Airfield Collection (page 9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine Spitfire XIV on the ground at RAF Ouston. 31/05/1947

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

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

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

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Rich History of Airfields: From Iconic Aircraft to Aviation Milestones" Step into a world where the sky knows no limits, as we delve into the captivating realm of airfields. 🚁✈️ 1️⃣ The US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter gracefully takes flight, showcasing its power and versatility in the vast expanse above. 2️⃣ Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster reminds us of the pioneering spirit that propels aviation forward, inspiring generations to reach for the skies. 3️⃣ The majestic R 101 Airship floats effortlessly through clouds, capturing our imagination with its sheer grandeur and elegance. 4️⃣ A sleek Lotus Esprit Sport 350 from 1999 gleams in silver, symbolizing speed and luxury on an airfield where dreams take flight. 5️⃣ Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, Concordes First Flight marks a momentous achievement in supersonic travel that forever changed aviation. 6️⃣ Eric Ravilious' Runway Perspective (1941) transports us back in time to witness wartime efforts on airfields during World War II – a testament to courage and resilience. 7️⃣ The mighty B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft stands tall as a reminder of America's military prowess and technological advancements during times of conflict. 8️⃣ Russell Hennessy's CM11 6583 Morris Bullnose captures nostalgia at an airfield; this vintage beauty showcases how passion for automobiles can intertwine with aviation wonders. 9️⃣ In World War II Royal Air Force colors, the Westland Lysander warbird evokes memories of bravery displayed by pilots who soared through enemy lines on daring missions. 🔟 The iconic R101 airship hovers above like a floating city among clouds, epitomizing the golden age of air travel and its boundless possibilities.