99 results found
Registration / Serial:WH972
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1697
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:442402Submit Correction
View count: 417
Although not carrying the Akrotiri Strike Wing motif or squadron marking on the fin it is seen here in a line up with the other aircraft from Cyprus. Converted to an E.15 and whilst with 100 Sqn it was W/O on 27th June 1990 in a flying accident while attempting to land at RAF Kinloss.
Registration / Serial:WH972
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1697
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WH972
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1697
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:442402Submit Correction
View count: 417
Although not carrying the Akrotiri Strike Wing motif or squadron marking on the fin it is seen here in a line up with the other aircraft from Cyprus. Converted to an E.15 and whilst with 100 Sqn it was W/O on 27th June 1990 in a flying accident while attempting to land at RAF Kinloss.
Registration / Serial:WH972
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1697
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WH970
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1695
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:442396Submit Correction
View count: 182
"Akrotiri Strike Wing" motif on fin. Another Canberra from Cyprus inbetween sorties whilst using the local range. S.O.C. as Cat 5(S) at St. Athan.
Registration / Serial:WH970
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1695
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WH970
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1695
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:442396Submit Correction
View count: 182
"Akrotiri Strike Wing" motif on fin. Another Canberra from Cyprus inbetween sorties whilst using the local range. S.O.C. as Cat 5(S) at St. Athan.
Registration / Serial:WH970
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1695
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:14 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WH956
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1681
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:29 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441837Submit Correction
View count: 185
Akrotiri Strike Wing motif on fin. With 249 Sqn. At Sharjah for 'range' practice. W/O in a landing accident on 15th July 1969 at RAF Tengah, Singapore.
Registration / Serial:WH956
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1681
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:29 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WH956
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1681
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:29 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441837Submit Correction
View count: 185
Akrotiri Strike Wing motif on fin. With 249 Sqn. At Sharjah for 'range' practice. W/O in a landing accident on 15th July 1969 at RAF Tengah, Singapore.
Registration / Serial:WH956
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B15
C/n (msn):SH1681
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:29 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XH123
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:27 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441814Submit Correction
View count: 442
Scrapped at 71 MU Bicester, March 1968
Registration / Serial:XH123
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:27 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XH123
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:30 Sqn / RAF Middle East Command
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:27 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441814Submit Correction
View count: 442
Scrapped at 71 MU Bicester, March 1968
Registration / Serial:XH123
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:27 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XM109
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1045
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441813Submit Correction
View count: 517
Carries no squadron markings, most likely with 84 Sqn. Brought in a Thorneycroft Nubian Mk.5 fire appliance for Sharjah's fire section. Scrapped at 27MU Shawbury March 1979.
Registration / Serial:XM109
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1045
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XM109
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1045
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441813Submit Correction
View count: 517
Carries no squadron markings, most likely with 84 Sqn. Brought in a Thorneycroft Nubian Mk.5 fire appliance for Sharjah's fire section. Scrapped at 27MU Shawbury March 1979.
Registration / Serial:XM109
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1045
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 September 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XM103
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:23 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441812Submit Correction
View count: 340
Scrapped at 71 M.U. Bicester August 1969.
Registration / Serial:XM103
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:23 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XM103
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:84 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:23 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:441812Submit Correction
View count: 340
Scrapped at 71 M.U. Bicester August 1969.
Registration / Serial:XM103
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:23 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WK145
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440903Submit Correction
View count: 159
"Royal Air Force Signals Command" aircraft.
Registration / Serial:WK145
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WK145
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440903Submit Correction
View count: 159
"Royal Air Force Signals Command" aircraft.
Registration / Serial:WK145
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XR109
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6787
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:24 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440856Submit Correction
View count: 257
Carries no squadron marking on the fin but possibly with 105 Sqn. Scapped at 5 MU Kemble May 1975.
Registration / Serial:XR109
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6787
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:24 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XR109
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6787
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:24 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440856Submit Correction
View count: 257
Carries no squadron marking on the fin but possibly with 105 Sqn. Scapped at 5 MU Kemble May 1975.
Registration / Serial:XR109
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6787
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:24 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WK145
Military Code:D
Other Marks:ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGNALS C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440854Submit Correction
View count: 310
Registration / Serial:WK145
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WK145
Military Code:D
Other Marks:ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGNALS C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440854Submit Correction
View count: 310
Registration / Serial:WK145
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:30 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WJ611
Military Code:H
Other Marks:ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGNALS C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):HP-178B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 May 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440851Submit Correction
View count: 386
Carries the 98 Sqn badge and marking on nose.
Registration / Serial:WJ611
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):HP-178B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 May 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:WJ611
Military Code:H
Other Marks:ROYAL AIR FORCE SIGNALS C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):HP-178B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 May 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:440851Submit Correction
View count: 386
Carries the 98 Sqn badge and marking on nose.
Registration / Serial:WJ611
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):HP-178B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:2 May 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:62-3856
Alternate Serial:23856
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 65 Queen Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech L-23F Seminole (65)
C/n (msn):LF-54
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:435022Submit Correction
View count: 265
Carries "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" logo/ insignia on engine nacelle.
Registration / Serial:62-3856
Alternate Serial:23856
Aircraft Version:Beech L-23F Seminole (65)
C/n (msn):LF-54
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:62-3856
Alternate Serial:23856
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 65 Queen Air
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 65/70/80/88 Queen Air (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech L-23F Seminole (65)
C/n (msn):LF-54
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:435022Submit Correction
View count: 265
Carries "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" logo/ insignia on engine nacelle.
Registration / Serial:62-3856
Alternate Serial:23856
Aircraft Version:Beech L-23F Seminole (65)
C/n (msn):LF-54
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:58-1351
Alternate Serial:81351
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-178
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:U.S. Corps of Engineers
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:435018Submit Correction
View count: 247
Carries "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" logo/insignia on engine nacelle.
Registration / Serial:58-1351
Alternate Serial:81351
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-178
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:58-1351
Alternate Serial:81351
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-178
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:U.S. Corps of Engineers
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:435018Submit Correction
View count: 247
Carries "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" logo/insignia on engine nacelle.
Registration / Serial:58-1351
Alternate Serial:81351
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-178
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:3 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:N10037
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier (U-5)
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):7
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:6 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:353194Submit Correction
View count: 1010
One of the rarest aircraft to pass through Sharjah as there were only 7 built. I saw 5 but was only able to photograph 2 as they mostly tended to land after dark and leave at daybreak. Build date:- 5th June 1964. On delivery to India, became VT-DVD with the "Aviation Research Centre" which was created by the Indian Intelligence Bureau in cooperation with the CIA. The H500's were used to infiltrate agents into Tibet(amongst other duties!) According to the pilot this was the last one for delivery.
Registration / Serial:N10037
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):7
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:6 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:N10037
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier (U-5)
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):7
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:6 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:353194Submit Correction
View count: 1010
One of the rarest aircraft to pass through Sharjah as there were only 7 built. I saw 5 but was only able to photograph 2 as they mostly tended to land after dark and leave at daybreak. Build date:- 5th June 1964. On delivery to India, became VT-DVD with the "Aviation Research Centre" which was created by the Indian Intelligence Bureau in cooperation with the CIA. The H500's were used to infiltrate agents into Tibet(amongst other duties!) According to the pilot this was the last one for delivery.
Registration / Serial:N10037
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):7
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:6 April 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:N8745R
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier (U-5)
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:16 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:353166Submit Correction
View count: 1706
One of the rarest aircraft to pass through Sharjah as there were only 7 built. I saw 5 but was only able to photograph 2 as they mostly tended to land after dark and leave at daybreak. Build date:- 2nd July 1962. On delivery to India, became VT-DVC with the "Aviation Research Centre" which was created by the Indian Intelligence Bureau in cooperation with the CIA. The H500's were used to infiltrate agents into Tibet(amongst other duties!) See also photo of "90336"
Registration / Serial:N8745R
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:16 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:N8745R
Aircraft Original Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
Aircraft Generic Type:Helio H-500 Twin Courier (U-5)
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:16 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:353166Submit Correction
View count: 1706
One of the rarest aircraft to pass through Sharjah as there were only 7 built. I saw 5 but was only able to photograph 2 as they mostly tended to land after dark and leave at daybreak. Build date:- 2nd July 1962. On delivery to India, became VT-DVC with the "Aviation Research Centre" which was created by the Indian Intelligence Bureau in cooperation with the CIA. The H500's were used to infiltrate agents into Tibet(amongst other duties!) See also photo of "90336"
Registration / Serial:N8745R
Aircraft Version:Helio H-500 Twin Courier
C/n (msn):2
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:16 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:58-1350
Alternate Serial:81350
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-177
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:18 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:338647Submit Correction
View count: 438
It was a L-23D back at that date! Carries "USMAAG"(united States Military Assistance Advisory Group) titles above flag on engine nacelles.
Registration / Serial:58-1350
Alternate Serial:81350
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-177
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:18 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:58-1350
Alternate Serial:81350
Aircraft Original Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza
Aircraft Generic Type:Beech 50 Twin Bonanza (L-23/U-8)
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-177
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:18 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:338647Submit Correction
View count: 438
It was a L-23D back at that date! Carries "USMAAG"(united States Military Assistance Advisory Group) titles above flag on engine nacelles.
Registration / Serial:58-1350
Alternate Serial:81350
Aircraft Version:Beech U-8D Seminole (50)
C/n (msn):LH-177
Operator Titles:USA - Army
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:18 August 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:F-BNDE
Aircraft Original Type:Max Holste MH-250
Aircraft Generic Type:Nord 262
Aircraft Version:Nord 262A-14
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Japan Domestic Airways - JDA
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:12 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:338629Submit Correction
View count: 486
On delivery to Osaka via Bombay. Became JA8646. Last reg was I-ALGM of Aligiulia. WFU April 1986
Registration / Serial:F-BNDE
Aircraft Version:Nord 262A-14
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Japan Domestic Airways - JDA
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:12 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:F-BNDE
Aircraft Original Type:Max Holste MH-250
Aircraft Generic Type:Nord 262
Aircraft Version:Nord 262A-14
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Japan Domestic Airways - JDA
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:12 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:338629Submit Correction
View count: 486
On delivery to Osaka via Bombay. Became JA8646. Last reg was I-ALGM of Aligiulia. WFU April 1986
Registration / Serial:F-BNDE
Aircraft Version:Nord 262A-14
C/n (msn):8
Operator Titles:Japan Domestic Airways - JDA
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:12 November 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:BL569
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-14
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-14
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-14G
C/n (msn):147001701
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1965
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Photo ID:337503Submit Correction
View count: 747
Registration / Serial:BL569
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-14G
C/n (msn):147001701
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1965
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:BL569
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-14
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-14
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-14G
C/n (msn):147001701
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1965
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Photo ID:337503Submit Correction
View count: 747
Registration / Serial:BL569
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-14G
C/n (msn):147001701
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:1965
Photo from:Dick Lohuis CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF7
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):547
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317345Submit Correction
View count: 294
On delivery.
Registration / Serial:9N-RF7
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):547
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF7
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):547
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317345Submit Correction
View count: 294
On delivery.
Registration / Serial:9N-RF7
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):547
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF8
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):537
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317320Submit Correction
View count: 328
Delivery flight to Nepal (left Prestwick 6th July 1965).
Registration / Serial:9N-RF8
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):537
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF8
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):537
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317320Submit Correction
View count: 328
Delivery flight to Nepal (left Prestwick 6th July 1965).
Registration / Serial:9N-RF8
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):537
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:11 July 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF6
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):521
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317317Submit Correction
View count: 286
Delivery flight to Nepal.
Registration / Serial:9N-RF6
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):521
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:9N-RF6
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):521
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:317317Submit Correction
View count: 286
Delivery flight to Nepal.
Registration / Serial:9N-RF6
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer Series 3
C/n (msn):521
Operator Titles:Nepal Royal Flight
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:5 June 1965
Photo by:John PhillipsContact