Several Junkers Ju 87 Stukas were known to have been captured during the North African campaign and some were allocated British serial numbers. However, this example was unserialled; the code LT on the fuselage does not appear to be part of a known Luftwaffe unit code and, with the underwing D-N, may have been applied after capture.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.87D - ГерманияGermany - 1941

The same Ju 87D with a group of RAF mechanics - the chap second from right appears to have “BAT” on his pocket, so presumably was responsible for these pictures.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.87D - ГерманияGermany - 1941

Curtiss Kittyhawk III FR338/GA-? of No 112 Squadron, which first used shark’s teeth on its Tomahawks in 1941. The unit operated Kittyhawks Mks I to IV before conversion to Mustangs began in July 1944, but FR338 was not struck off charge until March 1946.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

Spitfire VC AB328 of No 601 Sqn; the unit’s code letters were UF, so the letters GC could be the pilot’s initials - for instance, Wg Cdr Ian Gleed used IR-G on his Spitfire. AB328 was struck off charge in December 1944, with No 71 OTU.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

One of a large number of Boulton Paul Defiants converted to target-towing duties, AA544 served with No 26 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit (AACU) until struck off charge in March 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Martin Baltimore III AG864 of No 223 Squadron would probably have been delivered via Takoradi. The squadron, with No 55, led the last raid of the North African campaign in May 1943. AG864 was struck off charge in April 1944 while with 75 OTU.
The Mk III featured a Boulton Paul twin-gun dorsal turret.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Martin Baltimore / Type 187 - СШАUSA - 1941

Supermarine Walrus II W2767 was with 701 Sqn, Royal Navy, at Beirut in spring 1943, but passed to the Royal Navy Aircraft Repair Yard, Fayid, for transfer to the RAF in August that year via No 61 MU, also at Fayid.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Avro Ansons were used by all Commands for communications duties, and DG963 was a Mk I with the Middle East Communications Squadron. It crashed on take-off at Benina on September 20, 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Fairey Albacore N4229 stands ready, loaded with an 18in, 1,610lb torpedo. Alternative armament consisted of six 250lb or four 500lb bombs.
Fairey Albacore N4229, seen here with torpedo, was with the Royal Navy Aircraft Repair Yard at Fayid in August 1942 and served with 821 Sqn the following year. Its last known location was No 15 MU in May 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Albacore - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Two squadrons operated the Bristol Bombay transport in the Middle East, Nos 117 and 216. Only the latter still used the type until May 1943 when they were replaced by Dakotas - No 216 Sqn had received 36 Bombays, but no serial is visible on this example.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bombay / Type 130 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Bristol Blenheim Mk V BA914 was one of a batch of 669 built by Rootes and delivered between January 1942 and June 1943. Apart from service with 71 OTU and its damage beyond repair in February 1944, no history of this aircraft is recorded. Seen here being refuelled, it appears to be in all-white finish.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim V / Bisley - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940