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Registration / Serial:NX88836
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2036
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:49200Submit Correction
View count: 1423
This early production Constellation wears 'NX' over its normal 'NC' prefix during pre-delivery tests by Lockheeds. Its c/n is marked on the rear fuselage. It was delivered to Pan Am on 5 January 1946. To Cubana as CU-T-547 in June 1953. From Lockheed 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NX88836
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2036
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NX88836
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2036
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:49200Submit Correction
View count: 1423
This early production Constellation wears 'NX' over its normal 'NC' prefix during pre-delivery tests by Lockheeds. Its c/n is marked on the rear fuselage. It was delivered to Pan Am on 5 January 1946. To Cubana as CU-T-547 in June 1953. From Lockheed 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NX88836
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2036
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PN343
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-61 Halifax A7
C/n (msn):[ PN343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:49199Submit Correction
View count: 372
The last of 661 Fairey-built Halifaxes makes its maiden flight at Ringway. Delivered on 17 October to 48 MU. Served at RAF Pershore and with the Middle East Air Force. Scrapped in early 1949. Obtained from Faireys over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:PN343
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-61 Halifax A7
C/n (msn):[ PN343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PN343
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-57/59/61/63/70/71 Halifax/Halton
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-61 Halifax A7
C/n (msn):[ PN343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:49199Submit Correction
View count: 372
The last of 661 Fairey-built Halifaxes makes its maiden flight at Ringway. Delivered on 17 October to 48 MU. Served at RAF Pershore and with the Middle East Air Force. Scrapped in early 1949. Obtained from Faireys over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:PN343
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-61 Halifax A7
C/n (msn):[ PN343 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-5-2
Other Marks:P
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. 113 Vampire NF10
C/n (msn):13000
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 November 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47560Submit Correction
View count: 414
The prototype Vampire NF.10 night fighter which first flew from Hatfield on 28 August 1949 wearing B Conditions marking G-5-2. Obtained from DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-5-2
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF10
C/n (msn):13000
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 November 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-5-2
Other Marks:P
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. 113 Vampire NF10
C/n (msn):13000
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 November 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47560Submit Correction
View count: 414
The prototype Vampire NF.10 night fighter which first flew from Hatfield on 28 August 1949 wearing B Conditions marking G-5-2. Obtained from DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-5-2
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF10
C/n (msn):13000
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 November 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:CF-CPR
Fleet number:102
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-1 North Star
C/n (msn):148
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Aircraft Name:Empress of Vancouver
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 July 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47559Submit Correction
View count: 1367
"Empress of Vancouver" was delivered to CPAL in early 1949 and operated on their trans-pacific routes to Japan and Australia. It crashed whilst landing in bad weather at Tokyo on 9 February 1950. Obtained from the airline over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:CF-CPR
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-1 North Star
C/n (msn):148
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 July 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:CF-CPR
Fleet number:102
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-1 North Star
C/n (msn):148
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Aircraft Name:Empress of Vancouver
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 July 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47559Submit Correction
View count: 1367
"Empress of Vancouver" was delivered to CPAL in early 1949 and operated on their trans-pacific routes to Japan and Australia. It crashed whilst landing in bad weather at Tokyo on 9 February 1950. Obtained from the airline over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:CF-CPR
Aircraft Version:Canadair DC-4M-1 North Star
C/n (msn):148
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:13 July 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:ZS-AUB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42984
Operator Titles:South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens
Aircraft Name:Outeniqua
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47558Submit Correction
View count: 357
"Outeniqua" was delivered to SAA in May 1946 and operated the long route to London until replacement by L749A Constellations from early 1950. It continued to serve the airline until 1967 when it was transferred to the SAAF as 6905.
Registration / Serial:ZS-AUB
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42984
Operator Titles:South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:ZS-AUB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42984
Operator Titles:South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens
Aircraft Name:Outeniqua
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47558Submit Correction
View count: 357
"Outeniqua" was delivered to SAA in May 1946 and operated the long route to London until replacement by L749A Constellations from early 1950. It continued to serve the airline until 1967 when it was transferred to the SAAF as 6905.
Registration / Serial:ZS-AUB
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-4-1009
C/n (msn):42984
Operator Titles:South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VV612
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47557Submit Correction
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The prototype Venom fighter bomber which first flew from Hatfield on 2 September 1949. It had been built by English Electric at Preston as a Vampire FB.5 and then converted by DH at Hatfield. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VV612
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VV612
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:47557Submit Correction
View count: 646
The prototype Venom fighter bomber which first flew from Hatfield on 2 September 1949. It had been built by English Electric at Preston as a Vampire FB.5 and then converted by DH at Hatfield. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VV612
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 March 1950
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:January 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46651Submit Correction
View count: 232
The sole Brabazon in early stage of construction inside the Filton flight shed. The construction details of the fuselage skeleton are clearly visible. Obtained 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:January 1946
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:January 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46651Submit Correction
View count: 232
The sole Brabazon in early stage of construction inside the Filton flight shed. The construction details of the fuselage skeleton are clearly visible. Obtained 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:January 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:KK990
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46650Submit Correction
View count: 238
R-4B Hoverfly I on loan to Fairey Aviation for development work for their helicopter designs. This made the first visit of a helicopter to Manchester Ringway, still wearing wartime camouflage and RAF code letter. Image obtained from Fairey's about 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KK990
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:KK990
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-47
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-47/VS-316A/R-4 Hoverfly
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46650Submit Correction
View count: 238
R-4B Hoverfly I on loan to Fairey Aviation for development work for their helicopter designs. This made the first visit of a helicopter to Manchester Ringway, still wearing wartime camouflage and RAF code letter. Image obtained from Fairey's about 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:KK990
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky R-4B Hoverfly MkI
C/n (msn):89
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C
C/n (msn):
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:46649Submit Correction
View count: 391
Coastal Command Beaufighter VIC equipped with underwing racks for anti-shipping rockets. It is passing through Manchester Ringway on delivery by a pilot (left) of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. The airport control tower is lower right. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C
C/n (msn):
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:
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 156 Beaufighter
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C
C/n (msn):
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:46649Submit Correction
View count: 391
Coastal Command Beaufighter VIC equipped with underwing racks for anti-shipping rockets. It is passing through Manchester Ringway on delivery by a pilot (left) of the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. The airport control tower is lower right. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:
Aircraft Version:Bristol 156 Beaufighter Mk6C
C/n (msn):
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:42-6480
Alternate Serial:26480
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-53A Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4932
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46642Submit Correction
View count: 326
This was the sole XC-53A, distinguished from the standard C-53 Skytrooper by experimental fitment of full-span slotted flaps. These are visible in this shot, extending almost to the wing tips. It was later converted back to standard C-53.
Registration / Serial:42-6480
Alternate Serial:26480
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-53A Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4932
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-6480
Alternate Serial:26480
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-53A Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4932
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46642Submit Correction
View count: 326
This was the sole XC-53A, distinguished from the standard C-53 Skytrooper by experimental fitment of full-span slotted flaps. These are visible in this shot, extending almost to the wing tips. It was later converted back to standard C-53.
Registration / Serial:42-6480
Alternate Serial:26480
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-53A Skytrooper
C/n (msn):4932
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Evans Head (YEVD / EVH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46637Submit Correction
View count: 325
Battle trainer used by the RAAF's No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School at Evans Head , New South Wales. Built at Manchester (Ringway) Airport in September 1939. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:P5242
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle
C/n (msn):F4432
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Evans Head (YEVD / EVH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Evans Head (YEVD / EVH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:46637Submit Correction
View count: 325
Battle trainer used by the RAAF's No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School at Evans Head , New South Wales. Built at Manchester (Ringway) Airport in September 1939. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:P5242
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle
C/n (msn):F4432
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Evans Head (YEVD / EVH)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N8028D
Fleet number:2102
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-12
C/n (msn):45279 / 3
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
Aircraft Name:DC-8 Jet Mainliner Long Beach
City / Airport:Long Beach - Daugherty Field (KLGB / LGB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1961
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:43012Submit Correction
View count: 667
United's DC-8-12 "Jet Mainliner Long Beach" is towed out of the Douglas hangar at LGB after modification from Series 11 status. Delivered to UAL on 11 May 1961, being re-registered N8002U. Photo obtained from UAL 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N8028D
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-12
C/n (msn):45279 / 3
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Long Beach - Daugherty Field (KLGB / LGB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1961
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N8028D
Fleet number:2102
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-12
C/n (msn):45279 / 3
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
Aircraft Name:DC-8 Jet Mainliner Long Beach
City / Airport:Long Beach - Daugherty Field (KLGB / LGB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1961
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:43012Submit Correction
View count: 667
United's DC-8-12 "Jet Mainliner Long Beach" is towed out of the Douglas hangar at LGB after modification from Series 11 status. Delivered to UAL on 11 May 1961, being re-registered N8002U. Photo obtained from UAL 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N8028D
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-12
C/n (msn):45279 / 3
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Long Beach - Daugherty Field (KLGB / LGB)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:May 1961
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N88951
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54G-DC
C/n (msn):35987
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Racer
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:43011Submit Correction
View count: 4742
"Clipper Racer" soon after repainting in Pan Am's second postwar scheme with white top and larger 'PAA' on the fin. Ex USAAF C-54G 45-534, converted by Douglas to civil C54G-DC in 1947 (conversion #80) and delivered to Pan Am in May 1947. Returned to the USAF in November 1953 as 45-534. Stored at DM from September 1972 and broken up. Obtained from Pan Am in the 1950s.
Registration / Serial:N88951
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54G-DC
C/n (msn):35987
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N88951
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54G-DC
C/n (msn):35987
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper Racer
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:43011Submit Correction
View count: 4742
"Clipper Racer" soon after repainting in Pan Am's second postwar scheme with white top and larger 'PAA' on the fin. Ex USAAF C-54G 45-534, converted by Douglas to civil C54G-DC in 1947 (conversion #80) and delivered to Pan Am in May 1947. Returned to the USAF in November 1953 as 45-534. Stored at DM from September 1972 and broken up. Obtained from Pan Am in the 1950s.
Registration / Serial:N88951
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54G-DC
C/n (msn):35987
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PH-ASR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194F
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
Aircraft Name:Roek
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40443Submit Correction
View count: 674
"Roek" was assembled by Fokker in March 1939. It is making the type's first visit to Ringway on the Schiphol schedule. It was captured by German forces on 16 May 1940 and served with the Luftwaffe and Lufthansa before crashing at Madrid on 9 December 1942. Note the right hand door.
Registration / Serial:PH-ASR
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194F
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PH-ASR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194F
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
Aircraft Name:Roek
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40443Submit Correction
View count: 674
"Roek" was assembled by Fokker in March 1939. It is making the type's first visit to Ringway on the Schiphol schedule. It was captured by German forces on 16 May 1940 and served with the Luftwaffe and Lufthansa before crashing at Madrid on 9 December 1942. Note the right hand door.
Registration / Serial:PH-ASR
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194F
C/n (msn):2110
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 July 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-AEAL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6325
Operator Titles:Isle of Man Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40442Submit Correction
View count: 175
Operated by IoMAS from October 1937 until May 1945. Ringway's 1938 Terminal is in the background with the spectator terrace above.
Registration / Serial:G-AEAL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6325
Operator Titles:Isle of Man Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-AEAL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6325
Operator Titles:Isle of Man Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40442Submit Correction
View count: 175
Operated by IoMAS from October 1937 until May 1945. Ringway's 1938 Terminal is in the background with the spectator terrace above.
Registration / Serial:G-AEAL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide
C/n (msn):6325
Operator Titles:Isle of Man Air Services
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40441Submit Correction
View count: 387
Battle 1 being prepared for delivery by Fairey employees in late November 1938. First served 63 Squadron at RAF Upwood, then 52 Squadron, crashing at Pewsey (Wilts) on 23 August 1940 whilst with No.12 Operational Training Unit. Ringways 1938-built terminal and hangar is in the background. Obtained from Faireys 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9419
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):F3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:40441Submit Correction
View count: 387
Battle 1 being prepared for delivery by Fairey employees in late November 1938. First served 63 Squadron at RAF Upwood, then 52 Squadron, crashing at Pewsey (Wilts) on 23 August 1940 whilst with No.12 Operational Training Unit. Ringways 1938-built terminal and hangar is in the background. Obtained from Faireys 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9419
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):F3007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VZ271
Military Code:Q3-H
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. 100 Vampire FB5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:July 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:37589Submit Correction
View count: 266
Vampire FB.5's of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron at their 1952 Summer training camp at RAF Ta Qali with VZ271 Q3-H nearest in the line.
Registration / Serial:VZ271
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:July 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VZ271
Military Code:Q3-H
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. 100 Vampire FB5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:July 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:37589Submit Correction
View count: 266
Vampire FB.5's of 613 (City of Manchester) Squadron at their 1952 Summer training camp at RAF Ta Qali with VZ271 Q3-H nearest in the line.
Registration / Serial:VZ271
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB5
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Ta Qali (LMMT) (closed)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:July 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36479Submit Correction
View count: 206
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in August 1943. Served 836 Squadron aboard two light aircraft carriers until November 1944. Shown at Fairey Aviation at Ringway with a Barracuda V and Halifax. Registered G-AJVH in May 1947 as a comms aircraft. Returned to the Royal Navy in April 1959 and currently airworthy.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36479Submit Correction
View count: 206
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in August 1943. Served 836 Squadron aboard two light aircraft carriers until November 1944. Shown at Fairey Aviation at Ringway with a Barracuda V and Halifax. Registered G-AJVH in May 1947 as a comms aircraft. Returned to the Royal Navy in April 1959 and currently airworthy.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1930
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36476
View count: 194
An aerial view of Manchester's new airport at Barton taken shortly after opening on 1 January 1930. The large hangar is still in use in 2018. Farm buildings lower centre, since demolished, had been converted to a small terminal and offices. The control tower, still in use in 2018, was not built until early 1933. From Manchester Airport Archive.
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)
Photo Date:1930
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1930
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36476
View count: 194
An aerial view of Manchester's new airport at Barton taken shortly after opening on 1 January 1930. The large hangar is still in use in 2018. Farm buildings lower centre, since demolished, had been converted to a small terminal and offices. The control tower, still in use in 2018, was not built until early 1933. From Manchester Airport Archive.
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)
Photo Date:1930
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ALBO
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 100
C/n (msn):12873
City / Airport:Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36475Submit Correction
View count: 228
The prototype Britannia undergoing test running of its Bristol Proteus turboprops before making its maiden flight. From Bristol Aero 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ALBO
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 100
C/n (msn):12873
City / Airport:Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ALBO
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 100
C/n (msn):12873
City / Airport:Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36475Submit Correction
View count: 228
The prototype Britannia undergoing test running of its Bristol Proteus turboprops before making its maiden flight. From Bristol Aero 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ALBO
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 100
C/n (msn):12873
City / Airport:Bristol - Filton (EGTG / FZO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection