95 results found
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1993
Photo Date:16 July 1993
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:109409Submit Correction
View count: 323
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1993
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Yeovilton International Air Day 1993
Photo Date:16 July 1993
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:109409Submit Correction
View count: 323
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Yeovilton (EGDY / YEO)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:16 July 1993
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 2011
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:109215Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Flying Legends 2011
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:109215Submit Correction
View count: 233
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:A2A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2000
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:108891Submit Correction
View count: 249
Sensia slide
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2000
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:A2A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2000
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:108891Submit Correction
View count: 249
Sensia slide
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 2000
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:NF389
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
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:105142Submit Correction
View count: 264
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:31 July 1965
Photo by:Alex Christie
Registration / Serial:NF389
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
Photo Date:31 July 1965
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:105142Submit Correction
View count: 264
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:31 July 1965
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 2012
Photo Date:9 September 2012
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:102171Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2012
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Duxford Air Show 2012
Photo Date:9 September 2012
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
Photo ID:102171Submit Correction
View count: 241
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 2012
Photo by:Trevor ThorntonContact
City / Airport:BadmintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Badminton Air Day 1990
Photo Date:22 July 1990
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:102141Submit Correction
View count: 333
From the RN Historic Flight, RNAS Yeovilton.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:BadmintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1990
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:BadmintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Badminton Air Day 1990
Photo Date:22 July 1990
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:102141Submit Correction
View count: 333
From the RN Historic Flight, RNAS Yeovilton.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:BadmintonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 July 1990
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:10 July 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:93940Submit Correction
View count: 315
The restoration to display standards is now complete and this marvellous aircraft sits with its wings folded.
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:10 July 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:93940Submit Correction
View count: 315
The restoration to display standards is now complete and this marvellous aircraft sits with its wings folded.
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2005
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1989
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:93111Submit Correction
View count: 226
Nikon FE/Nikkor 300 4.5 IFED/K64
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1989
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1989
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:93111Submit Correction
View count: 226
Nikon FE/Nikkor 300 4.5 IFED/K64
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Old Warden (EGTH)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1989
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1982
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:90112Submit Correction
View count: 210
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Farnborough International 1982
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:Alex Christie
Photo ID:90112Submit Correction
View count: 210
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 September 1982
Photo by:Alex Christie
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Wyton Photocall 1989
Photo Date:12 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88989Submit Correction
View count: 229
Involved in anti-submarine operations protecting the trans-Atlantic convoys in WW2, she later played a starring role in the film "Sink The Bismarck!" Flown by the Royal Navy Historic Flight, 326 is seen here at the Canberra 40th Anniversary Celebration Photocall at RAF Wyton in 1989. Registered in the UK as G-AJVH.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Wyton Photocall 1989
Photo Date:12 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88989Submit Correction
View count: 229
Involved in anti-submarine operations protecting the trans-Atlantic convoys in WW2, she later played a starring role in the film "Sink The Bismarck!" Flown by the Royal Navy Historic Flight, 326 is seen here at the Canberra 40th Anniversary Celebration Photocall at RAF Wyton in 1989. Registered in the UK as G-AJVH.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Wyton (EGUY / QUY)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:12 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cranfield Air Show & Helifest 1994
Photo Date:18 September 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88954Submit Correction
View count: 210
Flown by the Royal Navy Historic Flight from RNAS Yeovilton and shown here taxying in after her display at Cranfield's Airshow and Helifest in 1994.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cranfield Air Show & Helifest 1994
Photo Date:18 September 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88954Submit Correction
View count: 210
Flown by the Royal Navy Historic Flight from RNAS Yeovilton and shown here taxying in after her display at Cranfield's Airshow and Helifest in 1994.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 September 1994
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1970
Photo Date:1970
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:88544Submit Correction
View count: 1706
At the Air Day, 1970
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:1970
Photo by:M D WestContact
City / Airport:Lee-on-Solent (EGHF)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Lee-on-Solent Airshow 1970
Photo Date:1970
Photo by:M D WestContact
Photo ID:88544Submit Correction
View count: 1706
At the Air Day, 1970
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:1970
Photo by:M D WestContact
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cranfield 50th Anniversary of the College of Aeronautics 1996
Photo Date:8 June 1996
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88148Submit Correction
View count: 319
LS326 flown by the RN Historic Flight from Yeovilton at the airshow celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the College of Aeronautics.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 June 1996
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Cranfield 50th Anniversary of the College of Aeronautics 1996
Photo Date:8 June 1996
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:88148Submit Correction
View count: 319
LS326 flown by the RN Historic Flight from Yeovilton at the airshow celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the College of Aeronautics.
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Cranfield (EGTC)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 June 1996
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:87434Submit Correction
View count: 185
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:87434Submit Correction
View count: 185
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:87395Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:87395Submit Correction
View count: 232
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:10 July 2011
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Army Aviation Day 1984
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:86980Submit Correction
View count: 266
Seen at the Army Aviation Day at Middle Wallop, this magnificent old beast sends shivers down the spine when you think of it attacking a ship like the Bismark!!!
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Army Aviation Day 1984
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
Photo ID:86980Submit Correction
View count: 266
Seen at the Army Aviation Day at Middle Wallop, this magnificent old beast sends shivers down the spine when you think of it attacking a ship like the Bismark!!!
Registration / Serial:LS326
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk2
C/n (msn):[ LS326 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Middle Wallop (EGVP)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 July 1984
Photo by:Andy MarksContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:9 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:85857Submit Correction
View count: 969
Originally delivered to the Royal Air Force in 1945 and shown here well before the current restoration programme.
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:9 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:85857Submit Correction
View count: 969
Originally delivered to the Royal Air Force in 1945 and shown here well before the current restoration programme.
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 May 1989
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:8 May 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:85619Submit Correction
View count: 824
Static restoration of this aircraft is almost complete and it will move to the new AirSpace hangar at Duxford in 2006. This shot shows how the big old stringbag cold be folded up into a surprisingly small space !
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 May 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:8 May 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Photo ID:85619Submit Correction
View count: 824
Static restoration of this aircraft is almost complete and it will move to the new AirSpace hangar at Duxford in 2006. This shot shows how the big old stringbag cold be folded up into a surprisingly small space !
Registration / Serial:NF370
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 May 2005
Photo by:John AllanContact
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:4A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73757Submit Correction
View count: 243
The RN Historic Flight's Swordfish fitted with a dummy torpedo performs a ceremonial flypast over the site of the WW2 RNAS Burscough (HMS Ringtail). The now closed airfield was used by many naval squadrons 1941-1946 for training and working up before deployment to carriers and front line bases.
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:4A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73757Submit Correction
View count: 243
The RN Historic Flight's Swordfish fitted with a dummy torpedo performs a ceremonial flypast over the site of the WW2 RNAS Burscough (HMS Ringtail). The now closed airfield was used by many naval squadrons 1941-1946 for training and working up before deployment to carriers and front line bases.
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:4A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73510Submit Correction
View count: 257
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in 10.41. To Canadian Navy 10.44. Sold in 1950s and stored on a farm. To Strathallan Collection in 1977 but not flown. Overhauled for the RN Historic Flight in 1991 and flown, having been registered as G-BMGC in 1985. Seen carrying a dummy torpedo.
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:W5856
Military Code:4A
Aircraft Original Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairey Swordfish
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Aircraft Name:City of Leeds
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:73510Submit Correction
View count: 257
Built by Blackburn Aircraft at Sherburn-in-Elmet in 10.41. To Canadian Navy 10.44. Sold in 1950s and stored on a farm. To Strathallan Collection in 1977 but not flown. Overhauled for the RN Historic Flight in 1991 and flown, having been registered as G-BMGC in 1985. Seen carrying a dummy torpedo.
Registration / Serial:W5856
Aircraft Version:Fairey Swordfish Mk1
C/n (msn):[ W5856 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
City / Airport:Burscough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 August 2018
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield