164 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WB257 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U9 |
| C/n (msn): | F8483 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10207Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
| Registration / Serial: | WB257 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U9 |
| C/n (msn): | F8483 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WB257 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U9 |
| C/n (msn): | F8483 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10207Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
This was the prototype Firefly conversion to U.9 drone standard. First flew at Ringway on 6 April 1956. To 728B Squadron at Hal Far, Malta. Shot down 25 May 1960.
| Registration / Serial: | WB257 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U9 |
| C/n (msn): | F8483 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | MB752 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7663 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
| Registration / Serial: | MB752 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7663 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | MB752 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7663 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9886Submit Correction |
| View count: | 207 |
At Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility after conversion from FR.1 to T.2 trainer standard with additional second cockpit.
| Registration / Serial: | MB752 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F7663 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 19 April 1951 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WD833 |
| Other Marks: | NW-910 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8661 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 566 |
Stored at Berwick after operation by 723 Squadron at Nowra with code NW-910. Later to Strathallan Scotland and to USA where it now flies as N833WD.
| Registration / Serial: | WD833 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8661 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WD833 |
| Other Marks: | NW-910 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8661 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 566 |
Stored at Berwick after operation by 723 Squadron at Nowra with code NW-910. Later to Strathallan Scotland and to USA where it now flies as N833WD.
| Registration / Serial: | WD833 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8661 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Berwick - Casey Field (YBER) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 12 April 1971 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX391 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8423 |
| 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: | 9746Submit Correction |
| View count: | 537 |
At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
| Registration / Serial: | VX391 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8423 |
| 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: | VX391 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8423 |
| 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: | 9746Submit Correction |
| View count: | 537 |
At Fairey Aviation at Ringway for modification. Later to 825 Squadron on HMS Ocean. Written off in South Korea on 12 July 1952.
| Registration / Serial: | VX391 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8423 |
| 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: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 416 |
Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 9608Submit Correction |
| View count: | 416 |
Firefly TT1 newly converted at Ringway from Royal Navy Firefly FR1 PP392. Delivered to Svensk Flygtjanst at Stockholm on September 12 wearing the firm's mustard yellow colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-CAW |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F6121 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1955 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | SE-BRA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F7523 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9036Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
The first of 16 conversions at Ringway to TT.1 target tug standard for Svensk Flygtjanst. Ex DK568. SE-BRA was retired from use in September 1963. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-BRA |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F7523 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | SE-BRA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F7523 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 9036Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
The first of 16 conversions at Ringway to TT.1 target tug standard for Svensk Flygtjanst. Ex DK568. SE-BRA was retired from use in September 1963. Obtained from Faireys many years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | SE-BRA |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT1 |
| C/n (msn): | F7523 |
| Operator Titles: | Svensk Flygtjänst |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | December 1948 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| 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: | 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: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 591 |
Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8526Submit Correction |
| View count: | 591 |
Shown just after its maiden flight from Ringway, WM761 is in undercoat with roughly stencilled serial but no national markings. Delivered to RNAS Anthorn on 27 January 1953, later serving 719 Squadron FAA at RNAS Eglinton. Retired in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | WM761 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T7 |
| C/n (msn): | F8854 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 24 December 1952 |
| 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 |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6205 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8447Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
RNNAS Firefly T.2 converted from a Firefly FR.1. Originally for the UK Fleet Air Arm as PP494, but diverted on the production line. The aircraft stands outside Fairey's 1937-built hangar at Ringway which still wears wartime camouflage.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6205 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6205 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8447Submit Correction |
| View count: | 327 |
RNNAS Firefly T.2 converted from a Firefly FR.1. Originally for the UK Fleet Air Arm as PP494, but diverted on the production line. The aircraft stands outside Fairey's 1937-built hangar at Ringway which still wears wartime camouflage.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6205 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 June 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | INS117 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8005 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1958 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 8303Submit Correction |
| View count: | 498 |
Ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.4 VG985 modified to TT.4 target tug standard at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. From Faireys 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | INS117 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8005 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1958 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | INS117 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8005 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1958 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 8303Submit Correction |
| View count: | 498 |
Ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.4 VG985 modified to TT.4 target tug standard at Ringway by Fairey Aviation. From Faireys 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | INS117 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8005 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1958 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | WM859 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U8 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8914 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8289Submit Correction |
| View count: | 349 |
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | WM859 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U8 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8914 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WM859 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U8 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8914 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8289Submit Correction |
| View count: | 349 |
Newly built Firefly U.8 at Ringway shortly before its first flight on 7 April 1954. Painted in the red/yellow drone scheme and delivered to RAE Aberporth on 21 July 1954. Crashed on landing at Llanbedr on 3 May 1957 and scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | WM859 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly U8 |
| C/n (msn): | F.8914 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX388 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8420 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Camden (YSCN / CDU)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 295 |
Built as an AS.5 and served in the Korean War. Converted to TT.5 and that marks yellow and silver scheme applied. Seen after retirement at Camden in the based aircraft museum.
| Registration / Serial: | VX388 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8420 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Camden (YSCN / CDU)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX388 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8420 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Camden (YSCN / CDU)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8204Submit Correction |
| View count: | 295 |
Built as an AS.5 and served in the Korean War. Converted to TT.5 and that marks yellow and silver scheme applied. Seen after retirement at Camden in the based aircraft museum.
| Registration / Serial: | VX388 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly TT5 |
| C/n (msn): | F8420 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Camden (YSCN / CDU)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 1970 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6169 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1181 |
Netherlands Navy Firefly T.2 12-11 (L-11) had been delivered as a Firefly F.1 with serial 6-1 (F-1), ex Royal Navy PP458. It is seen at Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility for modifications. According to Dutch sources the conversion to trainer already took place in 1947.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6169 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 12-11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6169 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 8167Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1181 |
Netherlands Navy Firefly T.2 12-11 (L-11) had been delivered as a Firefly F.1 with serial 6-1 (F-1), ex Royal Navy PP458. It is seen at Fairey Aviation's Ringway facility for modifications. According to Dutch sources the conversion to trainer already took place in 1947.
| Registration / Serial: | 12-11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T2 |
| C/n (msn): | F6169 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | May 1949 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | Z1953 |
| Other Marks: | 9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T1 |
| C/n (msn): | F.5551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7921Submit Correction |
| View count: | 931 |
Firefly T.1 coded '9' of the Empire Test Pilots' School (Farnborough) wearing the yellow overall trainer colour scheme. At Fairey's Ringway facility for modification. A Fairey-built Vampire FB.9 for the RAF is visible to the left of Z1953.
| Registration / Serial: | Z1953 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T1 |
| C/n (msn): | F.5551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | Z1953 |
| Other Marks: | 9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T1 |
| C/n (msn): | F.5551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7921Submit Correction |
| View count: | 931 |
Firefly T.1 coded '9' of the Empire Test Pilots' School (Farnborough) wearing the yellow overall trainer colour scheme. At Fairey's Ringway facility for modification. A Fairey-built Vampire FB.9 for the RAF is visible to the left of Z1953.
| Registration / Serial: | Z1953 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly T1 |
| C/n (msn): | F.5551 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 29 December 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ109 |
| Other Marks: | K-207 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F8813 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7848Submit Correction |
| View count: | 316 |
Firefly AS.6 ex Royal Navy. It was transferred to the RAN in HMAS Vengeance in January 1953 and served 816 and 817 squadrons. It was displayed by the Naval Air Museum at Nowra wearing 'Korean War stripes'.
| Registration / Serial: | WJ109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F8813 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ109 |
| Other Marks: | K-207 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F8813 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7848Submit Correction |
| View count: | 316 |
Firefly AS.6 ex Royal Navy. It was transferred to the RAN in HMAS Vengeance in January 1953 and served 816 and 817 squadrons. It was displayed by the Naval Air Museum at Nowra wearing 'Korean War stripes'.
| Registration / Serial: | WJ109 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly AS6 |
| C/n (msn): | F8813 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Nowra (YSNW / NOA)Map | Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Photo Date: | 25 March 1988 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 16-52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8248 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 April 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7778Submit Correction |
| View count: | 907 |
Netherlands Navy Firefly FR.4 at Manchester (Ringway) Airport for overhaul by Fairey Aviation. ASR radar pod under starboard wing. Belgian A.F. Mosquito NF.30 in the background.
| Registration / Serial: | 16-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8248 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 April 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | 16-52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8248 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 April 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 7778Submit Correction |
| View count: | 907 |
Netherlands Navy Firefly FR.4 at Manchester (Ringway) Airport for overhaul by Fairey Aviation. ASR radar pod under starboard wing. Belgian A.F. Mosquito NF.30 in the background.
| Registration / Serial: | 16-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR4 |
| C/n (msn): | F8248 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 2 April 1952 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1951 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
One of several ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.1's overhauled at Ringway by Fairey Aviation and supplied to the Thai Navy - note anchor marking. From Faireys 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1951 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fairey Firefly |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1951 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 7640Submit Correction |
| View count: | 401 |
One of several ex Royal Navy Firefly FR.1's overhauled at Ringway by Fairey Aviation and supplied to the Thai Navy - note anchor marking. From Faireys 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | |
| Aircraft Version: | Fairey Firefly FR1 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Thailand - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1951 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |