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Registration / Serial:35140
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-12
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-12
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12T
C/n (msn):8302505
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:445072Submit Correction
View count: 294
Repainted with fake serial '5116' by 2006.
Registration / Serial:35140
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12T
C/n (msn):8302505
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:35140
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-12
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-12
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12T
C/n (msn):8302505
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:445072Submit Correction
View count: 294
Repainted with fake serial '5116' by 2006.
Registration / Serial:35140
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12T
C/n (msn):8302505
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:2153
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-332L1 Super Puma
C/n (msn):2153
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Singapore - Seletar (WSSL / XSP)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:1986
Photo from:Adrian Romang CollectionContact
Photo ID:444689Submit Correction
View count: 335
Built in 1985 or 1986, this VIP configured Super Puma is seen here taking off at Seletar Airport in Singapore, after maintenance was performed by local company Singapore Technologies Aerospace (STA). The helicopter was delivered to China's People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and has at some point been re-registered to civilian registration B-7949. Date of image assumed, copyright by ST Aerospace. Scanned from a print.
Registration / Serial:2153
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-332L1 Super Puma
C/n (msn):2153
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Singapore - Seletar (WSSL / XSP)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:1986
Photo from:Adrian Romang CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:2153
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale AS-332 Super Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale AS-332/532 Super Puma/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-332L1 Super Puma
C/n (msn):2153
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Singapore - Seletar (WSSL / XSP)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:1986
Photo from:Adrian Romang CollectionContact
Photo ID:444689Submit Correction
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Built in 1985 or 1986, this VIP configured Super Puma is seen here taking off at Seletar Airport in Singapore, after maintenance was performed by local company Singapore Technologies Aerospace (STA). The helicopter was delivered to China's People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and has at some point been re-registered to civilian registration B-7949. Date of image assumed, copyright by ST Aerospace. Scanned from a print.
Registration / Serial:2153
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale AS-332L1 Super Puma
C/n (msn):2153
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:Singapore - Seletar (WSSL / XSP)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:1986
Photo from:Adrian Romang CollectionContact
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443893Submit Correction
View count: 256
The collection has since changed its name to the Shanghai Aviation Scientific Promotion Museum and the aircraft have been substantially refurbished.
Registration / Serial:2996
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-6 I
C/n (msn):0114
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443893Submit Correction
View count: 256
The collection has since changed its name to the Shanghai Aviation Scientific Promotion Museum and the aircraft have been substantially refurbished.
Registration / Serial:2996
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-6 I
C/n (msn):0114
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443888Submit Correction
View count: 247
License built version of the Mi-4. 545 were built between 1958 and 1979. The DC8-61 behind, covered in bamboo scaffolding, is ex JAL JA8048. The collection has since changed its name to the Shanghai Aviation Scientific Promotion Museum.
Registration / Serial:9328
Aircraft Version:Harbin Z5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443888Submit Correction
View count: 247
License built version of the Mi-4. 545 were built between 1958 and 1979. The DC8-61 behind, covered in bamboo scaffolding, is ex JAL JA8048. The collection has since changed its name to the Shanghai Aviation Scientific Promotion Museum.
Registration / Serial:9328
Aircraft Version:Harbin Z5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443464Submit Correction
View count: 229
Having previously been involved with the repair and servicing of the Yak 18, the Nanchang Aircraft Factory went on to produce 379 aircraft for the Air Force, Naval Air Force and CAAC as the Nanchang CJ-5 between 1954 and 1958. There were several on display at the museum in 1991
Registration / Serial:01
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443464Submit Correction
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Having previously been involved with the repair and servicing of the Yak 18, the Nanchang Aircraft Factory went on to produce 379 aircraft for the Air Force, Naval Air Force and CAAC as the Nanchang CJ-5 between 1954 and 1958. There were several on display at the museum in 1991
Registration / Serial:01
Aircraft Version:Nanchang CJ-5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443248Submit Correction
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Based on the Tupolev Tu-4 airframe, in 1967 China developed an AWACS platform to try and enable them to monitor US Atomic tests in the Pacific. Powered by four Ivchenko AI-20K turboprop engines, the project was named KJ-1 and had a Type 843 rotordome pylon mounted above the fuselage. Trials were unsuccessful as the equipment was too heavy and failed to meet PLAAF requirements, the project was cancelled in 1971.
Registration / Serial:4114
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-4 (KJ-1)
C/n (msn):2806501
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443248Submit Correction
View count: 4505
Based on the Tupolev Tu-4 airframe, in 1967 China developed an AWACS platform to try and enable them to monitor US Atomic tests in the Pacific. Powered by four Ivchenko AI-20K turboprop engines, the project was named KJ-1 and had a Type 843 rotordome pylon mounted above the fuselage. Trials were unsuccessful as the equipment was too heavy and failed to meet PLAAF requirements, the project was cancelled in 1971.
Registration / Serial:4114
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-4 (KJ-1)
C/n (msn):2806501
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:"103"
Military Code:03 red
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-29 Delfin
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-29 Delfin
Aircraft Version:Aero L-29 Delfin
C/n (msn):792639
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443244Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:"103"
Aircraft Version:Aero L-29 Delfin
C/n (msn):792639
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:"103"
Military Code:03 red
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-29 Delfin
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-29 Delfin
Aircraft Version:Aero L-29 Delfin
C/n (msn):792639
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443244Submit Correction
View count: 272
Registration / Serial:"103"
Aircraft Version:Aero L-29 Delfin
C/n (msn):792639
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:50055
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2188
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:2 November 2010
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:443102Submit Correction
View count: 218
First flew as G-BBWG in 1976 before delivery to CAAC as B-269 in 1978. To the Chinese Air Force/China United Airlines as 50055 in 1981. Made last Trident flight ever from Xijiao to Shahe in 1997 and towed to the China Aviation Museum. Remains of the China United Airlines emblem can be seen on the tail. It was repainted into Chinese Air Force colours by 2010.
Registration / Serial:50055
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2188
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:2 November 2010
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:50055
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2188
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:2 November 2010
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:443102Submit Correction
View count: 218
First flew as G-BBWG in 1976 before delivery to CAAC as B-269 in 1978. To the Chinese Air Force/China United Airlines as 50055 in 1981. Made last Trident flight ever from Xijiao to Shahe in 1997 and towed to the China Aviation Museum. Remains of the China United Airlines emblem can be seen on the tail. It was repainted into Chinese Air Force colours by 2010.
Registration / Serial:50055
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2188
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:2 November 2010
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:83
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-10
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-10
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-10 Shturmovik
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:442947Submit Correction
View count: 599
Just over 250 Il-10s flew with the PLAAF from the early 1950s, the last were retired in 1972.
Registration / Serial:83
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-10 Shturmovik
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:83
Aircraft Original Type:Ilyushin Il-10
Aircraft Generic Type:Ilyushin Il-10
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-10 Shturmovik
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:442947Submit Correction
View count: 599
Just over 250 Il-10s flew with the PLAAF from the early 1950s, the last were retired in 1972.
Registration / Serial:83
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-10 Shturmovik
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:4649
Alternate Serial:86101
Other Marks:7502
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4649
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Air and Space Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:4 December 1988
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:441725Submit Correction
View count: 328
Identity unconfirmed, but most likely 86101 before the repaint.
Registration / Serial:4649
Alternate Serial:86101
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4649
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Air and Space Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:4 December 1988
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Registration / Serial:4649
Alternate Serial:86101
Other Marks:7502
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4649
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Air and Space Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:4 December 1988
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:441725Submit Correction
View count: 328
Identity unconfirmed, but most likely 86101 before the repaint.
Registration / Serial:4649
Alternate Serial:86101
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):4649
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Air and Space Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:4 December 1988
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Registration / Serial:03
Other Marks:44-73920
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40460
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440518Submit Correction
View count: 365
A significant piece of Chinese military history, this Mustang is one of nine that flew over Beijing on October 1st of 1949 for the Founding of the People's Republic of China parade. Displayed outdoors as seen here and exposed to the elements for many years until the museum was upgraded and it was finally moved indoors.
Registration / Serial:03
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40460
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:03
Other Marks:44-73920
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40460
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440518Submit Correction
View count: 365
A significant piece of Chinese military history, this Mustang is one of nine that flew over Beijing on October 1st of 1949 for the Founding of the People's Republic of China parade. Displayed outdoors as seen here and exposed to the elements for many years until the museum was upgraded and it was finally moved indoors.
Registration / Serial:03
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-40460
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:70209
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440266Submit Correction
View count: 206
Registration / Serial:70209
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:70209
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440266Submit Correction
View count: 206
Registration / Serial:70209
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:11244
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):714611
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440261Submit Correction
View count: 417
Not on display at the museum at in 2019, current status unknown
Registration / Serial:11244
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):714611
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:11244
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu J-7/F-7
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):714611
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:440261Submit Correction
View count: 417
Not on display at the museum at in 2019, current status unknown
Registration / Serial:11244
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):714611
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Airport:DamxungMap
Region / Country:Tibet, China
Photo Date:May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:434700Submit Correction
View count: 645
Construction of the first airport near Lhasa began in 1955 at an altitude of 4200 m (13,800 ft). An Ilyushin Il-12 and a Convair CV-240 were the first aircraft to land at Damxung. There was no telephone and no electricity at the airport. Requiring constant runway repairs, it did not last long, but satellite imagery shows a brand new airport built at this very site circa 2020! Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:5105
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:DamxungMap
Region / Country:Tibet, China
Photo Date:May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
City / Airport:DamxungMap
Region / Country:Tibet, China
Photo Date:May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:434700Submit Correction
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Construction of the first airport near Lhasa began in 1955 at an altitude of 4200 m (13,800 ft). An Ilyushin Il-12 and a Convair CV-240 were the first aircraft to land at Damxung. There was no telephone and no electricity at the airport. Requiring constant runway repairs, it did not last long, but satellite imagery shows a brand new airport built at this very site circa 2020! Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:5105
Aircraft Version:Ilyushin Il-12
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Airport:DamxungMap
Region / Country:Tibet, China
Photo Date:May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:433516Submit Correction
View count: 382
Registration / Serial:11343
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:433516Submit Correction
View count: 382
Registration / Serial:11343
Aircraft Version:Chengdu J-7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:981
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk.1
C/n (msn):1610
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:432239Submit Correction
View count: 273
Ex AP-AVB of government of Pakistan. Delivered on January 18, 1966 and used by the Department of Plant Protection, registration cancelled June 1972. To Chinese Air Force as 981 and displayed at the Shanghai Aerospace Enthusiasts Center by 1990. To the China Aviation Museum at Datangshan by 2005.
Registration / Serial:981
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk.1
C/n (msn):1610
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:981
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk.1
C/n (msn):1610
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Shanghai - Aviation Enthusiast centre
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:432239Submit Correction
View count: 273
Ex AP-AVB of government of Pakistan. Delivered on January 18, 1966 and used by the Department of Plant Protection, registration cancelled June 1972. To Chinese Air Force as 981 and displayed at the Shanghai Aerospace Enthusiasts Center by 1990. To the China Aviation Museum at Datangshan by 2005.
Registration / Serial:981
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk.1
C/n (msn):1610
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Shanghai / Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:29 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:432185Submit Correction
View count: 516
Three C-46s in any one place is pretty special but when they are Chinese Air Force that makes it even more so. These were one of the first displays to be seen when entering the museum in 1991, sadly, none at the time had visible serials. One, since identified as 36044 has moved on to the China Civil Aviiation Museum while the other two, both of which remain unidentified remain at Datangshan.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss-Wright CW-20
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss C-46 Commando (CW-20)
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:432185Submit Correction
View count: 516
Three C-46s in any one place is pretty special but when they are Chinese Air Force that makes it even more so. These were one of the first displays to be seen when entering the museum in 1991, sadly, none at the time had visible serials. One, since identified as 36044 has moved on to the China Civil Aviiation Museum while the other two, both of which remain unidentified remain at Datangshan.
Registration / Serial:No Reg
Aircraft Version:Curtiss C-46A Commando
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:19 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:432075Submit Correction
View count: 645
Back in 1994 several frames remained outside under a shed. Obviously the sand from the Gobi desert settled down nicely.
Registration / Serial:053
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-8I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:19 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:Military Museum of the Chinese Peoples Revolution
Photo Date:19 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:432075Submit Correction
View count: 645
Back in 1994 several frames remained outside under a shed. Obviously the sand from the Gobi desert settled down nicely.
Registration / Serial:053
Aircraft Version:Shenyang J-8I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Beijing / Military Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:19 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:21 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:432072Submit Correction
View count: 273
For a short while 12306 was displayed near a restaurant not far from Beijing in a place called Siliqing. It was later moved to Datangshan. The J7 behind is 89119.
Registration / Serial:12306
Aircraft Version:Nanchang Q-5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:21 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:21 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
Photo ID:432072Submit Correction
View count: 273
For a short while 12306 was displayed near a restaurant not far from Beijing in a place called Siliqing. It was later moved to Datangshan. The J7 behind is 89119.
Registration / Serial:12306
Aircraft Version:Nanchang Q-5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:21 May 1994
Photo by:Niels van ErckContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:431963Submit Correction
View count: 784
The Chinese are thought to have used over 60 Tu-2s, the type only finally being withdrawn in the late 1970s.
Registration / Serial:0093
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-2S
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Collection:China Aviation Museum (Datangshan)
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:431963Submit Correction
View count: 784
The Chinese are thought to have used over 60 Tu-2s, the type only finally being withdrawn in the late 1970s.
Registration / Serial:0093
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-2S
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:China - Air Force
City / Area:Datangshan / China Aviation Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:China
Photo Date:20 November 1991
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact