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Flying Collection (page 5)

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr

The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr Paul B MacCready (right). On June 12

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: Deep in the heart of Northumberland the Whisky Bottle MK

Deep in the heart of Northumberland the Whisky Bottle MK.1 emerged on an unsuspecting world. Out of a hangar that doubles as a hayshed

Background imageFlying Collection: A RAF search and rescue Westland Sea King helicopter. 15 / 08 / 1986

A RAF search and rescue Westland Sea King helicopter. 15 / 08 / 1986
A RAF search and rescue Westland Sea King helicopter. 15/08/1986

Background imageFlying Collection: The Northumbria Police Air Support Unit MBB Bolkow BO105 helicopter on patrol

The Northumbria Police Air Support Unit MBB Bolkow BO105 helicopter on patrol. 17/03/1990

Background imageFlying Collection: The Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter used by Northumbria Air Ambulance

The Eurocopter AS350 Squirrel helicopter used by Northumbria Air Ambulance ( Great North Air Ambulance ) and sponsored by Barbour. 17/07/1995

Background imageFlying Collection: BEAs new Sikorsky 61 helicopter taking its Ministry of Aviation trials of

BEAs new Sikorsky 61 helicopter taking its Ministry of Aviation trials of landing on the Thames before going into service on the Scilly Isles route

Background imageFlying Collection: The Bell 206B Jet Ranger, operated by Glenair Helicopters Ltd

The Bell 206B Jet Ranger, operated by Glenair Helicopters Ltd, was used traffic reports for local radio station Metro FM. Circa: 1995

Background imageFlying Collection: A Bell Jet Ranger helicopter lands at Lumley Castle, Chester-le Street

A Bell Jet Ranger helicopter lands at Lumley Castle, Chester-le Street. Circa: 1992

Background imageFlying Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter gives a demonstration to the pupils of Monkseaton

A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter gives a demonstration to the pupils of Monkseaton Grammar School. 17/09/1974

Background imageFlying Collection: Wolves team and Bob Ferrier fly off to Russia 4th August 1955

Wolves team and Bob Ferrier fly off to Russia 4th August 1955

Background imageFlying Collection: Councillor Les Mann, deputy mayor of Sunderland and North-East Aircraft Museum manager

Councillor Les Mann, deputy mayor of Sunderland and North-East Aircraft Museum manager Ian Bowes haul the Gloster Meteor F8 from its hanger

Background imageFlying Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules MK1 aircraft from 36 squadron, RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules MK1 aircraft from 36 squadron, RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire. The aircraft had just entered service with the RAF. 26th September, 1967

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

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

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: Stewardess Jane Ridley sits in the huge cabin of a Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named

Stewardess Jane Ridley sits in the huge cabin of a Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days at Newcastle Airport. 16th August, 1972

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A Gulfstream V business jet aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A Gulfstream V business jet aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: Alvin Russell, from Shropshire, chairman of the Long Mynd Flying Club

Alvin Russell, from Shropshire, chairman of the Long Mynd Flying Club, takes to the air in his hang glider. 28th May, 1976

Background imageFlying Collection: A development of the Gloster Meteor, the Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF. 11

A development of the Gloster Meteor, the Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF. 11
A development of the Gloster Meteor, the Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.11. night fighter aircraft, taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

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

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

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A RAF English Electric Lightning F6 supersonic jet fighter aircraft

A RAF English Electric Lightning F6 supersonic jet fighter aircraft. Circa : August 1966

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A ex-RAF Folland Gnat T1 training aircraft operated by Intrepid Aviation at the 1998

A ex-RAF Folland Gnat T1 training aircraft operated by Intrepid Aviation at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A low flying RAF Panavia Tornado aircraft, taking part in the NATO exercise Operation

A low flying RAF Panavia Tornado aircraft, taking part in the NATO exercise Operation Mallet Blow, over the Otterburn range in Northumberland. 3rd August, 1987

Background imageFlying Collection: A Royal Navy / Fleet Air Arm British Aerospace Sea Harrier 'Harrier Jump Jet'

A Royal Navy / Fleet Air Arm British Aerospace Sea Harrier "Harrier Jump Jet"
A Royal Navy / Fleet Air Arm British Aerospace Sea Harrier " Harrier Jump Jet". Circa: 01/10/97

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days

A Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days is watched by a group of youngsters as it leaves Newcastle Airport for Amsterdam. 16th August, 1972

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: A RAF Hawker Siddeley Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft in flight

A RAF Hawker Siddeley Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft in flight. Circa: October 1969

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying Collection: Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch

Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch propellors in flight over England. Circa August 1938

Background imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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 imageFlying 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



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