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City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:11556Submit Correction
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1840 Squadron RNVR Firefly AS.5 at Fairey Aviation, Ringway, for servicing. Newly built Firefly T.7 WM776 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VX413
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:11556Submit Correction
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1840 Squadron RNVR Firefly AS.5 at Fairey Aviation, Ringway, for servicing. Newly built Firefly T.7 WM776 in the background.
Registration / Serial:VX413
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8429
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 February 1953
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:30 January 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11295Submit Correction
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Built in 1950 to Fleet Air Arm order but delivered direct to Australia serving several squadrons until retired and sold to the Moorabbin Air Museum in 1966. Restored to fly as VH-HMW in 1984 but badly damaged in force landing at Camden NSW 5.12.87.
Registration / Serial:WD828
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT6
C/n (msn):F-8656
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:30 January 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:30 January 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11295Submit Correction
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Built in 1950 to Fleet Air Arm order but delivered direct to Australia serving several squadrons until retired and sold to the Moorabbin Air Museum in 1966. Restored to fly as VH-HMW in 1984 but badly damaged in force landing at Camden NSW 5.12.87.
Registration / Serial:WD828
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT6
C/n (msn):F-8656
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Melbourne - Moorabbin (YMMB / MBW)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:30 January 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11286Submit Correction
View count: 184
This Firefly AS.5 served 814 Squadron Fleet Air Arm in 1949/50. It was shipped to the Far East in late 1951 and passed to the Australian Navy. Modified as a TT.5 in 1955. Sold and returned to the UK in 1967 for the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Crashed on 12 July 2003.
Registration / Serial:WB271
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Mildenhall Air Fete 1982
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11286Submit Correction
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This Firefly AS.5 served 814 Squadron Fleet Air Arm in 1949/50. It was shipped to the Far East in late 1951 and passed to the Australian Navy. Modified as a TT.5 in 1955. Sold and returned to the UK in 1967 for the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Crashed on 12 July 2003.
Registration / Serial:WB271
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F.8497
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Mildenhall (EGUN / MHZ)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 May 1982
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11027Submit Correction
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One of 34 Firefly U8 new build drone aircraft completed at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. First flew 23 March 1955 and served the Royal Aircraft Establishment test facility at RAF Llanbedr near Harlech, Wales. It wears the standard drone scheme of yellow uppers and red undersides.
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:11027Submit Correction
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One of 34 Firefly U8 new build drone aircraft completed at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. First flew 23 March 1955 and served the Royal Aircraft Establishment test facility at RAF Llanbedr near Harlech, Wales. It wears the standard drone scheme of yellow uppers and red undersides.
Registration / Serial:WM890
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F8945
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 March 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10564Submit Correction
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Ex Fleet Air Arm Firefly FR.1 Z1842. Converted to TT.1 status for the Royal Danish Air Force and delivered from Ringway on 6 October 1951. The serial prefix '64' is marked in small numerals above the large '625'. Retired in 1959. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:64-625
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F5486
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10564Submit Correction
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Ex Fleet Air Arm Firefly FR.1 Z1842. Converted to TT.1 status for the Royal Danish Air Force and delivered from Ringway on 6 October 1951. The serial prefix '64' is marked in small numerals above the large '625'. Retired in 1959. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:64-625
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F5486
Operator Titles:Denmark - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1951
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
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Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10277Submit Correction
View count: 182
Newly converted at Fairey Stockport to TT4 and painted silver overall with yellow bands on fuselage and wings. First flew from Ringway in this role on 24 December 1952. Now preserved at the FAA Museum at Yeovilton in its original FR.4 scheme.
Registration / Serial:VH127
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F.8026
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 February 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
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This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:10207Submit Correction
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This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
Registration / Serial:WB257
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8483
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9886Submit Correction
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At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
Registration / Serial:MB752
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F7663
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9886Submit Correction
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At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
Registration / Serial:MB752
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F7663
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9793Submit Correction
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Stored at Berwick after operation by 723 Squadron at Nowra with code NW-910. Later to Strathallan Scotland and to USA where it now flies as N833WD.
Registration / Serial:WD833
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS6
C/n (msn):F.8661
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9793Submit Correction
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Stored at Berwick after operation by 723 Squadron at Nowra with code NW-910. Later to Strathallan Scotland and to USA where it now flies as N833WD.
Registration / Serial:WD833
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS6
C/n (msn):F.8661
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9746Submit Correction
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At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
Registration / Serial:VX391
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8423
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9746Submit Correction
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At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
Registration / Serial:VX391
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8423
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SE-CAW
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F6121
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9608Submit Correction
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Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:SE-CAW
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F6121
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SE-CAW
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F6121
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9608Submit Correction
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Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
Registration / Serial:SE-CAW
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F6121
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SE-BRA
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F7523
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9036Submit Correction
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The first of 16 conversions at Ringway to TT.1 target tug standard for Svensk Flygtjanst. Ex DK568. SE-BRA was retired from use in September 1963. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:SE-BRA
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F7523
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:SE-BRA
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F7523
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9036Submit Correction
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The first of 16 conversions at Ringway to TT.1 target tug standard for Svensk Flygtjanst. Ex DK568. SE-BRA was retired from use in September 1963. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
Registration / Serial:SE-BRA
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT1
C/n (msn):F7523
Operator Titles:Svensk Flygtjänst
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
View count: 315
Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
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Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
View count: 330
One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
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One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
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Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
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Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 December 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8526Submit Correction
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Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM761
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8854
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 December 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 December 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8526Submit Correction
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Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM761
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8854
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 December 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
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The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
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The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:12-14
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F6205
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8447Submit Correction
View count: 265
RNNAS Firefly T.2 converted from a Firefly FR.1. Originally for the UK Fleet Air Arm as PP494, but diverted on the production line. The aircraft stands outside Fairey's 1937-built hangar at Ringway which still wears wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:12-14
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F6205
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:12-14
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F6205
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8447Submit Correction
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RNNAS Firefly T.2 converted from a Firefly FR.1. Originally for the UK Fleet Air Arm as PP494, but diverted on the production line. The aircraft stands outside Fairey's 1937-built hangar at Ringway which still wears wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:12-14
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T2
C/n (msn):F6205
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1958
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8303Submit Correction
View count: 430
Ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.4 VG985 modified to TT.4 target tug standard at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. From Faireys 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:INS117
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F8005
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1958
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1958
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8303Submit Correction
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Ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.4 VG985 modified to TT.4 target tug standard at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. From Faireys 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:INS117
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly TT4
C/n (msn):F8005
Operator Titles:India - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:September 1958
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 257
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 257
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield