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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 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36474Submit Correction
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The Brabazon was almost structurally complete by this date inside the newly built "Brabazon hangar". It will take another 20 months before she will be ready for taxying trials and first flight. 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 1948
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 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36474Submit Correction
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The Brabazon was almost structurally complete by this date inside the newly built "Brabazon hangar". It will take another 20 months before she will be ready for taxying trials and first flight. 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 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH-AVM
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):9590
Operator Titles:Australian National Airways - ANA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36472Submit Correction
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Ex USAAF 42-23728 and RAAF A65-10. Served with 34 Squadron using call sign VHCTK. Sold to Guinea Airways on 30 December 1946 as VH-AVM and on to ANA in May 1947. Returned to the USA in June 1953 as N1433V and scrapped circa 1984. From ANA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVM
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9590
Operator Titles:Australian National Airways - ANA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH-AVM
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):9590
Operator Titles:Australian National Airways - ANA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36472Submit Correction
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Ex USAAF 42-23728 and RAAF A65-10. Served with 34 Squadron using call sign VHCTK. Sold to Guinea Airways on 30 December 1946 as VH-AVM and on to ANA in May 1947. Returned to the USA in June 1953 as N1433V and scrapped circa 1984. From ANA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VH-AVM
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):9590
Operator Titles:Australian National Airways - ANA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, Australia
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:WG625
Military Code:ST-106
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ WG625 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:HMS Illustrious 87
Photo Date:22 July 1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36224Submit Correction
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During deck landing practice at sea the pilot overshot the arrester cables on HMS Illustrious and his Sea Fury of 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton hit the arrester gear and tipped up. It was later sold to Cuba. Obtained from the pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:WG625
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ WG625 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:22 July 1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:WG625
Military Code:ST-106
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Fury/Sea Fury
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ WG625 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:HMS Illustrious 87
Photo Date:22 July 1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:36224Submit Correction
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During deck landing practice at sea the pilot overshot the arrester cables on HMS Illustrious and his Sea Fury of 1831 Squadron based at RNAS Stretton hit the arrester gear and tipped up. It was later sold to Cuba. Obtained from the pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:WG625
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Fury FB11
C/n (msn):[ WG625 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:Not known
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:22 July 1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-5-7
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):15000
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Christchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:November 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35642Submit Correction
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The prototype Vampire T.11 twin-seat trainer which was built at the ex-Airspeed factory at Christchurch, Hants. It first flew on 15 November 1950. Later allocated serial WW456. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-5-7
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15000
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Christchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:November 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-5-7
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):15000
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Christchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:November 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35642Submit Correction
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The prototype Vampire T.11 twin-seat trainer which was built at the ex-Airspeed factory at Christchurch, Hants. It first flew on 15 November 1950. Later allocated serial WW456. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-5-7
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11
C/n (msn):15000
Operator Titles:De Havilland
City / Airport:Christchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:November 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-AGBD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194C
C/n (msn):1980
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Bristol - Whitchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35641Submit Correction
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KLM's DC-3 PH-ARB "Buizerd" escaped from Schiphol during the Nazi invasion of Holland in early May 1940. It was camouflaged and re-registered G-AGBD and flown by Dutch and BOAC crews on runs to neutral Lisbon and Shannon. Returned to KLM postwar as PH-TBD. To Skyways as G-AGBD in August 1946. From KLM 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-AGBD
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194C
C/n (msn):1980
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Bristol - Whitchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-AGBD
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194C
C/n (msn):1980
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Bristol - Whitchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35641Submit Correction
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KLM's DC-3 PH-ARB "Buizerd" escaped from Schiphol during the Nazi invasion of Holland in early May 1940. It was camouflaged and re-registered G-AGBD and flown by Dutch and BOAC crews on runs to neutral Lisbon and Shannon. Returned to KLM postwar as PH-TBD. To Skyways as G-AGBD in August 1946. From KLM 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-AGBD
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-194C
C/n (msn):1980
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
City / Airport:Bristol - Whitchurch (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC94219
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-0
C/n (msn):33
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Newark
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Jersey, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35640Submit Correction
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"Flagship Newark" on a photo sortie over its namesake city. Delivered to AA on 29 February 1948 and sold on 31 December 1957. Later with Cruzeiro as PP-CFA and Aereolineas Colonia as CX-BHC. From AA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC94219
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-0
C/n (msn):33
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Jersey, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC94219
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 240/600 (C-131/T-29/Samaritan)
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-0
C/n (msn):33
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Newark
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Jersey, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35640Submit Correction
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"Flagship Newark" on a photo sortie over its namesake city. Delivered to AA on 29 February 1948 and sold on 31 December 1957. Later with Cruzeiro as PP-CFA and Aereolineas Colonia as CX-BHC. From AA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC94219
Aircraft Version:Convair 240-0
C/n (msn):33
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New Jersey, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N9946
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ N9946 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35379Submit Correction
View count: 202
Two Ansons of 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary, return in formation to their base at Manchester's Ringway Airport. The veteran aircrews aboard have just delivered several new Woodford-built Lancasters to Bomber Command airfields in Lincolnshire. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N9946
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ N9946 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N9946
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ N9946 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35379Submit Correction
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Two Ansons of 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary, return in formation to their base at Manchester's Ringway Airport. The veteran aircrews aboard have just delivered several new Woodford-built Lancasters to Bomber Command airfields in Lincolnshire. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N9946
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):[ N9946 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:CF-CPA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-56A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2177
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:July 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35378Submit Correction
View count: 608
Built as C-60-LO 42-108787 for USAAF but transferred to Canadian Pacific in July 1943, serving the airline until sold on 4 October 1944. Aircraft written off in PQ 20 August 1960. From CPAL 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:CF-CPA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-56A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2177
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:July 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:CF-CPA
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-56A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2177
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:July 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35378Submit Correction
View count: 608
Built as C-60-LO 42-108787 for USAAF but transferred to Canadian Pacific in July 1943, serving the airline until sold on 4 October 1944. Aircraft written off in PQ 20 August 1960. From CPAL 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:CF-CPA
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-56A Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2177
Operator Titles:Canadian Pacific Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown Province, Canada
Photo Date:July 1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-93844
Alternate Serial:293844
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):7251
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35377Submit Correction
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An early production B-29A on a test flight over the Cascades. This was the 21st of 1,119 B-29A's to be built at Renton. Total production of the type was 3,960. Obtained from Boeing 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-93844
Alternate Serial:293844
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):7251
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-93844
Alternate Serial:293844
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing B-29/B-50 Superfortress
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):7251
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35377Submit Correction
View count: 583
An early production B-29A on a test flight over the Cascades. This was the 21st of 1,119 B-29A's to be built at Renton. Total production of the type was 3,960. Obtained from Boeing 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-93844
Alternate Serial:293844
Aircraft Version:Boeing B-29A Superfortress
C/n (msn):7251
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC21786
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2168
Operator Titles:Pennsylvania Central Airlines - PCA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:October 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35376Submit Correction
View count: 336
Delivered to Penn Central on 24 October 1939. Wears "The Capital Fleet" titling beneath its cockpit windows - and the firm formally changed its name to Capital Airlines in April 1948 to match its main base at Washington's DCA airport. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC21786
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2168
Operator Titles:Pennsylvania Central Airlines - PCA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:October 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC21786
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2168
Operator Titles:Pennsylvania Central Airlines - PCA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:October 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:35376Submit Correction
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Delivered to Penn Central on 24 October 1939. Wears "The Capital Fleet" titling beneath its cockpit windows - and the firm formally changed its name to Capital Airlines in April 1948 to match its main base at Washington's DCA airport. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC21786
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-313
C/n (msn):2168
Operator Titles:Pennsylvania Central Airlines - PCA
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:October 1939
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:35373Submit Correction
View count: 488
Newly-built Battle I light bomber at Fairey's factory at Manchester Ringway in December 1938 before delivery to No.63 Squadron at RAF Upwood. Later shipped to the Royal Canadian Air Force as No.2063 in August 1941. Obtained from Faireys 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9421
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):F3009
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:35373Submit Correction
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Newly-built Battle I light bomber at Fairey's factory at Manchester Ringway in December 1938 before delivery to No.63 Squadron at RAF Upwood. Later shipped to the Royal Canadian Air Force as No.2063 in August 1941. Obtained from Faireys 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9421
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):F3009
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: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:16 August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33433Submit Correction
View count: 350
The prototype Britannia lifts off the Filton runway at the start of its maiden flight. Obtained from Bristols 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:16 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:16 August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33433Submit Correction
View count: 350
The prototype Britannia lifts off the Filton runway at the start of its maiden flight. Obtained from Bristols 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:16 August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ALZL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1
C/n (msn):10903
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33432Submit Correction
View count: 378
The prototype DH-114 Heron shortly after making its maiden flight. DH Aircraft titles on its nose. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ALZL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1
C/n (msn):10903
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ALZL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1
C/n (msn):10903
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33432Submit Correction
View count: 378
The prototype DH-114 Heron shortly after making its maiden flight. DH Aircraft titles on its nose. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ALZL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron 1
C/n (msn):10903
Operator Titles:(De Havilland)
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:I-DALV
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10351
Operator Titles:Alitalia
City / Airport:Rome - Ciampino (LIRA / CIA)Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:April 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33431Submit Correction
View count: 264
A nice line-up of three Skymasters - two of Alitalia, and the farthest believed Avianca. I-DALT (c/n 10400), second in line, was an ex USAAF C-54A converted to DC-4 standard by Douglas and acquired by AZ in March 1950 for operation on their routes to Buenos Aires and Caracas. Sold in 1954. From AZ 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:I-DALV
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10351
Operator Titles:Alitalia
City / Airport:Rome - Ciampino (LIRA / CIA)Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:April 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:I-DALV
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10351
Operator Titles:Alitalia
City / Airport:Rome - Ciampino (LIRA / CIA)Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:April 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33431Submit Correction
View count: 264
A nice line-up of three Skymasters - two of Alitalia, and the farthest believed Avianca. I-DALT (c/n 10400), second in line, was an ex USAAF C-54A converted to DC-4 standard by Douglas and acquired by AZ in March 1950 for operation on their routes to Buenos Aires and Caracas. Sold in 1954. From AZ 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:I-DALV
Aircraft Version:Douglas C54A-DC
C/n (msn):10351
Operator Titles:Alitalia
City / Airport:Rome - Ciampino (LIRA / CIA)Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:April 1950
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC14988
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1494
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Texas
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33430Submit Correction
View count: 1127
This is the prototype Douglas DC-3 which made the type's maiden flight from Santa Monica on 17 December 1935. It was completed as a 16-berth DST - Douglas Sleeper Transport. "Flagship Texas" was delivered to AA on 11 July 1936 and wears "Flagship Skysleeper" titles just below the four slit windows for the upper bunks. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC14988
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1494
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC14988
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1494
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Texas
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33430Submit Correction
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This is the prototype Douglas DC-3 which made the type's maiden flight from Santa Monica on 17 December 1935. It was completed as a 16-berth DST - Douglas Sleeper Transport. "Flagship Texas" was delivered to AA on 11 July 1936 and wears "Flagship Skysleeper" titles just below the four slit windows for the upper bunks. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC14988
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1494
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:19-23
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune
C/n (msn):426-5275
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Leiden - Valkenburg (EHVB / LID)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33158Submit Correction
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Newly delivered to the Kon Marine. Ordered by the US Navy under MDAP arrangements and allocated BuAer 134673. Later reserialled 088 and transferred to Portugal as 4703. Obtained over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:19-23
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune
C/n (msn):426-5275
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Leiden - Valkenburg (EHVB / LID)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:19-23
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune
C/n (msn):426-5275
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Leiden - Valkenburg (EHVB / LID)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:33158Submit Correction
View count: 917
Newly delivered to the Kon Marine. Ordered by the US Navy under MDAP arrangements and allocated BuAer 134673. Later reserialled 088 and transferred to Portugal as 4703. Obtained over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:19-23
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune
C/n (msn):426-5275
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Leiden - Valkenburg (EHVB / LID)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N1024V
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15924
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper America
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:January 1949 to June 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32786Submit Correction
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Initially used for testing, "Clipper America" was delivered to PAA on 12 June 1949, and soon renamed "Clipper Bald Eagle". This airline publicity shot shows a typical crew of eight in front of passengers and freight. Chevron's fuel tankers also get in on the act. The aircraft served the airline until sale in 1960. From PAA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N1024V
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15924
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:January 1949 to June 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N1024V
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15924
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
Aircraft Name:Clipper America
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:January 1949 to June 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32786Submit Correction
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Initially used for testing, "Clipper America" was delivered to PAA on 12 June 1949, and soon renamed "Clipper Bald Eagle". This airline publicity shot shows a typical crew of eight in front of passengers and freight. Chevron's fuel tankers also get in on the act. The aircraft served the airline until sale in 1960. From PAA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N1024V
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15924
Operator Titles:Pan American World Airways - PAA
City / Airport:Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:January 1949 to June 1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC90922
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):049-2052
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Copenhagen
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32785Submit Correction
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"Flagship Copenhagen" just before delivery to AOA on 25 March 1946. It served them until damaged when right undercarriage collapsed at Boston Logan on 3 May 1947. Repaired. AOA sold to Pan Am 25 September 1950. Sold to Panair do Brasil in December 1957 as PP-PDP. Scrapped at Galeao in 1970.
Registration / Serial:NC90922
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2052
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC90922
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):049-2052
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Copenhagen
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32785Submit Correction
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"Flagship Copenhagen" just before delivery to AOA on 25 March 1946. It served them until damaged when right undercarriage collapsed at Boston Logan on 3 May 1947. Repaired. AOA sold to Pan Am 25 September 1950. Sold to Panair do Brasil in December 1957 as PP-PDP. Scrapped at Galeao in 1970.
Registration / Serial:NC90922
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2052
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
City / Airport:Burbank - Bob Hope (KBUR / BUR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:March 1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N90941
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-29 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15957
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Great Britain
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32778Submit Correction
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"Flagship Great Britain" was AOA's first Stratocruiser. AOA was formed out of American Export Airlines, a shipping firm's subsidiary, which began operations from New York to Foynes, Ireland, on 20 June 1942, using Sikorsky VS-44 flying boats. Switched to landplanes in 1945. Became a subsidiary of American Airlines in 1945 and became American Overseas Airlines. Sold to Pan Am in Srptember 1950 and operations were merged. Photo from AOA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N90941
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-29 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15957
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:N90941
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-29 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15957
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Great Britain
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32778Submit Correction
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"Flagship Great Britain" was AOA's first Stratocruiser. AOA was formed out of American Export Airlines, a shipping firm's subsidiary, which began operations from New York to Foynes, Ireland, on 20 June 1942, using Sikorsky VS-44 flying boats. Switched to landplanes in 1945. Became a subsidiary of American Airlines in 1945 and became American Overseas Airlines. Sold to Pan Am in Srptember 1950 and operations were merged. Photo from AOA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N90941
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-29 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15957
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC90903
Fleet number:903
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27336
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Oslo
City / Airport:Stockholm - Bromma (ESSB / BMA)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32777Submit Correction
View count: 501
Built as a C-54E for the USAAF as 44-9110. Bought by AOA in 1945 and named "Flagship Oslo". Seen being loaded at Stockholm - Bromma. Sold to Olympic as SX-DAC in September 1950. Obtained from AOA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC90903
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27336
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
City / Airport:Stockholm - Bromma (ESSB / BMA)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC90903
Fleet number:903
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27336
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
Aircraft Name:Flagship Oslo
City / Airport:Stockholm - Bromma (ESSB / BMA)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:32777Submit Correction
View count: 501
Built as a C-54E for the USAAF as 44-9110. Bought by AOA in 1945 and named "Flagship Oslo". Seen being loaded at Stockholm - Bromma. Sold to Olympic as SX-DAC in September 1950. Obtained from AOA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC90903
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27336
Operator Titles:American Overseas Airlines
City / Airport:Stockholm - Bromma (ESSB / BMA)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection