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| Registration / Serial: | VX224 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| C/n (msn): | AW.3138 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 204944Submit Correction |
| View count: | 594 |
Ex G-AMCH. Powered by four Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprop engines. Used by the ETPS for multi-engine pilot training. Scrapped in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | VX224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| C/n (msn): | AW.3138 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX224 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| C/n (msn): | AW.3138 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 204944Submit Correction |
| View count: | 594 |
Ex G-AMCH. Powered by four Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprop engines. Used by the ETPS for multi-engine pilot training. Scrapped in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | VX224 |
| Aircraft Version: | Armstrong Whitworth AW-55 Apollo |
| C/n (msn): | AW.3138 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | G5/1525 |
| Operator Titles: | Gloster Aircraft |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 122599Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
Gloster's non-standard Meteor trainer demonstrator was fitted with an F.8's fin and with wing-tip fuel tanks. It was finished in an overall pale blue scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSO |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | G5/1525 |
| Operator Titles: | Gloster Aircraft |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | G5/1525 |
| Operator Titles: | Gloster Aircraft |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 122599Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
Gloster's non-standard Meteor trainer demonstrator was fitted with an F.8's fin and with wing-tip fuel tanks. It was finished in an overall pale blue scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSO |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | G5/1525 |
| Operator Titles: | Gloster Aircraft |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 50863 |
| Military Code: | RD-863 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 10521 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 68996Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
Delivered new to the US Navy in 01.45. Seen visiting the USN facility at Blackbushe in 09.55 when serving with VR-24 transport squadron when coded 'RD'. Redesignated C-54P in 1962. Retired in 1975.
| Registration / Serial: | 50863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 10521 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 50863 |
| Military Code: | RD-863 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 10521 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 68996Submit Correction |
| View count: | 262 |
Delivered new to the US Navy in 01.45. Seen visiting the USN facility at Blackbushe in 09.55 when serving with VR-24 transport squadron when coded 'RD'. Redesignated C-54P in 1962. Retired in 1975.
| Registration / Serial: | 50863 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas R5D-2 Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 10521 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XD674 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/84/001 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 66088Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
Hunting Percival demonstrator landing after its display to the Farnborough crowds in 1954. Later 7570M and now preserved at the RAF Museum at Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | XD674 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/84/001 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XD674 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/84/001 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 66088Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
Hunting Percival demonstrator landing after its display to the Farnborough crowds in 1954. Later 7570M and now preserved at the RAF Museum at Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | XD674 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/84/001 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM569 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12702 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42378Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Newly built Sea Venom FAW.21 displayed at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. It later served with 736 and 738 Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm.
| Registration / Serial: | WM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12702 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM569 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12702 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 42378Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Newly built Sea Venom FAW.21 displayed at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. It later served with 736 and 738 Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm.
| Registration / Serial: | WM569 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12702 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP.6C |
| Operator Titles: | Boulton Paul |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 38500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 454 |
Boulton Paul's demonstrator, ex RAF VR595. Retired 09.56.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSF |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP.6C |
| Operator Titles: | Boulton Paul |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol/Sea Balliol |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP.6C |
| Operator Titles: | Boulton Paul |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 38500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 454 |
Boulton Paul's demonstrator, ex RAF VR595. Retired 09.56.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANSF |
| Aircraft Version: | Boulton Paul P-108 Balliol T2 |
| C/n (msn): | BP.6C |
| Operator Titles: | Boulton Paul |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XE824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11 |
| C/n (msn): | 15393 |
| Operator Titles: | De Havilland |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 26753Submit Correction |
| View count: | 646 |
A 'factory fresh' Vampire Trainer displayed at the 1954 SBAC show wearing the yellow 'T-band' scheme. The aircraft did not serve the RAF, going instead direct to the Southern Rhodesia A.F. as SR120.
| Registration / Serial: | XE824 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11 |
| C/n (msn): | 15393 |
| Operator Titles: | De Havilland |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XE824 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11 |
| C/n (msn): | 15393 |
| Operator Titles: | De Havilland |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 26753Submit Correction |
| View count: | 646 |
A 'factory fresh' Vampire Trainer displayed at the 1954 SBAC show wearing the yellow 'T-band' scheme. The aircraft did not serve the RAF, going instead direct to the Southern Rhodesia A.F. as SR120.
| Registration / Serial: | XE824 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Vampire T11 |
| C/n (msn): | 15393 |
| Operator Titles: | De Havilland |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XH379 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
Development airframe for the proposed 12-seat civil passenger twin rotor helicopter. Allocated G-AMJI for earlier demonstration flights. Displaying at the 1954 Farnborough air show. Crashed at Filton 16.09.56.
| Registration / Serial: | XH379 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XH379 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22531Submit Correction |
| View count: | 288 |
Development airframe for the proposed 12-seat civil passenger twin rotor helicopter. Allocated G-AMJI for earlier demonstration flights. Displaying at the 1954 Farnborough air show. Crashed at Filton 16.09.56.
| Registration / Serial: | XH379 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XA209 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SB-6 Seamew |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SB-6 Seamew |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-6 Seamew AS1 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1606 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22380Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1372 |
The prototype Short Seamew demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. This view clearly shows its planform with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. This erstwhile anti-submarine type did not enter operational service with the Royal Navy as had been intended.
| Registration / Serial: | XA209 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-6 Seamew AS1 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1606 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XA209 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SB-6 Seamew |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SB-6 Seamew |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-6 Seamew AS1 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1606 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22380Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1372 |
The prototype Short Seamew demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. This view clearly shows its planform with fixed tailwheel undercarriage. This erstwhile anti-submarine type did not enter operational service with the Royal Navy as had been intended.
| Registration / Serial: | XA209 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-6 Seamew AS1 |
| C/n (msn): | SH1606 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 126530 |
| Military Code: | HC-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-6 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 626-6017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16707Submit Correction |
| View count: | 825 |
P2V-6 Neptune of VP-21 Patrol Squadron from Brunswick NAS in the period where serials were marked in small figures on the rear fuselage, making identification difficult. Midnite blue colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 126530 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-6 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 626-6017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 126530 |
| Military Code: | HC-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-6 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 626-6017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16707Submit Correction |
| View count: | 825 |
P2V-6 Neptune of VP-21 Patrol Squadron from Brunswick NAS in the period where serials were marked in small figures on the rear fuselage, making identification difficult. Midnite blue colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 126530 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P2V-6 Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 626-6017 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN365 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet T.2 |
| C/n (msn): | F9137 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15594Submit Correction |
| View count: | 793 |
The prototype Gannet T.2 trainer demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. Yellow "trainer band" on rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | WN365 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet T.2 |
| C/n (msn): | F9137 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN365 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet T.2 |
| C/n (msn): | F9137 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15594Submit Correction |
| View count: | 793 |
The prototype Gannet T.2 trainer demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough Air Show. Yellow "trainer band" on rear fuselage.
| Registration / Serial: | WN365 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet T.2 |
| C/n (msn): | F9137 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN360 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9132 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 417 |
Newly built at Fairey's Heyes (Middlesex) factory. Displayed at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. Later served 796 Squadron at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall.
| Registration / Serial: | WN360 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9132 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WN360 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9132 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13799Submit Correction |
| View count: | 417 |
Newly built at Fairey's Heyes (Middlesex) factory. Displayed at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. Later served 796 Squadron at RNAS Culdrose, Cornwall.
| Registration / Serial: | WN360 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9132 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SW327 |
| Other Marks: | H-N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ SW327 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 881 |
Operated by the School of Maritime Reconnaissance, Coastal Command, based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall. This was the last RAF unit to operate Lancasters, disbanding on 30 Sep 1956. Taken whilst visiting Blackbushe re the SBAC Show at nearby Farnborough.
| Registration / Serial: | SW327 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ SW327 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SW327 |
| Other Marks: | H-N |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ SW327 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12500Submit Correction |
| View count: | 881 |
Operated by the School of Maritime Reconnaissance, Coastal Command, based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall. This was the last RAF unit to operate Lancasters, disbanding on 30 Sep 1956. Taken whilst visiting Blackbushe re the SBAC Show at nearby Farnborough.
| Registration / Serial: | SW327 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ SW327 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WS848 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 376 |
This was the last production Meteor night fighter and was built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. It is demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
| Registration / Serial: | WS848 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WS848 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12296Submit Correction |
| View count: | 376 |
This was the last production Meteor night fighter and was built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. It is demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
| Registration / Serial: | WS848 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMXD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 06026 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 597 |
Ordered by BOAC and first flew on 20 August 1954. Demonstrated at the Farnborough air show two weeks later. After the Comet 1 crashes the order for the Comet 2s was cancelled. Used for test work, becoming XN453 with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. Withdrawn in early 1973.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMXD |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 06026 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMXD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 06026 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12178Submit Correction |
| View count: | 597 |
Ordered by BOAC and first flew on 20 August 1954. Demonstrated at the Farnborough air show two weeks later. After the Comet 1 crashes the order for the Comet 2s was cancelled. Used for test work, becoming XN453 with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough. Withdrawn in early 1973.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AMXD |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 06026 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 06100 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11655Submit Correction |
| View count: | 609 |
The sole Comet 3 displays to the 1954 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough, operated by DH, but wearing BOAC titles.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLO |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 06100 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 06100 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11655Submit Correction |
| View count: | 609 |
The sole Comet 3 displays to the 1954 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough, operated by DH, but wearing BOAC titles.
| Registration / Serial: | G-ANLO |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet 3 |
| C/n (msn): | 06100 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-14-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1604 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 509 |
The sole Short Sherpa demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. It was an aerodynamic research aircraft with aeroisoclinic swept wings. Later to G-36-1. Its fuselage survives in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | G-14-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1604 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-14-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1604 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 509 |
The sole Short Sherpa demonstrating at the 1954 Farnborough SBAC show. It was an aerodynamic research aircraft with aeroisoclinic swept wings. Later to G-36-1. Its fuselage survives in storage.
| Registration / Serial: | G-14-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short SB-4 Sherpa |
| C/n (msn): | SH.1604 |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)8 |
| C/n (msn): | 71016 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10581Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The all-black Canberra B(I)8 prototype demonstrating to the Farnborough show crowds. The nose of this aircraft is displayed at the East Fortune museum.
| Registration / Serial: | VX185 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)8 |
| C/n (msn): | 71016 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX185 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)8 |
| C/n (msn): | 71016 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10581Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The all-black Canberra B(I)8 prototype demonstrating to the Farnborough show crowds. The nose of this aircraft is displayed at the East Fortune museum.
| Registration / Serial: | VX185 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)8 |
| C/n (msn): | 71016 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX138 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine 525 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine 525 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 525 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vickers Supermarine |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8996Submit Correction |
| View count: | 313 |
The sole Supermarine 525, a development aircraft preceding the Scimitar. It first flew on 27 April 1954 and was destroyed in spinning trials near Boscombe Down on 5 July 1955. Shown landing after its display at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
| Registration / Serial: | VX138 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 525 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vickers Supermarine |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX138 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine 525 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine 525 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 525 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vickers Supermarine |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1954 |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8996Submit Correction |
| View count: | 313 |
The sole Supermarine 525, a development aircraft preceding the Scimitar. It first flew on 27 April 1954 and was destroyed in spinning trials near Boscombe Down on 5 July 1955. Shown landing after its display at the 1954 Farnborough air show.
| Registration / Serial: | VX138 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 525 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Vickers Supermarine |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 482 |
The prototype Avro Vulcan displays to the Farnborough SBAC show crowd. First flew 30 August 1952, but here re-engined with A.S. Sapphires, whilst retaining the original pure 'straight delta' wing planform. Crashed 14 September 1958 at Syerston, Notts when it broke up in flight during an air display
| Registration / Serial: | VX770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX770 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7963Submit Correction |
| View count: | 482 |
The prototype Avro Vulcan displays to the Farnborough SBAC show crowd. First flew 30 August 1952, but here re-engined with A.S. Sapphires, whilst retaining the original pure 'straight delta' wing planform. Crashed 14 September 1958 at Syerston, Notts when it broke up in flight during an air display
| Registration / Serial: | VX770 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX770 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |