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3-133 From Jan to May 1963, IIAF sent four F-86Fs (3-133,3-140,3-146 & 3-150) to the Congo for UN operations. The unit was apparently named 103rd Tactical Fighter Squadron for the duration. Five Swedish Air Force J-29B Tunnans and five Philippines Air Force Sabres are also visible in a lineup in right side of photo. Eight of best F-86 pilots of Vahdati AB together with 33 ground crew and their four Sabres entered in Kamina on 19 Jan 1963. This photo is taken from a UH-19D via Brig-Genral Khatami`s camera. |
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Photo ID: 2230334
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OE-VAC / 28017 (cn EP42165) Ex J28A (Vampire F.1) serial FV28017 of the Swedish Air Force, derelict after storage at Cointrin. |
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Photo ID: 2230349
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141011 (cn 294) Delivered to the USN as an R4Y-1 in December 1955. At date of photo it served with the NAF Mildenhall communications flight. Retired to Davis Monthan in 1981. |
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Photo ID: 2233610
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52-0448 (cn 450733) Wichita-built B-47E wearing the blue nose band of Strategic Air Command. On display at the USAF base of Sculthorpe with an RAF Vulcan wearing the white 'anti-nuclear flash' scheme in the background. |
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Photo ID: 2235242
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Photo ID: 2238122
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EC-AUC (cn 36326) This was the prototype for the DC-6 series which first flew on 15 February 1946 as XC-112A USAAF 45-0873. Converted to DC-6 standard in 1956. Operated by TASSA of Spain from May 1963 until June 1965. Aviaco DC-6B EC-ASS (c/n 44695) is in the background. The Public terraces are at the left. |
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Photo ID: 2007242
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N1030V (cn 19530) "Clipper Southern Cross" was delivered to Pan Am on 30 March 1949. It is seen shortly after repainting in an updated colour scheme. Sold as 4X-AOH in 1962. Obtained from Pan Am over 50 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2016688
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G-ALYP (cn 06003) The first production Comet 1 at Heathrow North being prepared for another scheduled flight. An Air France Sud Languedoc overflies the airport. From DH nearly 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2021611
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G-AOCZ (cn WA115) Early Whirlwind Series 1 with P&W R-1340. Used as a company demonstrator. Later fitted with a Gnome turbine. |
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Photo ID: 2025724
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G-AKCD (cn 1422) A stretched Tudor 5 ex BSAAC. Owned by Freddie Laker's Air Charter Ltd from April 1954 until it was broken up at Stansted in 1956. Lome Airways Tudor 5 CF-FCY is centre with another Air Charter example at the right. No Tudors survive today. |
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Photo ID: 2048532
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G-ALZL (cn 10903) This was the prototype Heron which first flew from the Hatfield factory on 10 May 1950. The fixed undercarriage of the Mark 1 is clearly visible as it overflies the airfield. Leased to Braathens as LN-BDH and later served Jersey Airlines as G-ALZL. From DH 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2051326
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G-ALBN (cn 12871) The prototype Bristol 173 powered by two Leonidas Major piston engines, before application of registration and first flight on 24 August 1952. From Bristols 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2064567
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N86521 (cn 2642) Operated by C&S from October 1950 until merger into Delta Airlines in May 1953. Sold to TWA in April 1954. On a test flight over the Sierra Nevada. From C&S 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2083838
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N88951 (cn 35987) "Clipper Racer" soon after repainting in Pan Am's second postwar scheme with white top and larger 'PAA' on the fin. Ex USAAF 45-0534 in May 1947 and returnd to the USAF in November 1953. Stored at DM from September 1972 and broken up. From Pan Am over 50 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2094598
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G-ALZL (cn 10903) The prototype DH-114 Heron shortly after making its maiden flight. DH Aircraft titles on its nose. From DH 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2100632
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G-APUO (cn 209) Sadly this beautiful little aircraft crashed near Denham January 31, 1960 |
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Photo ID: 2101019
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G-APVD (cn WA/H/151) Practising transfer to the M.S.760 Paris during the Daily Mail London-Paris air race |
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Photo ID: 2103372
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Photo ID: 2103417
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Photo ID: 2105534
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G-AKKC (cn 6369) Damaged beyond repair at Crowland strip Lincs. July 25, 1967 |
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Photo ID: 2106252
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Photo ID: 2106808
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Photo ID: 2112360
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G-AMGE (cn H377) Ex LZ570 Damaged beyond repair at Newcastle Woolsington (NCL/EGNT) May 10, 1963 |
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Photo ID: 2109464
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VH-TVR (cn 435) 'John Murray' Very shiny and new having first flown August 24, 1959. Note the absence of litter despite the large crowd at the SBAC show. |
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Photo ID: 2109466
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XH536 Landing after its impressive display at the SBAC show. |
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Photo ID: 2109467
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G-APLE (cn WA.1) Flying at the SBAC show in skeleton form as an aerodynamic test rig for a proposed 6 ton crane or 40 seat transport. Development was abandoned in 1960. |
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Photo ID: 2109468
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Photo ID: 2110418
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G-APRA / 28 (cn 85347) 'The Sue Burges' showing the cut-out section in the lower right wing to facilitate parachute jumping. |
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Photo ID: 2111987
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G-APDZ / 19 (cn 83699) Tied together formation with G-AOAA & G-APRA |
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Photo ID: 2114802
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G-AKCD (cn 1422) This Tudor 5 was ex British South American Airways - BSAA still visible on nose. Operated by Dempster from September 1950 until March 1954. From Avro 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2145491
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48-330 (cn 8001) The sole Pack Plane during a test flight, showing its most unusual design layout. Converted from a C-119B, but note reversion to C-82 type fin shape. See also other image with pack being positioned. From Fairchild 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2158172
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N73102 (cn 2) "Mainliner Omaha" was the first CV340 to be delivered to UAL on 2 September 1952, serving until sale to Frontier in August 1966. It is on a photo sortie just off the Pacific Coast from Convair's San Diego plant. From Convair 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2159759
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54-0630 (cn 20079) European-based C-123B Troop Carrier displayed at the 1957 Armed Forces Day at USAF/RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. |
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Photo ID: 2161214
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N235B (cn 176) Three newly built and float equipped Bell 47D-1's of the NYPD perform for Bell Aircraft's cameraman. |
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Photo ID: 2166515
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53-3139 (cn 11150) European-based Troop Carrier C-119G after take-off from Burtonwood, Lancashire. 'Arctic Red' markings on wings and tail unit in case of forced landing in inhospitable territory. |
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Photo ID: 2196266
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The interior of Ringway's 1938-built Control Tower as it was fitted out in the late 1950's. Obtained from the airport archive 40 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2223186
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SE-BDM (cn 43130) Early production short-fuselage DC-6 delivered to SAS on 27 May 1948. "Anund Viking" is taxying towards Heathrow North using its inner engines. Sold to Transair Sweden in March 1960. |
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Photo ID: 2230374
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LN-LMP (cn 43746/297) "Leif Viking" taxies from Heathrow North to return to Copenhagen. It wears the initial scheme with "Scandinavian" in the fin band and fearsome animal on its nose. She served SAS from December 1952 until sale to REAL as PP-YSL in February 1961. |
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Photo ID: 2169635
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61-0021 / BD (cn 464448) 93rd BS B-52H callsign 'SCALP 94' photographed from B-52H 61-0017 callsign 'SCALP 93'. |
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Photo ID: 2183517
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D-ALCB (cn 48782/626) On the way to Krasnoyarsk, we encountered a Swiss A340 mid-air and I could not resist to take a photo from the cockpit. |
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Photo ID: 2180500
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N227B (cn 153) Early production Bell 47D-1. Obtained from Bell Aircraft 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2181116
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I-DALL (cn 11) "Marco Polo" is given an orchestrated wave-off by Ringway's assembled spotters on its departure on AZ's schedule via Northolt to Milan and Rome. Photo obtained 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2028675
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G-AGPW (cn 12759) The Brabazon has had its fuselage skinning and tail fin fairing added inside the Filton flight shed. It will shortly be moved to the new large assembly hangar. From Bristols 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2028957
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A late production B-17G takes off from its birthplace at Boeing Field in 1945. Like most later Fortresses, it is left in natural metal finish. A total of 12,731 B-17's were built by Boeing, Douglas at Long Beach and Lockheed Vega at Burbank. From Boeing 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2032554
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NC186** This Boeing 314A wears wartime overall grey markings with a large US flag on the central fin. It is taking off from the La Guardia Marine Terminal with LGA's distinctive hangars in the background. Obtained from PAA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2032766
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NC86509 (cn 2030) This 049 Connie was delivered to TWA on 29 January 1946 and named "Star of Africa". It is seen just after take-off with nose and main gear nearly retracted. She amassed 42,955 hours before retirement and sale in 1962. Obtained from TWA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2035574
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NC86500 / 500 (cn 2021) This was TWA's first Constellation, delivered to Kansas City on 15 November 1945. Operated on services within the continental USA. Converted to coach class in 1950. Stored from mid 1961 with 45,709 total hours. From TWA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2037062
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N91069 / 612 (cn 10363) Delivered to US Navy as R5D-1 Bu50841 in August 1944. Converted to DC-4 standard by Douglas in September 1946. Served Pennsylvania Central Airlines until April 1948 when name changed to Capital Airlines. Named "Capitaliner Youngstown". Seen with downtown Washington in background. Capital merged into United on 1 June 1961 and this DC-4 was sold in August that year. Obtained from Capital 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2038988
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SE-BBF (cn 42929) Built in May 1946 and delivered to AB Aerotransport. Merged into SAS on 1 August 1948, repainted and named "Sverker Viking". To Avianca as HK-174 in June 1955. Image from SAS 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2039385
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G-AGPW (cn 12759) The Brabazon was almost structurally complete by this date inside the newly built "Brabazon hangar". It will take another 20 months before she will be ready for taxying trials and first flight. From Bristols 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2043466
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N37472 (cn 10444) Delivered to the USAAF in November 1944 as C-54B 42-72339. Converted to DC-4 standard by Douglas and to Delta on 14 February 1946. Sold in 1953. Obtained from Delta 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2043968
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NC108A (cn 2529) delivered to Eastern on 17 July 1947. Modified to L-749A standard in 1950. Wears "The Great Silver Fleet" logo on rear upper fuselage. Sold in January 1961. From EAL 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2045059
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NC1940 / 401 (cn 1998) First flew in early 1940 as NX19906, and reregistered that year as NC1940 to match year of construction. Served on US coast-to-coast services. TWA flew 5 of the 10 307s built. Impressed as C-75 42-88623. Returned to TWA in 1945 as NC19906. Used on US regional services. Sold in 1951 to Aigle Azur as F-BELU. From TWA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2046763
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DS778 The vast majority of Lancasters were powered by the inline Merlin engine. This is one of 200 powered by the Bristol Hercules radial engine. They were built in 1942/43 by Armstrong Whitworth as an insurance against shortages of Merlins. DS778 was flown by 408 (Canadian) Squadron based at RAF Balderton, Notts. It was lost on a raid on Kassel on 23 October 1943. From AWA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2050385
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VH-ANC (cn 42949) "Warana" touches down at Essendon shortly after delivery to ANA. At right is the airline's storage area with three Douglas DC-2's including VH-USY at left. At far right is ANA's Douglas DC-5 VH-ARD (c/n 426) which was sold to Israel in 1948 and after use as a training airframe, and being the last type survivor, was scrapped in 1955. Image from ANA 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2052996
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NC88948 (cn 36043) "Clipper Westward Ho" was built as C-54G 45-0590 for the USAAF. Converted to DC-4 standard by Douglas in early 1947 and leased to Pan Am on 28 February 1947. Returned to the USAF in 1953 and operated until retirement and storage at Davis Monthan AFB. Seen over San Francisco in this Pan Am publicity photo. |
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Photo ID: 2057947
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OO-CBI (cn 43096) Postwar-built DC-4 at Melsbroek soon after delivery to Sabena on 23 April 1947. Sold to Air Congo in 1961. Obtained from Sabena 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2059053
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42-93844 (cn 7251) An early production B-29A on a test flight over the Cascades. This was the 21st of 1,119 B-29A's to be built at Renton. Total production of the type was 3,960. Obtained from Boeing 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2059467
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NC88953 (cn 35990) "Clipper Ocean Rover" was built for the USAAF as C-54G 45-0537, delivered in July 1945. Converted in late 1946 by Douglas to DC-4 standard. Leased by Pan Am on 11 April 1947 until return to the USAF in November 1953. Obtained from Pan Am 60 years ago. |
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Photo ID: 2060193
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OO-CBR (cn 43101) Postwar built Douglas DC-4 delivered to Sabena on 28 May 1947. Sold to Air Congo in 1961 and registered 9O-CBR, later 9Q-CBR. Withdrawn 1975. From Sabena 60 years ago. |
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