10893 results found
| Registration / Serial: | OO-SFA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-7 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-7C |
| C/n (msn): | 45157 / 737 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8550Submit Correction |
| View count: | 954 |
Sabena's DC-7C just after lift off from Ringway's 7000 ft main runway 24 on their scheduled non-stop service to New York Idlewild (later JFK). Delivered on 19 November 1956. Written off at Casablanca on 18 May 1958.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-SFA |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-7C |
| C/n (msn): | 45157 / 737 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | OO-SFA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-7 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-7C |
| C/n (msn): | 45157 / 737 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8550Submit Correction |
| View count: | 954 |
Sabena's DC-7C just after lift off from Ringway's 7000 ft main runway 24 on their scheduled non-stop service to New York Idlewild (later JFK). Delivered on 19 November 1956. Written off at Casablanca on 18 May 1958.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-SFA |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-7C |
| C/n (msn): | 45157 / 737 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKGI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 377 Stratocruiser |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 377-10-32 Stratocruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 15975 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8538Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1179 |
"RMA Caribou" operating a LHR-MAN-Idlewild (later JFK) scheduled service
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKGI |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 377-10-32 Stratocruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 15975 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKGI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 377 Stratocruiser |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 377-10-32 Stratocruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 15975 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8538Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1179 |
"RMA Caribou" operating a LHR-MAN-Idlewild (later JFK) scheduled service
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKGI |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 377-10-32 Stratocruiser |
| C/n (msn): | 15975 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN370 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9142 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8536Submit Correction |
| View count: | 953 |
The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
| Registration / Serial: | WN370 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9142 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN370 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9142 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8536Submit Correction |
| View count: | 953 |
The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
| Registration / Serial: | WN370 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9142 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 1566 |
| Other Marks: | QT-566 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech Expeditor 3TM |
| C/n (msn): | A-766 / CA-166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8535Submit Correction |
| View count: | 863 |
RCAF Beech C-45 of 121 Composite Unit visiting Ringway in connection with Airwork's contract to overhaul Canadair Sabres - seen by the southside hangars.
| Registration / Serial: | 1566 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech Expeditor 3TM |
| C/n (msn): | A-766 / CA-166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 1566 |
| Other Marks: | QT-566 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beech 18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Beech 18 (C-45) |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech Expeditor 3TM |
| C/n (msn): | A-766 / CA-166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8535Submit Correction |
| View count: | 863 |
RCAF Beech C-45 of 121 Composite Unit visiting Ringway in connection with Airwork's contract to overhaul Canadair Sabres - seen by the southside hangars.
| Registration / Serial: | 1566 |
| Aircraft Version: | Beech Expeditor 3TM |
| C/n (msn): | A-766 / CA-166 |
| Operator Titles: | Canada - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 July 1954 |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8533Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1067 |
"Jan Huyghen van Linschoten" was delivered new to KLM on 5 June 1952 and served them until November 1960. This view shows the "De Vliegende Hollander" titling on the starboard side of the cabin roof.
| 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: | 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 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8533Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1067 |
"Jan Huyghen van Linschoten" was delivered new to KLM on 5 June 1952 and served them until November 1960. This view shows the "De Vliegende Hollander" titling on the starboard side of the cabin roof.
| 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: | July 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WG531 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG531 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8532Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1723 |
Avro's test Shackleton MR.2 taxies out to return to Woodford after an early morning stay at Ringway after a long test flight. This was the second production MR.2 and later served 42 Squadron at St Eval, being lost on 11 January 1955 in a collision with sister ship WL743 off Ireland.
| Registration / Serial: | WG531 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG531 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WG531 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG531 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8532Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1723 |
Avro's test Shackleton MR.2 taxies out to return to Woodford after an early morning stay at Ringway after a long test flight. This was the second production MR.2 and later served 42 Squadron at St Eval, being lost on 11 January 1955 in a collision with sister ship WL743 off Ireland.
| Registration / Serial: | WG531 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton MR2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WG531 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 June 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM800 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8877 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8530Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM800 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8877 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM800 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8877 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8530Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM800 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8877 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 17 April 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WA743 |
| Other Marks: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WA743 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8529Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
Gloster Meteor T.7 two-seat trainer of 610 (County of Chester) Squadron based at RAF Hooton Park visiting Ringway Airport Manchester during a communications sortie to 613 Squadron's apron. Its markings are a black and white zigzag.
| Registration / Serial: | WA743 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WA743 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WA743 |
| Other Marks: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WA743 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8529Submit Correction |
| View count: | 436 |
Gloster Meteor T.7 two-seat trainer of 610 (County of Chester) Squadron based at RAF Hooton Park visiting Ringway Airport Manchester during a communications sortie to 613 Squadron's apron. Its markings are a black and white zigzag.
| Registration / Serial: | WA743 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WA743 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-UAD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Praga E-114 Air Baby |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Praga E-114 Air Baby |
| Aircraft Version: | Praga E-114M Air Baby |
| C/n (msn): | 122 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8528Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
This Praga Air Baby had just arrived from Switzerland. A long flight for the small type. It is parked outside a Bellman corrugated metal hangar erected at Ringway in Summer 1939.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-UAD |
| Aircraft Version: | Praga E-114M Air Baby |
| C/n (msn): | 122 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | HB-UAD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Praga E-114 Air Baby |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Praga E-114 Air Baby |
| Aircraft Version: | Praga E-114M Air Baby |
| C/n (msn): | 122 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8528Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
This Praga Air Baby had just arrived from Switzerland. A long flight for the small type. It is parked outside a Bellman corrugated metal hangar erected at Ringway in Summer 1939.
| Registration / Serial: | HB-UAD |
| Aircraft Version: | Praga E-114M Air Baby |
| C/n (msn): | 122 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 March 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJK |
| 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): | 6657 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8527Submit Correction |
| View count: | 302 |
Fairey Aviation's communications aircraft visiting Ringway in snowy conditions. Ex RAF HG658 and VT-ARV.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJK |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6657 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJK |
| 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): | 6657 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8527Submit Correction |
| View count: | 302 |
Fairey Aviation's communications aircraft visiting Ringway in snowy conditions. Ex RAF HG658 and VT-ARV.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJK |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6657 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | February 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 602 |
Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 602 |
Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 25925/14480 |
| Operator Titles: | Scottish Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 471 |
Ordered by USAF as 43-48664 but delivered to the RAF as KJ894. Sold to Scottish Als in 1951 and later served Starways, Silver City, BUA and Ulster. Operating a schedule from Prestwick via Ringway to London (Northolt). To the Congo in 1970.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 25925/14480 |
| Operator Titles: | Scottish Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 25925/14480 |
| Operator Titles: | Scottish Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8524Submit Correction |
| View count: | 471 |
Ordered by USAF as 43-48664 but delivered to the RAF as KJ894. Sold to Scottish Als in 1951 and later served Starways, Silver City, BUA and Ulster. Operating a schedule from Prestwick via Ringway to London (Northolt). To the Congo in 1970.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJU |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 25925/14480 |
| Operator Titles: | Scottish Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHCT |
| 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): | 12308 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA Cargo - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
BEA's Dakota wears "Freight Express" titles behind the cockpit. The aircraft served BEA from August 1946 until May 1954 and still wears the original all-metal scheme with "Speed Key" symbol on the fin and large registration.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHCT |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 12308 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA Cargo - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHCT |
| 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): | 12308 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA Cargo - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8522Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
BEA's Dakota wears "Freight Express" titles behind the cockpit. The aircraft served BEA from August 1946 until May 1954 and still wears the original all-metal scheme with "Speed Key" symbol on the fin and large registration.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHCT |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 12308 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA Cargo - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGAX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet |
| Aircraft Version: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | GAL/42/114 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8507Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
1940-built light trainer fitted with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Crashed near Barnsley (Yorkshire) a few days after image taken and damaged beyond repair.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGAX |
| Aircraft Version: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | GAL/42/114 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGAX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet |
| Aircraft Version: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | GAL/42/114 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8507Submit Correction |
| View count: | 279 |
1940-built light trainer fitted with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Crashed near Barnsley (Yorkshire) a few days after image taken and damaged beyond repair.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGAX |
| Aircraft Version: | General Aircraft GAL-42 Cygnet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | GAL/42/114 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WG228 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 515 |
Balliol T.2 of the RAF's Home Command Communication Squadron visiting 613 Squadron's apron at Ringway.
| Registration / Serial: | WG228 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WG228 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 515 |
Balliol T.2 of the RAF's Home Command Communication Squadron visiting 613 Squadron's apron at Ringway.
| Registration / Serial: | WG228 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 4 December 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 157 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Venturer |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8503Submit Correction |
| View count: | 559 |
"Venturer" was delivered to BEA on 12 March 1947 and still wears the initial all-metallic "Speedkey" scheme in October 1952. Later face-lifted as "Admiral Class" "Sir Edward Howard". Sold to Eagle Aviation in April 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 157 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 157 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Venturer |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8503Submit Correction |
| View count: | 559 |
"Venturer" was delivered to BEA on 12 March 1947 and still wears the initial all-metallic "Speedkey" scheme in October 1952. Later face-lifted as "Admiral Class" "Sir Edward Howard". Sold to Eagle Aviation in April 1953.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPO |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 157 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 October 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N2966 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| C/n (msn): | J-26 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8501Submit Correction |
| View count: | 554 |
1947-built Mallard owned by Marcel Boussac/Christian Dior visiting Ringway from its Toussus base. To G-73T in 1972. Current in 2013 as Turbo Mallard VH-PPT.
| Registration / Serial: | N2966 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| C/n (msn): | J-26 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N2966 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| C/n (msn): | J-26 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8501Submit Correction |
| View count: | 554 |
1947-built Mallard owned by Marcel Boussac/Christian Dior visiting Ringway from its Toussus base. To G-73T in 1972. Current in 2013 as Turbo Mallard VH-PPT.
| Registration / Serial: | N2966 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman G-73 Mallard |
| C/n (msn): | J-26 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIBE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 637 |
The first production Fulmar N1854 was retained by Faireys for tests. Postwar it became a company hack aircraft frequently flying between the Hayes and Stockport factories wearing the silver and blue company colours. It is preserved in the FAA Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIBE |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIBE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 637 |
The first production Fulmar N1854 was retained by Faireys for tests. Postwar it became a company hack aircraft frequently flying between the Hayes and Stockport factories wearing the silver and blue company colours. It is preserved in the FAA Museum.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIBE |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIOW |
| 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): | 4353 |
| Operator Titles: | Morton Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 940 |
Converted to six-seat civil role from RAF AS-10 Oxford PK301. Served Mortons based at London Croydon from November 1946 until withdrawal from use in December 1954.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIOW |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 4353 |
| Operator Titles: | Morton Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIOW |
| 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): | 4353 |
| Operator Titles: | Morton Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8498Submit Correction |
| View count: | 940 |
Converted to six-seat civil role from RAF AS-10 Oxford PK301. Served Mortons based at London Croydon from November 1946 until withdrawal from use in December 1954.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIOW |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-65 Consul |
| C/n (msn): | 4353 |
| Operator Titles: | Morton Air Services |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHYN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 652A Nineteen Srs.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1359 |
| Operator Titles: | Sivewright Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8497Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1089 |
1946-built Avro XIX delivered to Sivewright Airways in August 1946 and serving until March 1951. Named "Salfordia" after the local town. Operated on schedules and charters.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHYN |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 652A Nineteen Srs.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1359 |
| Operator Titles: | Sivewright Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHYN |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 652 Anson |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 652A Nineteen Srs.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1359 |
| Operator Titles: | Sivewright Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8497Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1089 |
1946-built Avro XIX delivered to Sivewright Airways in August 1946 and serving until March 1951. Named "Salfordia" after the local town. Operated on schedules and charters.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHYN |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 652A Nineteen Srs.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1359 |
| Operator Titles: | Sivewright Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | March 1950 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |