26254 results found
| Registration / Serial: | ZA947 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 10200 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19499Submit Correction |
| View count: | 418 |
Began her career in 9.43 with the RCAF and put into service by the RAE at West Freugh in May 1969 as 'KG661'; in 1979 it was realised that this identity actually belonged to c/n 13478 so current serial ZA947 was allocated instead! On the strength of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since Sep 1993 and used for multi-engine training.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 10200 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA947 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 10200 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19499Submit Correction |
| View count: | 418 |
Began her career in 9.43 with the RCAF and put into service by the RAE at West Freugh in May 1969 as 'KG661'; in 1979 it was realised that this identity actually belonged to c/n 13478 so current serial ZA947 was allocated instead! On the strength of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since Sep 1993 and used for multi-engine training.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA947 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Dakota Mk.3 |
| C/n (msn): | 10200 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA254 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado F2 |
| C/n (msn): | AA001 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / British Aerospace |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 1982 |
| Photo Date: | September 1982 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19478Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1013 |
First flying in 1979, this F.2 demonstrator became an instructional airframe at Coningsby as 9253M but has apparently not been noted since 2005
| Registration / Serial: | ZA254 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado F2 |
| C/n (msn): | AA001 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / British Aerospace |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1982 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA254 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado F2 |
| C/n (msn): | AA001 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / British Aerospace |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 1982 |
| Photo Date: | September 1982 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19478Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1013 |
First flying in 1979, this F.2 demonstrator became an instructional airframe at Coningsby as 9253M but has apparently not been noted since 2005
| Registration / Serial: | ZA254 |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado F2 |
| C/n (msn): | AA001 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / British Aerospace |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1982 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT575 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 837 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 438 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 388 |
This former Austrian Viscount was acquired by the Ministry of Technology in Oct 1964 and was used by the Royal Radar Establishment until taken on by the RAE, in whose fine attire she is seen here. Wfu at Bruntingthorpe Jul 1993 and b/u; nose saved and placed on display at the Viscount's birthplace, Brooklands
| Registration / Serial: | XT575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 837 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 438 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XT575 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viscount |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 837 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 438 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RAE - Royal Aircraft Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 388 |
This former Austrian Viscount was acquired by the Ministry of Technology in Oct 1964 and was used by the Royal Radar Establishment until taken on by the RAE, in whose fine attire she is seen here. Wfu at Bruntingthorpe Jul 1993 and b/u; nose saved and placed on display at the Viscount's birthplace, Brooklands
| Registration / Serial: | XT575 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 837 Viscount |
| C/n (msn): | 438 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XG474 |
| Other Marks: | O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 192 Belvedere |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 192 Belvedere |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 13365 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
One of the most unusual exhibits at the RAF Museum, this Belvedere spent most of its short service life between 1962 and 1969 with 66 Sqdn in the Far East. Of the 26 built, three survive; the other two are at the Helicopter Museum at Weston-Super-Mare and the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester at date of uploading.
| Registration / Serial: | XG474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 13365 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XG474 |
| Other Marks: | O |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 192 Belvedere |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 192 Belvedere |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 13365 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19464Submit Correction |
| View count: | 282 |
One of the most unusual exhibits at the RAF Museum, this Belvedere spent most of its short service life between 1962 and 1969 with 66 Sqdn in the Far East. Of the 26 built, three survive; the other two are at the Helicopter Museum at Weston-Super-Mare and the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester at date of uploading.
