26459 results found
Registration / Serial:XV415
Military Code:AA
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):3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Area:Boulmer / RAF Boulmer [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525886Submit Correction
View count: 316
This Phantom on the gate at RAF Boulmer replaced a Lightning back in the early 1990s and was until May 2022 displayed in 92 Sqdn colours, that being changed to 19 Sqdn as seen here. XV415's career encompassed many squadrons - 23, 29, 31, 56, 92 and 111 as well as 228 OCU, but never 19 Sqdn.
Registration / Serial:XV415
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Boulmer / RAF Boulmer [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XV415
Military Code:AA
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):3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Area:Boulmer / RAF Boulmer [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525886Submit Correction
View count: 316
This Phantom on the gate at RAF Boulmer replaced a Lightning back in the early 1990s and was until May 2022 displayed in 92 Sqdn colours, that being changed to 19 Sqdn as seen here. XV415's career encompassed many squadrons - 23, 29, 31, 56, 92 and 111 as well as 228 OCU, but never 19 Sqdn.
Registration / Serial:XV415
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2
C/n (msn):3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Area:Boulmer / RAF Boulmer [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525786Submit Correction
View count: 172
F.3 ZG757 is followed by F.3 ZG776 of 5 Squadron and GR.1As ZG729 and ZG712, both of 13 Squadron. Run-in and break to land for the Malta International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:ZG757
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS134
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525786Submit Correction
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F.3 ZG757 is followed by F.3 ZG776 of 5 Squadron and GR.1As ZG729 and ZG712, both of 13 Squadron. Run-in and break to land for the Malta International Airshow.
Registration / Serial:ZG757
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS134
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525779Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:ZG712
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado GR1A
C/n (msn):BS179
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525779Submit Correction
View count: 265
Registration / Serial:ZG712
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado GR1A
C/n (msn):BS179
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525778Submit Correction
View count: 204
Registration / Serial:ZG776
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525778Submit Correction
View count: 204
Registration / Serial:ZG776
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS139
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525777Submit Correction
View count: 281
Registration / Serial:ZD230
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.4
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525777Submit Correction
View count: 281
Registration / Serial:ZD230
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 K.4
C/n (msn):851
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525776Submit Correction
View count: 509
Registration / Serial:ZG729
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado GR1A
C/n (msn):BS185
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525776Submit Correction
View count: 509
Registration / Serial:ZG729
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado GR1A
C/n (msn):BS185
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525775Submit Correction
View count: 467
Registration / Serial:ZG757
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS134
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Event:Malta International Airshow 1996
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Photo ID:525775Submit Correction
View count: 467
Registration / Serial:ZG757
Aircraft Version:Panavia Tornado F3
C/n (msn):AS134
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:27 September 1996
Photo by:John VisanichContact
Registration / Serial:XN776
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F2A
C/n (msn):95129
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:National Museum of Flight
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525706Submit Correction
View count: 437
Operational with 19 and 92 Sqdns in Germany from 1962, this Lightning modified to F.2A status early in its career and was withdrawn in 1977. After five years being used for decoy duties at RAF Leuchars, it was saved for exhibition at East Fortune. The two blue diamonds on the tail are a nod to 92 Sqdn's history in pre-Lightning days when they flew Hunters in the famous 'Blue Diamonds' formation team.
Registration / Serial:XN776
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F2A
C/n (msn):95129
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XN776
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F2A
C/n (msn):95129
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:National Museum of Flight
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525706Submit Correction
View count: 437
Operational with 19 and 92 Sqdns in Germany from 1962, this Lightning modified to F.2A status early in its career and was withdrawn in 1977. After five years being used for decoy duties at RAF Leuchars, it was saved for exhibition at East Fortune. The two blue diamonds on the tail are a nod to 92 Sqdn's history in pre-Lightning days when they flew Hunters in the famous 'Blue Diamonds' formation team.
Registration / Serial:XN776
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F2A
C/n (msn):95129
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:S1589
Aircraft Original Type:Short S.14 Sarafand
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S.14 Sarafand
Aircraft Version:Short S.14 Sarafand
C/n (msn):S.763
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Rochester - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1932 to 31 December 1936
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:525700Submit Correction
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The six-engined Sarafand prototype, presumably photographed when new in 1932. It was then the largest plane in Britain.
Registration / Serial:S1589
Aircraft Version:Short S.14 Sarafand
C/n (msn):S.763
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Rochester - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1932 to 31 December 1936
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:S1589
Aircraft Original Type:Short S.14 Sarafand
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S.14 Sarafand
Aircraft Version:Short S.14 Sarafand
C/n (msn):S.763
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Rochester - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1932 to 31 December 1936
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
Photo ID:525700Submit Correction
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The six-engined Sarafand prototype, presumably photographed when new in 1932. It was then the largest plane in Britain.
Registration / Serial:S1589
Aircraft Version:Short S.14 Sarafand
C/n (msn):S.763
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Rochester - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1932 to 31 December 1936
Photo from:Peter de Jong CollectionContact
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525694Submit Correction
View count: 381
NEAM, as it was known back then, acquired WL181 in 1975 after nearby RAF Acklington closed in 1974. It had languished there since being SoC in 1971, used for lifting practice by the resident rescue Whirlwinds. I'd last seen the aircraft there, a mere 48 years earlier. Its flying career saw service with Tangmere Station Flight, 34 Sqdn, CAW and Advanced Jet Refresher Squadron (Strubby) until going to 5MU in 1965, but it is now exhibited in 92 Sqdn colours.
Registration / Serial:WL181
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525694Submit Correction
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NEAM, as it was known back then, acquired WL181 in 1975 after nearby RAF Acklington closed in 1974. It had languished there since being SoC in 1971, used for lifting practice by the resident rescue Whirlwinds. I'd last seen the aircraft there, a mere 48 years earlier. Its flying career saw service with Tangmere Station Flight, 34 Sqdn, CAW and Advanced Jet Refresher Squadron (Strubby) until going to 5MU in 1965, but it is now exhibited in 92 Sqdn colours.
Registration / Serial:WL181
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor F8
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XX204
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312051
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington International Airshow 2004
Photo Date:25 June 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525649Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:XX204
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312051
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:XX204
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312051
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:19 Sqn
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Waddington International Airshow 2004
Photo Date:25 June 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525649Submit Correction
View count: 132
Registration / Serial:XX204
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312051
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waddington (EGXW / WTN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 January 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525648Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:NV778
Aircraft Version:Hawker Tempest TT5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 January 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:27 January 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525648Submit Correction
View count: 187
Registration / Serial:NV778
Aircraft Version:Hawker Tempest TT5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 January 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:29 December 2006
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525643Submit Correction
View count: 247
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 December 2006
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Javelin
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:29 December 2006
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:525643Submit Correction
View count: 247
Registration / Serial:XH897
Aircraft Version:Gloster Javelin FAW9
C/n (msn):[ XH897 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 December 2006
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 2021
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Photo ID:525624Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 2021
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 2021
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Photo ID:525624Submit Correction
View count: 122
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 2021
Photo by:Tim LoweContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:525619Submit Correction
View count: 239
"Hemp" camo
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Photo ID:525619Submit Correction
View count: 239
"Hemp" camo
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1985
Photo by:Wolfgang MendorfContact
Registration / Serial:WJ639
Military Code:39
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):HP-206B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525535Submit Correction
View count: 218
Acquired by the museum from BAe in 1988, WJ639 was built by Handley Page at Radlett as a B.2, flying with 57 Sqdn Coningsby until conversion to TT.18. Used by BAC, the A&AEE and Flight Refuelling for a series of trails before joining 7 Sqdn at St Mawgan, where it finished its service on the squadron's closure at the end of 1981 and was sold back to BAe. Initially displayed in its final camouflage colours with the target towing yellow/black undersides.
Registration / Serial:WJ639
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):HP-206B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:WJ639
Military Code:39
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):HP-206B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525535Submit Correction
View count: 218
Acquired by the museum from BAe in 1988, WJ639 was built by Handley Page at Radlett as a B.2, flying with 57 Sqdn Coningsby until conversion to TT.18. Used by BAC, the A&AEE and Flight Refuelling for a series of trails before joining 7 Sqdn at St Mawgan, where it finished its service on the squadron's closure at the end of 1981 and was sold back to BAe. Initially displayed in its final camouflage colours with the target towing yellow/black undersides.
Registration / Serial:WJ639
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):HP-206B
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525531Submit Correction
View count: 488
XJ823 is the only complete example of the B.2(MRR) maritime reconnaissance variant that has been preserved. Retired to Carlisle Airport in 1983 and now looking splendid after a repaint almost finished, complete with 27 Sqdn badge. My third Vulcan in as many days while on a long weekend in the north.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solway Aviation Museum
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525531Submit Correction
View count: 488
XJ823 is the only complete example of the B.2(MRR) maritime reconnaissance variant that has been preserved. Retired to Carlisle Airport in 1983 and now looking splendid after a repaint almost finished, complete with 27 Sqdn badge. My third Vulcan in as many days while on a long weekend in the north.
Registration / Serial:XJ823
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2(MRR)
C/n (msn):SET23
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Carlisle (EGNC / CAX)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM597
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET61
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:National Museum of Flight
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525512Submit Correction
View count: 282
Veteran of Falklands 'Black Buck' raids 5 & 6, XM597 took the honour of flying the longest combat mission in the history of air warfare, precisely sixteen hours. Running dangerously short of fuel after an air-to-air hook-up mishap following mission 6 on 3rd June 1982, 597 diverted to Rio much to the consternation of the authorities, a Shrike missile stuck on its rail being confiscated. The aircraft was released after a week on condition that it would not be used in further combat; it was retired to the museum at East Fortune in 1984. Still in reasonable shape but in need of some TLC.
Registration / Serial:XM597
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET61
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XM597
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET61
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:National Museum of Flight
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525512Submit Correction
View count: 282
Veteran of Falklands 'Black Buck' raids 5 & 6, XM597 took the honour of flying the longest combat mission in the history of air warfare, precisely sixteen hours. Running dangerously short of fuel after an air-to-air hook-up mishap following mission 6 on 3rd June 1982, 597 diverted to Rio much to the consternation of the authorities, a Shrike missile stuck on its rail being confiscated. The aircraft was released after a week on condition that it would not be used in further combat; it was retired to the museum at East Fortune in 1984. Still in reasonable shape but in need of some TLC.
Registration / Serial:XM597
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET61
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:East FortuneMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XX319
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312144
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:74 Sqn
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:Kleine Brogel open house 1993
Photo Date:11 September 1993
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:525491Submit Correction
View count: 308
Registration / Serial:XX319
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312144
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:11 September 1993
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:XX319
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312144
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:74 Sqn
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:Kleine Brogel open house 1993
Photo Date:11 September 1993
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:525491Submit Correction
View count: 308
Registration / Serial:XX319
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T.1A
C/n (msn):312144
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kleine Brogel (EBBL)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:11 September 1993
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:XL319
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET28
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525479Submit Correction
View count: 205
Looking smart after a very lengthy repaint that began in 2011, XL319 was flown into retirement at Usworth in January 1983 after just over 21 years of service with 617, 44 and 83 Sqdns at Waddington and Scampton.
Registration / Serial:XL319
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET28
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:XL319
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 698 Vulcan
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET28
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:North East Land Sea & Air Museums
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:525479Submit Correction
View count: 205
Looking smart after a very lengthy repaint that began in 2011, XL319 was flown into retirement at Usworth in January 1983 after just over 21 years of service with 617, 44 and 83 Sqdns at Waddington and Scampton.
Registration / Serial:XL319
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET28
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 November 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact