4263 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XD241 |
| Military Code: | 838 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| 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: | 9268Submit Correction |
| View count: | 592 |
Scimitar F.1 XD241 of 776 FRU, Royal Navy, at its Hurn base in 1970. The type was supersonic and nuclear capable. This aircraft had served 736 and 803 Squadrons aboard RN aircraft carriers. Retired in 12.70 and destroyed in ground missile tests.
| Registration / Serial: | XD241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| 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 |
| Registration / Serial: | XD241 |
| Military Code: | 838 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| 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: | 9268Submit Correction |
| View count: | 592 |
Scimitar F.1 XD241 of 776 FRU, Royal Navy, at its Hurn base in 1970. The type was supersonic and nuclear capable. This aircraft had served 736 and 803 Squadrons aboard RN aircraft carriers. Retired in 12.70 and destroyed in ground missile tests.
| Registration / Serial: | XD241 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| 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 |
| Registration / Serial: | WP290 |
| Military Code: | ST-812 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
Attacker FB.2 of 1831 RNVR Squadron on finals to its base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, which closed in 1958. The unit operated Attackers from May 1955 until the unit was closed down in March 1957 together with all other naval reserve squadrons.
| Registration / Serial: | WP290 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WP290 |
| Military Code: | ST-812 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Attacker |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9236Submit Correction |
| View count: | 440 |
Attacker FB.2 of 1831 RNVR Squadron on finals to its base at RNAS Stretton, Cheshire, which closed in 1958. The unit operated Attackers from May 1955 until the unit was closed down in March 1957 together with all other naval reserve squadrons.
| Registration / Serial: | WP290 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Attacker FB2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 25 February 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XN977 |
| Military Code: | R-030 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 |
| C/n (msn): | B3-04-63 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Lossiemouth Navy Day 1970 |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1275 |
Buccaneer S.2 of 809 Squadron wearing the 'R' code applied during its service aboard HMS Ark Royal. The squadron's symbol is on the vertical fin. Displayed at the 1970 RNAS Lossiemouth Naval Day.
| Registration / Serial: | XN977 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 |
| C/n (msn): | B3-04-63 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XN977 |
| Military Code: | R-030 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 |
| C/n (msn): | B3-04-63 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Lossiemouth Navy Day 1970 |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9218Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1275 |
Buccaneer S.2 of 809 Squadron wearing the 'R' code applied during its service aboard HMS Ark Royal. The squadron's symbol is on the vertical fin. Displayed at the 1970 RNAS Lossiemouth Naval Day.
| Registration / Serial: | XN977 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 |
| C/n (msn): | B3-04-63 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lossiemouth (EGQS / LMO)Map | Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 July 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WB781 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-54 YA7 |
| C/n (msn): | 5615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9169Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1264 |
The first of three YA.7 prototype anti-submarine aircraft built in 1949/50. In flight over East Yorkshire from Blackburn's base at Brough near Hull. The Fairey Gannet won the Royal Navy contract and this aircraft was used by the RAE for equipment tests. Obtained from Blackburns 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | WB781 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-54 YA7 |
| C/n (msn): | 5615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | WB781 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn B-54 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-54 YA7 |
| C/n (msn): | 5615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9169Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1264 |
The first of three YA.7 prototype anti-submarine aircraft built in 1949/50. In flight over East Yorkshire from Blackburn's base at Brough near Hull. The Fairey Gannet won the Royal Navy contract and this aircraft was used by the RAE for equipment tests. Obtained from Blackburns 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | WB781 |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn B-54 YA7 |
| C/n (msn): | 5615 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 3 October 1949 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Military Code: | 5B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NF389 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1969 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9113Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in April 1944. Used for torpedo trials. Displayed at the Lee open day in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NF389 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1969 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Military Code: | 5B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Swordfish |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NF389 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1969 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9113Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in April 1944. Used for torpedo trials. Displayed at the Lee open day in 1969.
| Registration / Serial: | NF389 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Swordfish Mk3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ NF389 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 July 1969 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N1854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9111Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
This was the prototype Fulmar, first flying from Ringway Airport Manchester in early 1940 as a Mark I. Converted to Mark II and used as a test and communications aircraft by Fairey Aviation, latterly as G-AIBE. Retired in late 1962 and now exhibited in the FAA Museum at Yeovilton as the last survivor of 600 Fulmars built.
| Registration / Serial: | N1854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | N1854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Fulmar |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9111Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
This was the prototype Fulmar, first flying from Ringway Airport Manchester in early 1940 as a Mark I. Converted to Mark II and used as a test and communications aircraft by Fairey Aviation, latterly as G-AIBE. Retired in late 1962 and now exhibited in the FAA Museum at Yeovilton as the last survivor of 600 Fulmars built.
| Registration / Serial: | N1854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Fulmar II |
| C/n (msn): | F.3707 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | LS736 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9110Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1085 |
This Barracuda II was written off landing at Fearn at night in a crosswind on 15 December 1944. It was serving 814 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. It had been built by Fairey Aviation at Ringway in April 1944. From Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | LS736 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | LS736 |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Barracuda |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9110Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1085 |
This Barracuda II was written off landing at Fearn at night in a crosswind on 15 December 1944. It was serving 814 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. It had been built by Fairey Aviation at Ringway in April 1944. From Fairey Aviation 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | LS736 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Barracuda Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6531 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1944 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | WW276 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12936 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9086Submit Correction |
| View count: | 232 |
Five Sea Venoms stored by Stretton's Aircraft Holding Unit. WW276 is second from left, with XG614 beyond it.
| Registration / Serial: | WW276 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12936 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WW276 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12936 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9086Submit Correction |
| View count: | 232 |
Five Sea Venoms stored by Stretton's Aircraft Holding Unit. WW276 is second from left, with XG614 beyond it.
| Registration / Serial: | WW276 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Sea Venom FAW21 |
| C/n (msn): | 12936 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Stretton (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XG777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 |
| C/n (msn): | 15652 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9071Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
Royal Navy Sea Vampire T22 in store at No. 5 MU, RAF Kemble. Sold to Chile in 1972.
| Registration / Serial: | XG777 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 |
| C/n (msn): | 15652 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XG777 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 |
| C/n (msn): | 15652 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9071Submit Correction |
| View count: | 311 |
Royal Navy Sea Vampire T22 in store at No. 5 MU, RAF Kemble. Sold to Chile in 1972.
| Registration / Serial: | XG777 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 115 Sea Vampire T22 |
| C/n (msn): | 15652 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kemble - Cotswold (EGBP / GBA)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XD265 |
| Military Code: | 611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 736 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 510 |
A three-ship formation of 736 Squadron Scimitars lands after their display at Farnborough. Also visible are XD224 '614' and XD316 '612'. Their home base was at Lossiemouth, Scotland.
| Registration / Serial: | XD265 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XD265 |
| Military Code: | 611 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Scimitar |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 736 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1962 |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 510 |
A three-ship formation of 736 Squadron Scimitars lands after their display at Farnborough. Also visible are XD224 '614' and XD316 '612'. Their home base was at Lossiemouth, Scotland.
| Registration / Serial: | XD265 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine Scimitar F1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XA361 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9253 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 December 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 654 |
The 39th of 102 Gannets built at Ringway. First flew 12 December 1955, still in bare metal. Painted in full FAA markings and delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) on 24 January 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | XA361 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9253 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 December 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XA361 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Gannet |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9253 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 December 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9034Submit Correction |
| View count: | 654 |
The 39th of 102 Gannets built at Ringway. First flew 12 December 1955, still in bare metal. Painted in full FAA markings and delivered to RNAS Anthorn (Cumberland) on 24 January 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | XA361 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Gannet AS.1 |
| C/n (msn): | F9253 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 11 December 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV828 |
| Military Code: | 037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6073 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8779Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
Two Sea Hawks in Airwork's hangar at Hurn during the period when this was the base for their Fleet Requirements Unit operations. Now preserved in the Netherlands. WV825 '034' is at the right.
| Registration / Serial: | WV828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6073 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WV828 |
| Military Code: | 037 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Sea Hawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6073 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8779Submit Correction |
| View count: | 325 |
Two Sea Hawks in Airwork's hangar at Hurn during the period when this was the base for their Fleet Requirements Unit operations. Now preserved in the Netherlands. WV825 '034' is at the right.
| Registration / Serial: | WV828 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Sea Hawk FGA6 |
| C/n (msn): | AW6073 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Bournemouth - International (EGHH / BOH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 July 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| 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: | 669 |
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 |
| 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: | 669 |
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 |
| 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: | 375 |
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 |
| 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: | 375 |
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 |
| 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: | 449 |
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 |
| 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: | 449 |
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 |
| 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: | 798 |
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 |
| 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: | 798 |
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 |
| 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: | 373 |
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 |
| 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: | 373 |
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 |
| 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: | 913 |
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 |
| 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: | 913 |
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 |
| 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: | 266 |
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 |
| 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: | 266 |
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 |
| 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: | 715 |
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 |
| 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: | 715 |
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 |