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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: A RAF Panavia Tornado F3 aircraft used during gulf war

A RAF Panavia Tornado F3 aircraft used during gulf war

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

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

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. This machine built during experiments to determine the cheapest

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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. The cruiser was attempting to return to Germany for repairs following being torpedoed earlier

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 due for an attack by Lightnings, but five minutes beforehand a white flag appeared

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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, following a test flight before the start of the Daily Mail London to Manchester

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



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