ232
Aircraft Version:Westland WAH-64D Longbow Apache AH1
C/n (msn):DU066/WAH066
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220304Submit Correction
View count: 148
Showing the huge flaps that gave the VC-10 impressive short field performance
Registration / Serial:ZD240
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.4
C/n (msn):862
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220304Submit Correction
View count: 148
Showing the huge flaps that gave the VC-10 impressive short field performance
Registration / Serial:ZD240
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.4
C/n (msn):862
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XV230
Military Code:30
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220303Submit Correction
View count: 340
Coming over the hedge for static display at the 2005 Waddington Airshow this was the first Nimrod to enter service with the RAF in 1969. Tragically it exploded in mid air over Afghanistan on 2nd September 2006 killing all 14 persons on board. This crash led to an extensive enquiry which resulted in the premature retirement of the entire RAF Nimrod fleet and deprived the UK of a genuine maritime reconnaissance aircraft for over a decade.
Registration / Serial:XV230
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:XV230
Military Code:30
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington Airshow 2005
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:220303Submit Correction
View count: 340
Coming over the hedge for static display at the 2005 Waddington Airshow this was the first Nimrod to enter service with the RAF in 1969. Tragically it exploded in mid air over Afghanistan on 2nd September 2006 killing all 14 persons on board. This crash led to an extensive enquiry which resulted in the premature retirement of the entire RAF Nimrod fleet and deprived the UK of a genuine maritime reconnaissance aircraft for over a decade.
Registration / Serial:XV230
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8005
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 July 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact