4303 results found
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10968Submit Correction
View count: 365
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10968Submit Correction
View count: 365
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Reserve at their RNAS Stretton base near Warrington, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:SX***
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG723
Military Code:GJ-706
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR.3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10918Submit Correction
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Dragonfly HR.3 of 705 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Gosport, Hants.
Registration / Serial:WG723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR.3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WG723
Military Code:GJ-706
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR.3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10918Submit Correction
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Dragonfly HR.3 of 705 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Gosport, Hants.
Registration / Serial:WG723
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR.3
C/n (msn):WA/H/54
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 August 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT438
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10714Submit Correction
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Wasp HAS.1 of 829 Squadron based at Portland Naval Air Station, Dorset. Its 'AS' code indicates allocation to HMS Ashanti.
Registration / Serial:XT438
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XT438
Military Code:AS-427
Aircraft Original Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland P-531 Scout/Wasp
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10714Submit Correction
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Wasp HAS.1 of 829 Squadron based at Portland Naval Air Station, Dorset. Its 'AS' code indicates allocation to HMS Ashanti.
Registration / Serial:XT438
Aircraft Version:Westland Wasp HAS1 (P-531-2)
C/n (msn):F9608
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:HG714
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. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1955
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10631Submit Correction
View count: 432
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:HG714
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. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Stretton Navy Day 1955
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10631Submit Correction
View count: 432
Operated by RNAS Stretton's base flight on communications duties.
Registration / Serial:HG714
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89B Dominie
C/n (msn):6699
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10547Submit Correction
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Built by DH at Chester in January 1953 as Dove 2A G-AMXX. Sold to Royal Navy and converted to Sea Devon C.20 and delivered in May 1955. Operated by 781 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10547Submit Correction
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Built by DH at Chester in January 1953 as Dove 2A G-AMXX. Sold to Royal Navy and converted to Sea Devon C.20 and delivered in May 1955. Operated by 781 Squadron.
Registration / Serial:XJ348
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 104 Sea Devon C20
C/n (msn):04406
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP487
Military Code:BR-162
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10362Submit Correction
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VP487 (right) and VP474 'BR-156' of 1833 Squadron, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, based at RNAS Bramcote make a dummy approach during the Wolverhampton air show. The Seafire 47 was fitted with contra-rotating sets of propellors.
Registration / Serial:VP487
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VP487
Military Code:BR-162
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10362Submit Correction
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VP487 (right) and VP474 'BR-156' of 1833 Squadron, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, based at RNAS Bramcote make a dummy approach during the Wolverhampton air show. The Seafire 47 was fitted with contra-rotating sets of propellors.
Registration / Serial:VP487
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 474 Seafire F47
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wolverhampton - Pendeford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 May 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XL878
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10284Submit Correction
View count: 275
Operated in the rescue role by 771 Squadron at its Portland (Dorset) base.
Registration / Serial:XL878
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XL878
Military Code:PO-514
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10284Submit Correction
View count: 275
Operated in the rescue role by 771 Squadron at its Portland (Dorset) base.
Registration / Serial:XL878
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-2 Whirlwind HAS7
C/n (msn):WA228
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Heliport:Portland - Heliport (EGDP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
View count: 269
Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
View count: 269
Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
View count: 424
This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
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This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX628
Military Code:ST-101
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10104Submit Correction
View count: 309
This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
Registration / Serial:VX628
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VX628
Military Code:ST-101
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10104Submit Correction
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This Sea Fury FB.11 of 1831 Squadron RNVR based at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, made a wheels-up landing after its engine cut out on take off. It was repaired and later went to Burma as UB460.
Registration / Serial:VX628
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VX628 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10062Submit Correction
View count: 527
The Rolls-Royce Nene-powered Attacker F.1 was the Royal Navy's first jet fighter. WA473 was delivered in 07.51 and served 800, 702 and 736 Squadrons of the FAA. Retired in 1956 and displayed at the gate of RNAS Abbotsinch before moving to the FAA Museum.
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Attacker
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10062Submit Correction
View count: 527
The Rolls-Royce Nene-powered Attacker F.1 was the Royal Navy's first jet fighter. WA473 was delivered in 07.51 and served 800, 702 and 736 Squadrons of the FAA. Retired in 1956 and displayed at the gate of RNAS Abbotsinch before moving to the FAA Museum.
