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City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7909Submit Correction
View count: 415
The Roc was a two-seat fleet fighter fitted with four-gun power driven turret. 136 production aircraft were built by Boulton Paul and delivered from 1939. Unsuccessful in role and relegated to shore-based training and target-towing duties until retirement in August 1943. Obtained from Manchester Airport 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:L3***
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-25 Roc
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:7909Submit Correction
View count: 415
The Roc was a two-seat fleet fighter fitted with four-gun power driven turret. 136 production aircraft were built by Boulton Paul and delivered from 1939. Unsuccessful in role and relegated to shore-based training and target-towing duties until retirement in August 1943. Obtained from Manchester Airport 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:L3***
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-25 Roc
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Vought V-166 Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought V-166 F4U/F3A/FG/AU/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought Corsair Mk4
Licence-built by:Goodyear
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29859Submit Correction
View count: 770
Fleet Air Arm Corsair IV at the head of a line-up of aircraft awaiting delivery by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. Behind are two Coastal Command Beaufighter strike aircraft and a Halifax B.III for Bomber Command. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Vought Corsair Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Vought V-166 Corsair
Aircraft Generic Type:Vought V-166 F4U/F3A/FG/AU/F2G Corsair
Aircraft Version:Vought Corsair Mk4
Licence-built by:Goodyear
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29859Submit Correction
View count: 770
Fleet Air Arm Corsair IV at the head of a line-up of aircraft awaiting delivery by the based 14 Ferry Pool, Air Transport Auxiliary. Behind are two Coastal Command Beaufighter strike aircraft and a Halifax B.III for Bomber Command. Obtained from an ATA pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Vought Corsair Mk4
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-92699
Alternate Serial:292699
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):12529
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:May 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29858Submit Correction
View count: 256
One of approx five USAAF C-47s that were built fitted with Edo wheeled floats for operation in the Western Pacific war zone, and redesignated C-47C. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-92699
Alternate Serial:292699
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):12529
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:May 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-92699
Alternate Serial:292699
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):12529
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:May 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29858Submit Correction
View count: 256
One of approx five USAAF C-47s that were built fitted with Edo wheeled floats for operation in the Western Pacific war zone, and redesignated C-47C. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-92699
Alternate Serial:292699
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):12529
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:May 1944
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29857Submit Correction
View count: 626
An Avro Manchester bomber stands centre with its two RR Vulture engines removed for servicing by Avros. Note the centre fin, later deleted when larger twin elliptical fins were fitted. A Hawker Hector of the based Central Landing Establishment is at left. A CLE Hotspur glider is landing after a demonstration for Winston Churchill. The vintage fuel pumps are protected by sandbags. Obtained from Manchester Airport over 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29857Submit Correction
View count: 626
An Avro Manchester bomber stands centre with its two RR Vulture engines removed for servicing by Avros. Note the centre fin, later deleted when larger twin elliptical fins were fitted. A Hawker Hector of the based Central Landing Establishment is at left. A CLE Hotspur glider is landing after a demonstration for Winston Churchill. The vintage fuel pumps are protected by sandbags. Obtained from Manchester Airport over 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:K9382
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer
C/n (msn):F2970
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29856Submit Correction
View count: 872
This aircraft was completed at Ringway as a Battle I in November 1938 and served as a light bomber with 226 Squadron. Converted in 1940 to a gunnery trainer with a Blenheim turret and strengthening to the truncated cockpit. Shipped to Canada in late 1941, becoming 2109 with 9 B&GS. Photo obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9382
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer
C/n (msn):F2970
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:K9382
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Battle
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer
C/n (msn):F2970
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29856Submit Correction
View count: 872
This aircraft was completed at Ringway as a Battle I in November 1938 and served as a light bomber with 226 Squadron. Converted in 1940 to a gunnery trainer with a Blenheim turret and strengthening to the truncated cockpit. Shipped to Canada in late 1941, becoming 2109 with 9 B&GS. Photo obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:K9382
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Gunnery Trainer
C/n (msn):F2970
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC21773
Fleet number:473
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-314
C/n (msn):2179
Operator Titles:Braniff Airways
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29855Submit Correction
View count: 359
Braniff's "Super 'B' Liner" was delivered on 15 December 1939. Impressed as USAAF C-49H 42-68687 in June 1942. Returned to BN in December 1944. Sold in June 1959 to Southern as N91SA. Obtained from Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC21773
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-314
C/n (msn):2179
Operator Titles:Braniff Airways
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC21773
Fleet number:473
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-314
C/n (msn):2179
Operator Titles:Braniff Airways
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29855Submit Correction
View count: 359
Braniff's "Super 'B' Liner" was delivered on 15 December 1939. Impressed as USAAF C-49H 42-68687 in June 1942. Returned to BN in December 1944. Sold in June 1959 to Southern as N91SA. Obtained from Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC21773
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3-314
C/n (msn):2179
Operator Titles:Braniff Airways
City / Airport:Santa Monica - Municipal (KSMO / SMO)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:December 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC16006
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1500
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29854Submit Correction
View count: 2265
The seventh DC-3 to be delivered, this example was fitted out as a "DST" - "Douglas Sleeper Transport". This version carried 16 passengers in eight curtained sleeper compartments, each with two berths, the upper being lit by its own slit window - visible in this air-to-air shot. From American 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC16006
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1500
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC16006
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1500
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29854Submit Correction
View count: 2265
The seventh DC-3 to be delivered, this example was fitted out as a "DST" - "Douglas Sleeper Transport". This version carried 16 passengers in eight curtained sleeper compartments, each with two berths, the upper being lit by its own slit window - visible in this air-to-air shot. From American 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC16006
Aircraft Version:Douglas DST-144
C/n (msn):1500
Operator Titles:American Airlines
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VX121
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Auster K Auster AOP6
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster K/Q Auster AOP6/T7/T10
Aircraft Version:Auster K Auster AOP6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29368Submit Correction
View count: 210
AOP.6 of 1951 Flight, 663 (AOP) Squadron, based at RAF Ringway, in low flight over South Cheshire during a co-operation exercise with Territorial Army gun units. Obtained from 663 Squadron pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VX121
Aircraft Version:Auster K Auster AOP6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VX121
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Auster K Auster AOP6
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster K/Q Auster AOP6/T7/T10
Aircraft Version:Auster K Auster AOP6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29368Submit Correction
View count: 210
AOP.6 of 1951 Flight, 663 (AOP) Squadron, based at RAF Ringway, in low flight over South Cheshire during a co-operation exercise with Territorial Army gun units. Obtained from 663 Squadron pilot over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VX121
Aircraft Version:Auster K Auster AOP6
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1954
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:DK***
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-63 Halifax B5
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27650Submit Correction
View count: 325
Fairey Aviation built 150 Halifax B.V's at their Errwood Park Works at Stockport. A newly completed example for the RAF has been loaded on a convoy of seven lorries and will depart for Manchester (Ringway) Airport when the lads and lassies of the day shift have gone home. Obtained from Fairey's sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:DK***
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-63 Halifax B5
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:DK***
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-63 Halifax B5
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27650Submit Correction
View count: 325
Fairey Aviation built 150 Halifax B.V's at their Errwood Park Works at Stockport. A newly completed example for the RAF has been loaded on a convoy of seven lorries and will depart for Manchester (Ringway) Airport when the lads and lassies of the day shift have gone home. Obtained from Fairey's sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:DK***
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-63 Halifax B5
C/n (msn):
City / Area:Stockport / Heaton Chapel [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1943
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27648Submit Correction
View count: 288
This early production Fulmar I was buit at Heaton Chapel and test flown from Manchester (Ringway) Airport in early 1940. It was evaluated by A&AEE at Boscombe Down later in the year. It wears the early WW2 large fin flash covering the fin. Image obtained from Faireys sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:N1859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar I
C/n (msn):F3712
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27648Submit Correction
View count: 288
This early production Fulmar I was buit at Heaton Chapel and test flown from Manchester (Ringway) Airport in early 1940. It was evaluated by A&AEE at Boscombe Down later in the year. It wears the early WW2 large fin flash covering the fin. Image obtained from Faireys sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:N1859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Fulmar I
C/n (msn):F3712
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1940
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:PH-ASL
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 14-WF62 Super Electra
C/n (msn):1444
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
Aircraft Name:Lepelaar
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27647Submit Correction
View count: 886
KLM's Super Electra "Lepelaar" is operating the Schiphol-Doncaster-Ringway-Speke scheduled service on 12 August, shortly after delivery on 30 June 1938, replacing the usual DC-2. Sold to the first British Airways in August 1939 as G-AFYU and crashed off Malta on 21 December 1939.
Registration / Serial:PH-ASL
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 14-WF62 Super Electra
C/n (msn):1444
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-ASL
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 14-WF62 Super Electra
C/n (msn):1444
Operator Titles:KLM - Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij
Aircraft Name:Lepelaar
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1938
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27647Submit Correction
View count: 886
KLM's Super Electra "Lepelaar" is operating the Schiphol-Doncaster-Ringway-Speke scheduled service on 12 August, shortly after delivery on 30 June 1938, replacing the usual DC-2. Sold to the first British Airways in August 1939 as G-AFYU and crashed off Malta on 21 December 1939.
Registration / Serial:PH-ASL
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 14-WF62 Super Electra
C/n (msn):1444
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
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1937
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27646Submit Correction
View count: 244
Early Fairey Battle I light bombers in production at Ringway in the company's 1937-built hangar late that year. The aircraft will be camouflaged before delivery. Photo obtained from Fairey Aviation sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1937
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1937
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27646Submit Correction
View count: 244
Early Fairey Battle I light bombers in production at Ringway in the company's 1937-built hangar late that year. The aircraft will be camouflaged before delivery. Photo obtained from Fairey Aviation sixty years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle Mk1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1937
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:TG278
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 F1
Licence-built by:English Electric
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Samlesbury (EGNG) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27645Submit Correction
View count: 1564
The fifth production Vampire soon after completion by English Electric at Samlesbury near their Preston works complex. EEC built nearly 1300 Vampires between 1945 and 1952. The Goblin in TG278 was replaced by a Ghost and extended wings fitted. On 23 March 1948, DH test pilot John Cunningham set a world altitude record of 59,446 feet. Obtained from EEC over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:TG278
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Samlesbury (EGNG) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:TG278
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 F1
Licence-built by:English Electric
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Samlesbury (EGNG) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:27645Submit Correction
View count: 1564
The fifth production Vampire soon after completion by English Electric at Samlesbury near their Preston works complex. EEC built nearly 1300 Vampires between 1945 and 1952. The Goblin in TG278 was replaced by a Ghost and extended wings fitted. On 23 March 1948, DH test pilot John Cunningham set a world altitude record of 59,446 feet. Obtained from EEC over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:TG278
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Samlesbury (EGNG) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Hooton Park (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25884Submit Correction
View count: 1001
Merlin-engined Battle used by 610 (County of Chester) Squadron as a conversion trainer for the pilots to upgrade from Hawker Hind biplanes to Spitfire Is. Photo obtained from Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N2106
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle
C/n (msn):F3146
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hooton Park (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Hooton Park (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25884Submit Correction
View count: 1001
Merlin-engined Battle used by 610 (County of Chester) Squadron as a conversion trainer for the pilots to upgrade from Hawker Hind biplanes to Spitfire Is. Photo obtained from Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:N2106
Aircraft Version:Fairey Battle
C/n (msn):F3146
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hooton Park (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1939
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:HB-IT*
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115B
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Dübendorf (LSMD)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25883Submit Correction
View count: 279
One of four DC-2's delivered to Swissair prewar - HB-ITA/E/I/O - taken shortly after delivery. Obtained from Swissair 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:HB-IT*
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115B
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Dübendorf (LSMD)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:HB-IT*
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115B
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Dübendorf (LSMD)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25883Submit Correction
View count: 279
One of four DC-2's delivered to Swissair prewar - HB-ITA/E/I/O - taken shortly after delivery. Obtained from Swissair 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:HB-IT*
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115B
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Swissair - Swiss Air Lines
City / Airport:Dübendorf (LSMD)Map
Country:Switzerland
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25882Submit Correction
View count: 262
Hawker Audax Army Co-operation biplane of No. 26 Squadron from RAF Catterick making a courtesy visit to Barton. The 1933-built Control Tower is in the background. Image obtained over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K3067
Aircraft Version:Hawker Audax I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25882Submit Correction
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Hawker Audax Army Co-operation biplane of No. 26 Squadron from RAF Catterick making a courtesy visit to Barton. The 1933-built Control Tower is in the background. Image obtained over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:K3067
Aircraft Version:Hawker Audax I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ACKL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
C/n (msn):7009
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25881Submit Correction
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The Hon Brian Lewis took delivery of this very smart three-seat "executive plane" in early 1934. It was impressed by the RAF as BD169 in August 1940 and crashed at RAF Halfpenny Green near Wolverhampton on 17 August 1941. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ACKL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
C/n (msn):7009
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ACKL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
C/n (msn):7009
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25881Submit Correction
View count: 215
The Hon Brian Lewis took delivery of this very smart three-seat "executive plane" in early 1934. It was impressed by the RAF as BD169 in August 1940 and crashed at RAF Halfpenny Green near Wolverhampton on 17 August 1941. From DH 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ACKL
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 85 Leopard Moth
C/n (msn):7009
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ACFR
Aircraft Original Type:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar
Aircraft Generic Type:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar
Aircraft Version:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar Mk.II
C/n (msn):12
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25880Submit Correction
View count: 181
Four-seat Monospar ST-4 built in April 1933. Withdrawn in December 1936. In the background are the 1930-built Hangar and 1933-built control tower. These are both now listed buildings and survive in use. Image obtained 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ACFR
Aircraft Version:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar Mk.II
C/n (msn):12
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ACFR
Aircraft Original Type:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar
Aircraft Generic Type:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar
Aircraft Version:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar Mk.II
C/n (msn):12
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25880Submit Correction
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Four-seat Monospar ST-4 built in April 1933. Withdrawn in December 1936. In the background are the 1930-built Hangar and 1933-built control tower. These are both now listed buildings and survive in use. Image obtained 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ACFR
Aircraft Version:General Aircraft ST-4 Monospar Mk.II
C/n (msn):12
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1934
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ADXL
Aircraft Original Type:Praga E-114 Air Baby
Aircraft Generic Type:Praga E-114 Air Baby
Aircraft Version:Praga E-114 Air Baby
C/n (msn):107
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25352Submit Correction
View count: 378
Praga's UK demonstrator, ex OK-PGC. Visiting Barton in January 1936 for F. Hills & Son to examine before undertaking licence production as the Hillson Praga. Flew to South Africa in May 1936 becoming ZS-AHL. Obtained from Hills 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ADXL
Aircraft Version:Praga E-114 Air Baby
C/n (msn):107
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-ADXL
Aircraft Original Type:Praga E-114 Air Baby
Aircraft Generic Type:Praga E-114 Air Baby
Aircraft Version:Praga E-114 Air Baby
C/n (msn):107
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25352Submit Correction
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Praga's UK demonstrator, ex OK-PGC. Visiting Barton in January 1936 for F. Hills & Son to examine before undertaking licence production as the Hillson Praga. Flew to South Africa in May 1936 becoming ZS-AHL. Obtained from Hills 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-ADXL
Aircraft Version:Praga E-114 Air Baby
C/n (msn):107
City / Airport:Manchester - City / Barton (EGCB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1936
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-5671
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):7365
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1942
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25193Submit Correction
View count: 333
First flew in July 1942. Fitted with large wheeled Edo floats for operations in Pacific areas which were devoid of airstrips. The heavy gear reduced payload and strong cross winds caused control difficulties. After testing in the USA this aircraft crashed in Jamaica Bay NY on 13 November 1943. It is believed there were five other conversions made in the Pacific war zone. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-5671
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):7365
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1942
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:42-5671
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):7365
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1942
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:25193Submit Correction
View count: 333
First flew in July 1942. Fitted with large wheeled Edo floats for operations in Pacific areas which were devoid of airstrips. The heavy gear reduced payload and strong cross winds caused control difficulties. After testing in the USA this aircraft crashed in Jamaica Bay NY on 13 November 1943. It is believed there were five other conversions made in the Pacific war zone. From Douglas 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:42-5671
Aircraft Version:Douglas XC-47C Skytrain
C/n (msn):7365
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1942
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection