10893 results found
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 421 |
Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANHF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 701 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 66 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Matthew Flinders |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9607Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
"Matthew Flinders" was delivered new to BEA in July 1955, serving until sale to VASP as |PP-SRR in August 1962. It is under maintenance in the 1939/40-built Hangar No. 6.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANHF |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 701 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 66 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANHF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 701 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 66 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Matthew Flinders |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9607Submit Correction |
| View count: | 203 |
"Matthew Flinders" was delivered new to BEA in July 1955, serving until sale to VASP as |PP-SRR in August 1962. It is under maintenance in the 1939/40-built Hangar No. 6.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANHF |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 701 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 66 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-IRB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42969 |
| Operator Titles: | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9598Submit Correction |
| View count: | 333 |
HB-IRB has just arrived on the schedule from Kloten and airport staff push the steps towards the small pax door of this postwar-built DC-3D. Served Swissair from March 1946 until sale in September 1964 as LN-LMK.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-IRB |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42969 |
| Operator Titles: | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-IRB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42969 |
| Operator Titles: | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9598Submit Correction |
| View count: | 333 |
HB-IRB has just arrived on the schedule from Kloten and airport staff push the steps towards the small pax door of this postwar-built DC-3D. Served Swissair from March 1946 until sale in September 1964 as LN-LMK.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-IRB |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42969 |
| Operator Titles: | Swissair - Swiss Air Lines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 April 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | EI-ADC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airspeed AS-10 Oxford |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airspeed AS-10/40/41/42/43/46/65 Oxford/Consul |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 5151 |
| Operator Titles: | Aer Lingus |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9596Submit Correction |
| View count: | 527 |
Built for RAF as Oxford HM980. Converted to Consul standard in 1947 and operated by Aer Lingus on charter work until sale as AP-AGK in April 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | EI-ADC |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 5151 |
| Operator Titles: | Aer Lingus |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | EI-ADC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airspeed AS-10 Oxford |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airspeed AS-10/40/41/42/43/46/65 Oxford/Consul |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 5151 |
| Operator Titles: | Aer Lingus |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9596Submit Correction |
| View count: | 527 |
Built for RAF as Oxford HM980. Converted to Consul standard in 1947 and operated by Aer Lingus on charter work until sale as AP-AGK in April 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | EI-ADC |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 5151 |
| Operator Titles: | Aer Lingus |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N6007C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2643 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans World Airlines - TWA |
| Aircraft Name: | Star of Ohio |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9586Submit Correction |
| View count: | 886 |
"Star of Ohio" served TWA from August 1950 until retirement in February 1966 with 37,740 flying hours. She is operating a transatlantic charter flight returning USAF families to the USA from the nearby RAF Burtonwood.
| Registration / Serial: | N6007C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2643 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans World Airlines - TWA |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N6007C |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2643 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans World Airlines - TWA |
| Aircraft Name: | Star of Ohio |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9586Submit Correction |
| View count: | 886 |
"Star of Ohio" served TWA from August 1950 until retirement in February 1966 with 37,740 flying hours. She is operating a transatlantic charter flight returning USAF families to the USA from the nearby RAF Burtonwood.
| Registration / Serial: | N6007C |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-749A Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 749A-2643 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans World Airlines - TWA |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | OO-CTH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43829 / 351 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 October 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9506Submit Correction |
| View count: | 565 |
Taken soon after arrival on the inaugural scheduled flight from New York Idlewild - later JFK. With the usual tailwinds, the DC-6B had made a non-stop overnight flight. The passengers trudge in the rain towards immigration.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-CTH |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43829 / 351 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 October 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | OO-CTH |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43829 / 351 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 October 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9506Submit Correction |
| View count: | 565 |
Taken soon after arrival on the inaugural scheduled flight from New York Idlewild - later JFK. With the usual tailwinds, the DC-6B had made a non-stop overnight flight. The passengers trudge in the rain towards immigration.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-CTH |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43829 / 351 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 October 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGHM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 9623 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Edward Maitland |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9503Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
Ex RAF FD901, being interned in neutral Portugal in October 1943. Served BEA October 1949 until August 1964, latterly leased to Cambrian Airways. Later to 5B-CBD. USAAF C-47A
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGHM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 9623 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGHM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 9623 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Edward Maitland |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9503Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
Ex RAF FD901, being interned in neutral Portugal in October 1943. Served BEA October 1949 until August 1964, latterly leased to Cambrian Airways. Later to 5B-CBD. USAAF C-47A
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGHM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 9623 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod) |
| Manufacturers: | Junkers / Short & Harland |
| C/n (msn): | SH09C |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9499Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1017 |
Ex Lufrwaffe and RAF VN729. Converted to civil configuration by Short & Harland, original Junkers c/n unknown. Served BEA May 1946 until this day when it arrived at Ringway for storage. Dismantled in Hangar 522 in February 1948 and scrapped at Latchford, Warrington.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOF |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod) |
| C/n (msn): | SH09C |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Junkers Ju 52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Junkers Ju 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod) |
| Manufacturers: | Junkers / Short & Harland |
| C/n (msn): | SH09C |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9499Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1017 |
Ex Lufrwaffe and RAF VN729. Converted to civil configuration by Short & Harland, original Junkers c/n unknown. Served BEA May 1946 until this day when it arrived at Ringway for storage. Dismantled in Hangar 522 in February 1948 and scrapped at Latchford, Warrington.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOF |
| Aircraft Version: | Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod) |
| C/n (msn): | SH09C |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6888 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
Ex RAF NR812 and Isle of Man Air Services. Served BEA February 1947 until May 1948. Being refuelled from Ringway's wartime-built ex RAF tanker. To OY-ACZ in 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSJ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6888 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6888 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
Ex RAF NR812 and Isle of Man Air Services. Served BEA February 1947 until May 1948. Being refuelled from Ringway's wartime-built ex RAF tanker. To OY-ACZ in 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSJ |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6888 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMAG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5229 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Sir Thomas Gresham |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9477Submit Correction |
| View count: | 506 |
BEA's "Elizabethan Class" "Sir Thomas Gresham" undergoing an engine test before operating the scheduled service to London Airport - later Heathrow.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMAG |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5229 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMAG |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5229 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Sir Thomas Gresham |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9477Submit Correction |
| View count: | 506 |
BEA's "Elizabethan Class" "Sir Thomas Gresham" undergoing an engine test before operating the scheduled service to London Airport - later Heathrow.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMAG |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 5229 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-TFK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43552 / 240 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines |
| Aircraft Name: | Jan Huyghen van Linschoten |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 462 |
"Jan Huyghen van Linschoten" was the first DC-6B to visit Ringway when a heavy pax load on the AMS-MAN-DUB service required replacement of the usual Convair 240. The aircraft served KLM from 5 June 1952 until 26 June 1962 when it was sold to Adria as YU-AFE.
| Registration / Serial: | PH-TFK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43552 / 240 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-TFK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-6 (C-118/R6D/Liftmaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43552 / 240 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines |
| Aircraft Name: | Jan Huyghen van Linschoten |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 462 |
"Jan Huyghen van Linschoten" was the first DC-6B to visit Ringway when a heavy pax load on the AMS-MAN-DUB service required replacement of the usual Convair 240. The aircraft served KLM from 5 June 1952 until 26 June 1962 when it was sold to Adria as YU-AFE.
| Registration / Serial: | PH-TFK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-6B |
| C/n (msn): | 43552 / 240 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BFLM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boisavia B-60 Mercurey |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boisavia B-60 Mercurey |
| Aircraft Version: | Boisavia B-601 Mercurey |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9475Submit Correction |
| View count: | 638 |
Boisavia Mercurey visiting Ringway in 1953. Parked overnight in the 1938-built terminal hangar under a large prewar sign saying "No Smoking".
| Registration / Serial: | F-BFLM |
| Aircraft Version: | Boisavia B-601 Mercurey |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BFLM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boisavia B-60 Mercurey |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boisavia B-60 Mercurey |
| Aircraft Version: | Boisavia B-601 Mercurey |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9475Submit Correction |
| View count: | 638 |
Boisavia Mercurey visiting Ringway in 1953. Parked overnight in the 1938-built terminal hangar under a large prewar sign saying "No Smoking".
| Registration / Serial: | F-BFLM |
| Aircraft Version: | Boisavia B-601 Mercurey |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-15965 |
| Military Code: | A-A |
| Other Marks: | 5170 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune MR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 426-5170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9474Submit Correction |
| View count: | 560 |
Unique photo of an RAF Neptune MR.1 wearing its USAF delivery serial on fuselage and underwings. Later became WX554. Operated by 217 Squadron from RAF Kinloss, wearing code A-A. The Neptune still bears its Lockheed c/n 5170 on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-15965 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune MR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 426-5170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 51-15965 |
| Military Code: | A-A |
| Other Marks: | 5170 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune MR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 426-5170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9474Submit Correction |
| View count: | 560 |
Unique photo of an RAF Neptune MR.1 wearing its USAF delivery serial on fuselage and underwings. Later became WX554. Operated by 217 Squadron from RAF Kinloss, wearing code A-A. The Neptune still bears its Lockheed c/n 5170 on the nose.
| Registration / Serial: | 51-15965 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune MR1 |
| C/n (msn): | 426-5170 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 August 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WU-22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NX616 ] |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 597 |
Built for RAF as NX616 in 1945 by Austin Motors at Longbridge. Sold to Avro and overhauled at Woodford in 1952 for naval patrol duties. Here it carries an airborne lifeboat when on delivery through Ringway.
| Registration / Serial: | WU-22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NX616 ] |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WU-22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NX616 ] |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 597 |
Built for RAF as NX616 in 1945 by Austin Motors at Longbridge. Sold to Avro and overhauled at Woodford in 1952 for naval patrol duties. Here it carries an airborne lifeboat when on delivery through Ringway.
| Registration / Serial: | WU-22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NX616 ] |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 July 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WD490 |
| Other Marks: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-67/94/95 Hastings |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C2 |
| C/n (msn): | HP67/118 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9471Submit Correction |
| View count: | 544 |
Hastings C.2 of 24/47 Squadrons based at RAF Topcliffe, arrives at Ringway from Malta carrying the returning ground crews of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron after their annual summer training camp at RAF Takali.
| Registration / Serial: | WD490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C2 |
| C/n (msn): | HP67/118 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WD490 |
| Other Marks: | T |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page HP-67/94/95 Hastings |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C2 |
| C/n (msn): | HP67/118 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9471Submit Correction |
| View count: | 544 |
Hastings C.2 of 24/47 Squadrons based at RAF Topcliffe, arrives at Ringway from Malta carrying the returning ground crews of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron after their annual summer training camp at RAF Takali.
| Registration / Serial: | WD490 |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C2 |
| C/n (msn): | HP67/118 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VR947 |
| Military Code: | JA-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VR947 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | VR947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VR947 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VR947 |
| Military Code: | JA-104 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Fury/Sea Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VR947 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9469Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
| Registration / Serial: | VR947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VR947 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 March 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-TUR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson 108 Voyager |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson 108 Voyager/Flying Station Wagon |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson 108-2 Voyager |
| C/n (msn): | 108-3105 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
This Stinson Voyager was a 'biz-jet' of its day. Owned by Eternit A.G. and based at Altenrein, it flew to Ringway via Zurich (Kloten) and Brussels (Grimberghen). It night-stopped in Ringway's 1938-built original hangar amongst the based Rapides and Miles Aerovan.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-TUR |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson 108-2 Voyager |
| C/n (msn): | 108-3105 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-TUR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson 108 Voyager |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson 108 Voyager/Flying Station Wagon |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson 108-2 Voyager |
| C/n (msn): | 108-3105 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9465Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
This Stinson Voyager was a 'biz-jet' of its day. Owned by Eternit A.G. and based at Altenrein, it flew to Ringway via Zurich (Kloten) and Brussels (Grimberghen). It night-stopped in Ringway's 1938-built original hangar amongst the based Rapides and Miles Aerovan.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-TUR |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson 108-2 Voyager |
| C/n (msn): | 108-3105 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BCYY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 13460 |
| Operator Titles: | Aigle Azur |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9463Submit Correction |
| View count: | 322 |
Visiting Ringway on a charter bringing a Rugby football team. Ex KLM PH-TCW.
| Registration / Serial: | F-BCYY |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 13460 |
| Operator Titles: | Aigle Azur |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | F-BCYY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 13460 |
| Operator Titles: | Aigle Azur |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9463Submit Correction |
| View count: | 322 |
Visiting Ringway on a charter bringing a Rugby football team. Ex KLM PH-TCW.
| Registration / Serial: | F-BCYY |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 13460 |
| Operator Titles: | Aigle Azur |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PK599 |
| Other Marks: | Q3-K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 356 Spitfire F22 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9462Submit Correction |
| View count: | 423 |
PK599 flown by 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron pilot Bill Barlow had to overshoot the runway. On opening the Griffon's throttle to go round again, the severe torque pulled the aircraft over. It was damaged beyond repair but the Royal Auxiliary Air Force pilot luckily survived unscathed.
| Registration / Serial: | PK599 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 356 Spitfire F22 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | PK599 |
| Other Marks: | Q3-K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 356 Spitfire F22 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9462Submit Correction |
| View count: | 423 |
PK599 flown by 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron pilot Bill Barlow had to overshoot the runway. On opening the Griffon's throttle to go round again, the severe torque pulled the aircraft over. It was damaged beyond repair but the Royal Auxiliary Air Force pilot luckily survived unscathed.
| Registration / Serial: | PK599 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 356 Spitfire F22 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 May 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N923SJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4301 |
| Operator Titles: | Southern Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 August 1994 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9449Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
The Hercules is leased to Air Foyle with their additional tiles. It is operating freight flight EI9216 from/to Dublin on behalf of Aer Lingus.
| Registration / Serial: | N923SJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4301 |
| Operator Titles: | Southern Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 August 1994 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N923SJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4301 |
| Operator Titles: | Southern Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 August 1994 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9449Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
The Hercules is leased to Air Foyle with their additional tiles. It is operating freight flight EI9216 from/to Dublin on behalf of Aer Lingus.
| Registration / Serial: | N923SJ |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules (382G) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4301 |
| Operator Titles: | Southern Air Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 28 August 1994 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |