466 results found
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Vassal |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12762Submit Correction |
| View count: | 780 |
Viking 1 "Vassal" of British European Airways after storage at Ringway. Sold to Field Aircraft Services 8 days later for service with Hunting Air Travel.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Vassal |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12762Submit Correction |
| View count: | 780 |
Viking 1 "Vassal" of British European Airways after storage at Ringway. Sold to Field Aircraft Services 8 days later for service with Hunting Air Travel.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGYX |
| 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): | 12472 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12745Submit Correction |
| View count: | 550 |
Delivered to RAF as Dakota 3 KG437 in February 1944 serving until sale to BOAC in January 1946 and transfer to BEA in August 1946. It is operating the daily morning Liverpool-Manchester-London (Northolt) scheduled service. To Autair in 1961 and Martins as PH-MAG in 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGYX |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 12472 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGYX |
| 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): | 12472 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12745Submit Correction |
| View count: | 550 |
Delivered to RAF as Dakota 3 KG437 in February 1944 serving until sale to BOAC in January 1946 and transfer to BEA in August 1946. It is operating the daily morning Liverpool-Manchester-London (Northolt) scheduled service. To Autair in 1961 and Martins as PH-MAG in 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGYX |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 12472 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways / Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11791Submit Correction |
| View count: | 521 |
The second example built of the 13-passenger 2-crew transport helicopter powered by two Leonides Major piston engines. Painted in British European Airways markings for display at the 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Sometimes referred to as the "Rotocoach", the type did not enter commercial production.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJI |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways / Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways / Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11791Submit Correction |
| View count: | 521 |
The second example built of the 13-passenger 2-crew transport helicopter powered by two Leonides Major piston engines. Painted in British European Airways markings for display at the 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Sometimes referred to as the "Rotocoach", the type did not enter commercial production.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJI |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways / Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGUP |
| 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): | 6911 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11787Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
Built for RAF as NR847. Converted for civilian use in August 1945 for Isle of Man Air Services as G-AGUP. Airline taken over by BEA on 1 February 1947. Used on services from Ringway to Blackpool and Isle of Man. The 1938 terminal is in the background.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGUP |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6911 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGUP |
| 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): | 6911 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11787Submit Correction |
| View count: | 353 |
Built for RAF as NR847. Converted for civilian use in August 1945 for Isle of Man Air Services as G-AGUP. Airline taken over by BEA on 1 February 1947. Used on services from Ringway to Blackpool and Isle of Man. The 1938 terminal is in the background.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGUP |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 89A Dragon Rapide |
| C/n (msn): | 6911 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1947 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOYM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 806 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 262 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
An early image of this Viscount 806 in a classic line-up on Ringway's International Pier in 1964
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOYM |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 806 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 262 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOYM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 806 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 262 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11244Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
An early image of this Viscount 806 in a classic line-up on Ringway's International Pier in 1964
| Registration / Serial: | G-AOYM |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 806 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 262 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGNK |
| 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): | 26985/15540 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Edward Mannock |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11017Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
BEA's "Pionair" Class Dakota G-AGNK "Edward Mannock" (right) faces G-AKNB (left) "Sir Sefton Brancker" on Ringway's domestic apron in 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGNK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 26985/15540 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGNK |
| 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): | 26985/15540 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Edward Mannock |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11017Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
BEA's "Pionair" Class Dakota G-AGNK "Edward Mannock" (right) faces G-AKNB (left) "Sir Sefton Brancker" on Ringway's domestic apron in 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGNK |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47B Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 26985/15540 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1959 |
| 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: | 415 |
"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: | 415 |
"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: | 568 |
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: | 568 |
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: | 834 |
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 |
| View count: | 834 |
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: | 419 |
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 |
| View count: | 419 |
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: | 946 |
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: | 946 |
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: | 383 |
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: | 383 |
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: | 364 |
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: | 364 |
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: | 229 |
"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: | 229 |
"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: | 408 |
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: | 408 |
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: | 324 |
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: | 324 |
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: | 1081 |
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: | 1081 |
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: | 308 |
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: | 308 |
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: | 537 |
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: | 537 |
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: | 456 |
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: | 456 |
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 |