| Registration / Serial: | XG474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 192 Belvedere HC1 |
| C/n (msn): | 13365 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 6 March 2009 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WV493 |
| Other Marks: | 29/AP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.56 Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Percival P.56 Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.56 Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/F/056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 19375Submit Correction |
| View count: | 189 |
In the Museum of Flight which is very worth a visit
| Registration / Serial: | WV493 |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.56 Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/F/056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WV493 |
| Other Marks: | 29/AP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.56 Provost |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Percival P.56 Provost |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.56 Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/F/056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | National Museum of Flight |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 19375Submit Correction |
| View count: | 189 |
In the Museum of Flight which is very worth a visit
| Registration / Serial: | WV493 |
| Aircraft Version: | Percival P.56 Provost T1 |
| C/n (msn): | PAC/F/056 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | East FortuneMap | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 April 2013 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP745 |
| Other Marks: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95173 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19327Submit Correction |
| View count: | 816 |
Started with 56 Sqn in 5.65 and joined 29 Sqn 4.70. To Boulmer as gate guard 12.76 (8453M) but later dismantled, although the nose was saved for exhibition in London
| Registration / Serial: | XP745 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95173 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP745 |
| Other Marks: | H |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95173 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19327Submit Correction |
| View count: | 816 |
Started with 56 Sqn in 5.65 and joined 29 Sqn 4.70. To Boulmer as gate guard 12.76 (8453M) but later dismantled, although the nose was saved for exhibition in London
| Registration / Serial: | XP745 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95173 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WH739 |
| Other Marks: | S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71220 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19326Submit Correction |
| View count: | 334 |
Built in 1953 and saw service with 101 & 50 Sqns, Upwood Stn Flt, RNZAF, 45, 85 and finally 100 Sqn as seen here at Wattisham's 1972 BoB Day. In 1958 joined the newly formed RNZAF 75 Sqn at RAF Tengah, Singapore, seeing active service in Malaya as part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. SoC 7.76 and scrapped but nose preserved with the ATC at Ammanford in Wales
| Registration / Serial: | WH739 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71220 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WH739 |
| Other Marks: | S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71220 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19326Submit Correction |
| View count: | 334 |
Built in 1953 and saw service with 101 & 50 Sqns, Upwood Stn Flt, RNZAF, 45, 85 and finally 100 Sqn as seen here at Wattisham's 1972 BoB Day. In 1958 joined the newly formed RNZAF 75 Sqn at RAF Tengah, Singapore, seeing active service in Malaya as part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve. SoC 7.76 and scrapped but nose preserved with the ATC at Ammanford in Wales
| Registration / Serial: | WH739 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71220 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WH734 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(TT)2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71214 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995 |
| Photo Date: | July 1995 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19293Submit Correction |
| View count: | 347 |
This 1953-vintage Canberra spent a lifetime on trails work at the RAE, latterly with the DTEO and Flight Refuelling at Llanbedr where she was eventaully scrapped at the end of 2004. The cockpit section found its way across the world to the Ashburton museum in NZ
| Registration / Serial: | WH734 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(TT)2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71214 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1995 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WH734 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(TT)2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71214 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1995 |
| Photo Date: | July 1995 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19293Submit Correction |
| View count: | 347 |
This 1953-vintage Canberra spent a lifetime on trails work at the RAE, latterly with the DTEO and Flight Refuelling at Llanbedr where she was eventaully scrapped at the end of 2004. The cockpit section found its way across the world to the Ashburton museum in NZ
| Registration / Serial: | WH734 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(TT)2 |
| C/n (msn): | 71214 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1995 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ908 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 574 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19292Submit Correction |
| View count: | 291 |
Down and out on the Manston fire school dump
| Registration / Serial: | WJ908 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 574 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ908 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 574 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19292Submit Correction |
| View count: | 291 |
Down and out on the Manston fire school dump
| Registration / Serial: | WJ908 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 574 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1972 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WF425 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 568 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | MRF - Meteorological Research Flight |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19291Submit Correction |
| View count: | 357 |
Latterly used by the RAE Meteorological Research Flight, this Varsity was withdrawn in 1975 and joined the Duxford museum, but like the T-29 behind, was unfortunately later scrapped (removed 1995)
| Registration / Serial: | WF425 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 568 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WF425 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 568 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | MRF - Meteorological Research Flight |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Imperial War Museum Duxford |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19291Submit Correction |
| View count: | 357 |
Latterly used by the RAE Meteorological Research Flight, this Varsity was withdrawn in 1975 and joined the Duxford museum, but like the T-29 behind, was unfortunately later scrapped (removed 1995)
| Registration / Serial: | WF425 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 568 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Duxford (EGSU)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1983 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WT309 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)6 |
| C/n (msn): | 71436 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | A&AEE - Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19289Submit Correction |
| View count: | 832 |
The 19 mark B(I)6 Canberras were built in 1955 as an interim measure pending the B(I)8, for ground-attack, interdictor and bomber roles. They served only 213 Sqn in RAFG, but this one (and WT308) went to the RAE instead. Used for weapons trials, the later 'Raspberry Ripple' scheme was modified with white undersides to improve performance of the wingtip mounted cameras. After a period as a ground apprentice trainer, she was scrapped in Jan 1998 but the nose section was saved for the FAST museum at Farnborough.
| Registration / Serial: | WT309 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)6 |
| C/n (msn): | 71436 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WT309 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)6 |
| C/n (msn): | 71436 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | A&AEE - Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1985 |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19289Submit Correction |
| View count: | 832 |
The 19 mark B(I)6 Canberras were built in 1955 as an interim measure pending the B(I)8, for ground-attack, interdictor and bomber roles. They served only 213 Sqn in RAFG, but this one (and WT308) went to the RAE instead. Used for weapons trials, the later 'Raspberry Ripple' scheme was modified with white undersides to improve performance of the wingtip mounted cameras. After a period as a ground apprentice trainer, she was scrapped in Jan 1998 but the nose section was saved for the FAST museum at Farnborough.
| Registration / Serial: | WT309 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Canberra B(I)6 |
| C/n (msn): | 71436 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1985 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS420 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Farnborough Air Sciences Trust |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19277Submit Correction |
| View count: | 677 |
Part of the splendid Farnborough Air Sciences Trust collection. Due to space restrictions, unfortunately it is not currently possible to take good photos of the other exhibits. The fifth T.5 to be built, XS420 served 226 OCU from 1965 and then the LTF before arriving at Farnborough in 7.88. Joined FAST in 1993
| Registration / Serial: | XS420 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XS420 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 145 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Farnborough Air Sciences Trust |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19277Submit Correction |
| View count: | 677 |
Part of the splendid Farnborough Air Sciences Trust collection. Due to space restrictions, unfortunately it is not currently possible to take good photos of the other exhibits. The fifth T.5 to be built, XS420 served 226 OCU from 1965 and then the LTF before arriving at Farnborough in 7.88. Joined FAST in 1993
| Registration / Serial: | XS420 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning T5 |
| C/n (msn): | B1/95005 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF269 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short S-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Version: | Short S-312 Tucano T1 |
| C/n (msn): | S070/T53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 2012 |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19276Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
72(R) Sqn's superbly attired Queen's Jubilee EIIR Tucano
| Registration / Serial: | ZF269 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short S-312 Tucano T1 |
| C/n (msn): | S070/T53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZF269 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Embraer EMB-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Short S-312 Tucano |
| Aircraft Version: | Short S-312 Tucano T1 |
| C/n (msn): | S070/T53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 72 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Farnborough International 2012 |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19276Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
72(R) Sqn's superbly attired Queen's Jubilee EIIR Tucano
| Registration / Serial: | ZF269 |
| Aircraft Version: | Short S-312 Tucano T1 |
| C/n (msn): | S070/T53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 12 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF274 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19263Submit Correction |
| View count: | 195 |
This Meteor was part of the last batch of seven to be built and served the RAE for continuation and instrument training, being repainted in this scheme towards the end of its career. Crashed not long after this photo, near to the tower at Farnborough after losing control during an asymmetric overshoot, on 14th February, 1975
| Registration / Serial: | XF274 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF274 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19263Submit Correction |
| View count: | 195 |
This Meteor was part of the last batch of seven to be built and served the RAE for continuation and instrument training, being repainted in this scheme towards the end of its career. Crashed not long after this photo, near to the tower at Farnborough after losing control during an asymmetric overshoot, on 14th February, 1975
| Registration / Serial: | XF274 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor T7 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WF372 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Brooklands Museum |
| Photo Date: | April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Classic collection of Vickers airliners, taken from the top of the famous banked motor racing track built in 1907. The fuselage of Concorde G-BBDG is visible behind Merchantman G-APEP awaiting re-assembly with her tail leaning on the shed to the right. In the background beyond Viscount G-APIM and VC-10 A4O-AB is BAC 1-11 G-ASYD
| Registration / Serial: | WF372 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WF372 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Varsity |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Brooklands Museum |
| Photo Date: | April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Classic collection of Vickers airliners, taken from the top of the famous banked motor racing track built in 1907. The fuselage of Concorde G-BBDG is visible behind Merchantman G-APEP awaiting re-assembly with her tail leaning on the shed to the right. In the background beyond Viscount G-APIM and VC-10 A4O-AB is BAC 1-11 G-ASYD
| Registration / Serial: | WF372 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 668 Varsity T.1 |
| C/n (msn): | 531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 2006 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | EE531 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F4 |
| C/n (msn): | G-5/278595 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19252Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
The oldest surviving Meteor in the UK; only the former EE527, preserved in Argentina, is older (prototype DG202 at the RAF Museum was an F.9/40 and never officially named Meteor). Served A&AEE and wfu at Lasham in 1953, moving to the Midland Air Museum 20 years later. Lots to see here... (note the Fairey Ultra-Light Helicopter behind)
| Registration / Serial: | EE531 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F4 |
| C/n (msn): | G-5/278595 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | EE531 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F4 |
| C/n (msn): | G-5/278595 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19252Submit Correction |
| View count: | 363 |
The oldest surviving Meteor in the UK; only the former EE527, preserved in Argentina, is older (prototype DG202 at the RAF Museum was an F.9/40 and never officially named Meteor). Served A&AEE and wfu at Lasham in 1953, moving to the Midland Air Museum 20 years later. Lots to see here... (note the Fairey Ultra-Light Helicopter behind)
| Registration / Serial: | EE531 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F4 |
| C/n (msn): | G-5/278595 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF382 |
| Military Code: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter F6A |
| C/n (msn): | S4/U/3282 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 234 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19251Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
Resplendent in 234 Sqdn colours after a fairly recent repaint, this Hunter was one of the many in an impressive line-up at Greenham Common IAT 1977
| Registration / Serial: | XF382 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter F6A |
| C/n (msn): | S4/U/3282 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF382 |
| Military Code: | 15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hunter |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter F6A |
| C/n (msn): | S4/U/3282 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 234 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19251Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
Resplendent in 234 Sqdn colours after a fairly recent repaint, this Hunter was one of the many in an impressive line-up at Greenham Common IAT 1977
| Registration / Serial: | XF382 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hunter F6A |
| C/n (msn): | S4/U/3282 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WS838 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 64 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 187 |
On loan from the RAF Museum at Cosford where she was displayed in a yellow colour scheme after use on photo chase work by A&AEE (see my 1983 shot at Cosford). Now restored to original 64 Sqdn colours and a highly appropriate exhibit at the Midland Air Museum as built here at Baginton by Armstrong Whitworth, like the Argosy from which this shot was taken
| Registration / Serial: | WS838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WS838 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 64 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | Midland Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19248Submit Correction |
| View count: | 187 |
On loan from the RAF Museum at Cosford where she was displayed in a yellow colour scheme after use on photo chase work by A&AEE (see my 1983 shot at Cosford). Now restored to original 64 Sqdn colours and a highly appropriate exhibit at the Midland Air Museum as built here at Baginton by Armstrong Whitworth, like the Argosy from which this shot was taken
| Registration / Serial: | WS838 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor NF14 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 February 2013 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP749 |
| Other Marks: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95177 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19202Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1116 |
Those were the days. Classic pose by this Treble-One Squadron beaut on short finals
| Registration / Serial: | XP749 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95177 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XP749 |
| Other Marks: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | English Electric Lightning |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95177 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19202Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1116 |
Those were the days. Classic pose by this Treble-One Squadron beaut on short finals
| Registration / Serial: | XP749 |
| Aircraft Version: | English Electric Lightning F3 |
| C/n (msn): | 95177 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Wattisham (EGUW)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1974 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19191Submit Correction |
| View count: | 348 |
Epic sight at the Finningley Royal Review in 1977. This 101 Sqdn example is now slowly deteriorating in the Californian sun at the Castle Air Museum. The other three Vulcans are XH558 of 27 Sqdn, XL446 of 35 Sqdn & XL426 of 617 Sqdn (but don't ask which is which!)
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Royal Review 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 19191Submit Correction |
| View count: | 348 |
Epic sight at the Finningley Royal Review in 1977. This 101 Sqdn example is now slowly deteriorating in the Californian sun at the Castle Air Museum. The other three Vulcans are XH558 of 27 Sqdn, XL446 of 35 Sqdn & XL426 of 617 Sqdn (but don't ask which is which!)
| Registration / Serial: | XM605 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | SET69 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Doncaster / Sheffield - Robin Hood (EGCN / DSA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |