24293 results found
Registration / Serial:XH276
Other Marks:40
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9592Submit Correction
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Delivered to the RAF in August 1955. Served No. 8 Flying Training School based at RAF Swinderby, Lincolnshire. Struck off charge in June 1965, but already semi-derelict at No. 19 Maintenance Unit at St Athan by March 1965.
Registration / Serial:XH276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH276
Other Marks:40
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9592Submit Correction
View count: 262
Delivered to the RAF in August 1955. Served No. 8 Flying Training School based at RAF Swinderby, Lincolnshire. Struck off charge in June 1965, but already semi-derelict at No. 19 Maintenance Unit at St Athan by March 1965.
Registration / Serial:XH276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WB533
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2
C/n (msn):04269
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Merseburg (EDAM)Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrt- und Technik-Museumspark Merseburg
Photo Date:13 February 2007
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:9567Submit Correction
View count: 222
This Devon ended up in eastern Germany. Served in the Royal Air Force until 1984 when she became G-DEVN.
Registration / Serial:WB533
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2
C/n (msn):04269
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Merseburg (EDAM)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:13 February 2007
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:WB533
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2
C/n (msn):04269
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Merseburg (EDAM)Map
Country:Germany
Collection:Luftfahrt- und Technik-Museumspark Merseburg
Photo Date:13 February 2007
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:9567Submit Correction
View count: 222
This Devon ended up in eastern Germany. Served in the Royal Air Force until 1984 when she became G-DEVN.
Registration / Serial:WB533
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2
C/n (msn):04269
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Merseburg (EDAM)Map
Country:Germany
Photo Date:13 February 2007
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:30 March 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:9542Submit Correction
View count: 163
Displayed outside the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. I visited again a year later by which time this aircraft had acquired camouflage markings
Registration / Serial:WF643
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):[ WF643 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Photo Date:30 March 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:9542Submit Correction
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Displayed outside the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum. I visited again a year later by which time this aircraft had acquired camouflage markings
Registration / Serial:WF643
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):[ WF643 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 2011
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
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
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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: 413
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: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
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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
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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: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: 322
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: 322
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:XL188
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2
C/n (msn):HP80/69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9458Submit Correction
View count: 934
Victor Tanker from 55 Squadron, RAF Marham, Norfolk, making a flypast with its three refuelling hoses and probes extended.
Registration / Serial:XL188
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2
C/n (msn):HP80/69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XL188
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2
C/n (msn):HP80/69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9458Submit Correction
View count: 934
Victor Tanker from 55 Squadron, RAF Marham, Norfolk, making a flypast with its three refuelling hoses and probes extended.
Registration / Serial:XL188
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K2
C/n (msn):HP80/69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-BYWL
Aircraft Original Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82147/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 November 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:9433Submit Correction
View count: 760
Registration / Serial:G-BYWL
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82147/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 November 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYWL
Aircraft Original Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:Grob G-115 Tutor/Heron
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82147/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 November 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:9433Submit Correction
View count: 760
Registration / Serial:G-BYWL
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82147/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 November 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XA900
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A
C/n (msn):PS12
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:28 November 1981
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9401Submit Correction
View count: 393
Built as a B.1 in 1956 and later converted to B.1A for service with 230 OCU. Retired for ground instruction duties at Cosford as 7896M in 1966 and later transferred to the Cosford Museum but regrettably scrapped in 1986.
Registration / Serial:XA900
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A
C/n (msn):PS12
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 November 1981
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XA900
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A
C/n (msn):PS12
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:28 November 1981
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9401Submit Correction
View count: 393
Built as a B.1 in 1956 and later converted to B.1A for service with 230 OCU. Retired for ground instruction duties at Cosford as 7896M in 1966 and later transferred to the Cosford Museum but regrettably scrapped in 1986.
Registration / Serial:XA900
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.1A
C/n (msn):PS12
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 November 1981
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP256
Military Code:B-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9400Submit Correction
View count: 357
Early production Shackleton MR.1 of 269 Squadron, RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, visiting Ringway on a communications flight. It wears the original Coastal Command scheme for the type of dark grey uppers and white sides and lower surfaces.
Registration / Serial:VP256
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP256
Military Code:B-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 696/716 Shackleton
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9400Submit Correction
View count: 357
Early production Shackleton MR.1 of 269 Squadron, RAF Ballykelly, Northern Ireland, visiting Ringway on a communications flight. It wears the original Coastal Command scheme for the type of dark grey uppers and white sides and lower surfaces.
Registration / Serial:VP256
Aircraft Version:Avro 696 Shackleton MR1
C/n (msn):[ VP256 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RF505
Other Marks:K
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Version:Avro 694 Lincoln B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9399Submit Correction
View count: 1343
Avro Lincoln B.2 coded 'K' of 151 Squadron RAF Signals Command previously based at RAF Watton. At RAF Shawbury for scrapping, together with another aircraft from the same unit.
Registration / Serial:RF505
Aircraft Version:Avro 694 Lincoln B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RF505
Other Marks:K
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Version:Avro 694 Lincoln B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9399Submit Correction
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Avro Lincoln B.2 coded 'K' of 151 Squadron RAF Signals Command previously based at RAF Watton. At RAF Shawbury for scrapping, together with another aircraft from the same unit.
Registration / Serial:RF505
Aircraft Version:Avro 694 Lincoln B2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Shawbury (EGOS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 October 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX195
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 688 Tudor
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 688 Tudor
Aircraft Version:Avro 688 Tudor 8
C/n (msn):1249
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1950
Photo Date:September 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9398Submit Correction
View count: 401
The sole Tudor 8 testbed for the Rolls Royce Nene turbojet (four fitted in two nacelles). Ex Tudor 4 G-AGST. Scrapped in 1951. Fairey Firefly AS.5 on the right.
Registration / Serial:VX195
Aircraft Version:Avro 688 Tudor 8
C/n (msn):1249
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX195
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 688 Tudor
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 688 Tudor
Aircraft Version:Avro 688 Tudor 8
C/n (msn):1249
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1950
Photo Date:September 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9398Submit Correction
View count: 401
The sole Tudor 8 testbed for the Rolls Royce Nene turbojet (four fitted in two nacelles). Ex Tudor 4 G-AGST. Scrapped in 1951. Fairey Firefly AS.5 on the right.
Registration / Serial:VX195
Aircraft Version:Avro 688 Tudor 8
C/n (msn):1249
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WZ512
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15099
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9376Submit Correction
View count: 230
Built at DHs Broughton, Chester, factory in March 1953. Sold to Chile AF as J-305 in November 1972.
Registration / Serial:WZ512
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15099
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WZ512
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15099
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9376Submit Correction
View count: 230
Built at DHs Broughton, Chester, factory in March 1953. Sold to Chile AF as J-305 in November 1972.
Registration / Serial:WZ512
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15099
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH304
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15658
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9371Submit Correction
View count: 136
DH.115 Vampire Trainer T.11 wearing the nose insignia of the RAF Central Flying School.
Registration / Serial:XH304
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15658
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH304
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15658
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9371Submit Correction
View count: 136
DH.115 Vampire Trainer T.11 wearing the nose insignia of the RAF Central Flying School.
Registration / Serial:XH304
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15658
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9359Submit Correction
View count: 325
Three Lysanders of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron sheltering at the edge of a wood to escape from marauding Luftwaffe aircraft. P1692 crashed on landing at Netherthorpe on 6 September 1940, killing its pilot. From 613 Squadron's Archive.
Registration / Serial:P1692
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9359Submit Correction
View count: 325
Three Lysanders of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron sheltering at the edge of a wood to escape from marauding Luftwaffe aircraft. P1692 crashed on landing at Netherthorpe on 6 September 1940, killing its pilot. From 613 Squadron's Archive.
Registration / Serial:P1692
Aircraft Version:Westland Lysander Mk1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9353Submit Correction
View count: 800
The sole type 138A high-altitude research aircraft. It gained the world altitude record in September 1936, attaining 49,967 ft. After this was surpassed by Italy, it reclaimed the record with 53,967 ft on 30 June 1937, flown by an RAE pilot from Farnborough. Photo obtained from Bristol.
Registration / Serial:K4879
Aircraft Version:Bristol 138A
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9353Submit Correction
View count: 800
The sole type 138A high-altitude research aircraft. It gained the world altitude record in September 1936, attaining 49,967 ft. After this was surpassed by Italy, it reclaimed the record with 53,967 ft on 30 June 1937, flown by an RAE pilot from Farnborough. Photo obtained from Bristol.
Registration / Serial:K4879
Aircraft Version:Bristol 138A
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:XH615
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K1A
C/n (msn):HP80/38
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:TTF - Tanker Training Flight
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9266Submit Correction
View count: 857
Delivered to the RAF in late 1958 as a B.1A bomber. Modified to K.1A tanker and operated by the Tanker Training Flight based at RAF Marham. Disposed of in October 1974.
Registration / Serial:XH615
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K1A
C/n (msn):HP80/38
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH615
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K1A
C/n (msn):HP80/38
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:TTF - Tanker Training Flight
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9266Submit Correction
View count: 857
Delivered to the RAF in late 1958 as a B.1A bomber. Modified to K.1A tanker and operated by the Tanker Training Flight based at RAF Marham. Disposed of in October 1974.
Registration / Serial:XH615
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor K1A
C/n (msn):HP80/38
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1968
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9259Submit Correction
View count: 819
Operated by 229 Operational Conversion Unit based at RAF Chivenor, Devon. Later to 8837M and G-HHNT.
Registration / Serial:XL617
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T7
C/n (msn):41H/695351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1968
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9259Submit Correction
View count: 819
Operated by 229 Operational Conversion Unit based at RAF Chivenor, Devon. Later to 8837M and G-HHNT.
Registration / Serial:XL617
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T7
C/n (msn):41H/695351
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9254Submit Correction
View count: 384
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9254Submit Correction
View count: 384
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:KH761
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51K Mustang IVA
C/n (msn):111-29721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9251Submit Correction
View count: 988
RAF Mustang IVA ex 44-11588 at Ringway in early 1945 when being delivered by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It later served 19 Squadron at RAF Peterhead in Scotland. Obtained from an ATA pilot 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KH761
Aircraft Version:North American P-51K Mustang IVA
C/n (msn):111-29721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:KH761
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51K Mustang IVA
C/n (msn):111-29721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9251Submit Correction
View count: 988
RAF Mustang IVA ex 44-11588 at Ringway in early 1945 when being delivered by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It later served 19 Squadron at RAF Peterhead in Scotland. Obtained from an ATA pilot 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KH761
Aircraft Version:North American P-51K Mustang IVA
C/n (msn):111-29721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection