4482 results found
Registration / Serial:BG583
Other Marks:G
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G(F) Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049G-4686
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1805Submit Correction
View count: 913
The only time I got to see an Indian Connie... but I'm not complaining, what a fine sight! First delivered to Air India as VT-DJW "Rani of Bijapur" in 7.58; passed to the Air Force in 4.62 after freighter conversion. The Indian military was forced to retire its Constellations when Air India would no longer perform maintenance on them due to lack of spares; BG579 made the final flight on 31.3.84. BG583 was wfu at Pune in 1983 and apparently moved to Agra for storage for the IAF Museum. It survived there until at least late 1998, but its current status is unclear.
Registration / Serial:BG583
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G(F) Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049G-4686
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:BG583
Other Marks:G
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G(F) Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049G-4686
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1805Submit Correction
View count: 913
The only time I got to see an Indian Connie... but I'm not complaining, what a fine sight! First delivered to Air India as VT-DJW "Rani of Bijapur" in 7.58; passed to the Air Force in 4.62 after freighter conversion. The Indian military was forced to retire its Constellations when Air India would no longer perform maintenance on them due to lack of spares; BG579 made the final flight on 31.3.84. BG583 was wfu at Pune in 1983 and apparently moved to Agra for storage for the IAF Museum. It survived there until at least late 1998, but its current status is unclear.
Registration / Serial:BG583
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G(F) Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049G-4686
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Stansted (EGSS / STN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:147971
Military Code:PJ-11
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7221
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-69
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1804Submit Correction
View count: 358
Last serving VP-69, earlier units included VP-65 'PG' and NARTU North Island '6H'. Arrived MASDC 2.75 and out to Bob's Air Park 8.87 for eventual reduction to spares
Registration / Serial:147971
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7221
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:147971
Military Code:PJ-11
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7221
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-69
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1804Submit Correction
View count: 358
Last serving VP-69, earlier units included VP-65 'PG' and NARTU North Island '6H'. Arrived MASDC 2.75 and out to Bob's Air Park 8.87 for eventual reduction to spares
Registration / Serial:147971
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7221
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N827AA
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-49 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):490
Operator Titles:American Inter-Island
City / Airport:Charlotte Amalie / Saint Thomas - Cyril E King (TIST / STT)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:October 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1803Submit Correction
View count: 403
St. Thomas was notorious among pilots for its short (then 4,658 ft) runway; the B727 was the heaviest type authorised to use it, and even then only in one direction. After the fatal crash of an AA 727 there in 4.76, the airline suspended jet service to the island and introduced Convairliners. This 440 was originally Garuda's PK-GCT in 1.58 and was b/u at Carlsbad in 1993. My arrival at STT was by Eastern - 727.... but I left on a Dak!
Registration / Serial:N827AA
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-49 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):490
Operator Titles:American Inter-Island
City / Airport:Charlotte Amalie / Saint Thomas - Cyril E King (TIST / STT)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:October 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N827AA
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-49 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):490
Operator Titles:American Inter-Island
City / Airport:Charlotte Amalie / Saint Thomas - Cyril E King (TIST / STT)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:October 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1803Submit Correction
View count: 403
St. Thomas was notorious among pilots for its short (then 4,658 ft) runway; the B727 was the heaviest type authorised to use it, and even then only in one direction. After the fatal crash of an AA 727 there in 4.76, the airline suspended jet service to the island and introduced Convairliners. This 440 was originally Garuda's PK-GCT in 1.58 and was b/u at Carlsbad in 1993. My arrival at STT was by Eastern - 727.... but I left on a Dak!
Registration / Serial:N827AA
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-49 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):490
Operator Titles:American Inter-Island
City / Airport:Charlotte Amalie / Saint Thomas - Cyril E King (TIST / STT)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:October 1980
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1802Submit Correction
View count: 346
The aircraft of Libyan Air Cargo are often engaged in paramilitary operations and many of the Antonov 26s carry serials as well - this ex-Air Force example has 8209 next to the name 'Waddan' on the nose
Registration / Serial:5A-DOC
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-26
C/n (msn):12308
Operator Titles:Libyan Air Cargo
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1802Submit Correction
View count: 346
The aircraft of Libyan Air Cargo are often engaged in paramilitary operations and many of the Antonov 26s carry serials as well - this ex-Air Force example has 8209 next to the name 'Waddan' on the nose
Registration / Serial:5A-DOC
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-26
C/n (msn):12308
Operator Titles:Libyan Air Cargo
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:LC-010
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol H-47/HC-1B/234/347 Chinook
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-47C Chinook
Licence-built by:Meridionali
C/n (msn):R-010
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1801Submit Correction
View count: 472
One of 20 Chinooks delivered by Italy (of which 12 were sold to UAE), repainted from its former light sand camouflage
Registration / Serial:LC-010
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-47C Chinook
C/n (msn):R-010
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:LC-010
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol H-47/HC-1B/234/347 Chinook
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-47C Chinook
Licence-built by:Meridionali
C/n (msn):R-010
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1801Submit Correction
View count: 472
One of 20 Chinooks delivered by Italy (of which 12 were sold to UAE), repainted from its former light sand camouflage
Registration / Serial:LC-010
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-47C Chinook
C/n (msn):R-010
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:113
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130H Hercules
C/n (msn):382-4373
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1800Submit Correction
View count: 835
The Libyan Arab Republic AF received eight Hercules in 1970 before a similar number on order were caught by the embargo. At least two of those delivered have recently been refurbished and now fly in a dark grey scheme, but this pair (117 behind) are looking rather forlorn
Registration / Serial:113
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130H Hercules
C/n (msn):382-4373
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:113
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130H Hercules
C/n (msn):382-4373
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1800Submit Correction
View count: 835
The Libyan Arab Republic AF received eight Hercules in 1970 before a similar number on order were caught by the embargo. At least two of those delivered have recently been refurbished and now fly in a dark grey scheme, but this pair (117 behind) are looking rather forlorn
Registration / Serial:113
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130H Hercules
C/n (msn):382-4373
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N924
Aircraft Original Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Generic Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-309
C/n (msn):2129
Operator Titles:Pyramid Airlines / Suez Oil Company - SUCO
Aircraft Name:Suez Canal Pacemaker
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1984
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1799Submit Correction
View count: 1568
Imagine my amazement as I was driving along the Southend seafront one Saturday and saw a procession of four YS-11s land one after another, all the more surprising as I'd shot them nicely just two months before in Malta. The other three were ex-Piedmont and had their individual "Pacemaker" names suitably adapted. Although this one was previously Gabon Government's TR-KIA, they still gave it a Piedmont-style scheme and name, "Suez Canal Pacemaker". The four were on delivery to PBA. N924 was b/u at Hyannis, MA 7.93
Registration / Serial:N924
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-309
C/n (msn):2129
Operator Titles:Pyramid Airlines / Suez Oil Company - SUCO
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1984
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N924
Aircraft Original Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Generic Type:NAMC YS-11
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-309
C/n (msn):2129
Operator Titles:Pyramid Airlines / Suez Oil Company - SUCO
Aircraft Name:Suez Canal Pacemaker
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1984
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1799Submit Correction
View count: 1568
Imagine my amazement as I was driving along the Southend seafront one Saturday and saw a procession of four YS-11s land one after another, all the more surprising as I'd shot them nicely just two months before in Malta. The other three were ex-Piedmont and had their individual "Pacemaker" names suitably adapted. Although this one was previously Gabon Government's TR-KIA, they still gave it a Piedmont-style scheme and name, "Suez Canal Pacemaker". The four were on delivery to PBA. N924 was b/u at Hyannis, MA 7.93
Registration / Serial:N924
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A-309
C/n (msn):2129
Operator Titles:Pyramid Airlines / Suez Oil Company - SUCO
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1984
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:5 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1798Submit Correction
View count: 346
Air Cortez flew services in Southern California, Arizona and to points in Baja California (Mexico) between 1977 and 1986. This Beech 18 was registered in 1960; in late 2007 was with Nord Aviation of Santa Teresa, NM
Registration / Serial:N9375Y
Aircraft Version:Beech G18S
C/n (msn):BA-564
Operator Titles:Air Cortez International
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:5 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:5 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1798Submit Correction
View count: 346
Air Cortez flew services in Southern California, Arizona and to points in Baja California (Mexico) between 1977 and 1986. This Beech 18 was registered in 1960; in late 2007 was with Nord Aviation of Santa Teresa, NM
Registration / Serial:N9375Y
Aircraft Version:Beech G18S
C/n (msn):BA-564
Operator Titles:Air Cortez International
City / Airport:Ontario - International (KONT / ONT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:5 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:2582
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-135/145
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-135/140/145/Legacy (EMB-135/145)
Aircraft Version:Embraer VC-99B (EMB-135BJ)
C/n (msn):145495
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1797Submit Correction
View count: 770
One of four FAB VIP ERJ-135s (designated VC-99B in Brazil), visiting in connection with G20. Had appeared in a night photocall at RAF Northolt a couple of days earlier
Registration / Serial:2582
Aircraft Version:Embraer VC-99B (EMB-135BJ)
C/n (msn):145495
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:2582
Aircraft Original Type:Embraer EMB-135/145
Aircraft Generic Type:Embraer ERJ-135/140/145/Legacy (EMB-135/145)
Aircraft Version:Embraer VC-99B (EMB-135BJ)
C/n (msn):145495
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1797Submit Correction
View count: 770
One of four FAB VIP ERJ-135s (designated VC-99B in Brazil), visiting in connection with G20. Had appeared in a night photocall at RAF Northolt a couple of days earlier
Registration / Serial:2582
Aircraft Version:Embraer VC-99B (EMB-135BJ)
C/n (msn):145495
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 September 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:B-2831
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 757
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 757-200 (C-32)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 757-2Y0
C/n (msn):26153 / 482
Operator Titles:China Xinjiang Airlines
City / Airport:Ürümqi - Diwopu (ZWWW / URC)Map
Country:China
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1796Submit Correction
View count: 239
Originally intended for MIAT, but went to China Southwest instead in 8.92. Transferred to Xinjiang immediately prior to the time of this photo and then on to China Southern in 10.05
Registration / Serial:B-2831
Aircraft Version:Boeing 757-2Y0
C/n (msn):26153 / 482
Operator Titles:China Xinjiang Airlines
City / Airport:Ürümqi - Diwopu (ZWWW / URC)Map
Country:China
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:B-2831
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 757
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 757-200 (C-32)
Aircraft Version:Boeing 757-2Y0
C/n (msn):26153 / 482
Operator Titles:China Xinjiang Airlines
City / Airport:Ürümqi - Diwopu (ZWWW / URC)Map
Country:China
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1796Submit Correction
View count: 239
Originally intended for MIAT, but went to China Southwest instead in 8.92. Transferred to Xinjiang immediately prior to the time of this photo and then on to China Southern in 10.05
Registration / Serial:B-2831
Aircraft Version:Boeing 757-2Y0
C/n (msn):26153 / 482
Operator Titles:China Xinjiang Airlines
City / Airport:Ürümqi - Diwopu (ZWWW / URC)Map
Country:China
Photo Date:May 1999
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:CNA-OS
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed KC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4909
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:29 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1795Submit Correction
View count: 807
Not too many places you can get to see a sight like this. One of the two Moroccan tanker Hercules hooked up to a pair of F-5F two-seaters (91942 & 91943) from Meknes
Registration / Serial:CNA-OS
Aircraft Version:Lockheed KC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4909
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:29 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:CNA-OS
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed KC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4909
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:29 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1795Submit Correction
View count: 807
Not too many places you can get to see a sight like this. One of the two Moroccan tanker Hercules hooked up to a pair of F-5F two-seaters (91942 & 91943) from Meknes
Registration / Serial:CNA-OS
Aircraft Version:Lockheed KC-130H Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4909
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:29 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:862
Other Marks:CNA-MH
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11283
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1794Submit Correction
View count: 1345
A major target for me after Google Earth checks; tantalisingly within view of the show area but off limits (determination paid off). Morocco received 18 Flying Boxcars from the US in the 1960s, some being ex-RCAF C-119Gs. This '862' is from its former USAF serial, 53-7862. Colours a bit suspect (note white-wall tyres!) but well done to the Moroccans for preserving her. Most in their service had USAF-style silver/white top colours. One other survives at Kenitra, possibly a third elsewhere.
Registration / Serial:862
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11283
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:862
Other Marks:CNA-MH
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11283
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1794Submit Correction
View count: 1345
A major target for me after Google Earth checks; tantalisingly within view of the show area but off limits (determination paid off). Morocco received 18 Flying Boxcars from the US in the 1960s, some being ex-RCAF C-119Gs. This '862' is from its former USAF serial, 53-7862. Colours a bit suspect (note white-wall tyres!) but well done to the Moroccans for preserving her. Most in their service had USAF-style silver/white top colours. One other survives at Kenitra, possibly a third elsewhere.
Registration / Serial:862
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):11283
Operator Titles:Morocco - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 FS / 169 FW / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1793Submit Correction
View count: 1637
One of two 157th FS F-16s at Aeroexpo. As the only wing in the USAF currently flying the Block 52 F-16, the 169th FW (McEntire ANGB, SC) was specially invited in view of the commonality to the 24 of this HTS-equipped variant now on order for Morocco. The flying demonstration will certainly have impressed the many African military dignitaries present
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:157 FS / 169 FW / South Carolina ANG
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Event:International Marrakech Air Show 2010
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1793Submit Correction
View count: 1637
One of two 157th FS F-16s at Aeroexpo. As the only wing in the USAF currently flying the Block 52 F-16, the 169th FW (McEntire ANGB, SC) was specially invited in view of the commonality to the 24 of this HTS-equipped variant now on order for Morocco. The flying demonstration will certainly have impressed the many African military dignitaries present
Registration / Serial:93-0535
Alternate Serial:AF93-535
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):CC-170
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Marrakech - Menara (GMMX / RAK)Map
Country:Morocco
Photo Date:27 January 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:1938
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-39 Albatros
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39ZO Albatros
C/n (msn):131938
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1792Submit Correction
View count: 680
One of over a hundred acquired by Libya, some of which are flown by a women's team
Registration / Serial:1938
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39ZO Albatros
C/n (msn):131938
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:1938
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-39 Albatros
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39ZO Albatros
C/n (msn):131938
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Event:LAVEX 2009
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1792Submit Correction
View count: 680
One of over a hundred acquired by Libya, some of which are flown by a women's team
Registration / Serial:1938
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39ZO Albatros
C/n (msn):131938
Operator Titles:Libya - Air Force
City / Airport:Tripoli - Mitiga International (HLLM / MJI)Map
Country:Libya
Photo Date:4 October 2009
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1791Submit Correction
View count: 724
Two transports of delight - this smart YS-11, acquired from ANA (JA8660) in 4.92, seen here on a maintenance visit, and my beloved Golf GTi Mk II. C5-GAB is still intact at Banjul, stored in very dusty condition; as for E967JAJ, I don't know
Registration / Serial:C5-GAB
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A
C/n (msn):2024
Operator Titles:Gambia Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1791Submit Correction
View count: 724
Two transports of delight - this smart YS-11, acquired from ANA (JA8660) in 4.92, seen here on a maintenance visit, and my beloved Golf GTi Mk II. C5-GAB is still intact at Banjul, stored in very dusty condition; as for E967JAJ, I don't know
Registration / Serial:C5-GAB
Aircraft Version:NAMC YS-11A
C/n (msn):2024
Operator Titles:Gambia Airways
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1993
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVJB
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 815 Viscount
C/n (msn):375
Operator Titles:Kestrel International Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1790Submit Correction
View count: 2302
Leased from BMA for summer 1972 by the short-lived Kestrel, this former PIA Viscount was last used by Baltic as SE-IVY. Then preserved at a theme park in Sweden but burnt out in 2001. Memories of the Gatwick roof terrace with a Caledonian VC-10 beyond
Registration / Serial:G-AVJB
Aircraft Version:Vickers 815 Viscount
C/n (msn):375
Operator Titles:Kestrel International Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-AVJB
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 815 Viscount
C/n (msn):375
Operator Titles:Kestrel International Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1790Submit Correction
View count: 2302
Leased from BMA for summer 1972 by the short-lived Kestrel, this former PIA Viscount was last used by Baltic as SE-IVY. Then preserved at a theme park in Sweden but burnt out in 2001. Memories of the Gatwick roof terrace with a Caledonian VC-10 beyond
Registration / Serial:G-AVJB
Aircraft Version:Vickers 815 Viscount
C/n (msn):375
Operator Titles:Kestrel International Airways
City / Airport:London - Gatwick (EGKK / LGW)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:LN-FOI
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(F) Electra
C/n (msn):188-2005
Operator Titles:Fred. Olsen
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1986
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1789Submit Correction
View count: 1013
The Fred Olsen Electras were a Saturday highlight in LHR on SAS cargo services during the eighties. Originally ZK-TEA, this one was acquired by the Norwegian cargo airline in 9.73 and finally broken up at Coventry after almost 10 years' storage in 2006
Registration / Serial:LN-FOI
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(F) Electra
C/n (msn):188-2005
Operator Titles:Fred. Olsen
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1986
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:LN-FOI
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed L-188 Electra
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(F) Electra
C/n (msn):188-2005
Operator Titles:Fred. Olsen
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1986
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1789Submit Correction
View count: 1013
The Fred Olsen Electras were a Saturday highlight in LHR on SAS cargo services during the eighties. Originally ZK-TEA, this one was acquired by the Norwegian cargo airline in 9.73 and finally broken up at Coventry after almost 10 years' storage in 2006
Registration / Serial:LN-FOI
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-188C(F) Electra
C/n (msn):188-2005
Operator Titles:Fred. Olsen
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:January 1986
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N443JM
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-86 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:Mackey International Airlines
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1788Submit Correction
View count: 412
Deilvered to Eastern as N9303 in 4.57 and to Mackey for their island services out of Miami in 3.72. Wfu at FLL and b/u
Registration / Serial:N443JM
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-86 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:Mackey International Airlines
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N443JM
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-86 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:Mackey International Airlines
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1788Submit Correction
View count: 412
Deilvered to Eastern as N9303 in 4.57 and to Mackey for their island services out of Miami in 3.72. Wfu at FLL and b/u
Registration / Serial:N443JM
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-86 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):417
Operator Titles:Mackey International Airlines
City / Airport:Miami - International (KMIA / MIA)Map
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Photo Date:August 1975
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:86001
Military Code:861
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American Tp86 Sabreliner
C/n (msn):282-49
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Huvudflygdagen på Malmen 2010
Photo Date:13 June 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1787Submit Correction
View count: 657
The two Swedish AF Sabreliners are rarely seen in public and are used for experimental MAD-type work. The extremely long parallel probes fitted at the front pose a bit of a question to photographers - whether to include or not, a bit like helicopter rotors! I shot it both ways, but this version gives a better view of the aircraft itself
Registration / Serial:86001
Aircraft Version:North American Tp86 Sabreliner
C/n (msn):282-49
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:13 June 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:86001
Military Code:861
Aircraft Original Type:North American Sabreliner
Aircraft Generic Type:North American Sabreliner (T-39)
Aircraft Version:North American Tp86 Sabreliner
C/n (msn):282-49
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Huvudflygdagen på Malmen 2010
Photo Date:13 June 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1787Submit Correction
View count: 657
The two Swedish AF Sabreliners are rarely seen in public and are used for experimental MAD-type work. The extremely long parallel probes fitted at the front pose a bit of a question to photographers - whether to include or not, a bit like helicopter rotors! I shot it both ways, but this version gives a better view of the aircraft itself
Registration / Serial:86001
Aircraft Version:North American Tp86 Sabreliner
C/n (msn):282-49
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:13 June 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:SP-LLC
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-400
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-45D
C/n (msn):27157 / 2502
Operator Titles:LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1786Submit Correction
View count: 192
Goldilots makes another of her welcome appearances in London. Celebrates LOT's 80th Anniversary.
Registration / Serial:SP-LLC
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-45D
C/n (msn):27157 / 2502
Operator Titles:LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:SP-LLC
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-400
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-45D
C/n (msn):27157 / 2502
Operator Titles:LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:1786Submit Correction
View count: 192
Goldilots makes another of her welcome appearances in London. Celebrates LOT's 80th Anniversary.
Registration / Serial:SP-LLC
Aircraft Version:Boeing 737-45D
C/n (msn):27157 / 2502
Operator Titles:LOT Polish Airlines - Polskie Linie Lotnicze
City / Airport:London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 March 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact