420 results found
Registration / Serial:G-AIVK
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):224
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Lord Keyes
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10919Submit Correction
View count: 309
"Admiral Class" Viking 1B "Lord Keyes" has arrived on a European schedule. Ths passengers walk unaccompanied across the apron towards immigration. 'IVK served BEA 1947-1955.
Registration / Serial:G-AIVK
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):224
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AIVK
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):224
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Lord Keyes
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10919Submit Correction
View count: 309
"Admiral Class" Viking 1B "Lord Keyes" has arrived on a European schedule. Ths passengers walk unaccompanied across the apron towards immigration. 'IVK served BEA 1947-1955.
Registration / Serial:G-AIVK
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):224
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJBP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):242
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Edward Spragge
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10534Submit Correction
View count: 424
Delivered new to BEA in September 1947. Upgraded to Admiral Class configuration in 1952 and named "Sir Edward Spragge". Sold to Eagle Airways in December 1955.
Registration / Serial:G-AJBP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):242
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AJBP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):242
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Edward Spragge
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10534Submit Correction
View count: 424
Delivered new to BEA in September 1947. Upgraded to Admiral Class configuration in 1952 and named "Sir Edward Spragge". Sold to Eagle Airways in December 1955.
Registration / Serial:G-AJBP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):242
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHKU
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. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6810
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Cecil John Rhodes
City / Airport:Land's End / Saint Just (EGHC / LEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10392Submit Correction
View count: 649
BEA's "Islander" class "RMA Cecil John Rhodes" at St Just whilst operating the schedule to the Scilly Islands. Ordered for RAF as NR722. Flown by BEA from 06.46 until sale in 05.64.
Registration / Serial:G-AHKU
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6810
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Land's End / Saint Just (EGHC / LEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHKU
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. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6810
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Cecil John Rhodes
City / Airport:Land's End / Saint Just (EGHC / LEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10392Submit Correction
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BEA's "Islander" class "RMA Cecil John Rhodes" at St Just whilst operating the schedule to the Scilly Islands. Ordered for RAF as NR722. Flown by BEA from 06.46 until sale in 05.64.
Registration / Serial:G-AHKU
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6810
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Land's End / Saint Just (EGHC / LEQ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-APZP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 779D Viscount
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1960
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10210Submit Correction
View count: 333
BEA leased this Viscount from Fred Olsen between March 1960 and March 1961, when it reverted to LN-FOH. Taken from the roof of the Queens Building, with prewar Fairey Aviation Hangar (right) and BEA base far left.
Registration / Serial:G-APZP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 779D Viscount
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1960
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-APZP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 779D Viscount
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1960
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10210Submit Correction
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BEA leased this Viscount from Fred Olsen between March 1960 and March 1961, when it reverted to LN-FOH. Taken from the roof of the Queens Building, with prewar Fairey Aviation Hangar (right) and BEA base far left.
Registration / Serial:G-APZP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 779D Viscount
C/n (msn):250
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1960
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-APEE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 951 Vanguard
C/n (msn):708
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10060Submit Correction
View count: 739
Delivered to BEA in December 1960. Arriving at domestic gate 22 on BE4020 from London Heathrow. Destroyed during an overshoot at Heathrow on 27 October 1965.
Registration / Serial:G-APEE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 951 Vanguard
C/n (msn):708
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-APEE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 951 Vanguard
C/n (msn):708
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10060Submit Correction
View count: 739
Delivered to BEA in December 1960. Arriving at domestic gate 22 on BE4020 from London Heathrow. Destroyed during an overshoot at Heathrow on 27 October 1965.
Registration / Serial:G-APEE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 951 Vanguard
C/n (msn):708
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALXK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32828/16080
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10000Submit Correction
View count: 292
This BEA "Pionair" wears an early experimental colour scheme with the "Speed key" on its nose, registration on fuselage, titles within the cabin lining and Royal Mail symbol on the rudder. All these features changed for the final scheme - compare with later BEA Pionair images.
Registration / Serial:G-ALXK
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32828/16080
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALXK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32828/16080
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10000Submit Correction
View count: 292
This BEA "Pionair" wears an early experimental colour scheme with the "Speed key" on its nose, registration on fuselage, titles within the cabin lining and Royal Mail symbol on the rudder. All these features changed for the final scheme - compare with later BEA Pionair images.
Registration / Serial:G-ALXK
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):32828/16080
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHCY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12355
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9744Submit Correction
View count: 232
Delivered to RAF in January 1944 serving with 512 and 575 Squadrons. Bought by BOAC in April 1946 and transferred to BEA in September 1946. Crashed near Saddleworth, Oldham, Lancs on 19 August 1949 on initial approach to Ringway.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCY
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12355
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHCY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12355
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9744Submit Correction
View count: 232
Delivered to RAF in January 1944 serving with 512 and 575 Squadrons. Bought by BOAC in April 1946 and transferred to BEA in September 1946. Crashed near Saddleworth, Oldham, Lancs on 19 August 1949 on initial approach to Ringway.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCY
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3
C/n (msn):12355
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANHF
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):66
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Matthew Flinders
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9607Submit Correction
View count: 159
"Matthew Flinders" was delivered new to BEA in July 1955, serving until sale to VASP as |PP-SRR in August 1962. It is under maintenance in the 1939/40-built Hangar No. 6.
Registration / Serial:G-ANHF
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):66
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ANHF
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):66
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Matthew Flinders
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9607Submit Correction
View count: 159
"Matthew Flinders" was delivered new to BEA in July 1955, serving until sale to VASP as |PP-SRR in August 1962. It is under maintenance in the 1939/40-built Hangar No. 6.
Registration / Serial:G-ANHF
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):66
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGHM
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9623
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Edward Maitland
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9503Submit Correction
View count: 277
Ex RAF FD901, being interned in neutral Portugal in October 1943. Served BEA October 1949 until August 1964, latterly leased to Cambrian Airways. Later to 5B-CBD. USAAF C-47A
Registration / Serial:G-AGHM
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9623
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGHM
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9623
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Edward Maitland
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9503Submit Correction
View count: 277
Ex RAF FD901, being interned in neutral Portugal in October 1943. Served BEA October 1949 until August 1964, latterly leased to Cambrian Airways. Later to 5B-CBD. USAAF C-47A
Registration / Serial:G-AGHM
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9623
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 May 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMWG
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore 3A
C/n (msn):13068
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Gawain
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9501Submit Correction
View count: 226
BEA's Sycamore "Sir Gawain" on arrival at Gatwick on the experimental scheduled service from Birmingham heliport via Heathrow. I had flown the last 19 minutes sector as the fare from Birmingham was more than could be afforded. A/c operated by BEA 1954-56.
Registration / Serial:G-AMWG
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore 3A
C/n (msn):13068
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMWG
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 171 Sycamore
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore 3A
C/n (msn):13068
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Gawain
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9501Submit Correction
View count: 226
BEA's Sycamore "Sir Gawain" on arrival at Gatwick on the experimental scheduled service from Birmingham heliport via Heathrow. I had flown the last 19 minutes sector as the fare from Birmingham was more than could be afforded. A/c operated by BEA 1954-56.
Registration / Serial:G-AMWG
Aircraft Version:Bristol 171 Sycamore 3A
C/n (msn):13068
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHOF
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
Manufacturers:Junkers / Short & Harland
C/n (msn):SH09C
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 September 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9499Submit Correction
View count: 672
Ex Lufrwaffe and RAF VN729. Converted to civil configuration by Short & Harland, original Junkers c/n unknown. Served BEA May 1946 until this day when it arrived at Ringway for storage. Dismantled in Hangar 522 in February 1948 and scrapped at Latchford, Warrington.
Registration / Serial:G-AHOF
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
C/n (msn):SH09C
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 September 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHOF
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
Manufacturers:Junkers / Short & Harland
C/n (msn):SH09C
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 September 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9499Submit Correction
View count: 672
Ex Lufrwaffe and RAF VN729. Converted to civil configuration by Short & Harland, original Junkers c/n unknown. Served BEA May 1946 until this day when it arrived at Ringway for storage. Dismantled in Hangar 522 in February 1948 and scrapped at Latchford, Warrington.
Registration / Serial:G-AHOF
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
C/n (msn):SH09C
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 September 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGSJ
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. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6888
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9498Submit Correction
View count: 199
Ex RAF NR812 and Isle of Man Air Services. Served BEA February 1947 until May 1948. Being refuelled from Ringway's wartime-built ex RAF tanker. To OY-ACZ in 1950.
Registration / Serial:G-AGSJ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6888
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGSJ
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. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6888
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9498Submit Correction
View count: 199
Ex RAF NR812 and Isle of Man Air Services. Served BEA February 1947 until May 1948. Being refuelled from Ringway's wartime-built ex RAF tanker. To OY-ACZ in 1950.
Registration / Serial:G-AGSJ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6888
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1947
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMAG
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2
C/n (msn):5229
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Thomas Gresham
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9477Submit Correction
View count: 360
BEA's "Elizabethan Class" "Sir Thomas Gresham" undergoing an engine test before operating the scheduled service to London Airport - later Heathrow.
Registration / Serial:G-AMAG
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2
C/n (msn):5229
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AMAG
Aircraft Original Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Generic Type:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2
C/n (msn):5229
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Thomas Gresham
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9477Submit Correction
View count: 360
BEA's "Elizabethan Class" "Sir Thomas Gresham" undergoing an engine test before operating the scheduled service to London Airport - later Heathrow.
Registration / Serial:G-AMAG
Aircraft Version:Airspeed AS-57 Ambassador 2
C/n (msn):5229
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 July 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 March 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9374Submit Correction
View count: 348
BEA Freight Express Dakota parked in front of Speke's 1938-built "art deco" hangar.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 March 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 March 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9374Submit Correction
View count: 348
BEA Freight Express Dakota parked in front of Speke's 1938-built "art deco" hangar.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 March 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Discovery
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9329Submit Correction
View count: 353
A wing flap bolt fractured on final approach to Ringway and the Viscount banked very steeply and crashed into the houses on the right.
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Discovery
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9329Submit Correction
View count: 353
A wing flap bolt fractured on final approach to Ringway and the Viscount banked very steeply and crashed into the houses on the right.
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Discovery
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9328Submit Correction
View count: 362
This was the first production Viscount, delivered to BEA on 3 January 1953. It is making a courtesy visit to Ringway, when I was allowed to walk out onto the main apron for this photo which shows the 1939-built Hangar No.6 in the background. The aircraft crashed on finals to Ringway on 14 March 1957 - see other photo.
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Discovery
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9328Submit Correction
View count: 362
This was the first production Viscount, delivered to BEA on 3 January 1953. It is making a courtesy visit to Ringway, when I was allowed to walk out onto the main apron for this photo which shows the 1939-built Hangar No.6 in the background. The aircraft crashed on finals to Ringway on 14 March 1957 - see other photo.
Registration / Serial:G-ALWE
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):4
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AVMK
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-510ED One-Eleven
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9267Submit Correction
View count: 1548
The 1-11 wears the initial BEA 'red box' scheme with no cabin roof titles and "Super one-eleven" wording on the engine cowlings.
Registration / Serial:G-AVMK
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-510ED One-Eleven
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AVMK
Aircraft Original Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Generic Type:BAC 111 One-Eleven
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-510ED One-Eleven
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9267Submit Correction
View count: 1548
The 1-11 wears the initial BEA 'red box' scheme with no cabin roof titles and "Super one-eleven" wording on the engine cowlings.
Registration / Serial:G-AVMK
Aircraft Version:BAC 111-510ED One-Eleven
C/n (msn):139
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ASXO
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6803
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9258Submit Correction
View count: 384
Served BEA Cargo from new in April 1965 until sale to Transair as CF-TAX in April 1970. An Air Canada DC-8 and Pan Am Boeing 707 are in the background.
Registration / Serial:G-ASXO
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6803
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ASXO
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6803
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9258Submit Correction
View count: 384
Served BEA Cargo from new in April 1965 until sale to Transair as CF-TAX in April 1970. An Air Canada DC-8 and Pan Am Boeing 707 are in the background.
Registration / Serial:G-ASXO
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy 222
C/n (msn):6803
Operator Titles:BEA Cargo - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1968
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHOC
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
Manufacturers:Junkers / Short & Harland
C/n (msn):501441 (SH16C)
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:February 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9252Submit Correction
View count: 494
Ex Luftwaffe and RAF VM923. After civil conversion by Short & Harland, it was used on UK domestic services until arrival in Ringway's Hangar 522 on 9 September 1947 for storage. Scrapped in February 1948 - the engines and undercarriage have already gone; also a section of the cabin roof.
Registration / Serial:G-AHOC
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
C/n (msn):501441 (SH16C)
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:February 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHOC
Aircraft Original Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Generic Type:Junkers Ju 52
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
Manufacturers:Junkers / Short & Harland
C/n (msn):501441 (SH16C)
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:February 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9252Submit Correction
View count: 494
Ex Luftwaffe and RAF VM923. After civil conversion by Short & Harland, it was used on UK domestic services until arrival in Ringway's Hangar 522 on 9 September 1947 for storage. Scrapped in February 1948 - the engines and undercarriage have already gone; also a section of the cabin roof.
Registration / Serial:G-AHOC
Aircraft Version:Junkers Ju 52/3m (Mod)
C/n (msn):501441 (SH16C)
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:February 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGJZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12054
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA John Stringfellow
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9240Submit Correction
View count: 499
Ex RAF FL629. Served BEA from August 1946 until March 1960. Shown soon after conversion by Scottish Aviation to "Pionair" standard and named "RMA John Stringfellow" after an early British aviator.
Registration / Serial:G-AGJZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12054
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGJZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12054
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA John Stringfellow
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9240Submit Correction
View count: 499
Ex RAF FL629. Served BEA from August 1946 until March 1960. Shown soon after conversion by Scottish Aviation to "Pionair" standard and named "RMA John Stringfellow" after an early British aviator.
Registration / Serial:G-AGJZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):12054
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield