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Siddeley Collection

From land to sea, the Siddeley legacy soars high and dives deep

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Tridents of BEA at Heathrow Airport

Hawker Siddeley Tridents of BEA at Heathrow Airport. circa 1965. Date: 1965

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 of the Royal Navy lands

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 of the Royal Navy lands on an aircraft carrier

Background imageSiddeley Collection: 1956 Armstrong Siddeley 346 Sapphire

1956 Armstrong Siddeley 346 Sapphire

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire

Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B G-AWZB in BEA markings

Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B G-AWZB in BEA markings
Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B, G-AWZB, in BEA markings

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Avro 698 Vulcan B-2

Avro 698 Vulcan B-2
RAF Avro Vulcan V-Bomber Date: 1950s

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Gloster Meteor F8 WA820

Gloster Meteor F8 WA820
Gloster Meteor F8, WA820, was used to test two Armstrong Siddeley Saphire axial-flow turbojets

Background imageSiddeley Collection: 1903-Trouble; 1930-Reliability: The Motor cars wonderful ad

1903-Trouble; 1930-Reliability: The Motor cars wonderful ad
Six photographs illustrating the development of the motor car over a period of 27 years starting with the old Siddeley of 1903 next to its latest descendant of the time

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod XV254

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod XV254
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, XV254

Background imageSiddeley Collection: English Electric Canberra B2 WH713

English Electric Canberra B2 WH713
English Electric Canberra B2, WH713, was powered by two Bristol Siddeley Olympus turbojets

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B in BEA markings

Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B in BEA markings
Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B, in BEA markings

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s

Three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s from 120, 201 and 206 Squadrons, RAF Kinloss, preparing for the following days flypast over London at the conclusion of the Falklands parade on 12 October 1982

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV757 of 233 Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU), based at RAF Wittering, still in the colours of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Nimrod MR. 2 at RAF Gibraltar

Nimrod MR. 2 at RAF Gibraltar
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV254, with a Shackleton in the background at RAF Gibraltar circa 1988/89 Date: circa 1988 / 1989

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier T2, XW270

Hawker Siddeley Harrier T2, XW270

Background imageSiddeley Collection: RAF Dominie T Mk. 1 - RAF Finningley

RAF Dominie T Mk. 1 - RAF Finningley
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Dominie T Mk.1 of No.6 Flying Training School at RAF Finningley Date: 1972

Background imageSiddeley Collection: RAF Buccaneer S. 2B - RAF Abingdon

RAF Buccaneer S. 2B - RAF Abingdon
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX891 J / Just Married of No.15 Squadron at RAF Abingdon Date: 1982

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2 XV232

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2 XV232
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV232 (msn 8007) Date: circa 2000

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Two Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA1s XS689 and XS695

Two Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA1s XS689 and XS695
Two Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA1s, XS689 and XS695

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed

Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed
Avro Lincoln, RF403, testbed for the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop. This aircraft was scrapped in Australia in 1958 following high altitude bombing trials at Woomera. Date: 1958

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Red Arrows Gnat T Mk. 2 XS111 and XR540 with 8 more plus XS10

Red Arrows Gnat T Mk. 2 XS111 and XR540 with 8 more plus XS10
Red Arrows Hawker Siddeley Gnat T Mk.2 XS111 and XR540 with 8 more plus XS106 from another unit. Date: 1970s

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Andover C1, XS639, at Middle Wallop

Hawker Siddeley Andover C1, XS639, at Middle Wallop

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Avro Vulcan B1 XA894

Avro Vulcan B1 XA894
Avro Vulcan B1, XA894, used as an engine testbed for the Bristol Siddeley Olympus 320 for the TSR-2

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR. 3 Phase 3 XF701

Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR. 3 Phase 3 XF701
Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 Phase 3 XF701. The MR.3 Phase 3 had Armstrong Siddeley Viper auxiliary turbojet engines under the outboard engine nacelles

Background imageSiddeley Collection: RAF Phantom FGR. 2 - RAF Wildenrath

RAF Phantom FGR. 2 - RAF Wildenrath
Royal Air Force McDonnell Douglas / Hawker Siddeley F-4M Phantom FGR.2 XV470 G of No.19 Squadron at RAF Wildenrath (d/d 22/03/1969, to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus 07/1992 for display as 9156M) Date: 1980s

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident Super 3B-140

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident Super 3B-140
First-Flight Take-Off of the Hawker Siddeley Hs-121 Trident Super 3B-140 Most Powerful Variant of the Trident Family with a Photographer in the Foreground Date: 1975

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS748 Series 2A, AMDB-110

Hawker Siddeley HS748 Series 2A, AMDB-110, of Askar Melayu Diraja Brunei

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-HALK

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-HALK
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B G-HALK (msn 256033), of Halkin Estates Ltd. at Luton Airport in May 1987. Date: 1987

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XW988

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XW988
Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XW988 (msn B3-3-72) of the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Boscombe Down. XW988, with two more S.2Bs

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV748

Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV748
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV748 of No.1 (Fighter) Squadron RAF Date: early 1970s

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS-125 series 1B D-CKCF

Hawker Siddeley HS-125 series 1B D-CKCF (msn 25105) of Condor Flugdienst. Became G-AYRY with McAlpine Aviation in December 1970, then HZ-FMA with Saudi Arabian Carpets, later stored - WFU

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E
Bea Hawker Siddeley Hs-121 Trident 2E Parked at the 1968 Farnborough-Airshow Static-Diaplay Date: 1968

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Blackburn Buccaneer S-2

Blackburn Buccaneer S-2
Royal-Navy 809 Squadron Blackburn Buccaneer S-2 Formation in the Flying-Display at Farnborough 1968 Date: 1968

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C

Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 1C
A Bea Trident 1C Making an Automatic Final-Approach and Landing at Gatwick During Autoland Trials Date: 1960s

Background imageSiddeley Collection: 1st Hawker Siddeley Andover C1, alongside Avro 780 prototype

1st Hawker Siddeley Andover C1, alongside Avro 780 prototype
The first Hawker Siddeley Andover C1, XS594, alongside the Avro 780 prototype G-ARRV, a conversion of the original Avro 748 prototype, G-APZV

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS748 Coastguarder demonstrator, G-BCDZ

Hawker Siddeley HS748 Coastguarder demonstrator, G-BCDZ

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Blue Streak in LT Tower - Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory

Blue Streak in LT Tower - Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory
Blue Streak in the LT Tower at Hawker Siddeley Dynamics? factory at Hatfield

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 being pushed back into its hide by a Bedford MK 4-tonner, during a field deployment in Germany

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV741 - I

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV741 - I
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV741 / I, of 233 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Mildenhall on 28 May 1988. Date: 1988

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R. 1 XV249

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R. 1 XV249
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 XV249, of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. A replacement R.1 modified for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft, to replace XW666

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 748 Srs. 107 XW750

Hawker Siddeley HS. 748 Srs. 107 XW750
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Hawker Siddeley HS.748 Srs.107 XW750 (msn 1559, ex G-ASJT) Date: circa 1990

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T
Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX889 / T (msn B3-05-73), of the Blackburn Buccaneer Society, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 24 July 2003. Date: 2003

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley P. 1127 XP831

Hawker Siddeley P. 1127 XP831
Hawker Siddeley P.1127 XP831, the first of the V/STOL development prototypes, at the RAF Museum Hendon. Date: circa 1980

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS730 - H

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS730 - H
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS730 / H (msn 25050, call sign H'). Date: circa 2000

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS643

Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS643
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Andover E.1 XS643 (msn Set 27), Airways and NavAid calibration aircraft of No.115 Squadron. Date: circa 1984

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley HS. 748 Srs. 107

Hawker Siddeley HS. 748 Srs. 107
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Hawker Siddeley HS.748 Srs.107 XW750 (msn 1559, ex G-ASJT), seen carrying the CLARA pod under the fuselage, (CLARA - CO2 LAser RAdar) Date: circa 2000

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS639

Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS639
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Andover E.1 XS639 (msn Set 23), Airways and NavAid calibration aircraft of No.115 Squadron. Date: circa 1984

Background imageSiddeley Collection: Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS637

Hawker Siddeley Andover C. 1 XS637
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Andover E.1 XS637 (msn Set 21). Date: circa 1984



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From land to sea, the Siddeley legacy soars high and dives deep. Witness the awe-inspiring Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 of the Royal Navy as it gracefully lands on deck, showcasing its power and precision. The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire engine roars with authority, propelling the mighty Hawker Siddeley HS121 Trident 3B G-AWZB in BEA markings through the skies. But let's not forget about their ground-breaking contributions. Behold the Gloster Meteor F8 WA820, a true marvel of engineering that pushed boundaries and set new standards. And who can overlook the English Electric Canberra B2 WH713, an icon of speed and agility? The Avro 698 Vulcan B-2 stands tall as a symbol of strength and innovation, reminding us of Siddeley's commitment to excellence. Meanwhile, at Heathrow Airport, witness the majestic Hawker Siddeley Tridents of BEA taking flight - a testament to their reliability and efficiency. In another realm entirely lies the remarkable Hawker Siddeley Nimrod XV254; this airborne sentinel keeps watch from above with unwavering vigilance. Yet even before these magnificent machines took flight, there was trouble brewing in 1903 - but oh how they triumphed over adversity. Their motor cars were truly wonderful indeed. And finally, we cannot overlook one of their most iconic creations: behold the mighty Harrier GR. 1 XV757 soaring through blue skies with unmatched grace and versatility. Siddeley's name is etched into history alongside these incredible feats - each aircraft representing years of dedication and ingenuity. From land to sea to air; they have left an indelible mark on our world.