Registration / Serial:XN852
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6756
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:298898Submit Correction
View count: 766
Used by 105 Sqn and carries "RAF Middle East" titles on fuselage(not visible) There are some derogatory names for the Argosy but I prefer the "Whistling Wheelbarrow" as this photo shows it's clamshell rear doors enabling freight to be easily loaded/unloded from the ramp.
Registration / Serial:XN852
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6756
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Registration / Serial:XN852
Aircraft Original Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650 Argosy
Aircraft Generic Type:Armstrong Whitworth AW-650/660 Argosy
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6756
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact
Photo ID:298898Submit Correction
View count: 766
Used by 105 Sqn and carries "RAF Middle East" titles on fuselage(not visible) There are some derogatory names for the Argosy but I prefer the "Whistling Wheelbarrow" as this photo shows it's clamshell rear doors enabling freight to be easily loaded/unloded from the ramp.
Registration / Serial:XN852
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6756
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Sharjah - Al Mahatah (closed)Map
Country:United Arab Emirates
Photo Date:25 March 1966
Photo by:John PhillipsContact