Chris Hall's Photo Gallery
Total 96,214 photos. 393 in this folder. Contact Photographer
Aircraft and airport photos are sorted separately. Airport photos always shown after aircraft photos.
68-8284
1968 Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV, c/n 65-131
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV
XL703
Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1, c/n 143
The last Pioneers were withdrawn in 1969, after being used by 'C' Flight of No.20 Squadron in Singapore to guide their Hunters onto ground targets. This aircraft is the only surviving example of the type.
WL679
1953 Vickers Varsity T.1, c/n Not found WL679
The prototype Varsity T MkI made its maiden flight on 17 July 1949. The RAF took its first deliveries in October 1951 which went to No.201 Squadron, Advanced Flying School at Swinderby, Lincolnshire.
XR977
1964 Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1, c/n FL574
preserved in 'Red Arrows' colours at the RAF Museum, Cosford
TA639
1945 De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito TT.35, c/n Not found TA639
de Havilland Mosquito at the RAF Museum, Cosford
TS798
Avro 685 York C.1, c/n 1223
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Manufactured by Avro and incorporating the wings, tail, undercarriage and engines of the Lancaster bomber, the York was to prove a useful military and civilian transport aircraft in war and peace.
420430
Messerschmitt Me-410A, c/n 420430
The origins of the Me410 Hornisse (Hornet) can be traced to the catastrophic failure of an earlier design the Me210. A marked improvement on its predecessor, the Me410 entered front line service in March 1943 and 1100 were built.
191614
1945 Messerschmitt Me-163B-1a Komet, c/n 191614
Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet
BAPC082
1937 Hawker Afghan Hind, c/n 41H/81899
The Hind was a development of the Hart and was supplied to the Royal Air Force as an interim type to permit the formation of new bomber squadrons during the early expansion schemes prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
BAPC082
1937 Hawker Afghan Hind, c/n 41H/81899
The Hind was a development of the Hart and was supplied to the Royal Air Force as an interim type to permit the formation of new bomber squadrons during the early expansion schemes prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
VP546
Fieseler Fi-156C-7 Storch, c/n 475081
Originally designed in 1935 to perform the roles of casualty evacuation, army co-operation and liaison, the Storch (Stork) was noted for its remarkable STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) performance.
TX214
Avro 652A Anson C.19, c/n 33786
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
The first prototype flew on 24 March 1935 and subsequently 174 of the type were ordered. The Anson became the first aircraft in RAF service to have a retractable undercarriage. Despite being obsolescent, it remained in Coastal Command service until 1942.
G-EBMB
1924 Hawker Cygnet 1, c/n 1
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
The Cygnet was the first aircraft to be designed by Sydney Camm after he joined what was then the Hawker Engineering Company. Two were built as the company's entries in the Air Ministry Light Aeroplane Competition of 1924, in which they performed well.
WV562
Percival P-56 Provost T.1, c/n PAC/56/108
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Percival P.56 Provost T1 preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
WV746
Hunting Percival P-66 Pembroke C1, c/n PAC/66/53
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Entering service in 1953, the Pembroke took over from the venerable Anson in the light transport and communications role. It was developed from the Prince civil transport having a longer wing to carry an increased all-up weight.
BAPC084
1932 Mitsubishi Ki 46-III Dinah, c/n 5439
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Mitsubishi Ki-46 'Dinah'
44-73415
1945 North American P-51D Mustang, c/n 122-39874
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
North American P-51D Mustang
XN714
1963 Hunting H.126, c/n H1-1
This unusual looking research aircraft was capable of flight at speeds as low as 51.5kph (32mph) by virtue of its 'jet flaps' which used thrust ducted from the main engine to increase lift.
XR977
1964 Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1, c/n FL574
preserved in 'Red Arrows'colours at the RAF Museum, Cosford
XN962
1963 Blackburn Buccaneer S.1, c/n B3-17-62
Blackburn Buccaneer S1 Nose section, preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
VP546
Fieseler Fi-156C-7 Storch, c/n 475081
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Fieseler Fi.156 C-7 Storch, preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
XF926
1963 Bristol 188, c/n 13519
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Nicknamed 'Flaming Pencil', only two Bristol 188s ever flew, a third being used for ground tests.
100143
Focke-Achgelis Fa-330A-1 Bachstelze, c/n 100143
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Focke Achgelis FA330. This aircraft was actually an unpowered autogyro kite, intended for use as an observation platform for German U-Boats
XR525
1964 Westland Wessex HC.2, c/n WA147
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
First flown in January 1962, the RAF variant, the HC Mk 2, was a high-performance development of the Mk 1, with two coupled Bristol Siddeley Gnome turboshaft engines. It was intended for transport, ambulance and general purpose duties
WK935
Gloster Meteor F.8(Mod), c/n Not found WK935
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
A much modified Meteor F8 fighter, the 'prone position' Meteor, was used to evaluate the advantages of coping with the effects of gravity while flying lying down.
44-73415
1945 North American P-51D Mustang, c/n 122-39874
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
North American P-51D Mustang
G-AIZE
Fairchild UC-61A Argus II (24W-41A), c/n 565
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
XL703
Scottish Aviation Pioneer CC.1, c/n 143
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
In the 1950s the Pioneer amazed the crowds at Farnborough air shows by taking-off across the runway instead of along it. The Pioneer's outstanding short take-off and landing performance made it ideal for operations in the jungles of Malaysia and Borneo
LF738
1944 Hawker Hurricane IIC, c/n Not found LF738
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Hawker Hurricane IICB, Preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
XR220
BAC TSR-2, c/n XO-2
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Bristol Siddeley Olympus BOl.22R (Mk. 320) turbojet
44-73415
1945 North American P-51D Mustang, c/n 122-39874
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
North American P-51D Mustang
LF738
1944 Hawker Hurricane IIC, c/n Not found LF738
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
The Hurricane first flew in November 1936. It was the main aircraft of RAF Fighter Command squadrons during the Battle of Britain where it equipped thirty-two squadrons between July and October 1940.
191614
1945 Messerschmitt Me-163B-1a Komet, c/n 191614
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet
XD674
1955 Hunting Percival P-84 Jet Provost T.1, c/n PAC/84/001
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
G-AFAP
Junkers (CASA) 352L (Ju-52), c/n 163
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
The Ju52/3m, flew in April 1932. Orders for this robust aircraft, which could carry seventeen passengers or eighteen troops, soon started coming in and included an order for three from the pre-war British Airways, whose colours this example is displayed
XF926
1963 Bristol 188, c/n 13519
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Although a maximum speed of Mach 1.88 was reached this fell short of the required Mach 2 performance. This, combined with fuel leaks, an endurance of only 25 minutes and the cancellation of the Avro 730, led to the cancellation of the Bristol 188 project
L-866
Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina, c/n 2063
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Royal Danish Air Force
204
Lockheed SP-2H Neptune, c/n 726-7251
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Koninklijke Marine (Royal Netherlands Navy)
K9942
1939 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IA, c/n 6S/30225
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
built in April 1939, this is the oldest surviving example of a Spitfire mkI
WK935
Gloster Meteor F.8(Mod), c/n Not found WK935
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
the "prone position" cockpit
XL993
1958 Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1, c/n 528
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Known as the 'Twin Pin', the Twin Pioneer was a follow-up to the same company's single-engined short take-off and landing (STOL) transport, the Pioneer, and like the latter required an area only 30m (99ft) by 275m (902ft) in which to operate.
XD145
Saunders-Roe SR53, c/n Not found XD145
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
One of several projects designed to meet an Operational Requirement for a rocket interceptor, work on the SR53 started in 1952. However, due to development delays the first prototype did not fly until 16 May 1957.
XX654
1974 Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1, c/n BH.120/312
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
Preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford
G-AOVF
1958 Bristol 175 Britannia 312F, c/n 13237
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
G-AOVF was built for BOAC and first flew on 18 December 1957. The highlight of its career was its use by HRH Princess Margaret on a tour of the West Indies in 1958. G-AOVF flew into Cosford from Southend on 31 May 1984.
A-515
FMA IA-58A Pucará, c/n 018
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Five Pucara's survived the Falkland war in reasonable condition and were shipped back to the UK. This aircraft was chosen for performance evaluation by the AAEE at Boscombe Down and was returned to flying condition during 1983
J-1704
1956 De Havilland (F+W Emmen) DH-112 Venom FB.54, c/n 874
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Swiss Air Force de Havilland Venom FB4
WE600
Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic, c/n Not found WE600
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
In 1955 Auster Aircraft Limited modified two T7s (WE563 and WE600) for the 1956 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Dr Vivian Fuchs, changes included extra radio equipment, larger tail surfaces, the ability to be fitted with floats or skis.
XD818
1956 Vickers Valiant BK.1, c/n Not Found XD875
The Valiant was the first of Bomber Command's V class aircraft and established Britain's air-borne nuclear deterrent force before pioneering operational in-flight refuelling in the Royal Air Force.
XX496
1975 Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream T.1, c/n 276
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
originally designed by Handley Page Limited as an executive light transport/feederliner the HP137 Jetstream first flew at Radlett in August 1967 but after the company went into liquidation in August 1969 production transferred to Scottish Aviation Ltd
G-AIZE
Fairchild UC-61A Argus II (24W-41A), c/n 565
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
The Museum's aircraft was used during the war as a hack for the US 8th Air Force. After purchase from private owners in 1973, it spent many years in deep storage, before restoration for the Museum by the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society in 1999.
TA639
1945 De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito TT.35, c/n Not found TA639
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
de Havilland Mosquito at the RAF Museum, Cosford
BAPC099
1945 Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka II, c/n BAPC.099
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Yokosuka MXY7 Ohka, was a rocket powered piloted aircraft to be carried and launched from a 'Mother' aircraft, glide as far as possible before making a final rocket powered approach to impact on its target.
100143
Focke-Achgelis Fa-330A-1 Bachstelze, c/n 100143
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-07-11
Focke Achgelis FA330. This aircraft was actually an unpowered autogyro kite, intended for use as an observation platform for German U-Boats
WE600
Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic, c/n Not found WE600
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
In 1955 Auster Aircraft Limited modified two T7s (WE563 and WE600) for the 1956 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Dr Vivian Fuchs, changes included extra radio equipment, larger tail surfaces, the ability to be fitted with floats or skis.
WP912
De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10, c/n C1/0786
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
One of the RAF's longest serving aircraft types, the Canadian designed Chipmunk entered RAF service in 1950. Chipmunks replaced the Tiger Moth as an initial pilot trainer, offering modern features such as flaps, brakes, radio and an enclosed cockpit
XR525
1964 Westland Wessex HC.2, c/n WA147
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
First flown in January 1962, the RAF variant, the HC Mk 2, was a high-performance development of the Mk 1, with two coupled Bristol Siddeley Gnome turboshaft engines. It was intended for transport, ambulance and general purpose duties
TA639
1945 De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito TT.35, c/n Not found TA639
,
RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
de Havilland Mosquito which was used in the film '633 Squadron' at the RAF Museum, Cosford
WG760
1954 English Electric P.1A, c/n 95001
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
The first flight of P1 WG760 was on 4 August 1954, just 10 years after the RAF's first jet aircraft, the Meteor, entered squadron service. It was experimental and was the basis for the RAF's front line fighter, the EE Lightning
XG225
1956 Hawker Hunter F.6A, c/n 41H-680037
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RAF Cosford Airport
, 2009-09-30
A single seat fighter, 415 Hunter F Mk 6s were produced, some 380 of them for the RAF, this variant introducing improved flying controls making it an ideal aerobatic aircraft, serving with the RAF Black Arrows and Blue Diamonds aerobatic display teams