444 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 46-62 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6062 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell S-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell S-1/X-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9420Submit Correction |
| View count: | 505 |
Having been air-dropped from the mother Boeing B-29, the rocket motor has been fired to take the XS-1 supersonic. In June 1948 it was renamed X-1. From Bell Aircraft 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-62 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6062 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 46-62 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6062 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell S-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell S-1/X-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9420Submit Correction |
| View count: | 505 |
Having been air-dropped from the mother Boeing B-29, the rocket motor has been fired to take the XS-1 supersonic. In June 1948 it was renamed X-1. From Bell Aircraft 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 46-62 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6062 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XS-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | OK-NAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-18/20/22/24/38 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-18B |
| C/n (msn): | 189001604 |
| Operator Titles: | ČSA - Československé Aerolinie - Czechoslovak Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Prague - Václav Havel (LKPR / PRG)Map |
| Country: | Czechia |
| Photo Date: | 1960 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9368Submit Correction |
| View count: | 573 |
CSA's first Il-18 delivered in 1960 taxies out at Ruzyne. Obtained from the airline 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | OK-NAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-18B |
| C/n (msn): | 189001604 |
| Operator Titles: | ČSA - Československé Aerolinie - Czechoslovak Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Prague - Václav Havel (LKPR / PRG)Map | Country: | Czechia |
| Photo Date: | 1960 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | OK-NAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-18 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-18/20/22/24/38 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-18B |
| C/n (msn): | 189001604 |
| Operator Titles: | ČSA - Československé Aerolinie - Czechoslovak Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Prague - Václav Havel (LKPR / PRG)Map |
| Country: | Czechia |
| Photo Date: | 1960 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9368Submit Correction |
| View count: | 573 |
CSA's first Il-18 delivered in 1960 taxies out at Ruzyne. Obtained from the airline 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | OK-NAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-18B |
| C/n (msn): | 189001604 |
| Operator Titles: | ČSA - Československé Aerolinie - Czechoslovak Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Prague - Václav Havel (LKPR / PRG)Map | Country: | Czechia |
| Photo Date: | 1960 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N109RD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet Trader |
| C/n (msn): | 45674 / 201 |
| Operator Titles: | Douglas |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1156 |
This early production convertible DC-8-54F first flew on 1 February 1964 and was initially used by Douglas as a test aircraft and demonstrator. Note the large forward freight door, with windows - indicating its dual role. Sold to Airlift International and delivered 17 June 1964. From Douglas over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | N109RD |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet Trader |
| C/n (msn): | 45674 / 201 |
| Operator Titles: | Douglas |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N109RD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet Trader |
| C/n (msn): | 45674 / 201 |
| Operator Titles: | Douglas |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1156 |
This early production convertible DC-8-54F first flew on 1 February 1964 and was initially used by Douglas as a test aircraft and demonstrator. Note the large forward freight door, with windows - indicating its dual role. Sold to Airlift International and delivered 17 June 1964. From Douglas over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | N109RD |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-8-54CF Jet Trader |
| C/n (msn): | 45674 / 201 |
| Operator Titles: | Douglas |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | February 1964 |
| 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: | 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: | 44-6483 |
| Alternate Serial: | 46483 |
| Military Code: | G-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 22706 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9362Submit Correction |
| View count: | 857 |
Built by Douglas at Long Beach. Served at Great Ashfield, Suffolk, with the 550 Bomb Squadron, 385 BG (Heavy) of the 3rd Bombardment Division of the 8th Air Force. By this date the B-17s were delivered in all-metallic finish and the USAAF retained it for the raids on Germany, escorted by the P-51's. Obtained from the USAF 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-6483 |
| Alternate Serial: | 46483 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 22706 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 44-6483 |
| Alternate Serial: | 46483 |
| Military Code: | G-G |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (299) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 22706 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9362Submit Correction |
| View count: | 857 |
Built by Douglas at Long Beach. Served at Great Ashfield, Suffolk, with the 550 Bomb Squadron, 385 BG (Heavy) of the 3rd Bombardment Division of the 8th Air Force. By this date the B-17s were delivered in all-metallic finish and the USAAF retained it for the raids on Germany, escorted by the P-51's. Obtained from the USAF 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 44-6483 |
| Alternate Serial: | 46483 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress |
| C/n (msn): | 22706 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | OO-AUM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42973 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Brussels - National / Melsbroek (EBBR / EBMB / BRU)Map |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9361Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
Smartly clad passengers make their way to Sabena's postwar-built DC-3D - distinguished by the small passenger door of this late variant. OO-AUM wears the early postwar scheme of large registration and no white top. Fur coats and felt hats are in evidence. Obtained from Sabena over 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-AUM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42973 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Brussels - National / Melsbroek (EBBR / EBMB / BRU)Map | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | OO-AUM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42973 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Brussels - National / Melsbroek (EBBR / EBMB / BRU)Map |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9361Submit Correction |
| View count: | 494 |
Smartly clad passengers make their way to Sabena's postwar-built DC-3D - distinguished by the small passenger door of this late variant. OO-AUM wears the early postwar scheme of large registration and no white top. Fur coats and felt hats are in evidence. Obtained from Sabena over 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | OO-AUM |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3D |
| C/n (msn): | 42973 |
| Operator Titles: | Sabena |
| City / Airport: | Brussels - National / Melsbroek (EBBR / EBMB / BRU)Map | Country: | Belgium |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 1930 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9360 |
| View count: | 195 |
Northern Air Lines Avro 504K G-EBVW is at the left of this 1930 image of the main hangar at Barton, with G-EASF at centre. Photo obtained 40 years ago.
| City / Airport: | Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB) |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 1930 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 1930 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9360 |
| View count: | 195 |
Northern Air Lines Avro 504K G-EBVW is at the left of this 1930 image of the main hangar at Barton, with G-EASF at centre. Photo obtained 40 years ago.
| City / Airport: | Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB) |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 1930 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | P1692 |
| Other Marks: | ZR-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.I |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 713 |
Three Lysanders of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron sheltering at the edge of a wood to escape from marauding Luftwaffe aircraft. P1692 crashed on landing at Netherthorpe on 6 September 1940, killing its pilot. From 613 Squadron's Archive.
| Registration / Serial: | P1692 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.I |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | P1692 |
| Other Marks: | ZR-D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland Lysander |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.I |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 713 |
Three Lysanders of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron sheltering at the edge of a wood to escape from marauding Luftwaffe aircraft. P1692 crashed on landing at Netherthorpe on 6 September 1940, killing its pilot. From 613 Squadron's Archive.
| Registration / Serial: | P1692 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland Lysander Mk.I |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Netherthorpe (EGNF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 9K-ACA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C |
| C/n (msn): | 6465 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait Airways |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1962 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9358Submit Correction |
| View count: | 612 |
First flew 14 December 1962. Seen on an air test from Hatfield. Delivered to Kuwait 18 January 1963. Sold to Dan-Air as G-AYWX 22 April 1971. Obtained from DH over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 9K-ACA |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C |
| C/n (msn): | 6465 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait Airways |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1962 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 9K-ACA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C |
| C/n (msn): | 6465 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait Airways |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1962 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9358Submit Correction |
| View count: | 612 |
First flew 14 December 1962. Seen on an air test from Hatfield. Delivered to Kuwait 18 January 1963. Sold to Dan-Air as G-AYWX 22 April 1971. Obtained from DH over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 9K-ACA |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 4C |
| C/n (msn): | 6465 |
| Operator Titles: | Kuwait Airways |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1962 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-34915 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell XP-77 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell XP-77 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XP-77 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
The first of two prototype XP-77 lightweight fighters powered by a 520 h.p. XV-770 and armed with two 0.5 inch guns and a ventral bomb rack. The aircraft proved to be underpowered and the programme was cancelled after the second example crashed in October 1944. From Bell Aircraft 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-34915 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XP-77 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 43-34915 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell XP-77 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell XP-77 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XP-77 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9357Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
The first of two prototype XP-77 lightweight fighters powered by a 520 h.p. XV-770 and armed with two 0.5 inch guns and a ventral bomb rack. The aircraft proved to be underpowered and the programme was cancelled after the second example crashed in October 1944. From Bell Aircraft 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 43-34915 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell XP-77 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NC108A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 649-2529 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9356Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1155 |
NC108A was delivered to Eastern on 17 July 1947. Modified to L-749A standard in 1950. Wears "The Great Silver Fleet" logo on rear upper fuselage. Sold in January 1961. From EAL 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NC108A |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 649-2529 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NC108A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 649-2529 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9356Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1155 |
NC108A was delivered to Eastern on 17 July 1947. Modified to L-749A standard in 1950. Wears "The Great Silver Fleet" logo on rear upper fuselage. Sold in January 1961. From EAL 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NC108A |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 649-2529 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | July 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-AKR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-115E |
| C/n (msn): | 1364 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij |
| Aircraft Name: | Rietvink |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1938 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9355Submit Correction |
| View count: | 752 |
KLM's scheduled DC-2 inside Ringway's 1938 hangar when operating KLM's schedule from Schiphol. Ringway's new Austin ambulance poses alongside. From the airport archive 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | PH-AKR |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-115E |
| C/n (msn): | 1364 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1938 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | PH-AKR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-115E |
| C/n (msn): | 1364 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij |
| Aircraft Name: | Rietvink |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1938 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9355Submit Correction |
| View count: | 752 |
KLM's scheduled DC-2 inside Ringway's 1938 hangar when operating KLM's schedule from Schiphol. Ringway's new Austin ambulance poses alongside. From the airport archive 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | PH-AKR |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-115E |
| C/n (msn): | 1364 |
| Operator Titles: | KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1938 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | K4879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 138 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 138 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 138A |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9353Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1083 |
The sole type 138A high-altitude research aircraft. It gained the world altitude record in September 1936, attaining 49,967 ft. After this was surpassed by Italy, it reclaimed the record with 53,967 ft on 30 June 1937, flown by an RAE pilot from Farnborough. Photo obtained from Bristol.
| Registration / Serial: | K4879 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 138A |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | K4879 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 138 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 138 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 138A |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9353Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1083 |
The sole type 138A high-altitude research aircraft. It gained the world altitude record in September 1936, attaining 49,967 ft. After this was surpassed by Italy, it reclaimed the record with 53,967 ft on 30 June 1937, flown by an RAE pilot from Farnborough. Photo obtained from Bristol.
| Registration / Serial: | K4879 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 138A |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGPW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 167 Brabazon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 167 Brabazon |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 167 Brabazon Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 12759 |
| City / Airport: | Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9350Submit Correction |
| View count: | 921 |
The Brabazon has had its fuselage skinning and tail fin fairing added inside the Filton flight shed. It will shortly be moved to the new large assembly hangar. From Bristols 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGPW |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 167 Brabazon Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 12759 |
| City / Airport: | Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGPW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 167 Brabazon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 167 Brabazon |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 167 Brabazon Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 12759 |
| City / Airport: | Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9350Submit Correction |
| View count: | 921 |
The Brabazon has had its fuselage skinning and tail fin fairing added inside the Filton flight shed. It will shortly be moved to the new large assembly hangar. From Bristols 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGPW |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 167 Brabazon Mk1 |
| C/n (msn): | 12759 |
| City / Airport: | Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N461US |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 727 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 727-100 (C-22) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 18797 / 90 |
| Operator Titles: | Northwest Orient Airlines |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9346Submit Correction |
| View count: | 630 |
North West's 727-51 on a photo sortie over Washington's mountains shortly before delivery on 12 November 1964. It served the airline until sale to PSA as N973PS in March 1977. Small 'North West Orient' titles and 'Fan Jet' wording. Photo obtained from Boeing.
| Registration / Serial: | N461US |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 18797 / 90 |
| Operator Titles: | Northwest Orient Airlines |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | N461US |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 727 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 727-100 (C-22) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 18797 / 90 |
| Operator Titles: | Northwest Orient Airlines |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9346Submit Correction |
| View count: | 630 |
North West's 727-51 on a photo sortie over Washington's mountains shortly before delivery on 12 November 1964. It served the airline until sale to PSA as N973PS in March 1977. Small 'North West Orient' titles and 'Fan Jet' wording. Photo obtained from Boeing.
| Registration / Serial: | N461US |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing 727-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 18797 / 90 |
| Operator Titles: | Northwest Orient Airlines |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1964 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NG465 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod |
| Licence-built by: | Armstrong Whitworth |
| C/n (msn): | [ NG465 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 593 |
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NG465 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod |
| C/n (msn): | [ NG465 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NG465 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod |
| Licence-built by: | Armstrong Whitworth |
| C/n (msn): | [ NG465 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 593 |
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NG465 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod |
| C/n (msn): | [ NG465 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce |
| City / Airport: | Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | KH761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51K Mustang IVA |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29721 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9251Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1438 |
RAF Mustang IVA ex 44-11588 at Ringway in early 1945 when being delivered by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It later served 19 Squadron at RAF Peterhead in Scotland. Obtained from an ATA pilot 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | KH761 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51K Mustang IVA |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29721 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | KH761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51K Mustang IVA |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29721 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9251Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1438 |
RAF Mustang IVA ex 44-11588 at Ringway in early 1945 when being delivered by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. It later served 19 Squadron at RAF Peterhead in Scotland. Obtained from an ATA pilot 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | KH761 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51K Mustang IVA |
| C/n (msn): | 111-29721 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 August 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9250 |
| View count: | 227 |
Vertical shot of Speke at the war's end. Over 600 aircraft are visible including 340 silver P-51 Mustangs of the USAAF awaiting shipment to the USA. Also identifiable are nine B-24 Liberators. Obtained 40 years ago.
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL) |
| Photo Date: | 10 August 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 August 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9250 |
| View count: | 227 |
Vertical shot of Speke at the war's end. Over 600 aircraft are visible including 340 silver P-51 Mustangs of the USAAF awaiting shipment to the USA. Also identifiable are nine B-24 Liberators. Obtained 40 years ago.
| City / Airport: | Liverpool - John Lennon (EGGP / LPL) |
| Photo Date: | 10 August 1945 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8545 |
| Alternate Serial: | 28545 |
| Other Marks: | IV-L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-8545 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Mary |
| City / Airport: | East WrethamMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9249Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2583 |
Early production P-47D from Republic's Farmingdale, NY, plant. Named "Mary" and serving with the USAAF's 369 Fighter Squadron, 359 Fighter Group, at RAF East Wretham, Norfolk. Obtained 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8545 |
| Alternate Serial: | 28545 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-8545 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East WrethamMap | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8545 |
| Alternate Serial: | 28545 |
| Other Marks: | IV-L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-8545 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Mary |
| City / Airport: | East WrethamMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9249Submit Correction |
| View count: | 2583 |
Early production P-47D from Republic's Farmingdale, NY, plant. Named "Mary" and serving with the USAAF's 369 Fighter Squadron, 359 Fighter Group, at RAF East Wretham, Norfolk. Obtained 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | 42-8545 |
| Alternate Serial: | 28545 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt |
| C/n (msn): | [ 42-8545 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East WrethamMap | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NC16013 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-178 |
| C/n (msn): | 1551 |
| Operator Titles: | American Airlines |
| Aircraft Name: | Flagship Virginia |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3156 |
"Flagship Virginia" was the 13th DC-3 to be built and was fiited with a right hand door. Served AA from September 1936 until sale to Mexico in May 1949 and registered XA-HOT. From American 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NC16013 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-178 |
| C/n (msn): | 1551 |
| Operator Titles: | American Airlines |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NC16013 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-178 |
| C/n (msn): | 1551 |
| Operator Titles: | American Airlines |
| Aircraft Name: | Flagship Virginia |
| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 3156 |
"Flagship Virginia" was the 13th DC-3 to be built and was fiited with a right hand door. Served AA from September 1936 until sale to Mexico in May 1949 and registered XA-HOT. From American 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | NC16013 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-3-178 |
| C/n (msn): | 1551 |
| Operator Titles: | American Airlines |
| Location: | Not known | Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1936 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |