45 results found
Registration / Serial:43-49250
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26511/15066
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16850Submit Correction
View count: 330
Built as C-47B but modified as AC-47D with radar nose for checking navigational aids when with 1858 AACS MATS based at RAF Burtonwood. Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:43-49250
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26511/15066
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-49250
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26511/15066
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16850Submit Correction
View count: 330
Built as C-47B but modified as AC-47D with radar nose for checking navigational aids when with 1858 AACS MATS based at RAF Burtonwood. Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:43-49250
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26511/15066
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:48-609
Alternate Serial:8609
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2601
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16258Submit Correction
View count: 599
Military Air Transport Service VC-121A of 1254 Air Transport Group on final approach to RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire, in 1955. The aircraft wears the contracted serial 8609 and later became C-GXKO and N494TW and is now preserved in South Korea.
Registration / Serial:48-609
Alternate Serial:8609
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2601
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:48-609
Alternate Serial:8609
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2601
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:16258Submit Correction
View count: 599
Military Air Transport Service VC-121A of 1254 Air Transport Group on final approach to RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire, in 1955. The aircraft wears the contracted serial 8609 and later became C-GXKO and N494TW and is now preserved in South Korea.
Registration / Serial:48-609
Alternate Serial:8609
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2601
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-152
Alternate Serial:1152
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15797Submit Correction
View count: 389
Built as C-124A then rebuilt to C-124C standard with nose radar, wing tip pods etc. Attracting much attention at the 1956 Armed Forces Day at the USAF's major maintenance and supply base at RAF Burtonwood, near Warrington, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:51-152
Alternate Serial:1152
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-152
Alternate Serial:1152
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15797Submit Correction
View count: 389
Built as C-124A then rebuilt to C-124C standard with nose radar, wing tip pods etc. Attracting much attention at the 1956 Armed Forces Day at the USAF's major maintenance and supply base at RAF Burtonwood, near Warrington, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:51-152
Alternate Serial:1152
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43486
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-2659
Alternate Registration:12659
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10648
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15743Submit Correction
View count: 389
A European-based troop carrier C-119C on finals to the major USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire wearing red 'Arctic' wingtip and rear boom patches in case of a force landing in an inhospitable location.
Registration / Serial:51-2659
Alternate Registration:12659
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10648
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-2659
Alternate Registration:12659
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10648
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15743Submit Correction
View count: 389
A European-based troop carrier C-119C on finals to the major USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire wearing red 'Arctic' wingtip and rear boom patches in case of a force landing in an inhospitable location.
Registration / Serial:51-2659
Alternate Registration:12659
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):10648
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:54-630
Alternate Serial:4630
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123B Provider
C/n (msn):20079
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14420Submit Correction
View count: 351
European-based C-123B Troop Carrier displayed at the 1957 Armed Forces Day at USAF/RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:54-630
Alternate Serial:4630
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123B Provider
C/n (msn):20079
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:54-630
Alternate Serial:4630
Aircraft Original Type:Chase C-123 Avitruc
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-123 Provider
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123B Provider
C/n (msn):20079
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:14420Submit Correction
View count: 351
European-based C-123B Troop Carrier displayed at the 1957 Armed Forces Day at USAF/RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:54-630
Alternate Serial:4630
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-123B Provider
C/n (msn):20079
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-1363
Alternate Serial:21363
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13163Submit Correction
View count: 684
Strategic Air Command B-36H 52-1363 on final approach to RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire) in October 1956 as part of a rare deployment of 16 B-36's to the UK. SAC band on nose. A small window in the forward fuselage causes the '6' appear to be an '8'.
Registration / Serial:52-1363
Alternate Serial:21363
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-1363
Alternate Serial:21363
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-36 Peacemaker
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:13163Submit Correction
View count: 684
Strategic Air Command B-36H 52-1363 on final approach to RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire) in October 1956 as part of a rare deployment of 16 B-36's to the UK. SAC band on nose. A small window in the forward fuselage causes the '6' appear to be an '8'.
Registration / Serial:52-1363
Alternate Serial:21363
Aircraft Version:Convair B-36H Peacemaker
C/n (msn):344
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-6713
Alternate Serial:26713
Other Marks:FS-713
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6713 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12497Submit Correction
View count: 1373
This Thunderstreak of 77 Fighter Bomber Squadron, 20 FB Wing, wears its "Seven of Spades" unit markings beneath its cockpit. It was displayed at the 1956 RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire) Armed Forces Day.
Registration / Serial:52-6713
Alternate Serial:26713
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6713 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-6713
Alternate Serial:26713
Other Marks:FS-713
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6713 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12497Submit Correction
View count: 1373
This Thunderstreak of 77 Fighter Bomber Squadron, 20 FB Wing, wears its "Seven of Spades" unit markings beneath its cockpit. It was displayed at the 1956 RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire) Armed Forces Day.
Registration / Serial:52-6713
Alternate Serial:26713
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 52-6713 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:54-506
Alternate Serial:4506
Other Marks:BB-506
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44806
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12434Submit Correction
View count: 555
RB-66B Destroyer of 19 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at RAF Sculthorpe, Norfolk. Displayed at the 1957 Armed Forced Day at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire, wearing 'Buzz Code' BB-506.
Registration / Serial:54-506
Alternate Serial:4506
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44806
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:54-506
Alternate Serial:4506
Other Marks:BB-506
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas B-66 Destroyer
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44806
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12434Submit Correction
View count: 555
RB-66B Destroyer of 19 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at RAF Sculthorpe, Norfolk. Displayed at the 1957 Armed Forced Day at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire, wearing 'Buzz Code' BB-506.
Registration / Serial:54-506
Alternate Serial:4506
Aircraft Version:Douglas RB-66B Destroyer
C/n (msn):44806
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:44-62090
Alternate Serial:462090
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11567
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12177Submit Correction
View count: 350
Boeing WB-29A 462090 of 53 Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on final approach to RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire). The weather observation and sampling position is visible above the fuselage just behind the wing.
Registration / Serial:44-62090
Alternate Serial:462090
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11567
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:44-62090
Alternate Serial:462090
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11567
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12177Submit Correction
View count: 350
Boeing WB-29A 462090 of 53 Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on final approach to RAF Burtonwood (Lancashire). The weather observation and sampling position is visible above the fuselage just behind the wing.
Registration / Serial:44-62090
Alternate Serial:462090
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):11567
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:0-348905
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1958
Photo Date:17 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12145Submit Correction
View count: 379
AACS airways facilities checking AC-47D of the Military Air Transport Service fitted with extended nose housing radar.
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:0-348905
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:0-348905
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1958
Photo Date:17 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12145Submit Correction
View count: 379
AACS airways facilities checking AC-47D of the Military Air Transport Service fitted with extended nose housing radar.
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:0-348905
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-7045
Alternate Serial:17045
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450588
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11620Submit Correction
View count: 515
Strategic Air Command B-47E displayed at the 1956 USAF Armed Forces Day show at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. It is fitted with two large under-wing extra fuel tanks.
Registration / Serial:51-7045
Alternate Serial:17045
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450588
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:51-7045
Alternate Serial:17045
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450588
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11620Submit Correction
View count: 515
Strategic Air Command B-47E displayed at the 1956 USAF Armed Forces Day show at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. It is fitted with two large under-wing extra fuel tanks.
Registration / Serial:51-7045
Alternate Serial:17045
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-47E Stratojet
C/n (msn):450588
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:348905
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11619Submit Correction
View count: 361
Douglas C-47B converted to AC-47D with extended radar nose for checking air navigation aids at USAFE bases. Operated by 1858 Airways & Air Checking Flight of the AACS. Later redesignated EC-47D. To South Vietnam AF in 1964.
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:348905
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:348905
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11619Submit Correction
View count: 361
Douglas C-47B converted to AC-47D with extended radar nose for checking air navigation aids at USAFE bases. Operated by 1858 Airways & Air Checking Flight of the AACS. Later redesignated EC-47D. To South Vietnam AF in 1964.
Registration / Serial:43-48905
Alternate Serial:348905
Aircraft Version:Douglas AC-47D Skytrain
C/n (msn):26166/14721
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-10110
Alternate Serial:210110
Other Marks:FU-110
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):190-835
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11618Submit Correction
View count: 1107
F-86D Sabre Dog all-weather interceptor of 512 FIS from RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, at the 1956 US Armed Forces Day at Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:52-10110
Alternate Serial:210110
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):190-835
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:52-10110
Alternate Serial:210110
Other Marks:FU-110
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):190-835
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11618Submit Correction
View count: 1107
F-86D Sabre Dog all-weather interceptor of 512 FIS from RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, at the 1956 US Armed Forces Day at Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:52-10110
Alternate Serial:210110
Aircraft Version:North American F-86D Sabre
C/n (msn):190-835
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:44-9100
Alternate Serial:0-49100
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas MC-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27326
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11510Submit Correction
View count: 228
Modified to MC-54E for Medevac work. Wears MATS (Military Air Transport Service) titles with 'Continental Command' on the fin stripe. On finals to the major USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:44-9100
Alternate Serial:0-49100
Aircraft Version:Douglas MC-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27326
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:44-9100
Alternate Serial:0-49100
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas MC-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27326
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11510Submit Correction
View count: 228
Modified to MC-54E for Medevac work. Wears MATS (Military Air Transport Service) titles with 'Continental Command' on the fin stripe. On finals to the major USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:44-9100
Alternate Serial:0-49100
Aircraft Version:Douglas MC-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27326
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:17150
Military Code:JM-150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43311
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10583Submit Correction
View count: 426
US Navy R4D-8 of Fasron 200 communications squadron based at RAF Hendon on finals to RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire in 1956. It had been converted to 'Super Dakota' standard from R4D-5 c/n 12340.
Registration / Serial:17150
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43311
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:17150
Military Code:JM-150
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43311
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10583Submit Correction
View count: 426
US Navy R4D-8 of Fasron 200 communications squadron based at RAF Hendon on finals to RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire in 1956. It had been converted to 'Super Dakota' standard from R4D-5 c/n 12340.
Registration / Serial:17150
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-117D (DC-3S)
C/n (msn):43311
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:53-7844
Alternate Serial:37844
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11261
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10301Submit Correction
View count: 433
This European-based C-119G operating a cargo flight is on finals to the USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:53-7844
Alternate Serial:37844
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11261
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:53-7844
Alternate Serial:37844
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11261
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10301Submit Correction
View count: 433
This European-based C-119G operating a cargo flight is on finals to the USAF base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:53-7844
Alternate Serial:37844
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11261
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-261
Alternate Serial:9261
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16037
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10208Submit Correction
View count: 459
WB-50D of 53 Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on finals to its base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. Red fin with 'Weather' band. Observation and sampling position is visible on top of the mid fuselage.
Registration / Serial:49-261
Alternate Serial:9261
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16037
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-261
Alternate Serial:9261
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16037
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10208Submit Correction
View count: 459
WB-50D of 53 Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on finals to its base at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. Red fin with 'Weather' band. Observation and sampling position is visible on top of the mid fuselage.
Registration / Serial:49-261
Alternate Serial:9261
Aircraft Version:Boeing WB-50D Superfortress
C/n (msn):16037
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:45-555
Alternate Registration:5555
Military Code:406
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36008
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10129Submit Correction
View count: 306
This C-54G wearing serial 5555 is undergoing an overhaul at RAF Burtonwood (Lancs) where the USAF had a major facility. The Skymaster still wears its code '406' which it used during its participation in the Berlin Airlift. Very rare, scanned from a 3" x 2" print
Registration / Serial:45-555
Alternate Registration:5555
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36008
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:45-555
Alternate Registration:5555
Military Code:406
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36008
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10129Submit Correction
View count: 306
This C-54G wearing serial 5555 is undergoing an overhaul at RAF Burtonwood (Lancs) where the USAF had a major facility. The Skymaster still wears its code '406' which it used during its participation in the Berlin Airlift. Very rare, scanned from a 3" x 2" print
Registration / Serial:45-555
Alternate Registration:5555
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54G Skymaster
C/n (msn):36008
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9038Submit Correction
View count: 446
Blackpool-built Hunter F.4 of 92 Squadron, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. Displayed at the 1956 USAF Armed Forces Day at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:XF324
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F4
C/n (msn):HABL-003085
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1956
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9038Submit Correction
View count: 446
Blackpool-built Hunter F.4 of 92 Squadron, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire. Displayed at the 1956 USAF Armed Forces Day at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:XF324
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F4
C/n (msn):HABL-003085
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-1941
Alternate Serial:91941
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29A
C/n (msn):208
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9003Submit Correction
View count: 2128
Convair T-29A navigational trainer fitted with four clear astrodomes and other bulges. Attached to 47 Bomb Wing at Sculthorpe, Norfolk. Attending the 1957 Armed Forces Day display at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:49-1941
Alternate Serial:91941
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29A
C/n (msn):208
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:49-1941
Alternate Serial:91941
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29A
C/n (msn):208
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day 1957
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9003Submit Correction
View count: 2128
Convair T-29A navigational trainer fitted with four clear astrodomes and other bulges. Attached to 47 Bomb Wing at Sculthorpe, Norfolk. Attending the 1957 Armed Forces Day display at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire.
Registration / Serial:49-1941
Alternate Serial:91941
Aircraft Version:Convair T-29A
C/n (msn):208
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Burtonwood (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 May 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield