357 results found
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 970
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:341009Submit Correction
View count: 970
Harold the Helicopter from Thomas the Tank Engine was clearly inspired by the Whirlwinds used for BEA's short-lived airport shuttle from Waterloo Station in London. Floats were fitted because the risk of the single-engined helicopters ending up in the Thames was somewhat real. Photo from: Westland
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Yeovil - Westland (EGHG)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1955 to December 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:N305EA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1
C/n (msn):193A-1006
Operator Titles:Lockheed / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough Europe 1972
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:340328Submit Correction
View count: 853
Demonstrated by Lockheed, with BEA tail marks and Eastern Air Lines cheatline.
Registration / Serial:N305EA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1
C/n (msn):193A-1006
Operator Titles:Lockheed / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:N305EA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1
C/n (msn):193A-1006
Operator Titles:Lockheed / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough Europe 1972
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:340328Submit Correction
View count: 853
Demonstrated by Lockheed, with BEA tail marks and Eastern Air Lines cheatline.
Registration / Serial:N305EA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1
C/n (msn):193A-1006
Operator Titles:Lockheed / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1972
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPE
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2105
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:337433Submit Correction
View count: 387
Registration / Serial:G-ARPE
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2105
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPE
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2105
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:337433Submit Correction
View count: 387
Registration / Serial:G-ARPE
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2105
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPJ
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:335710Submit Correction
View count: 416
In the process of being broken up, along with G-ARPM
Registration / Serial:G-ARPJ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPJ
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:335710Submit Correction
View count: 416
In the process of being broken up, along with G-ARPM
Registration / Serial:G-ARPJ
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPB
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:335709Submit Correction
View count: 527
Used by Hawker Siddeley as a developement aircraft, not delivered to BEA until 16DEC67.
Registration / Serial:G-ARPB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPB
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Photo ID:335709Submit Correction
View count: 527
Used by Hawker Siddeley as a developement aircraft, not delivered to BEA until 16DEC67.
Registration / Serial:G-ARPB
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2102
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 May 1976
Photo by:Don GilhamContact
Registration / Serial:G-APJU
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 806 Viscount
C/n (msn):413
Operator Titles:Trans Peruana / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:334711Submit Correction
View count: 606
On lease from BEA.
Registration / Serial:G-APJU
Aircraft Version:Vickers 806 Viscount
C/n (msn):413
Operator Titles:Trans Peruana / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-APJU
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 806 Viscount
C/n (msn):413
Operator Titles:Trans Peruana / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Photo ID:334711Submit Correction
View count: 606
On lease from BEA.
Registration / Serial:G-APJU
Aircraft Version:Vickers 806 Viscount
C/n (msn):413
Operator Titles:Trans Peruana / BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1970
Photo from:Peter Gates CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFO
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):2156
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:20 August 1973
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:319440Submit Correction
View count: 186
Take off on RWY 22. [Nikkormat FTn + Nikkor 105/2.5]
Registration / Serial:G-AVFO
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2156
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:20 August 1973
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFO
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):2156
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:20 August 1973
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:319440Submit Correction
View count: 186
Take off on RWY 22. [Nikkormat FTn + Nikkor 105/2.5]
Registration / Serial:G-AVFO
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2156
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:20 August 1973
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:G-APEO
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):718
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1969
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:319362Submit Correction
View count: 290
G-APEO was converted by Aviation Traders at Southend, along with G-APEM, to the first Vanguards of V.953C "Merchantman" standard. 'EM by October 1969 and 'EO by February 1970. Further conversions of the BEA fleet took place at Heathrow using kits supplied by ATEL. Withdrawn from use at Prestwick in May 1975.
Registration / Serial:G-APEO
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):718
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1969
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-APEO
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):718
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1969
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:319362Submit Correction
View count: 290
G-APEO was converted by Aviation Traders at Southend, along with G-APEM, to the first Vanguards of V.953C "Merchantman" standard. 'EM by October 1969 and 'EO by February 1970. Further conversions of the BEA fleet took place at Heathrow using kits supplied by ATEL. Withdrawn from use at Prestwick in May 1975.
Registration / Serial:G-APEO
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):718
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 January 1969
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-APWA
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100
C/n (msn):149
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1960
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:317752Submit Correction
View count: 425
First production aircraft wearing BEA logo and also Handley Page titles.
Registration / Serial:G-APWA
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100
C/n (msn):149
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-APWA
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100
C/n (msn):149
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:SBAC Farnborough 1960
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:317752Submit Correction
View count: 425
First production aircraft wearing BEA logo and also Handley Page titles.
Registration / Serial:G-APWA
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 100
C/n (msn):149
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1960
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
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):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:315850Submit Correction
View count: 194
The Trident always looked great in this livery. The aircraft is preserved at Duxford
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
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):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:315850Submit Correction
View count: 194
The Trident always looked great in this livery. The aircraft is preserved at Duxford
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
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):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:312664Submit Correction
View count: 135
Taken at the Imperial war museum in Duxford
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
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):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:312664Submit Correction
View count: 135
Taken at the Imperial war museum in Duxford
Registration / Serial:G-AVFB
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
C/n (msn):2141
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-AMOG
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):7
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Robert Falcon Scott
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 November 1997
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:309893Submit Correction
View count: 503
Photo taken on a cloudy and rainy day, this is a photo that was rescanned with a photo scanner, it came out better.
Registration / Serial:G-AMOG
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):7
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 November 1997
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-AMOG
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):7
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Robert Falcon Scott
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 November 1997
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:309893Submit Correction
View count: 503
Photo taken on a cloudy and rainy day, this is a photo that was rescanned with a photo scanner, it came out better.
Registration / Serial:G-AMOG
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):7
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Cosford (EGWC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 November 1997
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1963
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Photo ID:309806Submit Correction
View count: 308
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Biggin Hill Air Fair 1963
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Photo ID:309806Submit Correction
View count: 308
Registration / Serial:G-ANFH
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 1
C/n (msn):WA15
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1963
Photo by:Ken Wales (via Terry Dann)
Registration / Serial:G-AIVL
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Lord Hawke
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1953 to April 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:306895Submit Correction
View count: 1849
This Viking made a safe landing at Northolt on 13 April 1950 after an 'infernal machine' (bomb) exploded in the toilet. The aircraft, Vigilant, was repaired. Reconfigured to 'Admiral class' aircraft Lord Hawke at Prestwick in late 1952. The photo may have been taken at BEA's Northolt base, but confirmation is sought. To Eagle Aviation in April 1955. Withdrawn in 1961. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AIVL
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1953 to April 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AIVL
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Lord Hawke
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1953 to April 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:306895Submit Correction
View count: 1849
This Viking made a safe landing at Northolt on 13 April 1950 after an 'infernal machine' (bomb) exploded in the toilet. The aircraft, Vigilant, was repaired. Reconfigured to 'Admiral class' aircraft Lord Hawke at Prestwick in late 1952. The photo may have been taken at BEA's Northolt base, but confirmation is sought. To Eagle Aviation in April 1955. Withdrawn in 1961. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AIVL
Aircraft Version:Vickers 610 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):225
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Location:Not known
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1953 to April 1955
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-APES
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):721
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:306358Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:G-APES
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):721
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-APES
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Vanguard
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):721
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:306358Submit Correction
View count: 359
Registration / Serial:G-APES
Aircraft Version:Vickers 953 Vanguard
C/n (msn):721
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPK
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2111
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
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Registration / Serial:G-ARPK
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2111
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-ARPK
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2111
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Photo ID:306071Submit Correction
View count: 287
Registration / Serial:G-ARPK
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C
C/n (msn):2111
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1968
Photo by:Terry DannContact
Registration / Serial:G-ALWF
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir John Franklin
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:304557Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:G-ALWF
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-ALWF
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir John Franklin
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Airliner Collection (Duxford Aviation Society)
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Photo ID:304557Submit Correction
View count: 235
Registration / Serial:G-ALWF
Aircraft Version:Vickers 701 Viscount
C/n (msn):5
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 November 1999
Photo by:Pierre LangloisContact
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1955 to 31 May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:304386Submit Correction
View count: 374
Scheduled passenger helicopter services between Waterloo and Heathrow began on 25 July 1955. Received from Westland two months earlier, G-ANUK operated the first flight. Pontoons were fitted to the S-55s because of the riverside location of the heliport. Even if all eight trips on a day were sold out, BEA still made a loss of over £300 and the flights were terminated on 31 May 1956. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1955 to 31 May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Sir Kay
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1955 to 31 May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:304386Submit Correction
View count: 374
Scheduled passenger helicopter services between Waterloo and Heathrow began on 25 July 1955. Received from Westland two months earlier, G-ANUK operated the first flight. Pontoons were fitted to the S-55s because of the riverside location of the heliport. Even if all eight trips on a day were sold out, BEA still made a loss of over £300 and the flights were terminated on 31 May 1956. Photo from: Nationaal Archief (Netherlands)
Registration / Serial:G-ANUK
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind 3
C/n (msn):WA39
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1955 to 31 May 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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1952 saw the first trials at what became the Waterloo Air Terminal heliport. The Festival of Britain was held here the year before and its Dome of Discovery is being torn down in the background. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
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1952 saw the first trials at what became the Waterloo Air Terminal heliport. The Festival of Britain was held here the year before and its Dome of Discovery is being torn down in the background. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Heliport:London - Waterloo Air Terminal Heliport (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 July 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953
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The heyday of the Vickers Viking, when Northolt was London's airport pending the construction of Heathrow. The S-51 was one of five American helicopters bought by BEA in 1947. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-51 (H-5/HO3S Dragonfly)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:297352Submit Correction
View count: 576
The heyday of the Vickers Viking, when Northolt was London's airport pending the construction of Heathrow. The S-51 was one of five American helicopters bought by BEA in 1947. Photo from: British European Airways
Registration / Serial:G-AJOR
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky S-51
C/n (msn):5132
Operator Titles:BEA - British European Airways
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 August 1947 to 31 July 1953
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive