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Aircraft Photo of VX413 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11556
Registration / Serial:VX413
Military Code:FD-219
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:11556Submit Correction
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1840 Squadron RNVR Firefly AS.5 at Fairey Aviation, Ringway, for servicing. Newly built Firefly T.7 WM776 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VX413
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of VX413 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11556
Registration / Serial:VX413
Military Code:FD-219
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:11556Submit Correction
View count: 488
1840 Squadron RNVR Firefly AS.5 at Fairey Aviation, Ringway, for servicing. Newly built Firefly T.7 WM776 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VX413
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of WK142 | English Electric Canberra B2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11459
Registration / Serial:WK142
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
Licence-built by:Avro
C/n (msn):EEP13535
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11459Submit Correction
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Built by Avro at Woodford. Transferred from the RAF to Royal Navy in 1969 and operated from Hurn by the Airwork FRU, still as a B.2. Modified to TT.18 in 1972.
Registration / Serial:WK142
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):EEP13535
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WK142 | English Electric Canberra B2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11459
Registration / Serial:WK142
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
Licence-built by:Avro
C/n (msn):EEP13535
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11459Submit Correction
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Built by Avro at Woodford. Transferred from the RAF to Royal Navy in 1969 and operated from Hurn by the Airwork FRU, still as a B.2. Modified to TT.18 in 1972.
Registration / Serial:WK142
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra B2
C/n (msn):EEP13535
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WV179 | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11425
Registration / Serial:WV179
Military Code:317
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1
C/n (msn):7421
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1953
Photo Date:25 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11425Submit Correction
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Ex US Navy 124115 and still wears '115' on rear fuselage. Operated by 849C Squadron Fleet Air Arm. Lost in crash in November 1959.
Registration / Serial:WV179
Aircraft Version:Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1
C/n (msn):7421
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WV179 | Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11425
Registration / Serial:WV179
Military Code:317
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD)
Aircraft Version:Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1
C/n (msn):7421
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1953
Photo Date:25 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11425Submit Correction
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Ex US Navy 124115 and still wears '115' on rear fuselage. Operated by 849C Squadron Fleet Air Arm. Lost in crash in November 1959.
Registration / Serial:WV179
Aircraft Version:Douglas AD-4W Skyraider AEW1
C/n (msn):7421
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WP296 | Supermarine Attacker FB2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11423
Registration / Serial:WP296
Military Code:ST-171
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11423Submit Correction
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Supermarine Attacker FB.2 operated by 767 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Stretton Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:WP296
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WP296 | Supermarine Attacker FB2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11423
Registration / Serial:WP296
Military Code:ST-171
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11423Submit Correction
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Supermarine Attacker FB.2 operated by 767 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Stretton Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:WP296
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB271 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11286
Registration / Serial:WB271
Military Code:R-204
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11286Submit Correction
View count: 202
This Firefly AS.5 served 814 Squadron Fleet Air Arm in 1949/50. It was shipped to the Far East in late 1951 and passed to the Australian Navy. Modified as a TT.5 in 1955. Sold and returned to the UK in 1967 for the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Crashed on 12 July 2003.
Registration / Serial:WB271
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB271 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11286
Registration / Serial:WB271
Military Code:R-204
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11286Submit Correction
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This Firefly AS.5 served 814 Squadron Fleet Air Arm in 1949/50. It was shipped to the Far East in late 1951 and passed to the Australian Navy. Modified as a TT.5 in 1955. Sold and returned to the UK in 1967 for the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Crashed on 12 July 2003.
Registration / Serial:WB271
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WF137 | Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11085
Registration / Serial:WF137
Military Code:999
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1
C/n (msn):P.50/5
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11085Submit Correction
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Sea Prince still wearing the colour scheme and code adopted when with the RNAS Culdrose (Cornwall) station flight.
Registration / Serial:WF137
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1
C/n (msn):P.50/5
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WF137 | Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11085
Registration / Serial:WF137
Military Code:999
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1
C/n (msn):P.50/5
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Second World War Aircraft Preservation Society
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11085Submit Correction
View count: 307
Sea Prince still wearing the colour scheme and code adopted when with the RNAS Culdrose (Cornwall) station flight.
Registration / Serial:WF137
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince C.1
C/n (msn):P.50/5
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lasham (EGHL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL584 | Hawker Hunter T8C | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11067
Registration / Serial:XL584
Military Code:VL
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693734
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11067Submit Correction
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Built by Hawker Aircraft at Kingston in 1958. Wears special VIP scheme for when carrying high-ranking naval officers. Crashed into sea near Portsmouth on 31st October 1984 with the loss of the pilot.
Registration / Serial:XL584
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693734
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL584 | Hawker Hunter T8C | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11067
Registration / Serial:XL584
Military Code:VL
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693734
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11067Submit Correction
View count: 503
Built by Hawker Aircraft at Kingston in 1958. Wears special VIP scheme for when carrying high-ranking naval officers. Crashed into sea near Portsmouth on 31st October 1984 with the loss of the pilot.
Registration / Serial:XL584
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T8C
C/n (msn):41H/693734
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM890 | Fairey Firefly U8 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11027
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11027Submit Correction
View count: 700
One of 34 Firefly U8 new build drone aircraft completed at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. First flew 23 March 1955 and served the Royal Aircraft Establishment test facility at RAF Llanbedr near Harlech, Wales. It wears the standard drone scheme of yellow uppers and red undersides.
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM890 | Fairey Firefly U8 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11027
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11027Submit Correction
View count: 700
One of 34 Firefly U8 new build drone aircraft completed at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. First flew 23 March 1955 and served the Royal Aircraft Establishment test facility at RAF Llanbedr near Harlech, Wales. It wears the standard drone scheme of yellow uppers and red undersides.
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XV671 | Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11004
Registration / Serial:XV671
Military Code:N-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A
C/n (msn):WA659
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cottesmore (EGXJ / OKH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2001
Photo Date:28 July 2001
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11004Submit Correction
View count: 215
Built in 1965 as a Sea King HAS.1. Converted to AEW.2A for airborne early warning duties with 849 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XV671
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A
C/n (msn):WA659
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cottesmore (EGXJ / OKH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 2001
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XV671 | Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #11004
Registration / Serial:XV671
Military Code:N-88
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A
C/n (msn):WA659
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cottesmore (EGXJ / OKH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2001
Photo Date:28 July 2001
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11004Submit Correction
View count: 215
Built in 1965 as a Sea King HAS.1. Converted to AEW.2A for airborne early warning duties with 849 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XV671
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King AEW2A
C/n (msn):WA659
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cottesmore (EGXJ / OKH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 2001
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of SX*** | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10968
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10968Submit Correction
View count: 307
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of SX*** | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10968
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10968Submit Correction
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Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WG723 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10918
Registration / Serial:WG723
Military Code:GJ-706
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10918Submit Correction
View count: 209
Dragonfly HR.3 of 705 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Gosport, Hants.
Registration / Serial:WG723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WG723 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10918
Registration / Serial:WG723
Military Code:GJ-706
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10918Submit Correction
View count: 209
Dragonfly HR.3 of 705 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Gosport, Hants.
Registration / Serial:WG723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT438 | Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2) | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10714
Registration / Serial:XT438
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10714Submit Correction
View count: 275
Wasp HAS.1 of 829 Squadron based at Portland Naval Air Station, Dorset. Its 'AS' code indicates allocation to HMS Ashanti.
Registration / Serial:XT438
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT438 | Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2) | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10714
Registration / Serial:XT438
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10714Submit Correction
View count: 275
Wasp HAS.1 of 829 Squadron based at Portland Naval Air Station, Dorset. Its 'AS' code indicates allocation to HMS Ashanti.
Registration / Serial:XT438
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HG714 | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10631
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1955
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10631Submit Correction
View count: 391
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of HG714 | De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10631
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1955
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10631Submit Correction
View count: 391
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XJ348 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10547
Registration / Serial:XJ348
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 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10547Submit Correction
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Built by DH at Chester in January 1953 as Dove 2A G-AMXX. Sold to Royal Navy and converted to Sea Devon C.20 and delivered in May 1955. Operated by 781 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XJ348 | De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10547
Registration / Serial:XJ348
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 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10547Submit Correction
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Built by DH at Chester in January 1953 as Dove 2A G-AMXX. Sold to Royal Navy and converted to Sea Devon C.20 and delivered in May 1955. Operated by 781 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VP487 | Supermarine 474 Seafire F47 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10362
Registration / Serial:VP487
Military Code:BR-162
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10362Submit Correction
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VP487 (right) and VP474 'BR-156' of 1833 Squadron, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, based at RNAS Bramcote make a dummy approach during the Wolverhampton air show. The Seafire 47 was fitted with contra-rotating sets of propellors.
Registration / Serial:VP487
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VP487 | Supermarine 474 Seafire F47 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10362
Registration / Serial:VP487
Military Code:BR-162
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10362Submit Correction
View count: 424
VP487 (right) and VP474 'BR-156' of 1833 Squadron, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, based at RNAS Bramcote make a dummy approach during the Wolverhampton air show. The Seafire 47 was fitted with contra-rotating sets of propellors.
Registration / Serial:VP487
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL878 | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10284
Registration / Serial:XL878
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10284Submit Correction
View count: 246
Operated in the rescue role by 771 Squadron at its Portland (Dorset) base.
Registration / Serial:XL878
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL878 | Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10284
Registration / Serial:XL878
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10284Submit Correction
View count: 246
Operated in the rescue role by 771 Squadron at its Portland (Dorset) base.
Registration / Serial:XL878
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VH127 | Fairey Firefly TT4 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10277
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
View count: 205
Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VH127 | Fairey Firefly TT4 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10277
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
View count: 205
Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB257 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10207
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
View count: 376
This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB257 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10207
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
View count: 376
This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX628 | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10104
Registration / Serial:VX628
Military Code:ST-101
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10104Submit Correction
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This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
Registration / Serial:VX628
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX628 | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10104
Registration / Serial:VX628
Military Code:ST-101
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10104Submit Correction
View count: 238
This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
Registration / Serial:VX628
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WA473 | Supermarine Attacker F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10062
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10062Submit Correction
View count: 386
The Rolls-Royce Nene-powered Attacker F.1 was the Royal Navy's first jet fighter. WA473 was delivered in 07.51 and served 800, 702 and 736 Squadrons of the FAA. Retired in 1956 and displayed at the gate of RNAS Abbotsinch before moving to the FAA Museum.
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WA473 | Supermarine Attacker F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #10062
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10062Submit Correction
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The Rolls-Royce Nene-powered Attacker F.1 was the Royal Navy's first jet fighter. WA473 was delivered in 07.51 and served 800, 702 and 736 Squadrons of the FAA. Retired in 1956 and displayed at the gate of RNAS Abbotsinch before moving to the FAA Museum.
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield