188 results found
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:423732Submit Correction
View count: 107
This is one of the lucky few which survived the scrapman's axe. XV240 now stands guard near the main gate at RAF Kinloss, but not before it was robbed of some essential spares, including the windscreen wipers!
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:423732Submit Correction
View count: 107
This is one of the lucky few which survived the scrapman's axe. XV240 now stands guard near the main gate at RAF Kinloss, but not before it was robbed of some essential spares, including the windscreen wipers!
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV228
Military Code:28
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:42 Sqn
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:November 1999
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421158Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:November 1999
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV228
Military Code:28
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:42 Sqn
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:November 1999
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421158Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:November 1999
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421152Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421152Submit Correction
View count: 173
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV245
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421004Submit Correction
View count: 192
Registration / Serial:XV245
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV245
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Photo ID:421004Submit Correction
View count: 192
Registration / Serial:XV245
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8020
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:San Diego - North Island NAS / Halsey Field (KNZY / NZY)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:April 1998
Photo by:Raymond RivardContact
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:24 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:416719Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995
Photo Date:24 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Photo ID:416719Submit Correction
View count: 136
Registration / Serial:XV228
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8003
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 July 1995
Photo by:Fred WillemsenContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2007
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:414194Submit Correction
View count: 106
Taxiing out for an early evening sortie, just as the light begins to fade.
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2007
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2007
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:414194Submit Correction
View count: 106
Taxiing out for an early evening sortie, just as the light begins to fade.
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 2007
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV231
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8006
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:413909Submit Correction
View count: 193
This Nimrod had recently been withdrawn from use and was awaiting its fate.
Registration / Serial:XV231
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8006
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV231
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8006
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:413909Submit Correction
View count: 193
This Nimrod had recently been withdrawn from use and was awaiting its fate.
Registration / Serial:XV231
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8006
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 November 2006
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:399820Submit Correction
View count: 148
Short final to land on Runway 26 in glorious afternoon sunlight.
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 November 2006
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 November 2006
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:399820Submit Correction
View count: 148
Short final to land on Runway 26 in glorious afternoon sunlight.
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 November 2006
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day Bentwaters 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:394049Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Armed Forces Day Bentwaters 1972
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Photo ID:394049Submit Correction
View count: 249
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:20 May 1972
Photo by:Mat HerbenContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Duke of Edinburgh
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 August 2021
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:392951Submit Correction
View count: 143
Close up of the nose of this Nimrod, preserved by the B9011 road at the former RAF Kinloss (now Kinloss Barracks).
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 August 2021
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Duke of Edinburgh
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 August 2021
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Photo ID:392951Submit Correction
View count: 143
Close up of the nose of this Nimrod, preserved by the B9011 road at the former RAF Kinloss (now Kinloss Barracks).
Registration / Serial:XV244
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8019
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 August 2021
Photo by:Howard J CurtisContact
Registration / Serial:XV252
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8027
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:390554Submit Correction
View count: 188
One of fifteen Nimrod MR2s that were still in service with the Kinloss Reconnaissance Wing at that time, all now withdrawn.
Registration / Serial:XV252
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8027
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV252
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8027
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:390554Submit Correction
View count: 188
One of fifteen Nimrod MR2s that were still in service with the Kinloss Reconnaissance Wing at that time, all now withdrawn.
Registration / Serial:XV252
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8027
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2006
Photo Date:7 July 2006
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:388051Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 2006
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 2006
Photo Date:7 July 2006
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:388051Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 2006
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeds - East (EGCM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Church Fenton SSAFA Air Display 1989
Photo Date:10 June 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:383936Submit Correction
View count: 340
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeds - East (EGCM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeds - East (EGCM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Church Fenton SSAFA Air Display 1989
Photo Date:10 June 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:383936Submit Correction
View count: 340
Registration / Serial:XV249
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeds - East (EGCM)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 June 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:XV255
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:379567Submit Correction
View count: 134
The end was nigh for the Mighty Hunter. The British Ministry of Defence had announced that they would bring forward the planned retirement date of the Nimrod MR2 to March 2010. This was despite the MR2's replacement, the Nimrod MRA4, not being expected to become operational until 2012. The MRA4 was later cancelled leaving a sever shortage in the UK's reconnaissance and SAR capabilities.
Registration / Serial:XV255
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV255
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:379567Submit Correction
View count: 134
The end was nigh for the Mighty Hunter. The British Ministry of Defence had announced that they would bring forward the planned retirement date of the Nimrod MR2 to March 2010. This was despite the MR2's replacement, the Nimrod MRA4, not being expected to become operational until 2012. The MRA4 was later cancelled leaving a sever shortage in the UK's reconnaissance and SAR capabilities.
Registration / Serial:XV255
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 2008
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV254
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:377963Submit Correction
View count: 154
On 27 July 2010 this particular Nimrod met its final fate - the scrapman's axe. The forward fuselage however was preserved and went to the Highland Aviation Museum at Inverness.
Registration / Serial:XV254
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV254
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:377963Submit Correction
View count: 154
On 27 July 2010 this particular Nimrod met its final fate - the scrapman's axe. The forward fuselage however was preserved and went to the Highland Aviation Museum at Inverness.
Registration / Serial:XV254
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8029
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Kinloss (EGQK / FSS)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:March 2010
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 October 2005
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:376930Submit Correction
View count: 193
Breaking into the circuit at Lossie to carry out a practice diversion.
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 October 2005
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 October 2005
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Photo ID:376930Submit Correction
View count: 193
Breaking into the circuit at Lossie to carry out a practice diversion.
Registration / Serial:XV248
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8023
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 October 2005
Photo by:Mark McEwanContact
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:120 Sqn
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:373589Submit Correction
View count: 343
120 Squadron special markings on XV240 during a visit to Canada. Retired in 2009, the aircraft became a gate guard at RAF Kinloss where it was based. Unfortunately after the cancellation of the follow on Nimrod MRA4 and the decision to close the base, it was scrapped in November 2011. The nose section was saved however, and has been mounted on a trailer as a travelling exhibit.
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:120 Sqn
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:373589Submit Correction
View count: 343
120 Squadron special markings on XV240 during a visit to Canada. Retired in 2009, the aircraft became a gate guard at RAF Kinloss where it was based. Unfortunately after the cancellation of the follow on Nimrod MRA4 and the decision to close the base, it was scrapped in November 2011. The nose section was saved however, and has been mounted on a trailer as a travelling exhibit.
Registration / Serial:XV240
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8015
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1993
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:XV250
Military Code:50
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Yorkshire Air Museum
Photo Date:30 May 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:366502Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:XV250
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XV250
Military Code:50
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Yorkshire Air Museum
Photo Date:30 May 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:366502Submit Correction
View count: 170
Registration / Serial:XV250
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8025
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Elvington (EGYK)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 May 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XV246
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8021
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Leuchars Air Show 1990
Photo Date:21 September 1990
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Photo ID:362976Submit Correction
View count: 186
Registration / Serial:XV246
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8021
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 September 1990
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XV246
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8021
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Leuchars Air Show 1990
Photo Date:21 September 1990
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Photo ID:362976Submit Correction
View count: 186
Registration / Serial:XV246
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8021
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Leuchars (EGQL / ADX)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 September 1990
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ284
Military Code:84
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8046
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989 to 23 July 1989
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Photo ID:362975Submit Correction
View count: 194
Registration / Serial:XZ284
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8046
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989 to 23 July 1989
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:XZ284
Military Code:84
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8046
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:IAT - International Air Tattoo 1989
Photo Date:22 July 1989 to 23 July 1989
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact
Photo ID:362975Submit Correction
View count: 194
Registration / Serial:XZ284
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8046
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1989 to 23 July 1989
Photo by:Alistair BridgesContact