Air Pictorial 1973-06

R.A.F. squadrons at Laarbruch, Germany, have now completed their re-equipment, as shown here: Phantom FGR.2 of No. 2 Sqn. (leading) with Buccaneer S.2s of Nos. 16 (nearest) and 15 Sqns.

Pilgrims returning from Mecca to Khartoum by Sudan Airways Boeing 707.

Seen at Basle, Boeing 720-025 D-ACIS is one of the Rhodesian trio

Aero Mexico DC-8-50 XA-SIA at Heathrow during State visit by President of Mexico 3-6/4/73.

Agusta-Bell 206B JetRanger "101" (c/n. 708) of the Dubai Police Force, which has acquired three of these machines from Abu Dhabi

First of two North American XT-28 Trojan prototypes for the U.S.A.F., 48-1371 made its first flight on 24th September 1949.

U.S. Navy T-28B Trojan 138187 was used for carrier compatibility trials which led to the production variant designated T-28C

G-BAFZ, second of Dan-Air's three Boeing 727s, at Woolsington 18/4/73;

New model from Airfix in 1/72nd scale - Cessna O-1 Bird Dog

First of four Lockheed L-100-20 stretched versions of the Hercules ordered by the Government of the Philippines photographed shortly before delivery

Canadair-built Northrop NF-5As of the R. Netherlands A.F. ("Koninklijke Luchtmacht"), which celebrates its 60th birthday on 1st July. Aircraft bearing the arrow-shooting centaur fin badge belong to No. 314 Squadron, while lion badge denotes No. 315 Squadron

N. Davidson’s photo of B E.2a No. 225, taken at Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, in late 1913

Versatile cost effective twin-engined tactical transport helicopter. Designed to carry 30 battle ready troops or 8,000 lb (3628 kg) of equipment or casualties and is a military derivative of the Westland Sea King which has over 2 million flying hours experience.

New model from Airfix in 1/72nd scale - Puma helicopter

Islander c/n 325 at Fairoaks 12/4/73 while being prepared for delivery to Australia with ferry marking G-BATK;

A Rolls-Royce/Turbo Union RB.199 engine - two of which will power the Panavia MRCA multi-role combat aircraft - made its first flight mounted under Vulcan testbed XA903 on 19th April at Patchway, near Bristol; a 320-hr. test programme is envisaged

Impression of the Lockheed JetStar II with TFE-731-3 turbofan engines.

One of three Fokker F.28 Fellowship Mk. 1000s recently delivered to Linjeflyg.

The newly restored Dart Herald G-ASVO at Castle Donington 20/4/73;

The Cameron Iron Works' executive H.S.125 Ser.403B G-BACI during a visit to Yeadon;

Israel Aircraft Industries Arava 4X-IAC in transit through Prestwick 27/2/73

Dassault project for the French A.F.’s ACF "Avion de Combat Futur" requirement, the Mirage G 8A - shown here in model form - is based on the swing-wing G 8 but has fixed wings with 55" sweep and is powered by two 18,500-lb. s.t. SNECMA M 53 turbofan engines. Mach 3 performance is anticipated. A single-seater, the ACF is intended primarily for air defence but will also be able to undertake ground-attack and long-range reconnaissance missions

Lockheed Electra N595KR has been modified for weather research and use by th e U.S. National Centre lor Atmospheric Research. Instrument-carrying nose boom is 19 ft. long

Frog's 1/72nd-scale Grumman Avenger Mk. II

Typical aviation scene in 1948 - B.S.A.A. York G-AHFF at Heathrow.

Stampe G-AZSA in wartime colours and carrying the markings MX457 to represent OO-ATD which escaped to England 5/7/41 to become the R.A.F.’s only Stampe;

Tiger Moth G-ANEL, newly painted in wartime camouflage as N9238, on roll-out at Sherburn 18/4/73;

This was taken at Tallinn airport circa 1935 and depicts aircraft of the Estonian Aero Club. They are: ES-RWD, RWD-8, a slightly modified machine constructed in Estonia; ES- EPP, OGL-2; ES-LDM, OGL-1; ES- PON, OGL-1; ES-ALF, type unidentified; ES-AGU, Raab Schwalbe II; and ES-EHA, Raab Schwalbe II.

A new Baron 58 (extra rear windows) TU-TGD, c/n. TH-315, another Prestwick visitor on 21/4/73

This was taken at Tallinn airport circa 1935 and depicts aircraft of the Estonian Aero Club. They are: ES-RWD, RWD-8, a slightly modified machine constructed in Estonia; ES- EPP, OGL-2; ES-LDM, OGL-1; ES- PON, OGL-1; ES-ALF, type unidentified; ES-AGU, Raab Schwalbe II; and ES-EHA, Raab Schwalbe II.

Mackenzie Hill's Bolkow Bo 105D, G-BAFD, taking off at Prestwick 11/3/73;

Vanguard 952F G-AYLD (note freight door) in its new Silver City colours at Woolsington 11/4/73;

Cherokee Arrow 200 G-BAHZ at Kidlington 28/3/73 prior to delivery in Ireland as El-AWL

R.A.F. squadrons at Laarbruch, Germany, have now completed their re-equipment, as shown here: Phantom FGR.2 of No. 2 Sqn. (leading) with Buccaneer S.2s of Nos. 16 (nearest) and 15 Sqns.

Evans Volksplane G-BAAD at Rush Green with the seldom-photographed Citabria G-AYXU behind;

The Shin Meiwa PS-1 anti-submarine flying-boat is now in service with the Japanese M.S.D.F., equipping No. 31 Squadron at Iwakuni. Illustrated is 51-5803, a pre-production machine, which has been carrying out trials with the squadron

Fiat G.46 Ser.2 l-AEHU, c/n 44, Italian military serial MM52801, which arrived at Booker early in April 1973

G-BAPA, first Fournier RF-5B Sperber on the British register, hangared at Biggin Hill;

Hansa Jet PT-IOB en route to Brazil through Prestwick 26/2/73

Evans Volksplane G-BAAD at Rush Green with the seldom-photographed Citabria G-AYXU behind;

Over 250 Aerobatic Bulldogs are now in service world-wide - training more pilots in basic military flying skills than any competitor

The 1973 Reims/Cessna Cardinal RG

Newly contoured cowl adds to aerodynamic efficiency.
Waist-high baggage door provides access lo rear cabin storage area.

Each Reims/Cessna Cardinal RG seat features a body contouring suspension system and built-in lumbar support.

Distinctive panel design makes instruments easy to monitor, puts controls within easy reach.

This was taken at Tallinn airport circa 1935 and depicts aircraft of the Estonian Aero Club. They are: ES-RWD, RWD-8, a slightly modified machine constructed in Estonia; ES- EPP, OGL-2; ES-LDM, OGL-1; ES- PON, OGL-1; ES-ALF, type unidentified; ES-AGU, Raab Schwalbe II; and ES-EHA, Raab Schwalbe II.