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Первый прототип Nimrod с бортовым кодом XV148 впервые взлетел 23 мая 1967 года. На нем отсутствовала часть оборудования, БРЭО и хвостовая балка магнитного детектора, появившиеся на серийных вариантах.

Мировая Авиация 148

В гигантские отсеки вооружения Nimrod MR.Mk 1 помещались 6120 кг боевой нагрузки на шести боковых стеллажах. Хвостовая часть фюзеляжа за этим отсеком использовалась для хранения и выброса гидроакустических буев и морских радиомаркеров.

Мировая Авиация 88

2 октября 1969г.: первый британский реактивный самолет ПЛО Nimrod, разработанный на базе авиалайнера Comet 4С, поступил в эксплуатацию в Управление ударной авиации британских ВВС.

Aviation Historian 7 / C.Gibson - What's in a Name?

The most distinctive difference between the HS.801 and its Comet forebear was the addition of a "double bubble" fuselage, the lower section housing the ventral weapons bay. The tail section was also significantly different, with a substantial dorsal fin and a fin-mounted radome. This is XV230, the first Nimrod to be delivered to the RAF.

Aviation Historian 7 / C.Gibson - What's in a Name?

Although the Hawker Siddeley HS.801 owed much of its general appearance to the de Havilland Comet, from which it had been developed, it was in fact an entirely new aircraft and represented the cutting edge in anti-submarine warfare. Indeed, it was the world’s first land-based four-jet maritime-reconnaissance aircraft to enter service. Seen here is the first production example, XV226.

Мировая Авиация 88

Тресковые войны. Дискуссии по вопросу о праве на рыболовство иногда выливались в противостояния на море, подчеркивая значение рыбной ловли и ее защиты. Самые известные конфликты, получившие название тресковых войн, разгорелись между Исландией и Великобританией. Первый начался в 1958 году, когда Исландия расширила свою зону рыболовства с 4 до 12 морских миль, и привел к нескольким столкновениям. В сентябре 1972 года Исландия расширила эту зону до 50 миль, и в последовавших конфликтах исландские суда береговой охраны использовали против траулеров Британии и ФРГ устройства для разрезания сетей. Третья серия столкновений произошла в 1975 году, когда Исландия расширила зону до 200 морских миль. В ходе этих действий суда береговой охраны Исландии и британского ВМФ вступали в противоборство, включая преднамеренные тараны, а британские самолеты "Nimrod" активно летали в зоне конфликтов, обеспечивая морской контроль.

Мировая Авиация 148

Самолеты Nimrod MR.Mk 1 окрашивались по бело-серой цветовой схеме. С конца 1979 года парк машин MR.Mk 1 переоборудовали в стандарт MR.Mk 2 и перекрасили в цвета НАТО.

Мировая Авиация 148

В 1971-1977 годах британские ВВС имели постоянную группировку самолетов Nimrod на Средиземном море в составе 203-й эскадрильи, базирующейся на мальтийской базе. Этот экземпляр, снятый в 1973 году, летал с авиабазы Гибралтар.
Established long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft such as the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod (photo) and Lockheed P-3 Orion are far too expensive for territorial waters patrol work, largely due to their complex anti-submarine equipment which is not required for simple recce duties

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В дополнение к задачам ПЛО этот Nimrod MR.Mk 1 использовался для поиска и спасения на большой дальности и для защиты территориальных вод Британии.

Мировая Авиация 148

Во времена холодной войны самолеты Nimrod частенько встречались с субмаринами и надводными кораблями советского ВМФ. На этой фотографии MR.Mk 1 пролетает над эсминцем типа "Котлин".

Air International 1983-09 / P.Jackson - Ocean Safari ...

Resident at St Mawgan, No 42 Squadron continues to fly Nimrod MR Mk Is, while the three squadrons at Kinloss all now fly MR Mk 2s. This photograph shows one of the Mk Is.

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Для двигателей BMW/Rolls-Royce BR710B самолета Nimrod MRA.Mk 4 используются воздухозаборники большего размера, чем на предыдущих вариантах. Все машины MRA.Mk 4 будут окрашены по новейшей схеме серых оттенков.

Air International 2006-09 / S.Wilson - Fincastle '06 ASW Competition /Military/

This year the Fincastle Trophy was won by Crew 9 of 201 Squadron RAF, captained by Flt Lt Ade Angell, pictured extreme left.

Air International 2006-08 / News: Headline, Military, Civil, Accidents, Airshow

Those with a keen eye will have noticed Nimrod MR.2, XV246, wearing 51 Squadron markings. As the unit flies the R.1 variant, this came as something of a surprise. The explanation is that this aircraft is due to be converted into the unit's fourth R.1.

Air International 2008-01 / J.Lake - RAF at 90 - A Gathering Storm? /Military/ (1)

There has been much media coverage of two aircraft losses in recent years - a Hercules in Iraq in January 2005, which cost ten lives, and a Nimrod with its crew of 14 over Afghanistan in September 2006. The author argues that criticism of a lack of investment in the fitting the Hercules fuel tanks with explosive suppressant foam and lack of investment in the Nimrod's fuel system is probably unfair and represents a normal (if ill-judged) prioritisation of spending which would be inevitable, even in a more generous funding environment.

Air International 2008-09 / D.Carrara - Cleared Hot. Forward Air Control /Military/

As well as strike aircraft and attack helicopters FACs also work with reconnaissance types that have been fitted with electro-optical sensors, such as the Nimrod MR2, to provide target information on enemy positions and better situational awareness on the battlefield.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2011-03 / А.Харук - Был Нимрод сильный зверолов...

"Нимрод" MR.2

Авиация и Космонавтика 2011-03 / А.Харук - Был Нимрод сильный зверолов...

"Нимрод" MR.2

Air Pictorial 1987-09 / P.Hatch - The Royal Air Force Today

R.A.F. support for the Navy includes long-range maritime reconnaissance by the Hawker Siddeley Nimrods of the Kinloss Wing (Nos. 120, 201 and 206 Squadrons). XV255 shown here is an MR.2P with refuelling probe added

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

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Для увеличения продолжительности полета и экономии топлива в зоне дежурства два двигателя Rolls-Royce Spey могут быть отключены, а тяга двух других понижена. На четырех двигателях Nimrod имеет самую высокую скорость полета из всех самолетов морской разведки.

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Во время войны в Персидском заливе ряд самолетов Nimrod модифицировали для подвески контейнеров BOZ с дипольными отражателями и ИК-ловушками. Эти самолеты также получили ИК-систему переднего обзора (оборудование устанавливалось под правой консолью крыла) и установленный под обтекателем на стабилизаторе блок TRD (с буксируемой радиолокационной ложной целью).

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Nimrod решал три задачи в Королевских британских ВВС: борьба с подлодками, борьба с надводными целями и выполнение поисково-спасательных операций. Nimrod также использовался и другими ведомствами, такими как таможня и Министерство сельского хозяйства.

Мировая Авиация 142

В эпоху холодной войны главной задачей самолетов Nimrod был поиск советских подводных лодок в своей зоне ответственности, к северу от Великобритании. Он оставался частью их задач до самого списания этих самолетов, хотя объем поисков существенно сократился.

Air International 2018-12 / ??? - Britain above the Arctic Circle /Military/

An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the North Pole, it is shown with two RN submarines just breaking through the ice.

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

A Nimrod MR.2 in its traditional hunting ground - low over the sea. However, since the end of the Cold War more time is being spent supporting operations on land.

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Хотя парк Nimrod был распределен между четырьмя оперативными подразделениями, 42-я эскадрилья нанесла на этот Nimrod MR.Mk 2 специальные обозначения для показов британской и европейской публике в середине 1990-х годов.

Air International 2007-06 / Talkback

This impromptu formation fly-by of BAE Systems Nimrod MR2 (PA3) ZJ517 and BAe 146 G-TBAE was photographed at Warton on April 18, 2007.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: BAe BAe-146 / RJ - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1981

Air International 2006-10 / News: Headline, Military, Civil, Accidents

RAF Kinloss Wing Nimrod MR.2 XV230 takes off for a display at the RAF Waddington Air Show on July 1, 2005. Note the MX-15 camera turret, just visible mounted under the starboard wing. This was the aircraft lost in the fatal crash in Afghanistan on September 2, which killed all 14 crew on board.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-02 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - MILITARY/CIVIL

A prospective new grey colour scheme for the Nimrod MRA. Mk 4 was applied in 1998 to this Mk 2 (1999)

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

On April 1 this year the Nimrod MR.2 force was reduced from 21 to 16 aircraft with the disbandment of 206 Squadron. This formation of Nimrods was flown during the rehearsal for the disbandment flypast of the squadron.

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Все четыре эскадрильи самолетов Nimrod базировались на авиабазе Кинлосс. Несмотря на стареющий планер, непрерывные модификации оборудования разного уровня помогли этой машине оставаться одним из самых боеспособных морских патрульных самолетов вплоть до его списания.

Aviation Historian 40 / C.Gibson - Pirates of the South Atlantics

A crucial component of the operation was the BAe Nimrod, which was to undertake the vital gathering of targeting intelligence in a racetrack pattern at the mouth of the Bahia Blanca. The Nimrod would have to be the recently upgraded MR.2 variant, with Searchwater radar, refuelling probe and Sidewinder AAMs, as seen here.

Air International 2007-08 / J.Lake - Shackleton and Nimrod /Classics compared/

Nimrod MR.2s were heavily involved in the Falklands campaign, providing maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue cover. They were also armed with offensive weapons, including the Harpoon AGM-84A anti-ship missile and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. A pair of Sidewinders are carried on the underwing hardpoint of XV254 seen here.

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Хотя самолеты Nimrod никогда непосредственно не участвовали в боях, они могли нести две пары УР AIM-9 Sidewinder. Во время фолклендского конфликта самолеты имели приказ перехватывать любые встреченные аргентинские морские патрульные самолеты.

Мировая Авиация 78

На верхней и нижней поверхностях стабилизатора этого самолета Nimrod MR.Mk 2Р добавили небольшие кили, а над кабиной экипажа установили штангу дозаправки в полете. Следует заметить, что контейнеры радиоразведки на законцовках крыла добавили позже наряду с увеличенными килями, и что этот самолет несет ракеты AIM-9.

Мировая Авиация 142

При обучении персонала для решения задач ПЛО на самолете Nimrod можно было использовать бортовой тренажер ACT-1 Mk 1 (Airborne Crew Trainer). Он состоял из одного блока управления с записанной на магнитной ленте программой моделирования образа подводных лодок в системе AQS-901 акустического детектирования и индикации. Это позволяло обучать экипажи практически в реальных условиях без расходования гидроакустических буйков.

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Для выполнения ночных операций Nimrod был оснащен мощным прожектором, установленным на наружном топливном баке правой консоли крыла (на переднем плане фотографии).

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Базовый патрульный самолет Nimrod Mk.2 дозаправляется от танкера Victor
В ходе операции "Corporate" парк Nimrod поспешно оснастили штангами дозаправки топливом в воздухе для выполнения дальних полетов над Южной Атлантикой. Дозаправка от заправщика Victor обеспечивала машине возможность находиться в полете около 19 часов.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Victor / H.P.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

Aviation Historian 40 / C.Gibson - Pirates of the South Atlantics

Nimrod MR.2 XV238 takes on fuel from the ventral refuelling point of a Victor K.2 of No 57 Sqn.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Victor / H.P.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

Nimrod MR.2s were heavily involved in the Falklands campaign in 1982 providing maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue cover. Had the need arisen it could have taken a more aggressive role as the AGM-84A-1 Harpoon anti-ship missile was integrated along with the ability to carry 1,000lb bombs and BL755 cluster bombs. Sidewinders were also added with the aim of shooting down Argentinian Air Force reconnaissance Boeing 707s. This aircraft is pictured in October 1982 at Wideawake Airfield on Ascension Island, a vital base during the war.

Air International 2015-01 / S.Bennett - Systems Thinking /Commercial/

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

Five aircraft were given additional equipment for their participation in the Gulf War in 1991. This Nimrod MR.2 pictured in 1996 displays two of the items, a GEC Sandpiper forward looking infra-red (FLIR) turret and a BOZ chaff/flare dispenser.

Air International 2005-09 / J.Lake - New Roles for the Mighty Hunter /Military/

A WESCAM MX-15 turret-mounted electro-optical and infra-red camera under the starboard wing of a Nimrod MR.2. This system was utilised in Afghanistan and Iraq for surveillance support of ground forces.

Aviation Historian 22 / L.Gaylard - The fall of Damien

Nimrod R.1 XW666 at No 51 Sqn’s base at RAF Wyton in the 1970s, photographed in its original grey maritime colour scheme.

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

Первый R.Mk 1, XW664, сфотографирован в самом начале своей карьеры, самолет имеет меньше иллюминаторов, чем MR.Mk 2. Позже в результате добавления новой аппаратуры пришлось заглушить и другие иллюминаторы.
When first delivered in 1971, the Nimrod R.1 was finished in the standard maritime colour scheme of the day and could be distinguished from the MR variants only by the absence of the MAD boom and Strong Electric searchlight in the starboard external wing fuel tank. A di-electric nosecone on the port wing tank and additional pairs of communications antennas on the rear fuselage were the only clues to its new role.

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XW666 над авиабазой Уайтон, 1982 год. На форкиле виднеется эмблема 51-й эскадрильи - "летящий гусь".

Air International 2007-06 / T.Ripley - Spreading the Net /Military/

A Nimrod R.1 of 51 Squadron takes off from its home base of RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. These electronic intelligence gathering aircraft have been involved in trials to improve the flow of information between land, sea and air assets. One exercise tested the ability to reduce the time taken to detect, approve and strike a target.

Aviation Historian 22 / L.Gaylard - The fall of Damien

Nimrod R.1 XW665 in the later “hemp” scheme.

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Сфотографирован XW666, потерянный в мае 1995 года. Для участия в операции "Granby" (Персидский залив) в хвостовом обтекателе установили буксируемую ловушку.
Ill-fated XW666 was ditched in the Moray Firth on May 16,1995, following a catastrophic double engine fire on the starboard side. The incident was handled with exemplary coolness by the seven-man crew on the post-maintenance test flight and the outstanding skill of the aircraft captain, Flt Lt (later Sqn Ldr) Art Stacey, resulted in a ‘text-book’ ditching, with minimal injury to the crew. It should be said, however, that the text-book was probably only written after the event, since it was the first ever ditching of an aircraft suspected of having poor ditching qualities!

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

17 мая 1997г. XV249, который должен был заменить самолет Nimrod R.Mk 1, совершил свой первый полет после модернизации из MR.Mk 2 Standard.
Representing the post-Gulf War configuration - with mid-wing BOZ pods modified to incorporate missile approach warning sensors in the blunt nose, but lacking the towed radar decoy under the tail cone - this underside view also reveals the absence of external radomes which normally typify SIGINT aircraft.

Air International 2008-04 / J.Lake - Secretive Nimrods /Military/

Разведчик "Нимрод" R.1. Хорошо видны дополнительные антенны на фюзеляже
A topside view of a Nimrod R.1 shows off much of the aircraft's antennae array - above the fuselage, in the noses of the wing tanks and in the tailcone. The aircraft wears the recently adopted grey colour scheme, which has replaced the hemp scheme previously used.

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

Hitherto rarely photographed officially, this airborne study of two (XW664 and XW665) of 51 Squadron's three Nimrod R.1s shows the type’s main features to good effect. Unlike other large electronic reconnaissance aircraft, its external appearance is comparatively uncluttered, with many of its antenna systems installed discreetly within the airframe. Only the necessarily prominent black ‘hockey stick’ V/UHF antennas reveal its unconventional purpose.

Air International 2008-02 / J.Lake - RAF at 90 - A Gathering Storm? /Military/ (2)

The RAF is investing significant resources in its ISTAR capability, the latest addition being the Sentinel R.1, which will be used for battlefield surveillance. The type is pictured in formation with the other two aircraft types that are based at RAF Waddington and undertake ISTAR, a Nimrod R.1 and an E-3D Sentry AEW.1.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Boeing E-3 Sentry - СШАUSA - 1972Bombardier, Raytheon Sentinel - InternationalInternational - 2004

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

Although blessed with a useful range and endurance, certain missions performed by the Nimrod R.1 require it to exploit its air-air refuelling capability. Here one of the three operational aircraft (XW665) takes on fuel from a 216 Squadron Lockheed Tristar during a routine training sortie.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar - СШАUSA - 1970

Air International 2011-07 / News

On May 23, 2011 Nimrod R1 XV249 of No.51 Squadron arrived back at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, at the conclusion of what could be its last flight. The electronic intelligence gathering aircraft had been conducting sorties from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus to monitor the Libyan electronic order of battle in support of the ongoing NATO missions over the North African nation. It is possible that the aircraft may fly occasionally for crew training from RAF Waddington to provide reserves to man XW664, which will be the last operational Nimrod in RAF service.

Air International 2008-04 / J.Lake - Secretive Nimrods /Military/

Plans to retain the Nimrod R.1 in service until 2025 have been put in doubt as a result of an increased operational tempo, and because of concerns about the airworthiness of the first-generation Nimrod. The aircraft also lacks space and power for capability growth, as well as being cramped.

Air International 2011-08 / News

Nimrod R1 XW664 touches down at Nottingham East Midlands Airport on July 12, 2011, concluding the final flight of the Nimrod. The aircraft is likely to be the only example of No.51 Squadron's former Nimrods that will remain intact, although parts of the others will survive.

Aviation Historian 22 / L.Gaylard - The fall of Damien

The Nimrod R.1s were progressively upgraded throughout their careers, with the addition of wingtip pods to house additional electronic equipment and finlets on the tailplane to improve handling. Seen here touching down at Wyton, XW664 was despatched to the South Atlantic in 1982 and reportedly undertook night missions in Chilean airspace in support of operations against Argentina during the Falklands conflict.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2011-03 / А.Харук - Был Нимрод сильный зверолов...

"Нимрод" MR.1

Мировая Авиация 153

Штанги дозаправки топливом в полете и шайбы на стабилизаторе на R.Mk 1 установили вскоре после того, как они появились на MR.Mk 2. Решение по системе дозаправки топливом в полете было принято на опыте фолклендской войны.

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

Ремонтные работы проводились на авиабазе Кинлосс, но покраска Nimrod R.Mk 1 британских ВВС проводилась компанией "British Airways" на территории аэропорта Лондон-Хитроу. На фотографии, датированной 1993 годом, XW665 покидает аэропорт, где с него была удалена окраска, и направляется для ремонта в Кинлосс.
The last place where it might be expected to see a camera-shy SIGINT aircraft is at the world’s busiest airport! Nevertheless, in July 1993, XW665 was flown in to London-Heathrow for paint stripping by British Airways engineering services prior to undergoing major overhaul at the Nimrod Major Servicing Unit at RAF Kinloss.

Air International 2007-08 / J.Lake - Shackleton and Nimrod /Classics compared/

No.51 Sqn's three Nimrod R.1s are tasked with electronic reconnaissance. Consequently official secrecy surrounds their present-day activities, making it difficult to assess the unit's extraordinary skills and capabilities. The first Nimrod R.1, XW664, is seen here on display at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. For an Elint aircraft, it is externally clean, with many of its antennae systems installed discreetly within the airframe.

Air International 2011-02 / News

Nimrod R1 XV249 has been marked to commemorate the looming retirement of the type. The fleet is due to be replaced by three RC-135s, the airframes of which will be around 50 years old by the time they are delivered to the RAF.

Air International 2001-07 / J.Lake - Nimrod R.1. The RAF's SIGINT platform extraordinare /Military/

XW664 запечатлен на авиабазе Уоддингтон - самолет окрашен в серый камуфляж, введенный в 2001 году. Такой же камуфляж несли самолеты Nimrod MR.Mk 2.
The first Nimrod R.1, XW664, delivered to 51 Squadron 30 years ago in July 1971, has recently returned from being repainted at Norwich Airport by Sprayavia. Wearing an overall pale grey scheme, the aircraft also has a distinctive very light upper fuselage strip which might be associated with the location of all the communications antennae in this area.

Air International 2008-04 / J.Lake - Secretive Nimrods /Military/

Nimrod R.1 XV249 at Incirlik AirBase, Turkey waiting for its crew for a Combined Task Force Operation Northern Watch sortie on November 5, 2002. This aircraft is an MR.2 hastily converted to R.1 standards under Project Anneka after one of the original trio was lost.

Aviation Historian 22 / L.Gaylard - The fall of Damien

“Damien” awaits another sortie at Wyton in October 1988. By this time the Nimrod fleet had adopted the hemp colour scheme with pale grey undersides and toned-down national roundels. Note also the squadron’s flying goose emblem painted in a circle on the Nimrod's dorsal fillet.

Aviation Historian 22 / L.Gaylard - The fall of Damien

Taken some time before the application of the toned-down insignia, this photograph of XW666 at RAF Alconbury shows the aircraft with standard Type B roundels and fin flash. The Nimrod R.1s were later painted in a grey scheme, although XW666 was still in its hemp colours when it ditched in 1995.

Мировая Авиация 121

С целью усиления авиагруппы, базировавшейся на "Гермесе", была сформирована 809-я эскадрилья - она перелетела на остров Вознесения, где самолеты погрузили на контейнеровоз "Атлантик Конвейер" для доставки в Южную Атлантику. На снимке видны привлекавшиеся к операции "Corporate" вертолеты Chinook и самолеты Victor, Hercules, Nimrod и VC-10.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: BAe Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1966Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961Handley Page Victor / H.P.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954Vickers VC-10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1962

Air Pictorial 1999-12

Three of the four Nimrod fuselages at Cobham’s Bournemouth facility. All but one will be transferred to BAe Woodford for completion.

Air International 2002-07 / A.Dawes - Nimrod MRA.4 /Military/

One of the most recent MR.2 airframes selected for re-build as an MRA.4, XV253/9118M had spent ten years in use as a ground instructional airframe at RAF Kinloss before being rolled onto An-124 RA-82045 of Volga-Dnepr there on October 21, 2001, for the journey to Woodford, where fuselage re-lifing was to be undertaken. In the early days of operation of both these aircraft this scene could not possibly have been imagined! As noted in the text, the task of re-lifing the fuselage was originally being undertaken by FRA/Serco at Bournemouth/Hurn, but eventually taken on by the original manufacturer at Woodford.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Антонов Ан-124 Руслан - РоссияRussia - 1982

Air International 2008-02 / News: Headline, Military, Civil, Accidents

The fuselage of Nimrod MR.2 XV246 is manoeuvred off Antonov Airlines' An-124-100 Ruslan UR-82007 at BAE Systems' Woodford Airfield, Cheshire, on December 19, 2007 after being flown in from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, to where it had been flown in for storage on January 12, 2006. The aircraft will now be converted to Nimrod MRA4 standard.