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Aircraft Photo of VR947 | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9469
Registration / Serial:VR947
Military Code:JA-104
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9469Submit Correction
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Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
Registration / Serial:VR947
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VR947 | Hawker Sea Fury FB11 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9469
Registration / Serial:VR947
Military Code:JA-104
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9469Submit Correction
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Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
Registration / Serial:VR947
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL450 | Fairey Gannet AEW.3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9272
Registration / Serial:XL450
Military Code:BY-764
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1970
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9272Submit Correction
View count: 390
Operated by 849 Squadron's HQ Flight based at RNAS Brawdy, Wales.
Registration / Serial:XL450
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XL450 | Fairey Gannet AEW.3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9272
Registration / Serial:XL450
Military Code:BY-764
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1970
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9272Submit Correction
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Operated by 849 Squadron's HQ Flight based at RNAS Brawdy, Wales.
Registration / Serial:XL450
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XD241 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9268
Registration / Serial:XD241
Military Code:838
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
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:9268Submit Correction
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Scimitar F.1 XD241 of 776 FRU, Royal Navy, at its Hurn base in 1970. The type was supersonic and nuclear capable. This aircraft had served 736 and 803 Squadrons aboard RN aircraft carriers. Retired in 12.70 and destroyed in ground missile tests.
Registration / Serial:XD241
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
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 XD241 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9268
Registration / Serial:XD241
Military Code:838
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
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:9268Submit Correction
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Scimitar F.1 XD241 of 776 FRU, Royal Navy, at its Hurn base in 1970. The type was supersonic and nuclear capable. This aircraft had served 736 and 803 Squadrons aboard RN aircraft carriers. Retired in 12.70 and destroyed in ground missile tests.
Registration / Serial:XD241
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
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 WP290 | Supermarine Attacker FB2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9236
Registration / Serial:WP290
Military Code:ST-812
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:25 February 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9236Submit Correction
View count: 321
Attacker FB.2 of 1831 RNVR Squadron on finals to its base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, which closed in 1958. The unit operated Attackers from May 1955 until the unit was closed down in March 1957 together with all other naval reserve squadrons.
Registration / Serial:WP290
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WP290 | Supermarine Attacker FB2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9236
Registration / Serial:WP290
Military Code:ST-812
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:25 February 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9236Submit Correction
View count: 321
Attacker FB.2 of 1831 RNVR Squadron on finals to its base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, which closed in 1958. The unit operated Attackers from May 1955 until the unit was closed down in March 1957 together with all other naval reserve squadrons.
Registration / Serial:WP290
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker FB2
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 February 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XN977 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9218
Registration / Serial:XN977
Military Code:R-030
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-04-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Lossiemouth Navy Day 1970
Photo Date:18 July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9218Submit Correction
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Buccaneer S.2 of 809 Squadron wearing the 'R' code applied during its service aboard HMS Ark Royal. The squadron's symbol is on the vertical fin. Displayed at the 1970 RNAS Lossiemouth Naval Day.
Registration / Serial:XN977
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-04-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XN977 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9218
Registration / Serial:XN977
Military Code:R-030
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-04-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Lossiemouth Navy Day 1970
Photo Date:18 July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9218Submit Correction
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Buccaneer S.2 of 809 Squadron wearing the 'R' code applied during its service aboard HMS Ark Royal. The squadron's symbol is on the vertical fin. Displayed at the 1970 RNAS Lossiemouth Naval Day.
Registration / Serial:XN977
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-04-63
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB781 | Blackburn B-54 YA7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9169
Registration / Serial:WB781
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-54
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-54
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-54 YA7
C/n (msn):5615
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 October 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9169Submit Correction
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The first of three YA.7 prototype anti-submarine aircraft built in 1949/50. In flight over East Yorkshire from Blackburn's base at Brough near Hull. The Fairey Gannet won the Royal Navy contract and this aircraft was used by the RAE for equipment tests. Obtained from Blackburns 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:WB781
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-54 YA7
C/n (msn):5615
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 October 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of WB781 | Blackburn B-54 YA7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9169
Registration / Serial:WB781
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-54
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-54
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-54 YA7
C/n (msn):5615
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 October 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9169Submit Correction
View count: 1059
The first of three YA.7 prototype anti-submarine aircraft built in 1949/50. In flight over East Yorkshire from Blackburn's base at Brough near Hull. The Fairey Gannet won the Royal Navy contract and this aircraft was used by the RAE for equipment tests. Obtained from Blackburns 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:WB781
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-54 YA7
C/n (msn):5615
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 October 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of NF389 | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9113
Registration / Serial:NF389
Military Code:5B
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1969
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9113Submit Correction
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Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in April 1944. Used for torpedo trials. Displayed at the Lee open day in 1969.
Registration / Serial:NF389
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):[ NF389 ]
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 NF389 | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9113
Registration / Serial:NF389
Military Code:5B
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):[ NF389 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1969
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9113Submit Correction
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Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in April 1944. Used for torpedo trials. Displayed at the Lee open day in 1969.
Registration / Serial:NF389
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):[ NF389 ]
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 N1854 | Fairey Fulmar II | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9111
Registration / Serial:N1854
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Fulmar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Fulmar
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar II
C/n (msn):F.3707
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1962
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9111Submit Correction
View count: 255
This was the prototype Fulmar, first flying from Ringway Airport Manchester in early 1940 as a Mark I. Converted to Mark II and used as a test and communications aircraft by Fairey Aviation, latterly as G-AIBE. Retired in late 1962 and now exhibited in the FAA Museum at Yeovilton as the last survivor of 600 Fulmars built.
Registration / Serial:N1854
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar II
C/n (msn):F.3707
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of N1854 | Fairey Fulmar II | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9111
Registration / Serial:N1854
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Fulmar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Fulmar
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar II
C/n (msn):F.3707
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1962
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9111Submit Correction
View count: 255
This was the prototype Fulmar, first flying from Ringway Airport Manchester in early 1940 as a Mark I. Converted to Mark II and used as a test and communications aircraft by Fairey Aviation, latterly as G-AIBE. Retired in late 1962 and now exhibited in the FAA Museum at Yeovilton as the last survivor of 600 Fulmars built.
Registration / Serial:N1854
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar II
C/n (msn):F.3707
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of LS736 | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9110
Registration / Serial:LS736
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6531
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9110Submit Correction
View count: 853
This Barracuda II was written off landing at Fearn at night in a crosswind on 15 December 1944. It was serving 814 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. It had been built by Fairey Aviation at Ringway in April 1944. From Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:LS736
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6531
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of LS736 | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9110
Registration / Serial:LS736
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6531
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9110Submit Correction
View count: 853
This Barracuda II was written off landing at Fearn at night in a crosswind on 15 December 1944. It was serving 814 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. It had been built by Fairey Aviation at Ringway in April 1944. From Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:LS736
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda Mk2
C/n (msn):F6531
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Aircraft Photo of WW276 | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9086
Registration / Serial:WW276
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12936
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9086Submit Correction
View count: 187
Five Sea Venoms stored by Stretton's Aircraft Holding Unit. WW276 is second from left, with XG614 beyond it.
Registration / Serial:WW276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12936
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WW276 | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9086
Registration / Serial:WW276
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12936
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9086Submit Correction
View count: 187
Five Sea Venoms stored by Stretton's Aircraft Holding Unit. WW276 is second from left, with XG614 beyond it.
Registration / Serial:WW276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21
C/n (msn):12936
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XG777 | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9071
Registration / Serial:XG777
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15652
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9071Submit Correction
View count: 242
Royal Navy Sea Vampire T22 in store at No. 5 MU, RAF Kemble. Sold to Chile in 1972.
Registration / Serial:XG777
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15652
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XG777 | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9071
Registration / Serial:XG777
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15652
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9071Submit Correction
View count: 242
Royal Navy Sea Vampire T22 in store at No. 5 MU, RAF Kemble. Sold to Chile in 1972.
Registration / Serial:XG777
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22
C/n (msn):15652
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XD265 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9051
Registration / Serial:XD265
Military Code:611
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:736 Sqn
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1962
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9051Submit Correction
View count: 444
A three-ship formation of 736 Squadron Scimitars lands after their display at Farnborough. Also visible are XD224 '614' and XD316 '612'. Their home base was at Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XD265
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XD265 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9051
Registration / Serial:XD265
Military Code:611
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:736 Sqn
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1962
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9051Submit Correction
View count: 444
A three-ship formation of 736 Squadron Scimitars lands after their display at Farnborough. Also visible are XD224 '614' and XD316 '612'. Their home base was at Lossiemouth, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XD265
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA361 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9034
Registration / Serial:XA361
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9253
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 December 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9034Submit Correction
View count: 587
The 39th of 102 Gannets built at Ringway. First flew 12 December 1955, still in bare metal. Painted in full FAA markings and delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) on 24 January 1956.
Registration / Serial:XA361
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9253
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 December 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA361 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #9034
Registration / Serial:XA361
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9253
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 December 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9034Submit Correction
View count: 587
The 39th of 102 Gannets built at Ringway. First flew 12 December 1955, still in bare metal. Painted in full FAA markings and delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) on 24 January 1956.
Registration / Serial:XA361
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9253
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 December 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WV828 | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8779
Registration / Serial:WV828
Military Code:037
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6073
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8779Submit Correction
View count: 269
Two Sea Hawks in Airwork's hangar at Hurn during the period when this was the base for their Fleet Requirements Unit operations. Now preserved in the Netherlands. WV825 '034' is at the right.
Registration / Serial:WV828
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6073
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WV828 | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8779
Registration / Serial:WV828
Military Code:037
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6073
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8779Submit Correction
View count: 269
Two Sea Hawks in Airwork's hangar at Hurn during the period when this was the base for their Fleet Requirements Unit operations. Now preserved in the Netherlands. WV825 '034' is at the right.
Registration / Serial:WV828
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6073
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT285 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8778
Registration / Serial:XT285
Military Code:LM-653
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8778Submit Correction
View count: 603
Delivered to the Fleet Air Arm in December 1965. Served 736B Squadron based at RNAS Lossiemouth. Struck off charge in November 1971.
Registration / Serial:XT285
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT285 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8778
Registration / Serial:XT285
Military Code:LM-653
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8778Submit Correction
View count: 603
Delivered to the Fleet Air Arm in December 1965. Served 736B Squadron based at RNAS Lossiemouth. Struck off charge in November 1971.
Registration / Serial:XT285
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly FR5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8754
Registration / Serial:WB410
Military Code:O-213
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
View count: 318
Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly FR5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8754
Registration / Serial:WB410
Military Code:O-213
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
View count: 318
Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8753
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
View count: 337
One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8753
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
View count: 337
One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WJ717 | English Electric Canberra TT18 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8747
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
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:8747Submit Correction
View count: 678
Built in 1953 by EE as a B.2 bomber for RAF. Converted in 1967/68 to TT.18 for Royal Navy. Operated from Hurn by the based Airwork FRU and later by the FRADU. Retired in 1990.
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
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 WJ717 | English Electric Canberra TT18 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8747
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
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:8747Submit Correction
View count: 678
Built in 1953 by EE as a B.2 bomber for RAF. Converted in 1967/68 to TT.18 for Royal Navy. Operated from Hurn by the based Airwork FRU and later by the FRADU. Retired in 1990.
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
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 XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 309
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 309
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WN370 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8536
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
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
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
View count: 716
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
Aircraft Photo of WN370 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8536
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
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
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
View count: 716
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