25426 results found
Registration / Serial:XK695
Military Code:695
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 R.2
C/n (msn):06030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:14 May 1988
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:453750Submit Correction
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Registration / Serial:XK695
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet R.2
C/n (msn):06030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1988
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XK695
Military Code:695
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 R.2
C/n (msn):06030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:14 May 1988
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Photo ID:453750Submit Correction
View count: 270
Registration / Serial:XK695
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 106 Comet R.2
C/n (msn):06030
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 May 1988
Photo by:Shaun ConnorContact
Registration / Serial:XS711
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-125 (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-125-2 Dominie T1
C/n (msn):25024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:55 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:453744Submit Correction
View count: 135
Departing from RIAT. Delivered to the RAF as XS711 in 1965. Sold for scrap in 2009 - seen on a truck near Basingstoke.
Registration / Serial:XS711
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-125-2 Dominie T1
C/n (msn):25024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:XS711
Military Code:L
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 125
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-125 (Dominie)
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-125-2 Dominie T1
C/n (msn):25024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:55 Sqn
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:453744Submit Correction
View count: 135
Departing from RIAT. Delivered to the RAF as XS711 in 1965. Sold for scrap in 2009 - seen on a truck near Basingstoke.
Registration / Serial:XS711
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-125-2 Dominie T1
C/n (msn):25024
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
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:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:14 June 2014
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:453672Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:XM605
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 June 2014
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
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:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Castle Air Museum
Photo Date:14 June 2014
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Photo ID:453672Submit Correction
View count: 197
Registration / Serial:XM605
Aircraft Version:Avro 698 Vulcan B.2
C/n (msn):SET69
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Atwater - Castle (KMER / MER)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:14 June 2014
Photo by:Derek GaynorContact
Registration / Serial:XH131
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
Licence-built by:Short
C/n (msn):SH.1721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Marham Photocall 2005
Photo Date:5 June 2005
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:453626Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:XH131
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
C/n (msn):SH.1721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 June 2005
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:XH131
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
Licence-built by:Short
C/n (msn):SH.1721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Marham Photocall 2005
Photo Date:5 June 2005
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:453626Submit Correction
View count: 148
Registration / Serial:XH131
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR9
C/n (msn):SH.1721
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Marham (EGYM / KNF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 June 2005
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:ZM411
Aircraft Original Type:Airbus A400M Grizzly
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus A400M Grizzly/Atlas
Aircraft Version:Airbus A400M Atlas C1
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:14 April 2022
Photo by:Keith PisaniContact
Photo ID:453616Submit Correction
View count: 151
Registration / Serial:ZM411
Aircraft Version:Airbus A400M Atlas C1
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:14 April 2022
Photo by:Keith PisaniContact
Registration / Serial:ZM411
Aircraft Original Type:Airbus A400M Grizzly
Aircraft Generic Type:Airbus A400M Grizzly/Atlas
Aircraft Version:Airbus A400M Atlas C1
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:14 April 2022
Photo by:Keith PisaniContact
Photo ID:453616Submit Correction
View count: 151
Registration / Serial:ZM411
Aircraft Version:Airbus A400M Atlas C1
C/n (msn):039
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map
Country:Malta
Photo Date:14 April 2022
Photo by:Keith PisaniContact
Registration / Serial:ZD982
Military Code:FI
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347)
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC1B (352)
C/n (msn):MA-039/B-874
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:240 OCU
City / Airport:Chièvres (EBCV)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:SHAPE International Air Show 1987
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:453556Submit Correction
View count: 259
Registration / Serial:ZD982
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC1B (352)
C/n (msn):MA-039/B-874
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chièvres (EBCV)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:ZD982
Military Code:FI
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing H-47 Chinook (234/347)
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC1B (352)
C/n (msn):MA-039/B-874
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:240 OCU
City / Airport:Chièvres (EBCV)Map
Country:Belgium
Event:SHAPE International Air Show 1987
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:453556Submit Correction
View count: 259
Registration / Serial:ZD982
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC1B (352)
C/n (msn):MA-039/B-874
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Chièvres (EBCV)Map
Country:Belgium
Photo Date:June 1987
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:XX241
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T1
C/n (msn):312077
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 FTS
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Bentwaters Airshow 1985
Photo Date:10 August 1985
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:453527Submit Correction
View count: 172
Registration / Serial:XX241
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T1
C/n (msn):312077
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1985
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XX241
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T1
C/n (msn):312077
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 FTS
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Bentwaters Airshow 1985
Photo Date:10 August 1985
Photo by:David IlottContact
Photo ID:453527Submit Correction
View count: 172
Registration / Serial:XX241
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk T1
C/n (msn):312077
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bentwaters (EGVJ) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 August 1985
Photo by:David IlottContact
Registration / Serial:XP438
Military Code:438
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):6770
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Alconbury Open House 1971
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453525Submit Correction
View count: 251
Withdrawn in 1971, stored at 5 MU Kemble and scrapped in December 1975.
Registration / Serial:XP438
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6770
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XP438
Military Code:438
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):6770
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Alconbury Open House 1971
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453525Submit Correction
View count: 251
Withdrawn in 1971, stored at 5 MU Kemble and scrapped in December 1975.
Registration / Serial:XP438
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6770
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Alconbury (EGWZ / AYH) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bicester (EGDD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453524Submit Correction
View count: 246
Used at 71 MU Bicester for ground instruction as 8045M from 1967, and scrapped there in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bicester (EGDD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bicester (EGDD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453524Submit Correction
View count: 246
Used at 71 MU Bicester for ground instruction as 8045M from 1967, and scrapped there in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XH122
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1028
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Bicester (EGDD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 August 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:ZF573
Aircraft Original Type:Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Aircraft Generic Type:Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander/Defender
Aircraft Version:Britten-Norman BN-2T Turbine Islander
C/n (msn):2034
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1989 to 30 September 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:453405Submit Correction
View count: 468
flew for the first time on the 2nd of April 1982 as G-BJOH. In late 1985, she was used by the Department of Trade and Industry for live weapons firing of the 'Sting Ray' torpedoes and was given the serial ZF573. This aircraft lives on as N700FK with The Florida Keys Mosquito Control and c/n 2035 which flies in Australia as VH-OBL with Par Avion Wilderness Tours. Source The Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society.
Registration / Serial:ZF573
Aircraft Version:Britten-Norman BN-2T Turbine Islander
C/n (msn):2034
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1989 to 30 September 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:ZF573
Aircraft Original Type:Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Aircraft Generic Type:Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander/Defender
Aircraft Version:Britten-Norman BN-2T Turbine Islander
C/n (msn):2034
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1989 to 30 September 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:453405Submit Correction
View count: 468
flew for the first time on the 2nd of April 1982 as G-BJOH. In late 1985, she was used by the Department of Trade and Industry for live weapons firing of the 'Sting Ray' torpedoes and was given the serial ZF573. This aircraft lives on as N700FK with The Florida Keys Mosquito Control and c/n 2035 which flies in Australia as VH-OBL with Par Avion Wilderness Tours. Source The Britten-Norman Aircraft Preservation Society.
Registration / Serial:ZF573
Aircraft Version:Britten-Norman BN-2T Turbine Islander
C/n (msn):2034
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 April 1989 to 30 September 1989
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:XR106
Military Code:106
Other Marks:473
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):6784
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:114 Sqn
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453369Submit Correction
View count: 280
Scrapped in September 1975 at Kemble. Operated by 114 Squadron based at Benson, which disbanded on 31 October 1971.
Registration / Serial:XR106
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6784
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XR106
Military Code:106
Other Marks:473
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):6784
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:114 Sqn
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Photo ID:453369Submit Correction
View count: 280
Scrapped in September 1975 at Kemble. Operated by 114 Squadron based at Benson, which disbanded on 31 October 1971.
Registration / Serial:XR106
Aircraft Version:Armstrong Whitworth AW-660 Argosy C.1
C/n (msn):6784
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:5 June 1971
Photo by:Chris EnglandContact
Registration / Serial:XV229
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.1
C/n (msn):8004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 1986 to 25 July 1986
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:453330Submit Correction
View count: 333
Taxiing to runway 05 threshold for departure.
Registration / Serial:XV229
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.1
C/n (msn):8004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 1986 to 25 July 1986
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:XV229
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.1
C/n (msn):8004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 1986 to 25 July 1986
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:453330Submit Correction
View count: 333
Taxiing to runway 05 threshold for departure.
Registration / Serial:XV229
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod MR.1
C/n (msn):8004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:14 July 1986 to 25 July 1986
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:ZG511
Military Code:AL
Other Marks:234
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Harrier GR7
C/n (msn):P82
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 Sqn
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:453244Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:ZG511
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Harrier GR7
C/n (msn):P82
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:ZG511
Military Code:AL
Other Marks:234
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Harrier
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Harrier GR7
C/n (msn):P82
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 Sqn
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1993
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:453244Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:ZG511
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Harrier GR7
C/n (msn):P82
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:June 1993
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:P2923
Military Code:VY-R
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Licence-built by:Gloster
C/n (msn):[ P2923 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:85 Sqn
City / Airport:Castle Camps (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:453185Submit Correction
View count: 565
No 85 Sqn was sent to France on the outbreak of WWII and withdrawn to RAF Castle Camps on 23 May 1940. British sources say this photo was taken there in July. P2923 / VY-R was shot down on 'the hardest day', 18 August 1940. Pilot Richard Lee was last seen chasing three Bf 109s. Photo by: William Vandivert / Life
Registration / Serial:P2923
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P2923 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Camps (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:P2923
Military Code:VY-R
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Hurricane
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
Licence-built by:Gloster
C/n (msn):[ P2923 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:85 Sqn
City / Airport:Castle Camps (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:453185Submit Correction
View count: 565
No 85 Sqn was sent to France on the outbreak of WWII and withdrawn to RAF Castle Camps on 23 May 1940. British sources say this photo was taken there in July. P2923 / VY-R was shot down on 'the hardest day', 18 August 1940. Pilot Richard Lee was last seen chasing three Bf 109s. Photo by: William Vandivert / Life
Registration / Serial:P2923
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hurricane Mk1
C/n (msn):[ P2923 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Castle Camps (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1940
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:"TB597"
Military Code:GW-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E
C/n (msn):CBAF.IX.3310
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:4 March 2022
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:453145Submit Correction
View count: 251
This Spitfire is in reality RR263 and was presented to France by the British Government to honour the memory of the French pilots that flew with the Royal Air Force. It was repainted into the colours of the plane flown by Adjt Charasse of 340 Squadron, Ile de France.
Registration / Serial:"TB597"
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E
C/n (msn):CBAF.IX.3310
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:4 March 2022
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:"TB597"
Military Code:GW-B
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E
C/n (msn):CBAF.IX.3310
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:4 March 2022
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:453145Submit Correction
View count: 251
This Spitfire is in reality RR263 and was presented to France by the British Government to honour the memory of the French pilots that flew with the Royal Air Force. It was repainted into the colours of the plane flown by Adjt Charasse of 340 Squadron, Ile de France.
Registration / Serial:"TB597"
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E
C/n (msn):CBAF.IX.3310
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:4 March 2022
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:WH791
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:24 March 2010
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:453033Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:WH791
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 March 2010
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:WH791
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Newark Air Museum
Photo Date:24 March 2010
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:453033Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:WH791
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra PR7
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Winthorpe (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 March 2010
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:ZF210
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-312 Tucano
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-312 Tucano
Aircraft Version:Short S-312 Tucano T1
C/n (msn):S037/T35
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
Aircraft Name:Miners of Durham II
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 October 2006
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:452922Submit Correction
View count: 316
Registration / Serial:ZF210
Aircraft Version:Short S-312 Tucano T1
C/n (msn):S037/T35
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 October 2006
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:ZF210
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-312 Tucano
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-312 Tucano
Aircraft Version:Short S-312 Tucano T1
C/n (msn):S037/T35
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:72 Sqn
Aircraft Name:Miners of Durham II
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 October 2006
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Photo ID:452922Submit Correction
View count: 316
Registration / Serial:ZF210
Aircraft Version:Short S-312 Tucano T1
C/n (msn):S037/T35
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 October 2006
Photo by:Michael ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1965
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452914Submit Correction
View count: 243
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1965
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-55
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-55 Whirlwind
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1965
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452914Submit Correction
View count: 243
To Cornwall Aero Park in March 1982. To National Paintball Fields, Bassetts Pole, Sutton Coldfield by September 2006.
Registration / Serial:XP350
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-55-3 Whirlwind HAR10
C/n (msn):WA366
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1965
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452912Submit Correction
View count: 254
To Royal Saudi AF in March 1966 as 70-616, to Royal Jordanian AF in June 1968 as 837. Returned to RAF as XX466 in July 1974, passing to the Fleet Air Arm FRADU in February 1984 and the School of Aircraft Handling in May 1986, allocated A2638. Ended its days in the fire training area at RNAS Predannack in 1996. Photographer unknown.
Registration / Serial:XL620
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T7
C/n (msn):41H/695354
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452912Submit Correction
View count: 254
To Royal Saudi AF in March 1966 as 70-616, to Royal Jordanian AF in June 1968 as 837. Returned to RAF as XX466 in July 1974, passing to the Fleet Air Arm FRADU in February 1984 and the School of Aircraft Handling in May 1986, allocated A2638. Ended its days in the fire training area at RNAS Predannack in 1996. Photographer unknown.
Registration / Serial:XL620
Aircraft Version:Hawker Hunter T7
C/n (msn):41H/695354
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Waterbeach (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1961
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WS774
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF(T)14
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):AW.5773
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Stradishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 January 1962 to 5 January 1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452911Submit Correction
View count: 285
In service with 1ANS, most probably at its Stradishall base which was active between 1938 and 1970. Retired to gate guardian at RAF Hospital Ely 7 June 1967, allocated maintenance serial 7959M. To Malta Aviation Museum December 2006. Location and date approximate. Photographer unknown.
Registration / Serial:WS774
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF(T)14
C/n (msn):AW.5773
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Stradishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 January 1962 to 5 January 1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:WS774
Military Code:D
Aircraft Original Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Generic Type:Gloster Meteor
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF(T)14
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):AW.5773
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Stradishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 January 1962 to 5 January 1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact
Photo ID:452911Submit Correction
View count: 285
In service with 1ANS, most probably at its Stradishall base which was active between 1938 and 1970. Retired to gate guardian at RAF Hospital Ely 7 June 1967, allocated maintenance serial 7959M. To Malta Aviation Museum December 2006. Location and date approximate. Photographer unknown.
Registration / Serial:WS774
Aircraft Version:Gloster Meteor NF(T)14
C/n (msn):AW.5773
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Stradishall (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 January 1962 to 5 January 1966
Photo from:Terry Dann CollectionContact