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Background imageAirfield Collection: Production of the Hawker Siddeley 748 at Woodford Aerodrome, Greater Manchester

Production of the Hawker Siddeley 748 at Woodford Aerodrome, Greater Manchester. 14th June 1967

Background imageAirfield Collection: Air crew of 617 Squadron scramble their Avro Vulcan Bomber at RAF Scampton as part of a

Air crew of 617 Squadron scramble their Avro Vulcan Bomber at RAF Scampton as part of a QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) exercise. 12th February 1965

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Panavia Tornado F3 aircraft used during gulf war

A RAF Panavia Tornado F3 aircraft used during gulf war

Background imageAirfield Collection: Concorde lands at RAF Fairford after successful test flight of new engines

Concorde lands at RAF Fairford after successful test flight of new engines, breaking sound barrier, 14th August 1970

Background imageAirfield Collection: Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK

Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft was eventually broken up there in March 1972. 31/12/1971

Background imageAirfield Collection: The first flight of UK-built Concorde prototype 002 from Filton near Bristol to RAF

The first flight of UK-built Concorde prototype 002 from Filton near Bristol to RAF Fairford piloted by Brian Trubshaw on 9th April 1969

Background imageAirfield Collection: The new Dan-Air British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146), a medium-sized commercial

The new Dan-Air British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146), a medium-sized commercial airliner/aircraft also known as the Whisper Jet

Background imageAirfield Collection: Spahis were light cavalry regiments of the French army recruited primarily from

Spahis were light cavalry regiments of the French army recruited primarily from the indigenous populations of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco

Background imageAirfield Collection: North American Mitchell of No. 180 Squadron RAF, being refuelled

North American Mitchell of No. 180 Squadron RAF, being refuelled and bombed up at Dunsford, Surrey, between cross-Channel sorties in support of Operation Starkey

Background imageAirfield Collection: The crew of one of the 12 Beauforts of No 42 Squadron preparing to attack the German

The crew of one of the 12 Beauforts of No 42 Squadron preparing to attack the German cruiser Prinz Eugen

Background imageAirfield Collection: R. A. F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near

R. A. F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near
R.A.F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near Salerno, following the success of Operation Avalanche, the allied invasion of mainland Italy

Background imageAirfield Collection: The officers and men who form the launch crew standing in front of a Thor

The officers and men who form the launch crew standing in front of a Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile at the R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, Norfolk

Background imageAirfield Collection: Members of the 1st Airborne Division about to board their Horsa gliders at RAF Fairford

Members of the 1st Airborne Division about to board their Horsa gliders at RAF Fairford prior to take off at the start of Operation Market Garden. 17th September 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey

The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club new flying ground at Sheppey, near Sheerness, where they inspected the trial and practice ground and visited the construction

Background imageAirfield Collection: Wilbur Wright seen here with his pupil Paul Tissandier at Pau

Wilbur Wright seen here with his pupil Paul Tissandier at Pau, where the Wright brothers are demonstrating their heavier than air machine. 3rd February 1909

Background imageAirfield Collection: London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of

London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of Grahame White at Wormwood Scrubs

Background imageAirfield Collection: Herr Karl Roesch. Chief engineer of the Graf Zeppelin, starting one of the light engines

Herr Karl Roesch. Chief engineer of the Graf Zeppelin, starting one of the light engines of the Lowe Wylde glider at Hanworth. December 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1

C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1) in a small plane that he has designed

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Blackburn Segrave of the Humber Air Ferry service between Hull and Grimsby

The Blackburn Segrave of the Humber Air Ferry service between Hull and Grimsby, operated by the North Sea Aerial & General Transport, Ltd, and East Yorkshire Motor Services, Ltd. Circa 1935

Background imageAirfield Collection: Hawker Hinds seen here on the apron of RAF Digby whilst refuelling. 23rd May 1935

Hawker Hinds seen here on the apron of RAF Digby whilst refuelling. 23rd May 1935

Background imageAirfield Collection: The RAF, Leconfield, 'At Home'flying display as part of Battle of Britain

The RAF, Leconfield, "At Home"flying display as part of Battle of Britain
The RAF, Leconfield, " At Home" flying display as part of Battle of Britain Week

Background imageAirfield Collection: The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet arrived at Heathrow Airport, three hours late

The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet arrived at Heathrow Airport, three hours late. It had been delayed in New York where the one of the fan jet engines had been giving trouble and had to be changed

Background imageAirfield Collection: Two RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopters at RAF Boulmer. The aircraft in

Two RAF Westland Whirlwind helicopters at RAF Boulmer. The aircraft in the foreground is a search and rescue helicopter. 24/10/1974

Background imageAirfield Collection: The RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber (XL319) lands at Sunderland Airport to become

The RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber (XL319) lands at Sunderland Airport to become the centrepiece of the North East Aircraft Museum. 21/01/1983

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber. 05 / 02 / 1975

A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber. 05 / 02 / 1975
A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber. 05/02/1975

Background imageAirfield Collection: Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the paper

Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the papers eye in the sky when he paid a visit to the Great Outdoors and Motor Show 84

Background imageAirfield Collection: A 1936 Junkers JU-52 airliner, in Lufthansa colours, paid a flying visit to Newcastle

A 1936 Junkers JU-52 airliner, in Lufthansa colours, paid a flying visit to Newcastle International Airport as part of 16 VIP flights from Leeds to Aberdeen. 22/09/1994

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M. I. T

The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M. I. T
The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M.I.T. by students, Robert Parks, Harold Youngren, John Langford, Hyong Bang and Mark Drela under the direction of Prof

Background imageAirfield Collection: RAF Gloster Meteor jet aircraft at RAF Acklington due to take part in a Battle of Britain

RAF Gloster Meteor jet aircraft at RAF Acklington due to take part in a Battle of Britain display. 13th September, 1963

Background imageAirfield Collection: De Havilland Mosquito aircraft lined up at RAF Acklington in readiness for the Battle of

De Havilland Mosquito aircraft lined up at RAF Acklington in readiness for the Battle of Britain open day celebrations on September 15th. Circa: 14th September, 1945

Background imageAirfield Collection: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIs of the RAFs 29 Squadron

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIs of the RAFs 29 Squadron, one of two squadrons on interceptor alert in the southern half of England. Circa: 01/08/1977

Background imageAirfield Collection: A twin engine Piper Comanche which was the cause of a full scale emergency at Sunderland

A twin engine Piper Comanche which was the cause of a full scale emergency at Sunderland Airport. The planes undercarriage failed and then it developed engine trouble as it flew over the airfield

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Handley Page Dart Herald airliner of British Air Ferries on charter to Dan-Air

A Handley Page Dart Herald airliner of British Air Ferries on charter to Dan-Air on the apron at Newcastle Airport after it had been invovled in a full scale emergency alert after a wheel brake

Background imageAirfield 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

Background imageAirfield 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 imageAirfield Collection: The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, was the largest commercial aircraft in the world

The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, was the largest commercial aircraft in the world

Background imageAirfield Collection: A de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport

A de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, is dusted down by ATC air cadets for a fly past. 30th May, 1980

Background imageAirfield Collection: The RAF Queens Flight BAe 146-C1 (ZE701) aircraft leaves Newcastle Airport taking

The RAF Queens Flight BAe 146-C1 (ZE701) aircraft leaves Newcastle Airport taking the Duke of Edinburgh after his official visit to the area. 15/02/1991

Background imageAirfield Collection: An Irish International Aer Lingus Boeing 707 airliner flew into Newcastle Airport to

An Irish International Aer Lingus Boeing 707 airliner flew into Newcastle Airport to carry 167 Tynesiders to America for a three week holiday. 21/07/1970

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Britannia Airways Boeing 737 airliner / aircraft about to depart from Newcastle Airport

A Britannia Airways Boeing 737 airliner / aircraft about to depart from Newcastle Airport. 27/09/1990

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Dan-Air British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, (BAC-111, or BAC 1-11)

A Dan-Air British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, (BAC-111, or BAC 1-11), was a British short-range jet airliner

Background imageAirfield Collection: A British Airways 757, named Windsor Castle, taxis at Newcastle Airport

A British Airways 757, named Windsor Castle, taxis at Newcastle Airport. 27/09/1990

Background imageAirfield Collection: A British Airways 757 taxis past an Air UK Fokker F27 at Heathrow Airport

A British Airways 757 taxis past an Air UK Fokker F27 at Heathrow Airport. 17/11/1986

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 aircraft at Newcastle Airport, November 1997

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 aircraft at Newcastle Airport, November 1997

Background imageAirfield Collection: An American Trans Air Boeing 767 arrives at Newcastle International Airport

An American Trans Air Boeing 767 arrives at Newcastle International Airport. 26/09/90

Background imageAirfield Collection: R. A. F. engineers search an airfield for mines using a magnetic sweep attached to a jeep

R. A. F. engineers search an airfield for mines using a magnetic sweep attached to a jeep
R.A.F. engineers search an airfield for mines using a magnetic sweep attached to a jeep. December 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: Over two hundred and fifty enemy aircraft have been shot down since D-day by night

Over two hundred and fifty enemy aircraft have been shot down since D-day by night fighters operating from bases on the continent

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Luftwaffe going up in smoke following a fighter sweep by P51 Mustangs of the US 8th

The Luftwaffe going up in smoke following a fighter sweep by P51 Mustangs of the US 8th Air Force over German airfields on the 16th April 1945

Background imageAirfield Collection: Fragmentation bombs dropped by B-25 Mitchell bombers over Japanese planes in Luzon

Fragmentation bombs dropped by B-25 Mitchell bombers over Japanese planes in Luzon. February 1945

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was

The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was
The Germans at St Malo have given up

Background imageAirfield Collection: King George VI inspecting the latest Typhoon aircraft fitted with rocket projectile

King George VI inspecting the latest Typhoon aircraft fitted with rocket projectile apparatus at an R.A.F. station. Circa July 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Shorts Stirling takes off from RAF Lakenheath for a mining laying operation off

A Shorts Stirling takes off from RAF Lakenheath for a mining laying operation off the Dutch coast Circa May 1941

Background imageAirfield Collection: Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland

Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland, while in the background ground crew service a Hawker Tempest of No. 3 Squadron RAF. Circa October 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: Jump to The use of FIDO - Fog Investigation and Dispersal Operation (FIDO

Jump to The use of FIDO - Fog Investigation and Dispersal Operation (FIDO) (which was sometimes referred to as " Fog Intense Dispersal Operation" or " Fog)

Background imageAirfield Collection: A low level attack on Eschwege Aerodrome (30 miles east of Kassel

A low level attack on Eschwege Aerodrome (30 miles east of Kassel) is shown in this photograph taken from a Royal Air Force bomber

Background imageAirfield Collection: Allied trenching machine manned by the R. A. F during Second World War

Allied trenching machine manned by the R. A. F during Second World War
Allied trenching machine manned by the R.A.F during Second World War. 26th February 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: R. A. F. workers mix concrete during Second World War. 28th February 1944

R. A. F. workers mix concrete during Second World War. 28th February 1944
R.A.F. workers mix concrete during Second World War. 28th February 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: Barber Green trenching machine. 28th February 1944

Barber Green trenching machine. 28th February 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: Two men manually transporting a Chilton DW1A across the field at Bagington Circa 1955

Two men manually transporting a Chilton DW1A across the field at Bagington Circa 1955

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell after it

The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell after its flight from RAF Northolt. 3rd December 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: An Air Atlantique Dakota G-AMSV takes to the skies over Coventry Airport to celebrate

An Air Atlantique Dakota G-AMSV takes to the skies over Coventry Airport to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first ever flight of a DC3 in 1935. 17th December 1985

Background imageAirfield Collection: Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines

Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines, on a snow covered airfield at Amifontaine, France. 10th January 1940

Background imageAirfield Collection: Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France

Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France, The Scots Terrier held by the airman on the left is the stations mascot. 5th January 1940

Background imageAirfield Collection: Fairey Battles of 226 Squadron seen here being serviced in the fields closed to

Fairey Battles of 226 Squadron seen here being serviced in the fields closed to Faux-Villecerf, France Circa 16th May 1940

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Wright brothers seen here carrying out a number experiments with the French

The Wright brothers seen here carrying out a number experiments with the French Government, testing their heavier than air machine. 22nd February 1909

Background imageAirfield Collection: Passengers disembarking from an Overseas Aviation charter flight from the continent to

Passengers disembarking from an Overseas Aviation charter flight from the continent to Gatwick Airport. 15th May 1961

Background imageAirfield Collection: Night flying at Hanworth. Flood lighting for night flying at Hanworth 14th September 1932

Night flying at Hanworth. Flood lighting for night flying at Hanworth 14th September 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: Visit of continental pilot owners to Hanworth. View of the German machines at Hanworth

Visit of continental pilot owners to Hanworth. View of the German machines at Hanworth. 4th September 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: At Hanworth to witness a display of the Driggs-Faber system of flare illumination for

At Hanworth to witness a display of the Driggs-Faber system of flare illumination for night flying

Background imageAirfield Collection: Capt Ayre at Hanworth. Photographed at night by light of red flare. October 1932

Capt Ayre at Hanworth. Photographed at night by light of red flare. October 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: Visit of continental pilot owners to Hanworth. The visitors among their planes at

Visit of continental pilot owners to Hanworth. The visitors among their planes at Hanworth. 4th September 1932

Background imageAirfield Collection: Gloster Javelins of No. 25 Squadron line up on the apron at RAF Waterbeach

Gloster Javelins of No. 25 Squadron line up on the apron at RAF Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire in 1959

Background imageAirfield Collection: On a fine August day in 1977, Concorde 101 touches down at her final home at Duxford

On a fine August day in 1977, Concorde 101 touches down at her final home at Duxford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Bristol Sycamore HR14 helicopter and crew of 275 Search and Rescue Squadron

A Bristol Sycamore HR14 helicopter and crew of 275 Search and Rescue Squadron, leaving RAF Leconfield, to drop supplies of food to isolated villages during the heavy snows. 26th February 1958

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft built by the Westland Aircraft Works at Yeovil

The Hendy 3308 Heck prototype aircraft built by the Westland Aircraft Works at Yeovil. Registered G-ACTC, it first flew in July 1934

Background imageAirfield Collection: The tail of a Bristol Sycamore frames a flight of Meteors ready for take off at RAF

The tail of a Bristol Sycamore frames a flight of Meteors ready for take off at RAF Linton on the Ouse. 6th November 1953

Background imageAirfield Collection: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen being prepared at RAF Coltishall for a

SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen being prepared at RAF Coltishall for a bombing run on the Otterburn ranges 5th August 1987

Background imageAirfield Collection: AOCs visit to Leconfield. Air Vice Marshal R B Thomson (centre)

AOCs visit to Leconfield. Air Vice Marshal R B Thomson (centre)
AOCs visit to Leconfield

Background imageAirfield Collection: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen here taxi-ing to the runway at RAF

SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen here taxi-ing to the runway at RAF Coltishall before take off for a bombing run on the Otterburn ranges 5th August 1987

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Handley Page H. P. 54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home

A Handley Page H. P. 54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home
A Handley Page H.P.54 Harrow heavy bomber of 215 Squadron seen here during a RAF at home day at RAF Driffield. Circa 1937

Background imageAirfield Collection: Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands

Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands. Circa 1963

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Gloster Meteor NF. 14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start it

A RAF Gloster Meteor NF. 14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start it
A RAF Gloster Meteor NF.14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start its flying display. In the fore ground a Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR Mk.5. Circa 1963

Background imageAirfield Collection: A De Havilland DH Venom FB1 seen here being re-fuelled at RAF Leconfield during

A De Havilland DH Venom FB1 seen here being re-fuelled at RAF Leconfield during preparations for the stations Battle of Britain Day celebrations. Circa September 1955

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell before Squadron Leader O

The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell before Squadron Leader O Gayford (officer in charge of the RAF Long Range Development Unit) and his navigator Flight Lieutenant G.E



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