Scans archive military aviation

Scanned images from my archive

Early 2017 I bought myself a new flatbed scanner, an Epson Perfection V800 Photo and started scanning my B&W negatives, which I hadn't looked at for decades.
The scanning process will mean I will throw my negatives in the bin and keep the scans, both my aviation negatives as well as my travel negatives (colour and B&W). Can't be bothered with the hassle to make a modest pay out of it, don't want to hang on to them until my daying day.
It will take years as it is a slow process. I will do the same with my aviation slides.
Below are some of the results of my scanning, in the order of scanning, going downward.

B&W PAGE 1 (civil aviation) + PAGE 2 (military)
COLOUR PAGE 1 + COLOUR PAGE 2

Nord 2501 Noratlas, No.186 328-EJ; Schiphol may 1979.
My records show it to be ex/ 118-AD, 61-ND, 61-NQ, 62-WM - all with the French Air Force.
Roger Soupart educated me here on the special variant: "Not just a Noratlas, but the Holy Grail of them, a Gabriel !
At the time an ultra rare and ultra secret ELINT version of the type! Only a few were made.
Note the radome at the side of the fuselage."

Philippe Lavigne wrote me in June 2019: "to be more precise, the radome of radar can make think that it is a 'Gabriel', but this plane is equipped with a SNB (System of Navigation and Bombing). The aircraft is registered by the CIFAS
(Strategic Air Force Training Center), whose eagle on the cockpit is its symbol. The special feature of the SNB
system is that in addition to the radar radome, the aircraft carries a circular Mirage IV antenna under its fuselage, which one can see just under the radome."

Fairchild C-119G, 46-34; through Italian MoD 1974. (Possibly from 52-6000/6058 batch?)
See also my C-119 Flying Boxcar DOSSIER

Grumman HU-16A, mm50-182. Search & Rescue, Italian Air Force.
Through Italian MoD 1974.
Through JoeBaugher's USAF serials (1950): '(MSN G-72) delivered to USAF Sep 12, 1951. MAP to Italian AF as MM50-182. Coded 15-7. Last flew on Nov 11, 1978. Noted Aug 2004 dismantled at Parco Ditellandia, Castel Volturno. Aircraft removed after death of owner c2005.'

A series photographed at Soesterberg AB, The Netherlands (see also my page REMEMBERING SOESTERBERG AB)

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
McDonnell F-4E-42-MC, 69-249/CR (32 TFS Wolfhounds, USAFE). Oct.'74.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
McDonnell F-4E-41-MC, 68-0516/CR (32 TFS Wolfhounds, USAFE). Sep.'74.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
McDonnell F-4E-44-MC, 69-7558/CR (32 TFS Wolfhounds, USAFE). Sep.'74.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB 105, 60089 (20 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 11Jun75.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB 105, 60085 (20 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 11Jun75.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB 105, 60074 (20 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 11Jun75.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB 105, 60082 (20 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 11Jun75.

SAAB 105, 60063 & 60069 (20 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 12Jun75.
- Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975-

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB SF37 Viggen, 37900/343 (Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 10Jun75.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB SK37 Viggen, 37811/58-345 (7 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 10Jun75.

Military plane spotting at Soesterberg AB 1975
SAAB AJ37 Viggen, 37010/10-341 (7 Wg, Royal Swedish Air Force - RSAF). 10Jun75.

As an extension to my photography I also wrote to anyone who could answer me with military aviation photos and material such as squadron patches (badges). This was primarily in the 1970s when I was limited in my travels because of schooldays and budget: my money from my paper route went to film, printing my own photos and stamps for sending these letters to Public Affairs Offices, Commanding Officers of wings & squadrons (I found their adresses from aviation magazines I subscribed to) and Ministries of Defenses all over the world.
Here are some of the results kindly sent to me.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Mercurius HS.125 (stamped 'AFB Swartkop'). Serial 05, S.A.Lugmag.
"Originally this Mercurius, as it was known in South African Air Force service, carried the serial 05. It was reregistered ZS-JBA and all military markings removed. The aircraft was still operated by the SAAF's 21 Sqd.
Upon retirement it was sold to Virtual Jet and later broken up." ¬www.airhistory.net/photo/

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
HFB 320 Hansajet 16+01. Sent by Bundesministerium der Verteidigung.
The HFB 320 Hansa Jet is a twin-engine, ten-seat business jet that was designed and produced by German aircraft manufacturer Hamburger Flugzeugbau between 1964 and 1973. The most recognisable and unconventional feature
of the aircraft is its forward-swept wing.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Lockheed L-1329 Jetstar 6, 11+03. Sent by Bundesministerium der Verteidigung.
Construction Number (C/N): 5071 - CA+103 - re-serialled 11+03 - SU-DAH - De-reg'd ST-PRE (Source)

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Stamped 'MoD 74/75', Ministry of Defence, OS12, Room 69, Fourth Floor, King Charles Street, S.W.1.
Hawker Siddeley Aviation Nimrod MR.2 (BAE Systems Nimrod), before the extensive modifications.

Retired in March 2010, XV254/54 was scrapped at Kinloss on 27th July that same year, with the forward fuselage saved for display at the Highland Aviation Museum.
The airframe got cut so it would fit on the trailer near perfectly, this meant the nose section could have half and intake on either side.
XV254 was put up for sale back in 2019, along with the rest of the Highland Aviation Museum collection.
After almost two years of not being sold, Gary Spoors brought the nose section for his museum - South Wales Aviation Museum (SWAM), down in St Athan.
XV254 arrived at SWAM on the 23rd of February 2021.
The section has since been reassembled and is currently stored around the back of their hangar, which is not currently accessible by visitors. Although the cockpit's appearance is rather green, there are plans ahead to make the section publicly accessible in the near future. Source and 2025 photo.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Stamped 'MoD 74/75', Ministry of Defence, OS12, Room 69, Fourth Floor,
King Charles Street, S.W.1.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
As above but noted by myself: "via PR RAF Lyneham 74-75"

The de Havilland DH.106 Comet is the world's first commercial jet airliner. Developed and manufactured by de Havilland in the United Kingdom, the Comet 1 prototype first flew in 1949. It features an aerodynamically clean design with four de Havilland Ghost turbojet engines buried in the wing roots, a pressurised cabin, and large windows.

Within a year of the airliner's entry into service, three Comets were lost in highly publicised accidents after suffering catastrophic mishaps mid-flight. Two of these were found to be caused by structural failure resulting from metal fatigue in the airframe, a phenomenon not fully understood at the time; the other was due to overstressing of the airframe during flight through severe weather.
The Comet was extensively redesigned, with structural reinforcements and other changes.

The last two Comet 4C aircraft produced were modified as prototypes (XV148 & XV147) to meet a British requirement for a maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Air Force; initially named "Maritime Comet", the design was designated Type HS 801.[ This variant became the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod and production aircraft were built at the Hawker Siddeley factory at Woodford Aerodrome.
Entering service in 1969, five Nimrod variants were produced. The final Nimrod aircraft were retired in June 2011. [¬en.wikipedia.org:_De_Havilland_Comet]

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
'MoD 74/75'

XV244/44 was built at RAF Woodford as an MR.1 and made her first engine run on 18th August 1970 and soon took to the skies on 1st October with the flight time being 1 hour and 30 minutes. The aircraft was then delivered to RAF Kinloss in November of that year. After 7,538 flying hours on the airframe, she was delivered back to RAF Woodford for conversion to a MR.2. XV244 made her first flight as an MR.2 on the 5th November 1984.

On the 7th December 1990, Nimrod XV244 left RAF St Mawgan to take part in Operation Granby. The crew onboard were the most successful Nimrod operational crew in Op Granby when they were credited in assisting in six kills and one probable. XV244 was then painted with nose artwork 'Battlestar 42'.

On 31st July 2009, XV244 made her final flight into RAF Kinloss, the airframe had over 18,000 hours on her by this point. She was kept for spares until put on static display for the Nimrod MR.2 drawdown ceremony on 26th March 2010 and finally formally withdrawn from use on 31st March.

On 6th March 2012 Morayvia, a museum organisation formed specifically to preserve a Nimrod, acquired Nimrod MR2 XV244 with the aid of funding from BAE Systems, Thales, Ultra and Rolls Royce Heritage. They have leased a hard-standing - Bay 61 - at Kinloss XV244 was soon moved to that bay for continued display. Morayvia have also acquired the forward fuselage of XV240, which is displayed at their main museum site close to the airfield.

In 2014, the aircraft was named "Duke of Edinburgh" by the Lord Lieutenant of Moray, Lt Col Grenville Johnson - Prince Philip has been a supporter of Moravia's efforts to establish a visitor centre. XV244 can still be seen today sat on Bay 61 in good condition where she is looked after by the team at Morayvia. She is the only Nimrod today that can still be seen on base at RAF Kinloss. [¬www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/nimrod/survivor]

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Handley Page Victor, XM716 (RAF). Stamped as above.
543 Sqn RAF, the aircraft crashed, killing the crew of 4: 29Jun1966. " ...I saw the Victor XM716 take off. After taking of it turned sharply and started to fly back in the direction of take off, when it began to break up in mid-air approximately over the village of Warboys." ¬asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/55302

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Via PR RAF Scampton 4/74. Written on the back: "Vulcan SR2 27 Squadron"

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
My note 'Via PR RAF Scampton 4/74'. Stamped as above (MoD, 1969).

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
My note Via PR RAF Scampton 4/74. Written on the back: "Vulcan B2, current camouflage scheme, G17 Squadron"
"Operated by 83 Squadron. Last flight on 1 December 1981 to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus for ground instruction
as 8725M. Scrapped in 1987." ¬www.airhistory.net/registration/XL317

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
My note 'Via PR RAF Scampton 4/74'
Many of these vintage jets survive, sometimes only in parts. This is a useful site to browse for these survivors:
www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
My note: Via PR RAF Scampton 4/74. Written on the back: "Vulcan B2, 617 Squadron, previous all white finish."

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
C-5 Galaxy. No detals on the back of the photo.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Publicity material, marked '475th Air Base Wing (PACAF), Offic of Information, Yokota AB, Japan' with text
Military Airlift Command C-141 Starlifter aircraft frequently transit Yokota AB, Japa, as cargo-troop
carrier transports. On the fuselage: '438th MAW".
'Lockheed C-141A-15-LM Starlifter, 64-0616 (msn 300-6029) converted to C-141B. 438th MAW. To 6th AS, 305th AMW, to AMARC as CR0110 Sept 5, 2000. Departed Oct 20, 2004.'
¬ www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1964.html

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
No details on the back of this photo. Lockheed C-141A Starlifter, 50276 (MAC). On the fuselage: '438th MAW".
"(MSN 300-6128) converted to C-141B SOLL II. To 6th AS, 305th AMW, to AMARC as CR0102 Jun 15, 2000.
Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008. departed Jan 12, 2012". 'Departed meaning 'scrapped'?
¬www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1965

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Stamped: McChord AFB, 1365th Photo, DET II, AF Official Photo.
"67-0020 (msn 300-6271) converted to C-141B. With 6th AS 305th AMW to AMARC as CR0106 Jul 19, 2000. Departed Oct 20, 2004." ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1967

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
C-141A Starlifter. No details on the back of this photo.
"66-0132 (MSN 300-6158) converted to C-141B, then converted to C-141C. With AFRC/729th AS to AMARC
as CR0235 Dec 1, 2005. Still on AMARC inventory Jan 15, 2008. Departed Feb 1, 2020."
¬www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1966

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
No details on the back of this photo, but a number stamped on the back indicates this and those below
were sent to me from the same sender: Lockheed?

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Text on the back: "This is a new plane just being introduced into the Navy".
Lockheed YS-3A Viking Bu.No. 157992 (394A-1001). "(MSN 394A-1001) prototype. First flight Jan 21, 1972. Damaged during barrier arrestment test." ¬ www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/thirdseries_20
Recommended: www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/lockheed-s-3a-viking including YS-3A 157299.

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Noted by myself on the back at the time: 'S-3A Viking 157995, test aircraft (via PAO).
"Lockheed YS-3A Viking, 157995 (MSN 394A-1004) converted to US-3A. To AMARC from VS-41 at NAS North Island, CA as 2S0034 Jan 29, 1996. SOC Jan 8, 2003, To HVF West, Tucson, AZ May 17, 2018. Scrapped".
¬ www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/thirdseries_20

Military publicity photos sent to me (1970s)
Lockheed YS-3A Viking Bu.No. 157992 (394A-1001)
www.thisdayinaviation.com/tag/lockheed-s-3a-viking

From my earliest photo album on military aircraft photos I show here a few (most needed disgarding, early results). Some were sent to me, others made by myself or bought from fellow plane spotters at Soesterberg AB in 1970s.

Convair C-131 Samaritan, 52-5805 (USAFE). Probably at Soesterberg AB.
"Convair C-131A Samaritan, 52-5805 (c/n 53-25). Modified to C-131A (M) standard for casevac work, hence the red cross marking. Operated by the 7310 TAW 439 MAG based at Frankfurt Rhein Main." ¬www.airhistory.net/photo/
"5805 (MSN 53-25) to MASDC as CS023 Apr 1, 1975. To US Coast Guard as HC-131A 5805 in 1976."
www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1952

Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, WF619 (Royal Navy).
Stamped on the back: "Copyright Hawker Aircraft Limited. Photograph by Cyril Peckham."

'WF619 appears to have been a standard FB.11 delivered in 1951.
It served the Fleet Air Arm until 1956 when it was sold to Hawker's of Blackpool and given the temporarry UK permit to fly registration G-9-31 before being sold to the Cuban Air Force.
By far the most numerous variant, some 615 Sea Furies were built and served with distinction during the Korean War.
The Royal Australian Navy had 30 of them, and the Royal Canadian Navy operated 50 plus.'
¬ www.edcoatescollection.com/ac6/Hawker Sea Fury FB.11

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak, P-208. During 1970 flown by 314 Sqdn, Netherlands - Air Force (KLu.)
I don't recall where and when I took this photo, but it is one by me.

This is probably a photo I bought from my fellow plane spotters at Soesterberg AB. It shows the
Fokker S.14 Machtrainer L-18 probably not long before it was put up for display at Ypenburg Air base.
After having made its last flight on 12Jul1965 the aircraft was exhibited at Soesterberg before moving
to Ypenburg AB for display on a plint. ¬ Dutch Military Aviation 1945-1978 / Paul A. Jackson (1978)
More on en.wikipedia.org:_Fokker_S.14_Machtrainer

C-119 Belgian Air Force
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, OT-CBF/26 flying low (demo?) with its no.1 prop feathered!
OT-CBF had serial CP-26 (52-6028).
"(Msn 11029) to Belgian AF 11Jan1954 as CP26, radio call-sign OT-CBF. To storage at Koksijde Sep 1, 1972.
Returned to USAF Jul 1974. Scrapped at Koksijde 1977-78." ¬ baugher/usaf_serials/1952

C-119 Flying Boxcar, Belgian Air Force
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, OT-CAM/13 (Belgian Air Force). Both C-119 photos probably bought/traded.
OT-CAM had serial CP-13 (51-2704)

"51-2704 (msn 10693) to Belgian AF Oct 28. 1952 as CP13 with radio call sign OT-CAM.
Returned to USAF 12Sep1955. Purchased by Belgian government 21May1959. Converted to C-119G by Sabena between 1955 and 1957.
Transferred to Spanish AF 1956 as T.9-8, but not accepted and returned to USAF at Chateauroux, France same year.
Moved to Brussels for storage and transferred back to Belgian AF as CP13 with radio call sign OT-CAM 20May1959. To storage at Koksijde 02Jul1973. Scrapped there 1977-78."
¬ www.crouze.com/baugher/usaf_serials/1951_01

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From 'Belgian Military Aviation 1945-1977' / Paul A. Jackson (Midland Counties Publication, 1977) >>>
C-119 in Belgian Air Force service

Ever since I read the Buck Danny comics strips ('Flying Tigers'! 'Lady X'!) some 55-60 years ago (time of writing this 6-2025) the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was a favourite jet of mine! By writing to (training) squadrons or carrier air wings I amassed quite a selection, though I must admit that here in Europe it failed to appear before my camera. So I had to do with the photos sent to me.

The Buck Danny comic strips that provided an extra dimension for my expanding military aviation interest!

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Oh how I wished to have been able to walk a ramp like this!

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4C/L Skyhawk, BuN. 147836/MD-10 (VMA-543, US MARINES). Received from NAS Glenview,IL.
BuN.147836 (msn 12600) 1961-62: VA-113. 1962: VA-112. 1962: VA-113. 1962-63: VA-112. 1963-66: VA-113 as NH-302. 1966-68: VA-146 as NK-601. 1968: VA-152. 1968-70: VA-66. 11/1970: Converted to A-4L. 1971-74: MARTD Glenview, IL. 1974-76: VC-2 as JE-10 NAS Virginia Beach, VA. To MASDC as 3A0508 Sep 16, 1976. To Malaysia
under FMS Sep 12, 1983. Seen at DMI Aviation yard 8/28/2000. Registered N154AT Jun 30, 2008
¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/thirdseries_18

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a single-seat subsonic carrier-capable light attack aircraft designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Douglas Aircraft Company, and later, McDonnell Douglas.
It was originally designated A4D under the United States Navy's pre-1962 designation system. [¬ Wikipedia]

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4C/L Skyhawk, BuN. 147836/MD-10 (VMA-543, US MARINES). Received from NAS Glenview,IL.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

The Skyhawk was developed during the early 1950s on behalf of the Navy and United States Marine Corps as a replacement for the propeller-driven Douglas A-1 (AD) Skyraider.
The A-4 is a compact, straightforward, and lightweight aircraft for the era; its maximum takeoff weight of 24,500 pounds (11,100 kg) was roughly half of the Navy's weight specification.
The Skyhawk has a short-span delta wing configuration, a tricycle undercarriage, and is powered by a single turbojet engine.
The U.S. Navy issued a contract for the aircraft on 12 June 1952. On 22 June 1954, the XA4D-1 prototype performed its maiden flight; it went on to set a world speed record of 695.163 mph on 15 October 1955.
On 1 October 1956, the Skyhawk was introduced to operational service. [¬ Wikipedia]

Received from PAO MCAS Iwakuni (VMA-311, Japan), Dec.1975
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4M Skyhawk, BuN.141038/WL-11. Pilot: Capt. Ken Ryan
BuN. 151038 (msn 13208) 1964: VMA-324. 1964-66: VMA-331 as AJ-509. 1966-67: VMA-332 as EA-3. 1967: VA-93 as NF-306. 1967-71: VMA-311 as WL-11. 1972-75: VMA-311. 1975: VMA-131 as QG-06. 1976-80: VMA-131. 1981-84: VMA-131 as QG-06. 1985-87: VMA-131. 1987-90: VF-45 as AD-616. 1991-94: VF-45 as AD-16 NAS Key West, FL.
To AMARC as 3A0789 Jun 22, 1994. To Yanks Fighter Museum, Chino, CA. Jul 17, 2001 Noted outside restoration hangar at Yanks Air Museum, Chino, CA Nov 2002. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Received from Public Affairs Office (PAO) NAS Miramar,CA in Dec. 1973. Photo by Harry Gann.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

The Skyhawk's five hardpoints can carry a variety of missiles, bombs, and other munitions. It can carry a bomb load equivalent to that of the World War II-era Boeing B-17 bomber, and can deliver nuclear weapons using a low-altitude bombing system and a "loft" delivery technique.

The Skyhawk saw combat in several conflicts. The Navy operated the type as its principal light attack aircraft during the Vietnam War, carrying out some of the first U.S. air strikes of the conflict. The Skyhawk was the Israeli Air Force's main ground attack aircraft during the War of Attrition and the Yom Kippur War. In the Falklands War, Argentine Air Force Skyhawks bombed Royal Navy vessels. [¬ Wikipedia]

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
I wrote letters requesting photographs to aircraft factories, squadrons and carrie air wings. This way I received
photos from A-4S's flown by Singapore Defense Air Force and also (below) from New Zealand's Air Force.
Both photos received from Lockheed Ontario (California) in 1975.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

Douglas A-4 Skyhawks flown by the air force of New Zealand.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A-4K, NZ6209, No.75 Sqn of New Zealand Air Force (Ohakea). ¬ www.airhistory.net/registration/NZ6209

Received from Public Affair Office RNZAF Base Ohakea in April 974
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
NZ6209 was one of the original 14 A-4Ks delivered to the RNZAF in 1970 and served with No. 75 & No.2 Squadrons during her service. A total of 24 Skyhawks served in the RNZAF from 1970 - 2001.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Insignia of No.75 Sqdn (RNZAF)

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4K Skyhawk, NZ6251 RNZAF. Withdrawn from use in 2001. Sold in the US as N140EM in 2012.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
TA-4J Skyhawks of Training Squadron VT-7 (US Navy). Received from NAS Meridian, Mississippi.

Received from PAO VC-5 in 1975.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A4D-5 Skyhawk, 151074 & 152001 and McDonnell F-4J-35-MC Phantom, BuN. 155801.
BuN. 151074 (msn 13244) 1964: VA-163. 1965: VA-163 as AH-343. 1966: VA-155 as NL-514. 1967: VMA-121.
1967-68: VMA-311. 1969: VA-125. 1969-70: VMA-324. 1971: VMA-324 as DX-15. 1971-72: VA-45. 1972: VA-305. 1972-73: VA-127. 1973-76: VC-5 1977: VC-5 as UE-12. 1978-81: VC-5. 1982: VC-5 as UE-03. 1983-88: VC-5.
1989-90: VC-5 as UE-03. 1990: Struck off charge. Noted preserved at NAS Atsugi, Japan Oct 2002, on loan from National Naval Aviation Museum. Still guarding the gate there Apr 2018. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk, BuN.154328/EW-10, H&MS-24 / MAG-24 (USMC).
Via PAO 1/Lt. Adams of H&MS-24 in August 1974.

From (stamped) Photo Lab USS Frnklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42), July 1966.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4E Skyhawks of VA-72, top to bottom: BuN. 14993/AB-503 + BuN. 151068/AB-513 + BuN. 150022/AB-510,
BuN. 150129/AB-509. Nice close formation!

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Received from NAS Glenview, IL

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk, BuN.155072/3F-220, (msn 13888) 1969: VT-21 as 3E-000. 1970-71: VT-22.
1971-72: VT-23. 1972: VT-24. 1972-73: VT-25. 1973-75: VT-4. 1975-79: NARTU Atlanta, GA as 7B-072.
1979-81: VMA-133 as ME-15. 1981-83: VC-13. 1983-84: VA-45. 1984: VF-43 as AD-341. 1985-89: VF-43.
1990-91: VF-43 as AD-341. 1992-93: VF-43. NASA Oceana,VA.
¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/thirdseries_19

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Dougals A-4F Skyhawk, BuN. 155038/AC-401 (msn 13854) VA-46. 1968: VA-125. 1968-70: VA-55.
1970-71: VMA-223. 22/Oct/1971: Written off. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk BuN. 154303/AD-501 VA-45 USN. W/o 18 april 1990
A-4 Skyhawk, BuN. 149558/AD-661, VA-45 (Det.1 USS Intrepid)
A-4 Skyhawk 149664/AD-771 VA-45 (USS Intrepid CVS II, Det.1 USN)

Received (stamped) from NAS Atlanta, Marietta, GA.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk (redesignated A-4C), BuN. 149593/AF-513 VA-205 US Navy.
Joe Baugher USN Serials: '(msn 12918) 1962-66: VA-34 as AC-305. Active in June 1965 aboard USS Saratoga
with VA-34 coded AC-305 1966-67: VA-34 as AK-310. 1967-68: VA-34 as AK-305. 1968-70: VA-44. 1/1970: Converted to A-4L. 1970: VA-209 as AF-602. 1971: VA-205. 1972: VA-205 as AF-513. 1975-78: VA-204.
Jan 4, 1978: Struck off charge at NAS Memphis, TN. 10/1984: Assigned as a ground trainer to NAS Memphis,TN."

Stamped on the rim of the (cropped) photo: Phot Lab, MCAS Cherry Point, NC.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
TA-4F Skyhawk BuN. 154293 (msn 13681) 1967-73: VMT-203. 1/1973: Converted to TA-4J. 1973-76: VMAT-203. 1976: VA-45 as AD-612. 1977-79: VA-45. 1979: VT-25 as C-513. 1980-87: VT-25. 1987-92: TW-3.
1992-98: TW-1. 1999: VT-7 as A-758. 7/1999: Withdrawn from use at NAS Meridian, MS.'
¬ Joe Baugher USN/USMC Serials

Stamped on the rim of the (cropped) photo: Phot Lab, MCAS Cherry Point, NC.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A-4M Skyhawk, BuN. 158169/DX-16 (msn 14206) 1971-74: VMA-324. 1974: VMA-311. 1975: VMA-311 as
WL-16. 1976-77: VMA-311. 1978-79: VMA-311 as WL-16. 1980-81: VMA-311. 1981: NWC as 15 and 046.
1982: VX-5 as XE-15. 1983: VX-5. 1983: VMAT-102 as SC-16. 1987-90: NAS Dallas, TX as 7D-02.
Currently preserved at NAS Miramar, CA. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials
Douglas A-M Skyhawk, BuN. 158165/DX-11, VMA_324 (USMC) see same link: '13Aug1992 to AMARC as 3A673.
09Sep1995: Sold to the Argentine Air Force as A-4AR C-917. 2014: Grupo 5.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4B Skyhawk, BuN.142850/7V-14. '142850 (MSN 11912) 1958-60: FAGU. 1960-61: VA-112 as NH-210.
1961-63: VA-212. 1964-69: NARTU Glenview, IL as 7V-10. 1969-70:VMA-54 MARTD Glenview, IL.
At some point redesignated TA-4B. To MASDC May 12, 1970. SOC Dec 31, 1970.
To Singapore for conversion to A-4S. Singapore AF serial is 600.
Now on display at Singapore Discovery Center, Jurong. Joe Baugher USN/USMC Serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A-4C Skyhawk, BuN. 155103/MD-2, VMA-543 (USMC).
'145103 (msn12349) 1960-62: VMA-211. 1962: VMA-332. 1962: VMA-224. 1963-64: VMA-242. 1964-65: VMA-225. 1965: VMA-224. 1965: VMA-225 as CE-5. 1966: VMA-214 as WE-3. 1966: VMA-224. 1966: VMA-211.
1966: VMA-223. 1966-67: VMA-121. 1967: VMA-211 as CF-3. 1967: VMA-311. 1967: VMA-223. 1968: VMA-223 as WP-3. 1968-69: VMA-121. 1969: VMAT-102. 1970-71: VA-303. 3/1971: Converted to A-4L. 1971-74: VMA-543 as
MD-2. 1974: VC-2 as JE-6. 1974: VC-2 as JE-06. 1975-76: VC-2.NAS Virginia Beach, VA as JE-06.
To MASDC as 3A0506 Sep 6, 1976. SOC May 29, 1978.
To Malaysia 15Feb1983 for conversion to A-4PTM, TA-4PTM as M32-06.' ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A-4C Skyhawk, BuN. 155103/5V-000, 'Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing' (USMC).
'145114 (msn 12360) 1960-62: VMA-225 as AK-604. 1963-65: VA-44 1965-66: RVAH-1 as GL-3xx. 1966: VA-192 as NM-2xx. 1966-67: VA-56 as NG-4xx. 1967: VA-76 as NP-6xx. 1967-69: VA-195 as NM-502. 1969: VSF-1 as AU-01. 1969-70: NARTU Los Alamitos, CA. 1970: VA-305. 10/1970: Converted to A-4L. 1971: VMA-543 as 5V-000.
1971-72: VMA-142 as 5F-000. 1972-74: VMA-543 as 5V-000. 1974-76: VC-2 as JE-11. Virginia Beach, VA.
To MASDC as 3A0507 Sep 16, 1976. SOC May 29, 1978.
To Malaysia Sep 12, 1983 for conversion to A-4PTM as M32-36, TA-4PTM.
¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/

typed on the back: 'A-4D air-to-air shot. MCAS Cherry Point, N.C.'
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas A-4B, BuN. 145022/ED-18, VMA-533.
Joe Baugher USN/USMC serials: '(msn 12268) 1959-61: VMA-533 1962: VMA-533 as ED-18. 1962-63: H&MS-24. 1963-64: VMA-533. 9/1964: Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ. Returned to service. 1965-66:
VSF-1 as AJ-570. 1967-68: VA-125. 1968-69: VA-152 as AA-511. 1969: NARTU Glenview, IL. At some point was redesignated as TA-4B. To MASDC from VMA-43 MARTD Glenview, IL Nov 16, 1969.'
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Same link: 'Douglas A-4B, BuN. 144989/ED-11, VMA-533. 144989 (msn 12235) 1959-60: VMA-324. 1960: H&MS-14. 1960-61: VMA-533. 1962: VMA-533 as ED-11. 1964: VMA-533. 9/1964: Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ. Returned to service. 1965: VSF-1. 1966: VSF-3. 1966-67: VA-95. 1967: VSF-3. 1968-69: NARTU New York, NY.
1969: MARTD Alameda, CA. 10/23/1970: Struck off charge at DCASO Tulsa, OK.
2/1972: Sold to the Argentine Navy as A-4Q 0662. 2 Squadron as 3-A-209. 1982-89: 3 Squadron as 3-A-309.
6/1989: Withdrawn from use. Was preserved at the Naval Aviation Museum at Bahia Blanco. Was preserved
somewhere in Brazil? 9/1998: Sold on the US civil aviation market to Aircraft Charter Services of Houston,TX
and given civilian registration N82079.'

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Formation of A-4C Skyhawks, coded '7V' with 'Navy Marine'-titles. On the back written 'A-4C'.
BuN. 145003 (msn 12249) 1959-60: VA-83 as AJ-303. 1960-61: VA-172 as AB-3xx. 1961-62: VA-12 as AB-4xx.
1962: VA-86 as AG-4xx. 1962-65: NARTU New York, NY. 1965: NARTU Glenview, IL as 7V-20. 1965-66: NARTU Alameda, CA. 1966-68: NARTU New York, NY. 1968: NARTU Olathe, KS. 1968-70: NARTU Glenview, IL as 7V-20
At some point was redesignated as TA-4G. to MASDC as 3A0257 May 30, 1970. SOC Dec 31, 1970.
To Eglin AFB, FL as range target Apr 14, 1975. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials/

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4L (?) Skyhawk, 413-N 'USS Hancock"

It pioneered the concept of 'buddy' air-to-air refueling, which reduces the need for dedicated aerial tankers.
The Skyhawk was originally powered by the Wright J65 turbojet engine; from the A-4E onwards, the Pratt & Whitney J52 engine was used instead.
By the time production ended in February 1979, a total of 2,960 had been built for a variety of operators, including 555 as two-seat trainers. [¬ Wikipedia]

Stamped on the back: date 04 July 1972. NAS Atlanta, Marietta, GA.'
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
A-4 Skyhawk. BuN. 149604/AF-501 (msn 12929) 1962-63: VA-55. 1963-65: VA-125. 1966: VA-125 as NJ-555.
1967-68: VA-125. 1968: VA-873. 1968-69: VA-125. 1969: VSF-1 as AG-516. 1969-70: VMA-214. 1970-71: MARTD Glenview, IL. 1/1971: Converted to A-4L. 1971-75: VA-205 as AF-501. 1975: VA-204 NAS New Orleans, LA.
To MASDC as 3A0500 Jul 9, 1976. To Malaysian AF under FMS Sep 19, 1983.
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A-4E Skyhawk, BuN. 145101/AF-502. (msn 12347) 1960: VMA-211. 1961: VMA-211 as CF-5. 1961-62: VMA-332.
1962-63: VMA-224. 1963-64: VMA-242. 1964-65: VMA-225 as CE-4. 1965: VMA-224. 1966: VMA-214. 1966: VMA-224. 1966: VMA-211. 1966-67: VMA-223. 1967: VMA-121. 1967: VMA-311. 1967: VMA-211. 1967-68: VMA-223. 1968-69: VMA-121. 1969: VMAT-102. 1969: NARTU Alameda, CA. 3/1970: Converted to A-4L. 1970: VA-205.
1974-75: VA-205 as AF-502. To MASDC as 3A0418 Sep 12, 1975. SOC May 29, 1978.
To Malaysia Jan 18, 1983 for conversion to A-4PTM, TA-4PTM M32-08. ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
The Blue Angels aerobatic team operating the A-4 Skyhawk

Nearly 3,000 A-4s were produced between 1956 to 1979, their service including assignment to front line squadrons, duty as aggressor aircraft and the role of advanced trainers, the latter aircraft designated TA-4s and including two-seat cockpits. The A-4 also equipped the Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.

After a series of accidents and maintenance problems with their McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom IIs in the 1973 air show season, the Blue Angels stood down for an overview of the program by the Secretary of the Navy, John Warner (who would later serve six terms in the US Senate representing the state of Virginia). Warner appointed a panel of six senior flag officers to review the Blue Angels program and they unanimously recommended its continuation as “prime recruiting asset.” ¬ theaviationgeekclub.com

Received (stamped) from US Naval Air Statin (NAS) Lemoore, California.
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk, BuN. 153672/NJ-702 + Douglas A-4F Skyhawk, BuN. 154977/NJ-731
Joe Baugher's USN/USMC Serials: '153672 (msn 13610) Active in June 1971 coded NJ-702 with VA-127
3/1971: Converted to TA-4J. 1971-72: VA-127. 1973: VA-127 as NJ-702. 1974-79: VA-127. 1980-84: VA-127
as NJ-707. 1985-90: VA-127. 1990-91:C TW-1 as A-738 at NAS Meridian, MS To AMARC as 3A0610 Sep 6, 1988
To Israeli AF Jul 15, 1994 as 749 (252?).
To Advanced Training Systems International with civil registration N252WL July 2001.
Registered on 26Feb2020 to Boeing Company, Berkeley, Missouri as N281TA.
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BuN. 154977 (msn 13793) 1967: VA-212. 1967-70: VA-23. 1970: VA-127. 1970-71: VA-22.
1971-72: VMA-214. 1972: VA-55. 1972-73: VA-127. 1974-75: VA-55. 1975-77: VMA-134. 1978: VMA-134 as MF-108. 1979-80: VMA-134. 1980: H&MS-46. 1983-89: VC-12 as JY-02. 1989-90: VFC-12.
1991-93: VFC-12 as 2 NAS Oceana, VA. .To AMARC as 3A0722 Aug 18, 1993.
To San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum 20Dec2004. In Mar 2005 underwent restoration for display on USS Midway museum at NAS North Island, CA. Became an exhibit at USS Midway Museum 19Jul2005, on loan from
National Naval Aviation Museum.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Received (stamped) from US Naval Air Statin (NAS) Lemoore, California.

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk trainer, BuN. 156917/3F-200, VT-22 US Navy.
'156917 (BuN. 14010) 1970: VT-23. 1970-72: VT-22. 1972: VT-21. 1972-76: VT-25. To MASDC as 3A0512 Nov 6, 1976. To NARF Pensacola FL Dec 22, 1981, returned to service. 1982: VT-7 as A-738. 1983-88: VT-7. 1988-89: TW-1. 1989-92: TW-3. 1992-94: TW-2. 1994-96: CTW-1 as A-768 at NAS Meridian, MS.. Back to AMARC as 3A0840 Aug 20, 1996. To HVF West, Tucson, AZ Sep 17, 2020. Scrapped.' ¬www.crouze.com/baugher/navy_serials

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

Another batch of publicity photos (20), sent to me upon my request for military photos.
This selection numbers various nationalities.
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Text on the back: "The 50's. One of many jet fighters to come out of the era of the 50's, the Demon jet was
the forerunner to the modern F-4 Phantom.' Wikipedia: 'The McDonnell F3H Demon is a subsonic swept-wing
carrier-based jet fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft Corporation. It was the first swept wing jet fighter and the only single-engined carrier-based fighter
the company produced.' Photograph by Batzler (Naval Photographic Center).

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"The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter
designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only
Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production.' [Wikipedia]

This text was on th eback of the above CF-100 photo.
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Text on the back: 'Saab 105 CE multi-purpose military aircraft.'
SE-511/A could well be a demontrator. www.flygplanshistorik.se/sk60

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On the back, stamped: 'Photos Lab Israel Aircraft Industries'.
Wikipedia: 'The Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (Hebrew: "Lion Cub") is an Israeli all-weather multirole combat
aircraft based on the French Dassault Mirage 5, with Israeli avionics and an Israeli-built version of the
General Electric J79 turbojet engine.'

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The Tornado fighter when it was still named only 'MRCA'.
MRCA D-9591 prototype, via PANAVIA, 1975.

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Also D-9591 prototype, via PANAVIA, 1975.

The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi-role combat aircraft, jointly developed and manufactured by Italy, the United Kingdom and Germany.
[There are three primary Tornado variants: the Tornado IDS (interdictor/strike) fighter-bomber, the Tornado ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance) SEAD aircraft and the Tornado ADV (air defence variant) interceptor aircraft.
The Tornado was developed and built by Panavia Aircraft GmbH, a tri-national consortium consisting of British Aerospace (previously British Aircraft Corporation), MBB of West Germany, and Aeritalia of Italy.
It first flew on 14 August 1974 and was introduced into service in 1979–1980. [Wikipedia]

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On the back: 'Photograph by Sgt. Brian Lawrence ARPS (RAF)' & 'R.A.F. Cottesmore'.
Tornados from RAF and Luftwaffe.

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'Bundesmarine' Armstrong-Whitworth Sea Hawk (FAW.100?), VA+234. Insignia of MFG.2
A batch of 12 were delivered to RAF Lossiemouth in the spring of 1958 to train a nucleus of German pilots.
The Marinefliegergeschwader 1 (MFG 1, Bundesmarine) was formed at Lossiemouth in 1958, moving to Schleswig
the same year with their Sea Hawks. replaced by F-104 Starfighters in 1965.'
"Sea Hawk 100: VA220-VA236 + Sea Hawk 101: RB240-RB256'.

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MFG 2 Sea Hawk, VB+129. From Lossiemouth (1958) to Schleswig, later to Eggebeck (1962). F-104s in 1965
Starting the engine proceed by a cartridge. The Mark.101s differed from the Mk.100 strike version in having EKCO search radar in the starboard pod in place of offensive armament. 'Sea Hawk 100: VB120-VB136, 101: RB360-376.'
Captions from German Military Aviation 1956-1976 (Paul A. Jackson, Midland Counties Publications, 1976)

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French aircraft manufacturer Dassault used the name Étendard ('Standard', in the sense of a flag or banner) for a
family of related aircraft projects beginning in the late 1950s. Versions that at least reached prototype stage were:
¬Dassault Étendard II, a prototype for the French Air Force
¬ Dassault Étendard IV, a strike fighter produced for the French Navy
¬ Dassault Étendard VI, an unsuccessful competitor in the NBMR-1 NATO fighter competition
¬ Dassault Super Étendard, a derivative of the Étendard IV that served with Argentine Naval Aviation, French Naval Aviation and the Iraqi Air Force.
>>> The Super Étendard first flew in October 1974 and entered French service in June 1978. French Super Étendards have served in several conflicts such as the Kosovo war, the war in Afghanistan and the military intervention in Libya.

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Text on the back: 'Hawker Siddely Sea Vixen Mk.II. OPS the aircraft equipped with overload tanks and Red Top
air-to-air missiles.' Photo issued by Central Office of Information, London. January 1970.

Sea Vixen FAW.1/XN684 from forgottenjets.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/de_havilland_sea_vixen

24May1961: First flight.

5/1961: Delivered to the Royal Navy

Bailed to De Havilland for tests

AAEE Boscombe Down

9/1966: Upgraded to FAW.2. Or in 1962?

893 NAS as H-243

1970: 899 NAS as E-124

2/1973: Salvaged at RNAS Sydenham

>>> Scrapped @Sydenham, Belfast 02/1973. [www.ukserials.com/prodlists]

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Folland Gnat T.1, XR996/66, 4 FTS (Royal Air Force)
'Delivered to the RAF as XR996 in 1964. Destroyed in a fatal crash on approach to Shawbury a few weeks after
04Sep1976. ¬www.airhistory.net/ - /XR996
Wikipedia: 'The Folland Gnat is a British compact swept-wing subsonic fighter aircraft that was developed and
produced by Folland Aircraft. Envisioned as an affordable light fighter in contrast to the rising cost and size of
typical combat aircraft, it was procured as a trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as by export customers, who used the Gnat in both combat and training capacities.'

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Hawker Siddely Harrier Mk.1, XV754 (RAF). Stamped on the back:
'RAF Officla Photo, 6Feb1973, R.A.F. Wittering.'

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HS Harrier T.2, 233 OCU (RAF). Stamped: '19Feb1973, R.A.F. Wittering.' Via P.R. 1975.

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HS Harrier GR.1, 233 OCU (RAF). Stamped: '19Feb1973, R.A.F. Wittering.' Via P.R. 1975.
Readable on the photo: XV760/60 (tailfin), Harrier Operation - Conversion Unit (nose).

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Stamped on the back of the above photo.
Received from the MoD, 1974-1975.

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Stamped: 'Crown Copyright, Command Public Relations, HQ R.A.F. Germany'. Received 1973-1975.
Do you recognize the unit insignia on the nose? EMAIL me please!

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HS Harrier, XV79? (RAF). Do you recognize the unit insignia on the nose? EMAIL me please!

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HS Harrier GR.1, 233 OCU (RAF). Received from R.A.F. Wittering via P.R. 1975.

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HS Harrier T Mk.1, XW927/27 'Harrier Operational Conversion Unit'(RAF).
Receievd from Fl/Lt Parr (RAF), stamped 'Hawker Siddely Aviation, Kingston Upon Thames, Photo Services.'
"Brief History XW927:
233 OCU RAF Wittering Station Flight + 4 Sqn 233 OCU + 3 Sqn RAF Gutersloh Station Flight + 4 Sqn RAF
Gutersloh Station Flight + RAF Bruggen" ¬www.the4squadroncollection.org/portfolio/xw927-harrier-t4/

In Dec.2025 I scanned another batch (33) of photographs sent to me upon my request for them. In the mid-1970s I wrote many letters to adresses I found in international aviation magazines for my schooldays brought time limitations in practising my interest in (modern) military aviation.

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
Grumman S-2 Tracker 2378/AT-20 of VS-28. '142378 (MSN 1341) to civil registry as N2669' -source
Fate unknown, Email me.

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
At the time I subscribed to Naval Aviation News which brought me adresses to write to.

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
2378 (or 2376?)/AT-20 & 2840/AT-25. No details.

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection Canadian Navy S-2 Tracker, 1598
'12198 CP-121 Tracker (Grumman S-2) renumbered from RCN 1598. Stored at Trenton AMDU 01Nov1990.' -Source

CP-122 (P-2) Neptune of RCAF, 24102 (c/n 826-8002). Probably of Comox AB.
The Neptune was only interim equipment in the RCAF, between the Lancaster and CP-107 Argus.

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
Lockheed C-130E of the RCAF, serial 10319 (c/n 382-4095). Later re-numbered 130319 and designated CC-130E.
Stored at Abbotsford by 2017. ¬www.airhistory.net/marks-all/10319

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De Havilland Canada CC-108 (DHC-4) Caribou 1B, RCAF 5326 (c/n 166).

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Douglas CC-129 Dakota 3 of the RCAF/ Training Command, 651 (c/n 9290). www.airhistory.net/photo/

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Beech CT-128 Expeditor (C-45), RCAF 2340 (c/n CA-219).

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Canadair CL-66B Cosmopolitan of the RCAF / Air Transport Command, 11156 (c/n CL-66B-6).
'Still with Napier engines, before conversion to CV580 standard with Allison turbines.' ¬ www.airhistory.net

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CC-106 Yukon of the RCAF / Air Transport Command. Probably s/n 15928.

Was RCAF 15508 but re-serialled 15928 prior to delivery.
Operated by No. 437 (T) Squadron at RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario, in passenger configuration.
Visited RAF Lyneham, UK on 25Nov1966. Became CAF 106928. No confirmation that CAF serial was ever marked.
Sold 18Nov1971 to aircraft broker Beaver Enterprises, stored at Montreal.
Sold on 01Jan1972 to TAR (Transporte Aereo Rioplatense). Registered as LV-PRX for ferry flight, later received permanent registration LV-JZB.
Retained this registration when leased to AER on 03Nov1973. Sold to ALAS Uruguay Cargo on 03Nov1978,
reg'd as CX-BKD.
Scrapped after leaving runway on landing with gear partially extended on 10Oct1979.
Hulk burned, apparently before any official investigation of the accident. ¬caspir.warplane.com/aircraft/serial-search

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Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
Canadair Argus 2, RCAF 20731 (c/n 22)
'First used by 405 (MP) Squadron at RCAF Station Greenwood. Later with 404 (MP) Squadron at Greenwood.
Visited Sola, Norway in 1965. With 404 (MP) Squadron at Greenwood after Integration but before renumbering.
Scrapped 1982.'

The Canadair CP-107 Argus (company designation CL-28) was a maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by Canadair for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
In its early years, the Argus was reputedly the finest anti-submarine patrol bomber in the world.
The Argus served throughout the Cold War in the RCAF's Maritime Air Command and later the Canadian Force's Maritime Air Group and Air Command. ¬ caspir.warplane.com/aircraft/serial-search

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Grumman TBF-1 Avenger AS3M, of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). Serial 53908/389 (c/n 3970)

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A belated 'THANK YOU' for al the photos you sent me!

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Unknown. EMAIL Me.

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F-102 Delta Dagger, USAF 61349?/22 (56-1349)
Convair F-102A-75-CO Delta Dagger. Transfers to MASDC from www.amarcexperience.com. Dispositions from www.forgottenjets.warbirdreourcegroup.org 1323,1325,1329,1330,1331,1336,1340,1349,1360,1380,1384,1398,1401.

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THANK YOU!

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Douglas A-4D-2 Skyhawk, 144955. One of my favourite jet fighters of the time!
'144955 (msn 12201) 1959-60: VMA-324 1960: H&MS-14. 1960-64: VMA-533. 1964-67: NARTU New York, NY. 1/22/1967: Crashed near Laguna Beach, CA after a collision with A-4B 144962. Pilot and 4 people on
the ground were killed.' ¬ www.aircraftinformation.info/JB_AIF/navy_serials

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection

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Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Mk.5, 18556/HY-556 (c/n 456) of the Weapons Practice Unit. AirHistory.net
"The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter
designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only
Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production.' [Wikipedia]

Procured second-hand from the United States Navy, the McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee was the only carrier-based air defence jet fighter used by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) from 1955 to 1962.
Until the CF-18 Hornet, the Banshee, also nicknamed the 'Banjo', was the only Canadian military aircraft armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
The Banshee was a rugged and reliable, all-weather, fleet defence and ground attack fighter.
In RCN operational service, all 39 Banshee aircraft were based in Shearwater, Nova Scotia, and flew with VF-870 and VF-871 Squadrons, until the latter was amalgamated into the former in 1959.

Retained USN serial number in Canadian service. With VF 870 coded 112; VF 871 coded 148, carried red and white stripes on rudder. VF 870 NAVY+295.
1955-December-14: Received second hand from USN. 1962-July-18 Struck off Strength. ¬ caspir.warplane.com

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McDonnell F2H Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy, serial 126295/112. Note the hook for carrier deck landings.

The McDonnell F2H Banshee (company designation McDonnell Model 24) is a single-seat carrier-based jet fighter aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer McDonnell Aircraft.
It was an early jet fighter operated by United States Navy and United States Marine Corps, as well as being the only jet-powered fighter to ever be deployed by the Royal Canadian Navy.
The aircraft's name is derived from the banshee of Irish mythology.

The Banshee was developed during the mid to late 1940s. It was a derivative of the earlier FH Phantom, although the resulting aircraft would be considerably larger, more heavily armed, and furnished with far more powerful engines in the form of a pair of Westinghouse J34 turbojets. [¬ Wikipedia]

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection

Military aviation 1970s / Ruud Leeuw collection
Canadair CT-114 Tutor (CL-41A), RCAF 26030/030 (DND Photo)

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RCAF aerobatic team 'Golden Hawks flying Sabres, included is 23098?

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Fanjet Falcon, N801F

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A RAF Germany McDonnell Douglas F-4M Phantom FGR2 in a sharp turn. XV470, as far as I can make out.
XV470 was with No.14 Sqn, based at Wilderath (which is now closed).

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