Registration / Serial:WA473
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Attacker F1
C/n (msn):[ WA473 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - International (EGPF / GLA)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1962
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9886Submit Correction
View count: 212
At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
Registration / Serial:MB752
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F7663
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9886Submit Correction
View count: 212
At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
Registration / Serial:MB752
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F7663
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XD317
Military Code:833
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):[ XD317 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9851Submit Correction
View count: 512
Two Scimitar F.1 aircraft of the based No. 776 Fleet Requirements Unit based at Hurn. XD322 is at the rear.
Registration / Serial:XD317
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):[ XD317 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XD317
Military Code:833
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):[ XD317 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9851Submit Correction
View count: 512
Two Scimitar F.1 aircraft of the based No. 776 Fleet Requirements Unit based at Hurn. XD322 is at the rear.
Registration / Serial:XD317
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):[ XD317 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 July 1969
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Albacore
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Albacore
Aircraft Version:Fairey Albacore
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9797Submit Correction
View count: 832
Albacore anti-submarine biplane passing through Ringway on delivery from one unit to another. Flown by a veteran man or woman pilot of the Ringway-based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Tansport Auxiliary. Note the bomb racks fitted below the lower wings. Photo obtained 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Fairey Albacore
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Albacore
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Albacore
Aircraft Version:Fairey Albacore
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9797Submit Correction
View count: 832
Albacore anti-submarine biplane passing through Ringway on delivery from one unit to another. Flown by a veteran man or woman pilot of the Ringway-based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Tansport Auxiliary. Note the bomb racks fitted below the lower wings. Photo obtained 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Fairey Albacore
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PR466
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 377 Seafire F15
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9748Submit Correction
View count: 412
Supermarine Seafire F.XV built by Cunliffe Owen Aircraft at Eastleigh, Hants. It is about to be scrapped at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:PR466
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 377 Seafire F15
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:PR466
Military Code:T
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 377 Seafire F15
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9748Submit Correction
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Supermarine Seafire F.XV built by Cunliffe Owen Aircraft at Eastleigh, Hants. It is about to be scrapped at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire.
Registration / Serial:PR466
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 377 Seafire F15
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9746Submit Correction
View count: 544
At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
Registration / Serial:VX391
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8423
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9746Submit Correction
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At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
Registration / Serial:VX391
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8423
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XV647
Military Code:BL-412
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:820 Sqn
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9657Submit Correction
View count: 371
Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron's 'C' Flight wearing the 'BL' code of the Royal Navy's Cruiser HMS Blake.
Registration / Serial:XV647
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XV647
Military Code:BL-412
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:820 Sqn
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9657Submit Correction
View count: 371
Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron's 'C' Flight wearing the 'BL' code of the Royal Navy's Cruiser HMS Blake.
Registration / Serial:XV647
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA635
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WK635
Military Code:LS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0650
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9646Submit Correction
View count: 709
Royal Navy Chipmunk wearing the 'LS' station fin code of RNAS Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire.
Registration / Serial:WK635
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0650
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WK635
Military Code:LS
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0650
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9646Submit Correction
View count: 709
Royal Navy Chipmunk wearing the 'LS' station fin code of RNAS Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire.
Registration / Serial:WK635
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0650
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VR947
Military Code:JA-104
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9469Submit Correction
View count: 363
Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
Registration / Serial:VR947
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VR947
Military Code:JA-104
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9469Submit Correction
View count: 363
Built in April 1948 at Hawkers Langley factory. Served 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton from September 1951 until September 1953. Temporarily based at Ringway whilst Stretton's runway was repaired.
Registration / Serial:VR947
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ VR947 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 March 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1970
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9272Submit Correction
View count: 470
Operated by 849 Squadron's HQ Flight based at RNAS Brawdy, Wales.
Registration / Serial:XL450
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton Air Day 1970
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9272Submit Correction
View count: 470
Operated by 849 Squadron's HQ Flight based at RNAS Brawdy, Wales.
Registration / Serial:XL450
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AEW.3
C/n (msn):F9433
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield