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Aircraft Photo of XT285 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8778
Registration / Serial:XT285
Military Code:LM-653
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8778Submit Correction
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Delivered to the Fleet Air Arm in December 1965. Served 736B Squadron based at RNAS Lossiemouth. Struck off charge in November 1971.
Registration / Serial:XT285
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT285 | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8778
Registration / Serial:XT285
Military Code:LM-653
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8778Submit Correction
View count: 638
Delivered to the Fleet Air Arm in December 1965. Served 736B Squadron based at RNAS Lossiemouth. Struck off charge in November 1971.
Registration / Serial:XT285
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2
C/n (msn):B3-07-65
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly FR5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8754
Registration / Serial:WB410
Military Code:O-213
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
View count: 342
Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly FR5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8754
Registration / Serial:WB410
Military Code:O-213
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8754Submit Correction
View count: 342
Wearing the codes of 812 Squadron whilst operating on the carrier HMS Ocean, WB410's undercarriage collapsed on landing at Ringway. It was jacked up, repaired and later served 821 squadron. See other image at Ringway when modified in 1959 to Firefly U.9 drone role.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly FR5
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 April 1951
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8753
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
View count: 400
One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WB410 | Fairey Firefly U9 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8753
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8753Submit Correction
View count: 400
One of 40 Firefly U9 drone conversions carried out at Fairey Aviation's Stockport and Ringway facilities. It is seen on a piloted test flight before delivery to 728B Squadron Fleet Air Arm at Hal Far, Malta, where it was lost on 25 August 1960. Yellow uppers and red undersurfaces.
Registration / Serial:WB410
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U9
C/n (msn):F8607
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 June 1959
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WJ717 | English Electric Canberra TT18 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8747
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8747Submit Correction
View count: 759
Built in 1953 by EE as a B.2 bomber for RAF. Converted in 1967/68 to TT.18 for Royal Navy. Operated from Hurn by the based Airwork FRU and later by the FRADU. Retired in 1990.
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WJ717 | English Electric Canberra TT18 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8747
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Original Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Generic Type:English Electric Canberra
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8747Submit Correction
View count: 759
Built in 1953 by EE as a B.2 bomber for RAF. Converted in 1967/68 to TT.18 for Royal Navy. Operated from Hurn by the based Airwork FRU and later by the FRADU. Retired in 1990.
Registration / Serial:WJ717
Aircraft Version:English Electric Canberra TT18
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:21 August 1970
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 343
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA522 | Fairey Gannet T.2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8543
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8543Submit Correction
View count: 343
Newly-built Gannet T.2 being demonstrated by a Fairey test pilot for the 1955 SBAC show crowds at Farnborough. Weapons bay open and one-half of the Double Mamba is shut down. Later served 719 training squadron at RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland.
Registration / Serial:XA522
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet T.2
C/n (msn):F9342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WN370 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8536
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
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The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WN370 | Fairey Gannet AS.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8536
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8536Submit Correction
View count: 871
The first of 102 Gannets built at Stockport and test flown from Ringway, WN370 is seen undergoing final assembly.
Registration / Serial:WN370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.1
C/n (msn):F9142
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM800 | Fairey Firefly T7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8530
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
View count: 242
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM800 | Fairey Firefly T7 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8530
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8530Submit Correction
View count: 242
Stockport-built Firefly T.7 at Ringway shortly after its first flight. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) and then to 796 Squadron at RNAS St Merryn (Cornwall). Scrapped in early 1957.
Registration / Serial:WM800
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly T7
C/n (msn):F8877
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 April 1953
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VT458 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8496
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
View count: 675
The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VT458 | Fairey Firefly AS5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8496
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8496Submit Correction
View count: 675
The Firefly is undergoing an engine test at Ringway where it had been fitted with power folding wings. Ex 812 Squadron, it later served 817 Squadron before being retired in December 1954.
Registration / Serial:VT458
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly AS5
C/n (msn):F8342
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 February 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XZ576 | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8379
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Military Code:BL-11
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8379Submit Correction
View count: 1601
Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron based aboard HMS Blake and hence the BL-411 code.
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XZ576 | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8379
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Military Code:BL-11
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-61
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8379Submit Correction
View count: 1601
Sea King HAS.2 of 820 Squadron based aboard HMS Blake and hence the BL-411 code.
Registration / Serial:XZ576
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-61 Sea King HAS2
C/n (msn):WA844
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Culdrose (EGDR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 August 1977
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WF118 | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8298
Registration / Serial:WF118
Military Code:BY-567
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8298Submit Correction
View count: 802
727 Squadron Sea Prince T.1 visiting Blackbushe during Farnborough show week from its base at RNAS Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.
Registration / Serial:WF118
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WF118 | Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8298
Registration / Serial:WF118
Military Code:BY-567
Aircraft Original Type:Percival P.50 Prince
Aircraft Generic Type:Percival P.50/54/57/66 Prince/Pembroke
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8298Submit Correction
View count: 802
727 Squadron Sea Prince T.1 visiting Blackbushe during Farnborough show week from its base at RNAS Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.
Registration / Serial:WF118
Aircraft Version:Percival P.57 Sea Prince T.1
C/n (msn):P.57/12
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 September 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA417 | Fairey Gannet AS.4 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8295
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8295Submit Correction
View count: 336
Fairey Aviation built 102 Gannets at Stockport and assembled and test flew them from Ringway. XA417 was delivered on July 3, 1956 and served with 824 Squadron based at Lee-on-Solent.
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XA417 | Fairey Gannet AS.4 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8295
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Gannet
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8295Submit Correction
View count: 336
Fairey Aviation built 102 Gannets at Stockport and assembled and test flew them from Ringway. XA417 was delivered on July 3, 1956 and served with 824 Squadron based at Lee-on-Solent.
Registration / Serial:XA417
Aircraft Version:Fairey Gannet AS.4
C/n (msn):F9287
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 June 1956
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM859 | Fairey Firefly U8 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8289
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 311
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WM859 | Fairey Firefly U8 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8289
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Firefly
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8289Submit Correction
View count: 311
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
Registration / Serial:WM859
Aircraft Version:Fairey Firefly U8
C/n (msn):F.8914
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of SW992 | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8168
Registration / Serial:SW992
Military Code:JA-107
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8168Submit Correction
View count: 244
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at their RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, base. SW992 is coded '107'. The three furthest still wear wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:SW992
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of SW992 | Supermarine 395 Seafire F17 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8168
Registration / Serial:SW992
Military Code:JA-107
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Spitfire
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8168Submit Correction
View count: 244
Seafire F.17's of 1831 Squadron Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at their RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, base. SW992 is coded '107'. The three furthest still wear wartime camouflage.
Registration / Serial:SW992
Aircraft Version:Supermarine 395 Seafire F17
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Stretton (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XJ475 | De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8094
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8094Submit Correction
View count: 386
The second production Sea Vixen demonstrating at the 1957 Farnborough air show. It was used for trials of systems and weapons until retired in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XJ475 | De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8094
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8094Submit Correction
View count: 386
The second production Sea Vixen demonstrating at the 1957 Farnborough air show. It was used for trials of systems and weapons until retired in 1971.
Registration / Serial:XJ475
Aircraft Version:De Havilland D.H. 110 Sea Vixen FAW1
C/n (msn):10002
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 1957
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX597 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8093
Registration / Serial:VX597
Military Code:CU-913
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8093Submit Correction
View count: 1093
Early production Dragonfly built under license from Sikorsky. It had served in the rescue role with the RNAS Culdrose station flight.
Registration / Serial:VX597
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of VX597 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8093
Registration / Serial:VX597
Military Code:CU-913
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8093Submit Correction
View count: 1093
Early production Dragonfly built under license from Sikorsky. It had served in the rescue role with the RNAS Culdrose station flight.
Registration / Serial:VX597
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR1
C/n (msn):WA/H/10
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 July 1966
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XE365 | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8092
Registration / Serial:XE365
Military Code:O
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8092Submit Correction
View count: 402
Built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft in April 1955. Serving 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Brawdy. Retired in February 1968.
Registration / Serial:XE365
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XE365 | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #8092
Registration / Serial:XE365
Military Code:O
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Sea Hawk
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8092Submit Correction
View count: 402
Built by Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft in April 1955. Serving 800 Squadron Fleet Air Arm based at RNAS Brawdy. Retired in February 1968.
Registration / Serial:XE365
Aircraft Version:Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6
C/n (msn):AW6309
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of EG496 | Avro 652A Anson I | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7853
Registration / Serial:EG496
Military Code:BR-901
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:Bramcote Station Flight
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7853Submit Correction
View count: 282
Royal Navy Anson 1 wearing the code of the RNAS Bramcote Station Flight. Served the RN from October 1945 until struck off charge in January 1954 - one of the last Anson 1's in UK military service. Visiting the 1939-built Derby Aviation hangar at Burnaston.
Registration / Serial:EG496
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of EG496 | Avro 652A Anson I | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7853
Registration / Serial:EG496
Military Code:BR-901
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 652 Anson
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:Bramcote Station Flight
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7853Submit Correction
View count: 282
Royal Navy Anson 1 wearing the code of the RNAS Bramcote Station Flight. Served the RN from October 1945 until struck off charge in January 1954 - one of the last Anson 1's in UK military service. Visiting the 1939-built Derby Aviation hangar at Burnaston.
Registration / Serial:EG496
Aircraft Version:Avro 652A Anson I
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Derby - Burnaston (EGBD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 October 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT868 | McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7790
Registration / Serial:XT868
Military Code:VL-153
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7790Submit Correction
View count: 980
Phantom FG.1 of 767 Squadron FAA at its Yeovilton base. Crashed during display practice at Leuchars 12.05.78 when with 892 Squadron and damaged beyond repair.
Registration / Serial:XT868
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of XT868 | McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7790
Registration / Serial:XT868
Military Code:VL-153
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7790Submit Correction
View count: 980
Phantom FG.1 of 767 Squadron FAA at its Yeovilton base. Crashed during display practice at Leuchars 12.05.78 when with 892 Squadron and damaged beyond repair.
Registration / Serial:XT868
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4K Phantom FG1
C/n (msn):2602/0014
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of RK558 | Fairey Barracuda TF5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7785
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7785Submit Correction
View count: 1015
Barracuda TF.V tactical strike aircraft newly completed by Faireys at Ringway. This late, and less common, version had the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Later flown by 783 Squadron FAA from Lee-on-Solent. Withdrawn from service in August 1950.
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of RK558 | Fairey Barracuda TF5 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7785
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Barracuda
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7785Submit Correction
View count: 1015
Barracuda TF.V tactical strike aircraft newly completed by Faireys at Ringway. This late, and less common, version had the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine. Later flown by 783 Squadron FAA from Lee-on-Solent. Withdrawn from service in August 1950.
Registration / Serial:RK558
Aircraft Version:Fairey Barracuda TF5
C/n (msn):F.7193
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1946
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WG709 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7715
Registration / Serial:WG709
Military Code:GJ-709
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7715Submit Correction
View count: 277
Dragonfly HR.3 of the Fleet Air Arm wearing the codes of 705 Squadron based at RNAS Gosport, Hants. Attending the 1954 SSAFA airshow at Yeadon.
Registration / Serial:WG709
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Aircraft Photo of WG709 | Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #7715
Registration / Serial:WG709
Military Code:GJ-709
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-51
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Unit Markings:705 Sqn
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:7715Submit Correction
View count: 277
Dragonfly HR.3 of the Fleet Air Arm wearing the codes of 705 Squadron based at RNAS Gosport, Hants. Attending the 1954 SSAFA airshow at Yeadon.
Registration / Serial:WG709
Aircraft Version:Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR3
C/n (msn):WA/H/47
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Leeds / Bradford (EGNM / LBA)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield