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Airfield Collection (page 2)

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

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. Left to right, Mr Gordon England, Mr Woods-Humpherey, HH Prince Bibesco, Col F Shelmerdine

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. Brian Trubshaw, BAe Chief Test pilot and the first to fly Concorde 101

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: 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), AOC Scotland and 18 Group Coastal Command, discussing the standard and new type of immersion suits during his visit to 228 Search

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

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Gloster Meteor ground crew make last minute check before taking off for the gunnery

A Gloster Meteor ground crew make last minute check before taking off for the gunnery range at RAF Leconfield. Circa 1955

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. Here is a general view of the aircraft ready to fly and returning from flights

Background imageAirfield Collection: Handley Page Heyfords at RAF Scampton 2nd October 1936

Handley Page Heyfords at RAF Scampton 2nd October 1936

Background imageAirfield Collection: Lightning F MK1 of 74 Squadron seen here on the apron of RAF Leconfield

Lightning F MK1 of 74 Squadron seen here on the apron of RAF Leconfield. 15th October 1961

Background imageAirfield Collection: Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows

Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows seen here going through their display at the 1959 Farnborough air show. 13th September 1959

Background imageAirfield Collection: The view from the cockpit of a Red Arrow as they over fly RAF Little Rissington home of

The view from the cockpit of a Red Arrow as they over fly RAF Little Rissington home of the Central Flying School in formation. 4th August 1965

Background imageAirfield Collection: Servicing commandos of the RAF have a busy time on the Normandy airfields assembling

Servicing commandos of the RAF have a busy time on the Normandy airfields assembling rocket projectiles for the Typhoons. July 1944

Background imageAirfield Collection: Barrage Balloon training at No 2 Balloon Centre, Hook 18th October 1938

Barrage Balloon training at No 2 Balloon Centre, Hook 18th October 1938

Background imageAirfield Collection: The worlds largest and fastest bomber - the Avro Lancaster - carrying eight tons of

The worlds largest and fastest bomber - the Avro Lancaster - carrying eight tons of bombs and now on production in England, Scotland and Wales

Background imageAirfield Collection: Glider over Lasham airfield October 1970

Glider over Lasham airfield October 1970

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: Images believes to show aircrew members of the 106th Bomber Squadron seen here cycling

Images believes to show aircrew members of the 106th Bomber Squadron seen here cycling to their Lancaster MkI bomber at RAF Syerston

Background imageAirfield Collection: Four Airco D. H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome

Four Airco D. H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome
Four Airco D.H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome. Fourth Army Aircraft Park, 1916

Background imageAirfield Collection: German Albatros biplanes (Type D. II) about to start on a flight. Western Front

German Albatros biplanes (Type D. II) about to start on a flight. Western Front. Circa September 1916 Evaluation Scan

Background imageAirfield Collection: Burtonwood, US Air Base Dependents School, also known as Base Air Depot 1 (BAD 1)

Burtonwood, US Air Base Dependents School, also known as Base Air Depot 1 (BAD 1), located 2 miles northwest of Warrington, Lancashire, England

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05 / 07 / 1977

A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05 / 07 / 1977
A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05/07/1977

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Lockheed Constellation airliner takes off on its way to the Sunderland International

A Lockheed Constellation airliner takes off on its way to the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed

The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed at Newcastle Airport to pick up a new motorcycle

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Westland Sikorsky WS-51 Dragonfly helicopter on the tarmac at Newcastle Airport

A Westland Sikorsky WS-51 Dragonfly helicopter on the tarmac at Newcastle Airport, Woolsington. The aircraft had arrived from Yeovil, Somerset, the night before. 27/09/1947

Background imageAirfield Collection: The RAFs Handley Page Victor B2 jet powered V-bomber. 24 / 02 / 1960

The RAFs Handley Page Victor B2 jet powered V-bomber. 24 / 02 / 1960
The RAFs Handley Page Victor B2 jet powered V-bomber. 24/02/1960

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber, with an American Air Force B52 in the background

A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber, with an American Air Force B52 in the background. Circa: 01/02/1979

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber touches down and brakes using it

A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber touches down and brakes using its parachute at Woodford Aerodrome. Mr Duncan Sandys and Air Chief Marshal Sir John Wakeling Baker, Controller of Aircraft

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber makes an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport

A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber makes an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport. 23/09/1981

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Vickers VC10 strategic transport aircraft landing RAF Lemming

A RAF Vickers VC10 strategic transport aircraft landing RAF Lemming. 28/02/1996

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: A RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopter stands by as strike command

A RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopter stands by as strike command Westland Wessex helicopters take off from RAF Boulmer. 16/09/1974



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