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City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
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The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
View count: 731
The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
View count: 228
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
View count: 228
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
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The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
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The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Military Code:BL-11
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8379Submit Correction
View count: 1311
Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron based aboard HMS Blake and hence the BL-411 code.
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Military Code:BL-11
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8379Submit Correction
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Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron based aboard HMS Blake and hence the BL-411 code.
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WF118
Military Code:BY-567
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 T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8298Submit Correction
View count: 715
727 Squadron Sea Prince T.1 visiting Blackbushe during Farnborough show week from its base at RNAS Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.
Registration / Serial:WF118
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WF118
Military Code:BY-567
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 T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8298Submit Correction
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727 Squadron Sea Prince T.1 visiting Blackbushe during Farnborough show week from its base at RNAS Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.
Registration / Serial:WF118
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8295Submit Correction
View count: 299
Fairey Aviation built 102 Gannets at Stockport and assembled and test flew them from Ringway. XA417 was delivered on July 3, 1956 and served with 824 Squadron based at Lee-on-Solent.
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8295Submit Correction
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Fairey Aviation built 102 Gannets at Stockport and assembled and test flew them from Ringway. XA417 was delivered on July 3, 1956 and served with 824 Squadron based at Lee-on-Solent.
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 281
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 281
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SW992
Military Code:JA-107
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 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8168Submit Correction
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Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at their RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, base. SW992 is coded '107'. The three furthest still wear wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:SW992
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 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SW992
Military Code:JA-107
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 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8168Submit Correction
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Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at their RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, base. SW992 is coded '107'. The three furthest still wear wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:SW992
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 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8094Submit Correction
View count: 369
The second production Sea Vixen demonstrating at the 1957 Farnborough air show. It was used for trials of systems and weapons until retired in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8094Submit Correction
View count: 369
The second production Sea Vixen demonstrating at the 1957 Farnborough air show. It was used for trials of systems and weapons until retired in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX597
Military Code:CU-913
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8093Submit Correction
View count: 959
Early production Dragonfly built under license from Sikorsky. It had served in the rescue role with the RNAS Culdrose station flight.
Registration / Serial:VX597
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX597
Military Code:CU-913
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8093Submit Correction
View count: 959
Early production Dragonfly built under license from Sikorsky. It had served in the rescue role with the RNAS Culdrose station flight.
Registration / Serial:VX597
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8092Submit Correction
View count: 375
Built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft in April 1955. Serving 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Brawdy. Retired in February 1968.
Registration / Serial:XE365
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8092Submit Correction
View count: 375
Built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft in April 1955. Serving 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Brawdy. Retired in February 1968.
Registration / Serial:XE365
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7853Submit Correction
View count: 253
Royal Navy Anson 1 wearing the code of the RNAS Bramcote Station Flight. Served the RN from October 1945 until struck off charge in January 1954 - one of the last Anson 1's in UK military service. Visiting the 1939-built Derby Aviation hangar at Burnaston.
Registration / Serial:EG496
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7853Submit Correction
View count: 253
Royal Navy Anson 1 wearing the code of the RNAS Bramcote Station Flight. Served the RN from October 1945 until struck off charge in January 1954 - one of the last Anson 1's in UK military service. Visiting the 1939-built Derby Aviation hangar at Burnaston.
Registration / Serial:EG496
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT868
Military Code:VL-153
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7790Submit Correction
View count: 904
Phantom FG.1 of 767 Squadron FAA at its Yeovilton base. Crashed during display practice at Leuchars 12.05.78 when with 892 Squadron and damaged beyond repair.
Registration / Serial:XT868
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT868
Military Code:VL-153
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7790Submit Correction
View count: 904
Phantom FG.1 of 767 Squadron FAA at its Yeovilton base. Crashed during display practice at Leuchars 12.05.78 when with 892 Squadron and damaged beyond repair.
Registration / Serial:XT868
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7785Submit Correction
View count: 935
Barracuda TF.V tactical strike aircraft newly completed by Faireys at Ringway. This late, and less common, version had the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Later flown by 783 Squadron FAA from Lee-on-Solent. Withdrawn from service in August 1950.
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7785Submit Correction
View count: 935
Barracuda TF.V tactical strike aircraft newly completed by Faireys at Ringway. This late, and less common, version had the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Later flown by 783 Squadron FAA from Lee-on-Solent. Withdrawn from service in August 1950.
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG709
Military Code:GJ-709
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/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7715Submit Correction
View count: 231
Dragonfly HR.3 of the Fleet Air Arm wearing the codes of 705 Squadron based at RNAS Gosport, Hants. Attending the 1954 SSAFA airshow at Yeadon.
Registration / Serial:WG709
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG709
Military Code:GJ-709
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/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7715Submit Correction
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Dragonfly HR.3 of the Fleet Air Arm wearing the codes of 705 Squadron based at RNAS Gosport, Hants. Attending the 1954 SSAFA airshow at Yeadon.
Registration / Serial:WG709
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7678Submit Correction
View count: 1350
Newly built at Ringway, this Barracuda is being prepared for delivery by the ground staff of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It was ferried by the pilot shown to No. 812 Squadron FAA. Obtained from an ATA pilot many years ago.
Registration / Serial:LS855
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6624
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7678Submit Correction
View count: 1350
Newly built at Ringway, this Barracuda is being prepared for delivery by the ground staff of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It was ferried by the pilot shown to No. 812 Squadron FAA. Obtained from an ATA pilot many years ago.
Registration / Serial:LS855
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6624
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7646Submit Correction
View count: 824
Newly assembled Gannet AS.1 being weighed in Fairey Aviation's hangar at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 September 1954. This was the first of 102 Gannets to be built at their Stockport factory and assembled and test flown from Ringway.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7646Submit Correction
View count: 824
Newly assembled Gannet AS.1 being weighed in Fairey Aviation's hangar at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 September 1954. This was the first of 102 Gannets to be built at their Stockport factory and assembled and test flown from Ringway.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7635Submit Correction
View count: 372
The Barracuda production line at Fairey Aviation's Stockport, Cheshire, factory in early 1943. P9730 is front left and has its Merlin engine fitted. It will be roaded the six miles to Manchester (Ringway) Airport for final assembly and flight testing. Delivered in March 1943, it served with 810 Squadron Fleet Air Arm aboard HMS Illustrious. From Fairey's 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:P9730
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda II
C/n (msn):F4641
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7635Submit Correction
View count: 372
The Barracuda production line at Fairey Aviation's Stockport, Cheshire, factory in early 1943. P9730 is front left and has its Merlin engine fitted. It will be roaded the six miles to Manchester (Ringway) Airport for final assembly and flight testing. Delivered in March 1943, it served with 810 Squadron Fleet Air Arm aboard HMS Illustrious. From Fairey's 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:P9730
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda II
C/n (msn):F4641
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7626Submit Correction
View count: 193
This Firefly FR.4 is having a full throttle test of its Griffon engine, whilst the Fairey engineer stands by with no ear protection - typical of the era! VG962 was then modified at Ringway as a TT.4 target tug, making its first flight as such on 20.10.52.
Registration / Serial:VG962
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR4
C/n (msn):F7982
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7626Submit Correction
View count: 193
This Firefly FR.4 is having a full throttle test of its Griffon engine, whilst the Fairey engineer stands by with no ear protection - typical of the era! VG962 was then modified at Ringway as a TT.4 target tug, making its first flight as such on 20.10.52.
Registration / Serial:VG962
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR4
C/n (msn):F7982
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 September 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:7504Submit Correction
View count: 343
Registration / Serial:XF977
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003132
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1979
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:7504Submit Correction
View count: 343
Registration / Serial:XF977
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter GA11
C/n (msn):HABL-003132
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Greenham Common (EGVI) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 June 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact