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Air Force Collection (page 6)

Background imageAir Force Collection: North East men are onboard this RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft

North East men are onboard this RAF Handley Page Hastings transport aircraft, seen taking off at Topcliffe, Yorkshire, it was on its way to Greenland where another Hastings carrying 12 men was

Background imageAir Force Collection: The Hawker Siddley Hawk trainer / ground attack aircraft

The Hawker Siddley Hawk trainer / ground attack aircraft, was rolled out for the first time at the companys airfield at Dunsfld in Surrey. 12th August, 1974

Background imageAir Force Collection: A crew from RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, heard of the interest in them from St Aiden

A crew from RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, heard of the interest in them from St Aidens School in Newcastle, so as part of a routine training flight they flew into Newcastle Airport to let the children

Background imageAir Force Collection: Twelve BAC Jet Provost training aircraft perform a fly past for thirteen RAF officers who

Twelve BAC Jet Provost training aircraft perform a fly past for thirteen RAF officers who received their wings at a passing out parade at RAF Acklington. 14th May, 1964

Background imageAir Force Collection: An Israeli Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Circa: August 1978

An Israeli Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Circa: August 1978

Background imageAir Force Collection: A RAF Hawker Siddeley (Bae) Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Air

A RAF Hawker Siddeley (Bae) Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Air Show. The Nimrod shows its bomb bay. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAir Force Collection: A RAF Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 'Harrier Jump Jet'hovering

A RAF Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 "Harrier Jump Jet"hovering
A RAF Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR3 " Harrier Jump Jet" hovering. 7th April, 1978

Background imageAir Force Collection: A secret test flight of a Hawker Siddeley (Bae) Nimrod ended in an emergency at Newcastle

A secret test flight of a Hawker Siddeley (Bae) Nimrod ended in an emergency at Newcastle Airport. The plane landed just hours before the Government was expected to announce a decision in favour of

Background imageAir Force Collection: Two RAF English Electric Lightning jet fighter aircraft prepare to refuel from a Handley

Two RAF English Electric Lightning jet fighter aircraft prepare to refuel from a Handley Page Victor tanker aircraft during a flypast at a RAF Exhibition. 3rd September, 1970

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force

A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force. (Thom 348) Circa 1937

Background imageAir Force Collection: A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine

A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine Spitfire XIV on the ground at RAF Ouston. 31/05/1947

Background imageAir Force Collection: The Panavia Tornado prototype 03, (the first dual control trainer), twin-engine

The Panavia Tornado prototype 03, (the first dual control trainer), twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom

Background imageAir Force Collection: A twin seat version of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft

A twin seat version of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Circa : September, 1998

Background imageAir Force Collection: A RAF trainer aircraft the Short Tucano T1. Circa: September, 1998

A RAF trainer aircraft the Short Tucano T1. Circa: September, 1998

Background imageAir Force Collection: The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport

The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, which developed engine trouble while taking off. Pilot Steve Marples glided the aircraft down onto a field near Barmston pond

Background imageAir Force Collection: Ed Miller, from the North East Aircraft Museum, pictured with the Supermarine Swift

Ed Miller, from the North East Aircraft Museum, pictured with the Supermarine Swift during restoration. Volunteer Craig Blundred takes a photograph of the work in progress

Background imageAir Force Collection: Two Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, de Havilland Sea Vixen

Two Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, de Havilland Sea Vixens display air to air refuelling at the 1962 Farnborough Airshow preview day. 3rd September 1962

Background imageAir Force Collection: Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft

Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft, part of the squadron sent to thrill the crowds at Cramlington. 05/10/1929

Background imageAir Force Collection: A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977

A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977
A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02/07/1977

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX and Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX and Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Newcastle Airport. Part of the Lancaster crew, to arrive from RAF Coningsby, was RAF master engineer

Background imageAir Force Collection: Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of 607 County of Durham Squadron

Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of 607 County of Durham Squadron, taxi for take off at the RAF station at Ouston. The squadron was taking part in the commemoration of the 9th anniversary of the Battle of

Background imageAir Force Collection: The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron

The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron, Tynemouth. 27th January 1962

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft

A Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. Circa: 1978

Background imageAir Force Collection: A RAF Avro Shackleton long-range maritime patrol aircraft

A RAF Avro Shackleton long-range maritime patrol aircraft, flying in the 1979 Sunderland Airshow. 17/06/1979

Background imageAir Force Collection: This Supermarine Spitfire was flown into Usworth Airport by squadron leader John Hobbs

This Supermarine Spitfire was flown into Usworth Airport by squadron leader John Hobbs for the Sunderland Flying Clubs display

Background imageAir Force Collection: Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of RAF Ouston, in flight rehearsing for the 10th

Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of RAF Ouston, in flight rehearsing for the 10th anniversary Battle of Britain display. 27th August 1950

Background imageAir Force Collection: A RAF Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft

A RAF Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft. September, 1998

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Panavia Tornado F3, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing combat aircraft

A Panavia Tornado F3, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing combat aircraft, operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Pictured here at the 1997 Sunderland Airshow. 02/08/1997

Background imageAir Force Collection: An USAF Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support tankbuster

An USAF Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support tankbuster aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport with one engine shut down

Background imageAir Force Collection: Pictured is the second USAF Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support

Pictured is the second USAF Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support tankbuster aircraft, in three weeks to make an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport

Background imageAir Force Collection: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber aircraft in flight. The type went into service with the USAF in 1955. Circa 1970 (no info)

Background imageAir Force Collection: The girls are loosening up for the new season. They are members of the Fairey Aircraft

The girls are loosening up for the new season. They are members of the Fairey Aircraft womens football section, and are training for matches to be arranged with WaF

Background imageAir Force Collection: Lord Trenchard making a speech August 1932

Lord Trenchard making a speech August 1932

Background imageAir Force Collection: Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands

Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands. Donated by The Newcastle Breweries Ltd for the Sunday Mirror. The ale is loaded on an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Panavia Tornado GR1 of the RAF Nov 1990 is painted in desert colour scheme prior

A Panavia Tornado GR1 of the RAF Nov 1990 is painted in desert colour scheme prior to depature to Saudi Arabia

Background imageAir Force Collection: Gulf War US Troops disembark from a USAF Galaxy transport aircraft

Gulf War US Troops disembark from a USAF Galaxy transport aircraft, arriving in Saudi Arabia just a few days after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

Background imageAir Force Collection: A McDonnell Douglas F15 Eagle of the USAF lands on a desert runway during the Gulf War

A McDonnell Douglas F15 Eagle of the USAF lands on a desert runway during the Gulf War with Iraq dbase

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Panavia Tornado F3 of 5 Sqd RAF Sept 1990 taxies in to the airfield in Dhahran

A Panavia Tornado F3 of 5 Sqd RAF Sept 1990 taxies in to the airfield in Dhahran after a training sortie

Background imageAir Force Collection: USAF MAC (Military Airlift Command) C130 Hercules Nov 1990 commencing its take off run

USAF MAC (Military Airlift Command) C130 Hercules Nov 1990 commencing its take off run on a desert airstrip during the first Gulf War

Background imageAir Force Collection: Two Tornado GR1 in desert paint scheme Nov 1990 are readied for departure to

Two Tornado GR1 in desert paint scheme Nov 1990 are readied for departure to the theatre of conflict in Kuwait

Background imageAir Force Collection: A Panavia Tornado F3 of the RAF Nov 1990 after arrival in Saudi Arabia to join

A Panavia Tornado F3 of the RAF Nov 1990 after arrival in Saudi Arabia to join the coalition forces

Background imageAir Force Collection: Berlin Airlift Circa 1948 A aircraft from the American Airforce unloads

Berlin Airlift Circa 1948 A aircraft from the American Airforce unloads on the tarmac of Berlin Gatow airfield

Background imageAir Force Collection: York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin

York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin, on the tarmac in front of one of the hangers at Gatow airfield in the British zone. Sacks of main can be seen in the foreground

Background imageAir Force Collection: John Peters and Adrian Nichol RAF air crew who were shot down

John Peters and Adrian Nichol RAF air crew who were shot down and held prisoners in Iraq during the Gulf War

Background imageAir Force Collection: The four types of aircraft used in the Gulf War Front left Buccaneer BAe 1 Front second

The four types of aircraft used in the Gulf War Front left Buccaneer BAe 1 Front second Tornado GR1 second row front left Panavia Tornado F3 next to the Sepecat Jaguar GR1 at the back

Background imageAir Force Collection: Two RAF Panavia Tornado F3 fighters on patrol during the Gulf War

Two RAF Panavia Tornado F3 fighters on patrol during the Gulf War

Background imageAir Force Collection: A USAF McDonnell F15 Eagle during Gulf war in Saudi Arabia

A USAF McDonnell F15 Eagle during Gulf war in Saudi Arabia

Background imageAir Force Collection: Four Panavia Tornado F3 of RAF 5 Sqd Sept 90 fly over their air base in formation

Four Panavia Tornado F3 of RAF 5 Sqd Sept 90 fly over their air base in formation in the Middle East



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