Hi all,
I wanted to be here at RAF Leeming for the start of the hectic day of flying, given the weekend rest that the base had just had. I had Qatari Hawks in my sights but instead I was rewarded with a few Grob Tutors, none of which were required….
Leeming
ZH552, Panavia Tornado F.3, On Display, United Kingdom (922/AT044/3463)
G-BYVD/VD, Grob Tutor T.1, 6 FTS, Royal Air Force (82114E)
G-BYWA/WA, Grob Tutor T.1, 6 FTS, Royal Air Force (82136E)
G-BYYA/YA, Grob Tutor T.1, 6 FTS, Royal Air Force (82183E)
Friendly here on asking but I wasn’t allowed to cross over the runway to the South side where there more hangars and aircraft parked outside.
Bagby
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295562737
G-AVLG, Piper PA-28 140 Cherokee (28-23358)
G-AVZP, Beagle B.121 Pup 100 (B.121-008)
G-AXPC, Beagle B.121 Pup 100 (B.121-119)
G-AZKR, Piper PA-24 180 Comanche (24-2192)
G-AZSW, Beagle B.121 Pup 100 (B.121-140)
G-BBRZ, Grumman American AA-5 Traveler (AA5-0471)
G-BOXC, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II (2816063)
G-BPHI, Piper PA-38 112 Tomahawk (38-79A0002)
G-BSOK, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II (28-7816191)
G-BSPE, Reims/Cessna F172P (2073)
G-BUGZ, Slingsby T.61 F Falke Venture T.3 (1981)
G-BWSI, Squarecraft Cavalier SA.102.5 (PFA 001-10624)
G-CFLD, Comco Ikarus C42 FB80 (0807-6982)
G-CHER, Piper PA-38 112 Tomahawk (38-82A0004)
G-CIFK, Raj Hamsa X-Air Hawk (LAA 340-15210)
G-EVSW, Evektor-Aerotechnik EV-97 Sportstar (LAA 315C-15105)
G-GBUE, Robin DR.400 120A Petit Prince (1354)
G-HENT, SOCATA Rallye Rallye 100ST (3210)
G-NBCA, Pilatus PC-XII 47E (1717)
G-OSUT, Scheibe SF-25C Rotax Falke (44588)
G-PAWS, Grumman American AA-5A Cheetah (AA5A-0806)
G-RVND, Piper PA-38 112 Tomahawk (38-79A0545)
G-SAUK, Rans Coyote II S-6ES (PFA 204-14346)
G-SIMY, Piper PA-32 300 Cherokee Six (32-7640082)
G-TRUU, Piper PA-34 220T Seneca III (3433020)
G-XALZ, Rans Super Coyote S-116 Super Six (PFA 204A-14378)
N206UF, Cessna U206F Stationair (U20603427)
Friendly here after asking but not a lot happening as quite windy and cool today. One chap was a bit paranoid about me looking at the red Kitfox G-CIOF at the back of one of the hangars and he took time to explain that it was the Rotax that was the problem in terms of me looking at it.
Sutton Bank
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295485849
G-BETM, Piper PA-25 235 Pawnee D (25-7656066)
G-BFEV, Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee D (25-7756060)
G-BFRY, Piper PA-25-260 Pawnee D (25-7405789)
G-CHBV/827, Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2 B, BGA3821 (143)
G-CHEF/HEF, Elan DG-500T Elan Trainer, BGA3880 (5E-53T20)
G-CIOF, Aeropro EuroFox 912S (45515)
G-CJVZ/JVZ, Schleicher ASK 21, BGA4828 (21721)
G-CJXG/W5, Eiri-Avion PIK-20 D-78, BGA4859 (20660)
G-CKFN/DS2, DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000S, BGA5058 (10-29S28)
G-CKJH/KJH, AMS-Flight DG-300 Elan, BGA5124 (3E-506)
G-CKLW/KLW, Schleicher ASK 21, BGA5189 (21799)
G-CLPV/LPV, Schleicher ASK 21, BGA5850 (21932)
G-DDPO/DPO, Grob G 102 Astir CS77, BGA2275 (1632)
G-KHCC/LM, Schempp-Hirth Ventus bT, BGA5224 (34/215)
BGA945/BFY, Slingsby T.21 B (1251)
Nobody around at the glider or gyrocopter areas as the weather wasn’t the greatest but a friendly welcome as always at the glider maintenance area. Don’t forget to leave a money donation in the box though, in return – this goes to an Air Ambulance charity.
Rufforth
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295565371
BGA922/BEZ, Slingsby T.43 Skylark 3F (1232)
BGA2278/DPT, Scheibe Leistung-Spatz (01)
(BGA2475)/DXZ, Schleicher Ka 6CR Rhonsegler (6055)
G-BTWD, Slingsby T.61 F Falke Venture T.3 (1976)
G-BWZA, Europa Aviation Europa (PFA 247-12626)
G-CFOT/FOT, PZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 Jantar Standard 3, BGA3448 (B-1891)
G-CJZB/JZB, AMS-Flight DG-505 Elan Orion, BGA4903 (5E-223X61)
G-CKAX/KAX, AMS-Flight DG-505 Elan Orion, BGA4947 (5E-229X67)
G-CKFJ/KFJ, Schleicher ASK 13, BGA5054 (13136)
G-CKHC/KHC, Elan DG-500 20 Elan (winglets), BGA5096 (5E-178W11)
G-CLVM/LVM, Schleicher ASK 21 (21311)
G-DCJJ/CJJ, Bolkow Phoebus C, BGA1577 (913)
G-DCKL/CKL, Schleicher Ka 6 E Rhonsegler, BGA1603 (4336)
G-DDUY/DUY, Glaser-Dirks DG-100 (24)
G-DEEG/EEG, Slingsby T.65 C Sport Vega (1922)
G-IBOO, DG Flugzeugbau DG-808xB Competition (8-378B277X39)
G-KOKL, Hoffmann H 36 Dimona (36276)
G-OYGC, Aeropro EuroFox 912(IS) (49216)
A pre-arranged visit here saw me clear all of the older hangars. None of the newer ones were open unfortunately.
Breighton
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295554043
T9738, Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer III, G-AKAT, United Kingdom (2005)
255/5-ML, Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard, G-CIGH, French (310)
51 red, Aero L-29S Maya, YL-PAG, Soviet (491273)
U-99, Bucker Bü 133C Jungmeister, G-AXMT, Swiss (46)
G-ADKS, Amateur built Pou-du-Ciel HM.14 (CLS.1)
G-AESZ, Chilton DW.1 (DW.1/1)
G-AEVS, Aeronca 100 (AB-114)
G-AEXT, Dart Kitten II (123)
G-AFSV, Chilton DW.1 A (DW.1A/1)
G-AIBW, Auster Aircraft Auster J/1N Alpha (2158)
G-AKTR, Aeronca Champion 7AC (7AC-3017)
G-AMAW, Luton Aircraft Luton Minor L.A.4 (JRC-01)
G-AMVP, Tipsy Junior 111 (J.111)
G-ATCN, Luton Aircraft Luton Minor L.A.4A (PAL 1118)
G-AVUG, Reims/Cessna F150H (0234)
G-AXEI, Ward Gnome P.45 (P.45)
G-AYDV, Coates Swalesong SA.II (PFA 1353)
G-AYFC, Rollason Condor D.62B (RAE/644)
G-AYUT, S.A.N. Jodel DR.1050 (479)
(G-BAAD), Evans VP-1 Volksplane (PFA 1540)
G-BAHL, Robin DR.400 160 Chevalier (704)
G-BBJX, Reims/Cessna F150L (1017)
G-BDDF, Wassmer Jodel D.120 (97)
G-BDJD, Amateur Built Jodel D.112 (PFA 910)
G-BJVS, Menavia Super Emeraude CP.1301C3 (903)
G-BRCW, Aeronca Chief 11AC (11AC-366)
G-BRPY, Piper PA-15 Vagabond (15-141)
G-BSYG, Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser (12-2106)
G-BVEH, Wassmer Jodel D.112 (1294)
(G-BVGZ)/152/17, Reproduction Fokker Dr I Replica (PFA 238-12654)
G-BXJD, Piper PA-28 180 Cherokee C (28-4215)
(G-CEIB)/03 white, Yakovlev Yak-18 A (1160403)
G-CEND, Evektor-Aerotechnik EV-97 TeamEurostar UK (2916)
(G-CIUE)/A-44, CASA Jungmann 1-131E (2063)
G-EKTP, SAAB Safir S-91D (91-464)
G-ETOY, CASA Jungmann 1-131E (2151)
G-FLZR, Amateur Built Staaken Flitzer Z-21 (PFA 223-13219)
G-HELA, SOCATA TB10 Tobago (135)
(G-JUNG), CASA Jungmann 1-131E (1121)
G-LCGL, Reproduction CLA.7 Swift Replica (PFA 103-11089)
G-MMUL, Ward Elf E.47 (E.47)
G-NIPP, Slingsby Nipper T.66 RA45 Srs.3 (1587)
(G-OMIC), Bucker Jungmeister Bu 133C (33)
G-PPFS, Reims/Cessna FRA150L Aerobat (0126)
G-RLWG, Ryan Recruit ST3-KR (1716)
(G-RPAX)/32-53, CASA Jungmeister 1-133 (101)
G-TAFF, CASA Jungmann 1-131E (1129)
G-TYAK, Aerostar Yak-52 (899907)
BAPC.329, Amateur Built Pou-du-Ciel HM.14 Replica (unknown)
N700TN, Beech H18 (BA-718)
NC98712, Piper J-3 C-65 Cub (18939)
A fantastic museum and I’m ashamed it has taken me so long to get back to it. I was also blessed with some sunshine!
Elvington (Yorkshire Air Museum)
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295644628
On display at the museum entrance:
(BAPC.265)/P3783/YO-H, Hawker Hurricane I FSM (unknown)
(BAPC.254)/R6690/PR-A, Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire I FSM (unknown)
Restoration Hangar:
G-TFRB, Air Command 532 Elite (PFA G/04-1167)
(BAPC.42), Avro 504K FSM (unknown)
VV901, Avro Anson T.21, United Kingdom (unknown)
VW993, Beagle A.61 Terrier 2, G-ASCD, United Kingdom (B.615)
WH903, English Electric Canberra B.2 (nose), United Kingdom (SH1646)
(G-AVPN), Handley Page HPR.7 Dart Herald 213 (nose) (176)
XN589/46, Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3A, United Kingdom (PAC/W/12191)
(BAPC.76)/G-AFFI, Mignet HM.14 Pou-Du-Ciel replica (unknown)
(BAPC.41), Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2c replica, United Kingdom (unknown)
On display outside:
21417/417, Canadair CT-133 Silver Star, Canadian (417)
538/3-QH, Dassault Mirage IIIE, French (538)
45/BR, Dassault Mirage IVA, French (45)
VP967, de Havilland Devon C.2, G-KOOL, United Kingdom (04220)
KN353, Douglas C-47B Dakota, United Kingdom (15968/32716)
WH846, English Electric Canberra T.4, United Kingdom (71290)
XS903/BA, English Electric Lightning F.6, United Kingdom (95249)
XL502, Fairey Gannet AEW.3, G-BMYP, United Kingdom (F.9461)
XH767, Gloster Javelin FAW.9, United Kingdom (unknown)
(WL168)/WK864/C, Gloster Meteor F.8, United Kingdom (unknown)
XL231, Handley Page Victor K.2, United Kingdom (HP80/76)
QA10, Hawker Hunter FGA.78, Qatar (8947)
(G-HNTR)/XL571/V, Hawker Hunter T.7 (HABL003311)
XV168/AF, Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B, United Kingdom (B3-09-66)
XX901/N, Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B, United Kingdom (B3-06-75)
XV250/50, Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P, United Kingdom (8025)
ZA354, Panavia Tornado GR.1, United Kingdom (030/BS007/3015)
XZ631, Panavia Tornado GR.4, United Kingdom (P15)
Canadian Memorial Hangar:
(BAPC.130), Blackburn Mercury Monoplane 1911 replica (unknown)
(BAPC.89), Cayley Glider FSM (unknown)
XH278/42, de Havilland Vampire T.11, United Kingdom (15609)
G-YURO, Europa Aviation Europa (001 & PFA/220-11981)
FK338, Fairchild F.24W-41A Argus I, G-AJOZ, United Kingdom (W41A-347)
(WS788)/C, Gloster Meteor NF.14, United Kingdom (unknown)
(HR792)/LV907/NP-F & NP763/H7-N, Handley Page Halifax GR.II, BAPC.442, United Kingdom (unknown)
XN974, Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2A, United Kingdom (B3-01-63)
XV748/B, Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3, United Kingdom (712011)
XP640/M, Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.4, United Kingdom (PAC/W/16912)
(BAPC.240)/1, Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6/R-6 FSM (unknown)
N540, Port Victoria P.V.8 Eastchurch Kitten replica, United Kingdom (unknown)
(G-BKDT)/F943/S, Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5A replica (278)
XM553, Saunders-Roe (SARO) Skeeter AOP.12, G-AWSV, United Kingdom (S2/5107)
RA854, Slingsby Cadet TX.1, United Kingdom (unknown)
(BAPC.157)/319764, Waco CG-4A Hadrian replica, United States (unknown)
WH991, Westland Dragonfly HR.3, United Kingdom (WA/H/67)
(BAPC.28), Wright Flyer FSM (unknown)
Got here when some aircraft were being pushed back into a hangar. I wasn’t allowed in the hangar but the gents were OK with me taking what I could from outside. This was tricky as the hangar was quite full…..
Full Sutton
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295565030
G-ARYS, Cessna 172C Skyhawk (49291)
G-AWBS, Piper PA-28 140 Cherokee (28-24331)
G-BARV, Cessna 310Q (310Q0774)
G-BAZS, Reims/Cessna F150L (0954)
G-BIEY, Piper PA-28 151 Cherokee Warrior (28-7715213)
G-BUUJ, Slingsby T.67 M Mk.2 Firefly (2120)
G-CONL, SOCATA TB10 Tobago (173)
G-FLYA, Mooney M.20J Model 201 (24-3124)
G-MCUB, Just Aircraft Escapade (PFA 345-14680)
G-OMHC, Piper PA-28R T-201 Arrow IV (28R-7918105)
G-RVRT, Piper PA-28 140 Cherokee C (28-26933)
Completely deserted here so a spot of hole squinting was called for. No hangars were harmed by me doing so.
Pocklington
D-KBTR, Elan DG-500M (5E-6M4)
G-AXED, Piper PA-25 235 Pawnee B (25-3586)
G-BUJA, Slingsby T.61 F Falke Venture T.3 (1972)
G-BYJI, Europa Aviation Europa (PFA 247-13010)
G-CGBV/GBV, Schleicher ASK 21 Vanguard TX.1, BGA3711 (21149)
G-CJAT/JAT, Schleicher K 8 B, BGA4365 (8150)
G-CJAX/JAX, Schleicher ASK 21, BGA4369 (21665)
G-CKYF, Aeropro EuroFox 912(S) (54918)
G-SSWV, Sportavia-Putzer RF-5B Sperber (51032)
The Pusher can be seen from the main road and the 125 on display at the front of the house by this strip. No getting to the strip without prior access or trespassing.
Birchwood House, North Duffield
OE-KDW, Amateur Built Prescott Pusher (unknown)
(VP-CFI), British Aerospace 125 700B (257054)
Asked at reception where there was a very young and friendly ensemble and permission to walk around the nearest hangars was given. Photographs also not a problem.
Sherburn-in-Elmet
My photographs for here can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72177720295586393
T7909, de Havilland Tiger Moth, G-ANON, United Kingdom (84270)
G-ALUC, de Havilland Tiger Moth DH.82A (83094)
G-AZFI, Piper PA-28R 200 Cherokee Arrow (28R-7135160)
G-BAFG, de Havilland Tiger Moth DH.82A (85995)
G-BAPX, Robin DR.400 160 Chevalier (789)
G-BBDT, Cessna 150H (15068839)
G-BFGG, Reims/Cessna FRA150M Aerobat (0321)
G-BFOJ, American Aviation AA-1 Yankee (AA1-0395)
G-BMTU, Amateur Built Pitts Special S-1E (PFA 009-10801)
G-BNOH, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II (2816016)
G-BODB, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II (2816042)
G-BODE, Piper PA-28 161 Warrior II (2816039)
G-BOJM, Piper PA-28 181 Archer II (28-8090244)
G-BRJN, Amateur Built Pitts Special S-1C (1MA)
G-BSER, Piper PA-28 160 Cherokee B (28-790)
G-BWZG, Robin R.2160 Alpha Sport (311)
G-BXFK, CFM Streak Shadow (K.206)
G-BYZO, Rans Coyote II S-6ES (PFA 204-13560)
G-BZNY, Europa Aviation Europa (PFA 247-13355)
G-CCOK, Mainair Sports Pegasus Quik (8000)
G-CGRN, Pazmany PL-4 A (PFA 017-14194)
G-CGVJ, Europa Aviation Europa XS (PFA 247-13752)
G-CGYI, Vans RV-12 (120281)
G-CIBV, Best Off SkyRanger Swift 912S(1) (BMAA/HB/640)
G-CKZD, Aeropro EuroFox 3K (55318)
G-CMAE, Vans RV-4 (LAA 181-15254)
G-CRED, Aeropro EuroFox 3K (54818)
G-DUDZ, Robin DR.400 180 Regent (2367)
G-GIBP, Moravan Zlin Trener Master Z-526F (1082)
G-GRVE, Vans RV-6 (PFA 181-12566)
G-HARN, Piper PA-28 181 Archer II (28-8290108)
G-IRPW, Europa Aviation Europa XS (PFA 247-14495)
G-IVII, Vans RV-7 (PFA 323-14222)
G-JBKA, Robinson R44 Raven (1175)
(G-KAYD)/31, Boeing Stearman A75N1 PT-17 Kaydet (75-4501)
G-KTEA, Robin DR.400 140B (155cdi) (2720)
G-LORC, Piper PA-28 161 Cadet (2841339)
G-MGWI, Robinson R44 Raven (0663)
G-NIKE, Piper PA-28 181 Archer II (28-8390086)
G-ODJG, Europa Aviation Europa (PFA 247-12889)
G-RVCL, Vans RV-6 (PFA 181A-13439)
G-SAAA, Flight Design CT SW (05-12-09)
G-SACP, Aero AT-3 R100 (AT3-062)
G-SACR, Piper PA-28 161 Cadet (2841046)
G-SACS, Piper PA-28 161 Cadet (2841047)
G-SACW, Aero AT-3 R100 (AT3-058)
G-SACX, Aero AT-3 R100 (AT3-028)
G-SOBI, Piper PA-28 181 Archer II (28-7690212)
G-VOCA, Extra EA.230 (009)
G-WUFF, Europa Aviation Europa (PFA 247-12942)
Getting late in the day now and the gate to this airfield was shut.
Burn
nothing noted
Arrived here in darkness but the Hawk on display just within the entrance gate is easily seen.
Brough
(LL-5313), BAe Hawk Mk.53, On Display, Indonesian (41H-312260)
Best regards,
Grant Robinson
Photograph credits: Grant Robinson