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Airfield Collection (#3)

Background imageAirfield Collection: An AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter used to advertise Barratt Homes

An AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter used to advertise Barratt Homes. 10th April, 1982

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Short SC1 vertical take off research jet aircraft, pictured at the Farnborough

The Short SC1 vertical take off research jet aircraft, pictured at the Farnborough Airshow in 1958. 04/09/1958

Background imageAirfield Collection: The prototype Hawker Siddeley P. 1127 / Kestrel vertical and short take off aircraft

The prototype Hawker Siddeley P. 1127 / Kestrel vertical and short take off aircraft
The prototype Hawker Siddeley P.1127 / Kestrel vertical and short take off aircraft (V/STOL), the forerunner to the Harrier, is pictured hovering above the ground. 24/11/1960

Background imageAirfield Collection: Britains amazing Flying Bedstead the jet engined framework which rises

Britains amazing Flying Bedstead the jet engined framework which rises vertically from the ground had made several flights from Hucknall Aerodrome, Nottinghamshire

Background imageAirfield Collection: A lone British inventor thought he d stolen the march on the rocket-age designers of

A lone British inventor thought he d stolen the march on the rocket-age designers of Russia and America with what he thought would be the worlds first man-powered aircraft the Ornithopter

Background imageAirfield Collection: RAF Hawker Hunter aircraft at Newcastle Airport. 4th April, 1980

RAF Hawker Hunter aircraft at Newcastle Airport. 4th April, 1980

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft after its touch-down at Carlisle Airport

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft after its touch-down at Carlisle Airport. 29th September, 1967

Background imageAirfield Collection: A de Havilland Venom FB1 fighter-bomber aircraft taking off for the 1998 Sunderland

A de Havilland Venom FB1 fighter-bomber aircraft taking off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Royal Air Forces 60th Anniversary. Squadron leader Colin

The Royal Air Forces 60th Anniversary. Squadron leader Colin Cruickshanks stands beneath the tailplane of a RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II at Wattisham, Suffolk

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Hawker Hurricane IV takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A RAF Hawker Hurricane IV takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

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: A RAF British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II GR7 'Harrier Jump Jet'

A RAF British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II GR7 "Harrier Jump Jet"
A RAF British Aerospace / McDonnell Douglas Harrier II GR7 " Harrier Jump Jet" of 20 Squadron, takes off for the Sunderland Airshow 1998. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Hawker Hurricane landing at Newcastle Airport. 25th August, 1979

A RAF Hawker Hurricane landing at Newcastle Airport. 25th August, 1979

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Gloster Javelin, all-weather interceptor, was the first ever delta wing aircraft to

The Gloster Javelin, all-weather interceptor, was the first ever delta wing aircraft to enter service with any air force in the world

Background imageAirfield Collection: A de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways

A de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways from Newcastle Airport at Woolsington. The aircraft was initially introduced on the Newcastle to London by

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft takes part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft takes part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: A BAE Jetstream ( formerly Handley Page Jetstream ) of the RAF

A BAE Jetstream ( formerly Handley Page Jetstream ) of the RAFs 45 squadron pictured before taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: Two Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar, ground attack aircraft

Two Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar, ground attack aircraft, of the RAFs 41 squadron taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: An Air UK British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146) airliner at Newcastle Airport

An Air UK British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146) airliner at Newcastle Airport. 27th September, 1990

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Handley Page Jetstream aircraft operated by Cal State Airlines

A Handley Page Jetstream aircraft operated by Cal State Airlines. 5th November, 1971

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: Pictured is a de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon

Pictured is a de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways from Newcastle Airport at Woolsington. A mechanic gives a signal to the pilot to start the engines

Background imageAirfield Collection: A RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Circa: 01 / 08 / 1977

A RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Circa: 01 / 08 / 1977
A RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. Circa: 01/08/1977

Background imageAirfield Collection: A Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO name Fulcrum) takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A Mikoyan MiG-29 (NATO name Fulcrum) takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageAirfield Collection: Captain W A Gray (left) and engineer Mr J Thompson with Clarke Chapman

Captain W A Gray (left) and engineer Mr J Thompson with Clarke Chapmans Hawker Siddeley 125 jet aircraft - the plane on which Mr Tshombe, the former Congo leader, was abducted two years previous

Background imageAirfield Collection: The Avro Lancaster and her crew of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The Avro Lancaster and her crew of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, complete another flight. 14th May, 1977

Background imageAirfield Collection: A retired RAF English Electric Lightning jet fighter aircraft on display outside RAF

A retired RAF English Electric Lightning jet fighter aircraft on display outside RAF Boulmer. 1st February, 1980

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

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

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: A 35, 000 Piper Seneca charter aircraft, which was painted all black with gold lines

A 35, 000 Piper Seneca charter aircraft, which was painted all black with gold lines similar to the aircraft used by Playboy boss Hugh Hefner

Background imageAirfield 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 imageAirfield Collection: The Britten-Norman Trislander mail aircraft which made an emergency landing at Newcastle

The Britten-Norman Trislander mail aircraft which made an emergency landing at Newcastle Airport after a fire broke out aboard

Background imageAirfield 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 imageAirfield Collection: A Tipsy Trainer 1 entered by K C Millican of Newcastle into the Woolsington Air Race 1950

A Tipsy Trainer 1 entered by K C Millican of Newcastle into the Woolsington Air Race 1950. 29th July 1950

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. Pilot Steve Marples glided the aircraft down onto a field near Barmston pond

Background imageAirfield Collection: A De Havilland Trident airliner, later to be known as the Hawker Siddeley Trident

A De Havilland Trident airliner, later to be known as the Hawker Siddeley Trident, the aircraft is seen here in BEA livery. 23rd January 1962

Background imageAirfield Collection: A British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, also known as the BAC-111 or BAC 1-11

A British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven, also known as the BAC-111 or BAC 1-11, short-range jet airliner seen here in British Caledonian livery. 22/03/1975

Background imageAirfield 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 imageAirfield 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 imageAirfield 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 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: A Shorts Skyvan at Newcastle Airport. 10 / 01 / 1990

A Shorts Skyvan at Newcastle Airport. 10 / 01 / 1990
A Shorts Skyvan at Newcastle Airport. 10/01/1990

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. 140 business men where to fly from London Airport for Moscow as guests of Mr Roy Thomson

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



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