2025 results found
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11652Submit Correction
View count: 382
Built by Armstrong Whitworth at Baginton, Coventry, in March 1955. Served aboard HMS Eagle with 897 Squadron. Seen on the airfield gate at RNAS Brawdy wearing incorrect serial XF340 and 'Ace of Spades' markings.
Registration / Serial:XE340
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6301
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11652Submit Correction
View count: 382
Built by Armstrong Whitworth at Baginton, Coventry, in March 1955. Served aboard HMS Eagle with 897 Squadron. Seen on the airfield gate at RNAS Brawdy wearing incorrect serial XF340 and 'Ace of Spades' markings.
Registration / Serial:XE340
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6301
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Brawdy (EGDA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11476Submit Correction
View count: 220
1936-built trainer displayed at the BAe 1977 Open Day at Chester.
Registration / Serial:G-AEBJ
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B2 Series 1
C/n (msn):6300/8
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11476Submit Correction
View count: 220
1936-built trainer displayed at the BAe 1977 Open Day at Chester.
Registration / Serial:G-AEBJ
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B2 Series 1
C/n (msn):6300/8
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:TW117
Other Marks:Z
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito T3
C/n (msn):[ TW117 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11428Submit Correction
View count: 446
Mosquito T.III 'Z' of 3 CAACU wearing a camouflaged scheme performs a low beat-up of the DH Aircraft factory at Chester during the annual families open day in 1958. To maintenance serial 7805M on 31.05.63.
Registration / Serial:TW117
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito T3
C/n (msn):[ TW117 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:TW117
Other Marks:Z
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito T3
C/n (msn):[ TW117 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11428Submit Correction
View count: 446
Mosquito T.III 'Z' of 3 CAACU wearing a camouflaged scheme performs a low beat-up of the DH Aircraft factory at Chester during the annual families open day in 1958. To maintenance serial 7805M on 31.05.63.
Registration / Serial:TW117
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito T3
C/n (msn):[ TW117 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:31 May 1958
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP808
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 AL.1
C/n (msn):1458
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11413Submit Correction
View count: 219
Delivered to the UK Army in June 1961. By 1976 it wore this 'toned-down' scheme with less white in the markings and with smaller roundel. Sold to Canada as C-FAWY.
Registration / Serial:XP808
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver AL.1
C/n (msn):1458
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP808
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 AL.1
C/n (msn):1458
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11413Submit Correction
View count: 219
Delivered to the UK Army in June 1961. By 1976 it wore this 'toned-down' scheme with less white in the markings and with smaller roundel. Sold to Canada as C-FAWY.
Registration / Serial:XP808
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver AL.1
C/n (msn):1458
Operator Titles:UK - Army
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XF877
Other Marks:T
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.56 Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.56 Provost
Aircraft Version:Percival P.56 Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/F/375
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11084Submit Correction
View count: 359
An operational Provost T.1 of the Central Air Traffic Control School based at RAF Shawbury. It is visiting RAF Valley to take part in a Royal Observer Corps open day.
Registration / Serial:XF877
Aircraft Version:Percival P.56 Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/F/375
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XF877
Other Marks:T
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.56 Provost
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.56 Provost
Aircraft Version:Percival P.56 Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/F/375
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11084Submit Correction
View count: 359
An operational Provost T.1 of the Central Air Traffic Control School based at RAF Shawbury. It is visiting RAF Valley to take part in a Royal Observer Corps open day.
Registration / Serial:XF877
Aircraft Version:Percival P.56 Provost T1
C/n (msn):PAC/F/375
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WD327
Other Marks:M
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):C1/0265
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10938Submit Correction
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Manchester University Air Squadron's Chipmunk T.10 'M' takes off from Chester during a 1953 training weekend. The De Havilland factory is in the background.
Registration / Serial:WD327
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0265
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WD327
Other Marks:M
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):C1/0265
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10938Submit Correction
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Manchester University Air Squadron's Chipmunk T.10 'M' takes off from Chester during a 1953 training weekend. The De Havilland factory is in the background.
Registration / Serial:WD327
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0265
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-EBLV
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
C/n (msn):188
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10657Submit Correction
View count: 221
Built by DH at Stag Lane, London, in 1925. Displaying at the DH Chester factory open day in 1976.
Registration / Serial:G-EBLV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
C/n (msn):188
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-EBLV
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
C/n (msn):188
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10657Submit Correction
View count: 221
Built by DH at Stag Lane, London, in 1925. Displaying at the DH Chester factory open day in 1976.
Registration / Serial:G-EBLV
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 60 Moth
C/n (msn):188
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1976
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XK624
Other Marks:32
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15781
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:CFS - Central Flying School
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10559Submit Correction
View count: 1542
Operated by the RAF Central Flying School with code 32. The CFS triangular badge is on its nose.
Registration / Serial:XK624
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15781
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XK624
Other Marks:32
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15781
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:CFS - Central Flying School
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10559Submit Correction
View count: 1542
Operated by the RAF Central Flying School with code 32. The CFS triangular badge is on its nose.
Registration / Serial:XK624
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15781
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AVPO
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 11 Chief
Aircraft Generic Type:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
Aircraft Version:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
C/n (msn):PK-127
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:British Aerospace Hawarden Open Day 1985
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10542Submit Correction
View count: 526
Ex VT-DWL and 9M-AOZ.
Registration / Serial:G-AVPO
Aircraft Version:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
C/n (msn):PK-127
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AVPO
Aircraft Original Type:Aeronca 11 Chief
Aircraft Generic Type:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
Aircraft Version:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
C/n (msn):PK-127
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:British Aerospace Hawarden Open Day 1985
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10542Submit Correction
View count: 526
Ex VT-DWL and 9M-AOZ.
Registration / Serial:G-AVPO
Aircraft Version:Hindustan HUL-26 Pushpak
C/n (msn):PK-127
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP758
Other Marks:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95186
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10536Submit Correction
View count: 401
Lightning F.3 of 23 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. Displayed at a Royal Observer Corps open day at Valley.
Registration / Serial:XP758
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95186
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP758
Other Marks:D
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Lightning
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95186
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10536Submit Correction
View count: 401
Lightning F.3 of 23 Squadron based at RAF Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. Displayed at a Royal Observer Corps open day at Valley.
Registration / Serial:XP758
Aircraft Version:English Electric Lightning F3
C/n (msn):95186
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:65-0667
Alternate Serial:AF65-667
Military Code:WR
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4D Phantom II
C/n (msn):1690
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9697Submit Correction
View count: 464
Operated by 81 Tactical Fighter Wing and based at RAF Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Registration / Serial:65-0667
Alternate Serial:AF65-667
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4D Phantom II
C/n (msn):1690
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:65-0667
Alternate Serial:AF65-667
Military Code:WR
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4D Phantom II
C/n (msn):1690
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9697Submit Correction
View count: 464
Operated by 81 Tactical Fighter Wing and based at RAF Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Registration / Serial:65-0667
Alternate Serial:AF65-667
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4D Phantom II
C/n (msn):1690
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XV573
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):3065
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:43 Sqn
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9644Submit Correction
View count: 469
Phantom FG.1 of 43 Squadron wearing the unit's black and white chequer markings when displayed at RAF Valley, Wales, in 1975. Based at RAF Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XV573
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):3065
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XV573
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):3065
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:43 Sqn
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9644Submit Correction
View count: 469
Phantom FG.1 of 43 Squadron wearing the unit's black and white chequer markings when displayed at RAF Valley, Wales, in 1975. Based at RAF Leuchars, Fife, Scotland.
Registration / Serial:XV573
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):3065
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 August 1975
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH276
Other Marks:40
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9592Submit Correction
View count: 337
Delivered to the RAF in August 1955. Served No. 8 Flying Training School based at RAF Swinderby, Lincolnshire. Struck off charge in June 1965, but already semi-derelict at No. 19 Maintenance Unit at St Athan by March 1965.
Registration / Serial:XH276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XH276
Other Marks:40
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9592Submit Correction
View count: 337
Delivered to the RAF in August 1955. Served No. 8 Flying Training School based at RAF Swinderby, Lincolnshire. Struck off charge in June 1965, but already semi-derelict at No. 19 Maintenance Unit at St Athan by March 1965.
Registration / Serial:XH276
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Saint Athan (EGSY / DGX)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Charles Samson
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 November 1967
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:9571Submit Correction
View count: 523
This Douglas C-47A Skytrain parked at Cardiff / Rhoose Airport back in the 60's. Was delivered to BOAC in 1946 and later with BEA in 1947 it was named "Charles Samson". It is seen here in its Cambrian livery sporting the Welsh Dragon.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 November 1967
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
Aircraft Name:RMA Charles Samson
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 November 1967
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:9571Submit Correction
View count: 523
This Douglas C-47A Skytrain parked at Cardiff / Rhoose Airport back in the 60's. Was delivered to BOAC in 1946 and later with BEA in 1947 it was named "Charles Samson". It is seen here in its Cambrian livery sporting the Welsh Dragon.
Registration / Serial:G-AHCZ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11924
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 November 1967
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:G-5-12
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29)
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-125-800A
C/n (msn):258043
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:British Aerospace Hawarden Open Day 1985
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9460Submit Correction
View count: 166
A newly completed HS-125-800A on display at the Chester factory. It was delivered to the USA as N319AT. The 'G-5' marking was used for test flights and was inherited from De Havilland.
Registration / Serial:G-5-12
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-125-800A
C/n (msn):258043
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-5-12
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29)
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-125-800A
C/n (msn):258043
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:British Aerospace Hawarden Open Day 1985
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9460Submit Correction
View count: 166
A newly completed HS-125-800A on display at the Chester factory. It was delivered to the USA as N319AT. The 'G-5' marking was used for test flights and was inherited from De Havilland.
Registration / Serial:G-5-12
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace BAe-125-800A
C/n (msn):258043
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 June 1985
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:277
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):C1/0216
Operator Titles:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9363Submit Correction
View count: 421
Newly built at DH's Chester factory for delivery to the Iraqi Air Force. WD374 for the RAF also visible at the top of image. From DH 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:277
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0216
Operator Titles:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:277
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):C1/0216
Operator Titles:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9363Submit Correction
View count: 421
Newly built at DH's Chester factory for delivery to the Iraqi Air Force. WD374 for the RAF also visible at the top of image. From DH 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:277
Aircraft Version:De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T10
C/n (msn):C1/0216
Operator Titles:Iraq - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:5N-AXP
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29)
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace HS-125-700B
C/n (msn):257203
Operator Titles:Federal Republic of Nigeria
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9137Submit Correction
View count: 291
At Chester in 1984 shortly after it was completed. The badge wording on the fin reads "President of Republic of Nigeria". The president did not have his new bizjet for long, as it crashed at Kaduna Nigeria on 31 December 1985.
Registration / Serial:5N-AXP
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace HS-125-700B
C/n (msn):257203
Operator Titles:Federal Republic of Nigeria
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:5N-AXP
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace BAe-125/HS-125 (C-29)
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace HS-125-700B
C/n (msn):257203
Operator Titles:Federal Republic of Nigeria
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9137Submit Correction
View count: 291
At Chester in 1984 shortly after it was completed. The badge wording on the fin reads "President of Republic of Nigeria". The president did not have his new bizjet for long, as it crashed at Kaduna Nigeria on 31 December 1985.
Registration / Serial:5N-AXP
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace HS-125-700B
C/n (msn):257203
Operator Titles:Federal Republic of Nigeria
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 June 1984
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP534
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo.140 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1
C/n (msn):FL536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9120Submit Correction
View count: 1087
A group of 4 FTS Gnat T.1's in the large maintenance hangar at their RAF Valley base. Beyond '15' is XR983 '53'.
Registration / Serial:XP534
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1
C/n (msn):FL536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:XP534
Other Marks:15
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo.140 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1
C/n (msn):FL536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9120Submit Correction
View count: 1087
A group of 4 FTS Gnat T.1's in the large maintenance hangar at their RAF Valley base. Beyond '15' is XR983 '53'.
Registration / Serial:XP534
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.144 Gnat T.1
C/n (msn):FL536
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 September 1967
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:J-728
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F71
C/n (msn):41H/679988
Operator Titles:Chile - Air Force
Unit Markings:Grupo de Aviación Nº9
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8655Submit Correction
View count: 1767
Ex RAF Hunter F.6 XE644. Newly overhauled for the Chilean Air Force and awaiting delivery to South America. The hangar in the background was erected in 1940 and initially used by Vickers Armstrings to build many Wellington bombers.
Registration / Serial:J-728
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F71
C/n (msn):41H/679988
Operator Titles:Chile - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:J-728
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hunter
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F71
C/n (msn):41H/679988
Operator Titles:Chile - Air Force
Unit Markings:Grupo de Aviación Nº9
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8655Submit Correction
View count: 1767
Ex RAF Hunter F.6 XE644. Newly overhauled for the Chilean Air Force and awaiting delivery to South America. The hangar in the background was erected in 1940 and initially used by Vickers Armstrings to build many Wellington bombers.
Registration / Serial:J-728
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter F71
C/n (msn):41H/679988
Operator Titles:Chile - Air Force
City / Airport:Hawarden (EGNR / CEG)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 June 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALXL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):33235/16487
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8653Submit Correction
View count: 471
Ex RAF KN595. Served Cambrian Airways from May 1960 until April 1969. To 5B-CBB.
Registration / Serial:G-ALXL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):33235/16487
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-ALXL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):33235/16487
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8653Submit Correction
View count: 471
Ex RAF KN595. Served Cambrian Airways from May 1960 until April 1969. To 5B-CBB.
Registration / Serial:G-ALXL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Dakota Mk.4
C/n (msn):33235/16487
Operator Titles:Cambrian Airways
City / Airport:Cardiff (EGFF / CWL)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield