26446 results found
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21864Submit Correction
View count: 176
This is a very famous aircraft which held the world speed record at 727.6 mph in 1953. This has resulted in several other aircraft carrying the same serial, though this aircraft, on loan from the RAF Museum, is the genuine one
Registration / Serial:WB188
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F3
C/n (msn):41H/665401
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Tangmere Military Aviation Museum
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21864Submit Correction
View count: 176
This is a very famous aircraft which held the world speed record at 727.6 mph in 1953. This has resulted in several other aircraft carrying the same serial, though this aircraft, on loan from the RAF Museum, is the genuine one
Registration / Serial:WB188
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F3
C/n (msn):41H/665401
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Tangmere (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 June 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:DV372
Other Marks:PO-F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Old Fred
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21863Submit Correction
View count: 259
Whilst renovation work was being carried out on the Imperial War Museum in London sopme exhibits were moved to Duxford for storage, this being one of them.
Registration / Serial:DV372
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:DV372
Other Marks:PO-F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Old Fred
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21863Submit Correction
View count: 259
Whilst renovation work was being carried out on the Imperial War Museum in London sopme exhibits were moved to Duxford for storage, this being one of them.
Registration / Serial:DV372
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYVJ
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):82120/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 November 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21852Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:G-BYVJ
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82120/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 November 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYVJ
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):82120/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 November 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21852Submit Correction
View count: 117
Registration / Serial:G-BYVJ
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82120/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 November 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:WJ756
Military Code:6
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra E15
C/n (msn):[ WJ756 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1974
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21832Submit Correction
View count: 603
This 'elint' Canberra was received by the RAF on 7.5.54 and is seen here resplendent in 98 Sqdn marks on Battle of Britain Day. Its final flight was on 6.11.92, being scrapped at Wyton (where it last served with 100 Sqdn) in 2.94
Registration / Serial:WJ756
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra E15
C/n (msn):[ WJ756 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WJ756
Military Code:6
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra E15
C/n (msn):[ WJ756 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:98 Sqn
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1974
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21832Submit Correction
View count: 603
This 'elint' Canberra was received by the RAF on 7.5.54 and is seen here resplendent in 98 Sqdn marks on Battle of Britain Day. Its final flight was on 6.11.92, being scrapped at Wyton (where it last served with 100 Sqdn) in 2.94
Registration / Serial:WJ756
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra E15
C/n (msn):[ WJ756 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21826Submit Correction
View count: 508
This 1956-build 45 Squadron Hunter is leaving after static display at the Battle of Britain show. It was exported to Chile as an F.Mk.71 J-740 in 1982
Registration / Serial:XE582
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter FGA9
C/n (msn):41H/679940
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21826Submit Correction
View count: 508
This 1956-build 45 Squadron Hunter is leaving after static display at the Battle of Britain show. It was exported to Chile as an F.Mk.71 J-740 in 1982
Registration / Serial:XE582
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter FGA9
C/n (msn):41H/679940
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ918
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HC14
C/n (msn):13414
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Old Warden Airshow 1971
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21825Submit Correction
View count: 331
Delivered to the RAF in 1957 and seen here at the close of her flying career, with 32 Sqdn. Retired at the end of that year, allotted for ground instructional use and now displayed in the RAF Museum at Cosford
Registration / Serial:XJ918
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HC14
C/n (msn):13414
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ918
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HC14
C/n (msn):13414
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Old Warden Airshow 1971
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21825Submit Correction
View count: 331
Delivered to the RAF in 1957 and seen here at the close of her flying career, with 32 Sqdn. Retired at the end of that year, allotted for ground instructional use and now displayed in the RAF Museum at Cosford
Registration / Serial:XJ918
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore HC14
C/n (msn):13414
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1971
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV804
Military Code:45
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1
C/n (msn):712054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21811Submit Correction
View count: 4697
First flying in 11.70, this early Harrier was serving 233 OCU when photographed here but was later converted to GR.3 standard and last flew with 4 Sqdn in Germany. Airframe derelict at North Luffenham
Registration / Serial:XV804
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1
C/n (msn):712054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV804
Military Code:45
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1
C/n (msn):712054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21811Submit Correction
View count: 4697
First flying in 11.70, this early Harrier was serving 233 OCU when photographed here but was later converted to GR.3 standard and last flew with 4 Sqdn in Germany. Airframe derelict at North Luffenham
Registration / Serial:XV804
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR1
C/n (msn):712054
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XA923
Other Marks:7850M
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor B1
C/n (msn):HP80/9
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:April 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21778Submit Correction
View count: 426
This Victor, delivered to the RAF on 4.2.58, was the last surviving B.1, retired to Cosford as an instructional airframe but sadly suffered the same fate as Vulcan XA900 there, being scrapped two years after this shot
Registration / Serial:XA923
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor B1
C/n (msn):HP80/9
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XA923
Other Marks:7850M
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-80 Victor
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor B1
C/n (msn):HP80/9
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:April 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21778Submit Correction
View count: 426
This Victor, delivered to the RAF on 4.2.58, was the last surviving B.1, retired to Cosford as an instructional airframe but sadly suffered the same fate as Vulcan XA900 there, being scrapped two years after this shot
Registration / Serial:XA923
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-80 Victor B1
C/n (msn):HP80/9
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1980
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21773Submit Correction
View count: 237
F/f 25.2.76; later converted to GR.3A standard. To DARA St Athan 7.05 for spares recovery, then to DCAE Cosford
Registration / Serial:XZ104
Aircraft Version:Sepecat Jaguar GR1
C/n (msn):S105
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1980
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21773Submit Correction
View count: 237
F/f 25.2.76; later converted to GR.3A standard. To DARA St Athan 7.05 for spares recovery, then to DCAE Cosford
Registration / Serial:XZ104
Aircraft Version:Sepecat Jaguar GR1
C/n (msn):S105
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21764Submit Correction
View count: 478
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-58
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-58 Wessex
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1975
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21764Submit Correction
View count: 478
Looking good in sand and spinach camouflage, this Wessex operated by the RAE first flew in 5.63 and ended up being scrapped at Benson in 12.92 under the maintenance serial 9102M
Registration / Serial:XS241
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-58 Wessex HU.5
C/n (msn):WA152
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYUI
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):82094/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21746Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:G-BYUI
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82094/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-BYUI
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):82094/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21746Submit Correction
View count: 118
Registration / Serial:G-BYUI
Aircraft Version:Grob G-115E Tutor
C/n (msn):82094/E
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Babcock International
City / Airport:Cranwell (EGYD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ932
Military Code:DB
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0105/BS023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21744Submit Correction
View count: 164
Registration / Serial:ZJ932
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0105/BS023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ932
Military Code:DB
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0105/BS023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21744Submit Correction
View count: 164
Registration / Serial:ZJ932
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0105/BS023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2015
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:XL703
Other Marks:Z
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21714Submit Correction
View count: 193
Recently returned to display after storage and repaint from camouflage livery, this is one of only two of the 57 single Pioneers built still in existence (the other is in Sri Lanka). Delivered in 1956 and last flight in 1968 after service in Cyprus and the Far East
Registration / Serial:XL703
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XL703
Other Marks:Z
Aircraft Original Type:Scottish Aviation Pioneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Scottish Aviation Pioneer
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21714Submit Correction
View count: 193
Recently returned to display after storage and repaint from camouflage livery, this is one of only two of the 57 single Pioneers built still in existence (the other is in Sri Lanka). Delivered in 1956 and last flight in 1968 after service in Cyprus and the Far East
Registration / Serial:XL703
Aircraft Version:Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1
C/n (msn):143
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL679
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Version:Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
C/n (msn):[ WL679 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21703Submit Correction
View count: 275
Displaying her starboard 14-cylinder Bristol Hercules radial to advantage, this Varsity made the last flight of the type on 27.7.92. Built at Hurn in 1953 and later assigned to the Royal Radar Establishment (RRE) at Pershore and involved with LLTV, FLIR, thermal imaging and missile sensor trials
Registration / Serial:WL679
Aircraft Version:Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
C/n (msn):[ WL679 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WL679
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Varsity
Aircraft Version:Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
C/n (msn):[ WL679 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21703Submit Correction
View count: 275
Displaying her starboard 14-cylinder Bristol Hercules radial to advantage, this Varsity made the last flight of the type on 27.7.92. Built at Hurn in 1953 and later assigned to the Royal Radar Establishment (RRE) at Pershore and involved with LLTV, FLIR, thermal imaging and missile sensor trials
Registration / Serial:WL679
Aircraft Version:Vickers 668 Varsity T.1
C/n (msn):[ WL679 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS454
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T5
C/n (msn):B1/95014
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21693Submit Correction
View count: 526
A 226 OCU aircraft which was built in 1965 and made her last flight on 11.6.75, becoming instructional airframe 8535M at Binbrook till broken up in 9.87
Registration / Serial:XS454
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T5
C/n (msn):B1/95014
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS454
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T5
C/n (msn):B1/95014
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21693Submit Correction
View count: 526
A 226 OCU aircraft which was built in 1965 and made her last flight on 11.6.75, becoming instructional airframe 8535M at Binbrook till broken up in 9.87
Registration / Serial:XS454
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning T5
C/n (msn):B1/95014
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS793
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 748
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Andover CC.2
C/n (msn):1565
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:Queen's Flight
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21672Submit Correction
View count: 655
Showing the red livery of the Queen's Flight to advantage, this once-proud machine ended up as 3C-KKP with Gabon Express but was scrapped by 2004
Registration / Serial:XS793
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Andover CC.2
C/n (msn):1565
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XS793
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 748
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 (Andover)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Andover CC.2
C/n (msn):1565
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:Queen's Flight
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21672Submit Correction
View count: 655
Showing the red livery of the Queen's Flight to advantage, this once-proud machine ended up as 3C-KKP with Gabon Express but was scrapped by 2004
Registration / Serial:XS793
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Andover CC.2
C/n (msn):1565
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1982
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WE168
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR3
C/n (msn):71197
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:231 OCU
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21649Submit Correction
View count: 538
This 1953 reconaissance Canberra was placed on display at the Manston fire school in 6.69 (allocated 8049M after 231 OCU service), along with a Javelin and Spitfire, but was scrapped in 3.90. Based on the Canberra B.2, the PR.3 had a 14" section inserted in the forward fuselage to house seven cameras, and replaced the Mosquito PR.34 in RAF service. Nose now at the Flixton museum
Registration / Serial:WE168
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR3
C/n (msn):71197
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WE168
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR3
C/n (msn):71197
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:231 OCU
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21649Submit Correction
View count: 538
This 1953 reconaissance Canberra was placed on display at the Manston fire school in 6.69 (allocated 8049M after 231 OCU service), along with a Javelin and Spitfire, but was scrapped in 3.90. Based on the Canberra B.2, the PR.3 had a 14" section inserted in the forward fuselage to house seven cameras, and replaced the Mosquito PR.34 in RAF service. Nose now at the Flixton museum
Registration / Serial:WE168
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR3
C/n (msn):71197
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV438
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21609Submit Correction
View count: 1723
At the time flying with 228 OCU/64 Sqn, after delivery in 5.69 this Phantom also served 6, 23, 29 & 56 Sqns and 1435 Flt (Falklands) before being dumped at Wattisham in 4.92 and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XV438
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV438
Military Code:Y
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21609Submit Correction
View count: 1723
At the time flying with 228 OCU/64 Sqn, after delivery in 5.69 this Phantom also served 6, 23, 29 & 56 Sqns and 1435 Flt (Falklands) before being dumped at Wattisham in 4.92 and scrapped
Registration / Serial:XV438
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3201
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ942
Military Code:DH
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0137/BS035
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21581Submit Correction
View count: 269
Registration / Serial:ZJ942
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0137/BS035
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ942
Military Code:DH
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0137/BS035
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21581Submit Correction
View count: 269
Registration / Serial:ZJ942
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4
C/n (msn):0137/BS035
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ815
Military Code:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon T3
C/n (msn):0129/BT016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21579Submit Correction
View count: 226
With a change of code from AY to DY
Registration / Serial:ZJ815
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon T3
C/n (msn):0129/BT016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:ZJ815
Military Code:DY
Aircraft Original Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Generic Type:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon T3
C/n (msn):0129/BT016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:11 Sqn
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21579Submit Correction
View count: 226
With a change of code from AY to DY
Registration / Serial:ZJ815
Aircraft Version:Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon T3
C/n (msn):0129/BT016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coningsby (EGXC / QCY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 January 2010
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact