Airframe Collection

Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO
Gloster Meteor Mk.8 - Mk.7 combination (ex GAF) G-ANSO, at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough air-show

Spartan 7W Executive YI-SOF (msn 7W-19), the personal transport of HM King Ghazi of Iraq, which was later impressed as AX666, and as an instructional airframe 2526M. Date: 1939

Wickman Durodie Compressed Laminated Wood For Airframe Constructi - A.C. Wickman Ltd. Date: 1940

Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1A XX218
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1A XX218 (msn 054/312054), of N0, 208(R) Squadron. (Retired to FAF Cosford as an instructional airframe in 2020). Date: 1976

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina N610FF
Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso (PBY-5A) N610FF (msn CV-399) of Barringer Research Limited, based in Toronto, Canada

Convair F-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507
Convair NF-106B-31-CO Delta Dart 57-2507 (msn 8-27-01) at NASA Lewis Research Center, Lewis Field, Cleveland, OH

Stroukoff YC-123E Provider 55-4031
Stroukoff YC-123E-SA Provider 55-4031, modified by Stroukoff Aircraft Corp, Trenton NJ. With Pantobase undercarriage and wing-tip floats for operating off water, snow, ice, and sand, as well as land

Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K. 1A 8517M - XA932
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.1A 8517M (XA932) at RAF Marham as a ground instructional airframe

Hughes XF-11 44-70156, 2nd proto Type. First flight 5 April 1947 by Howard Hughes

Hiram Maxim Test-Rig 1891 Early Use of Steel Tube Constr?
Hiram Maxim Test-Rig 1891 Early Use of Steel Tube Construction of Airframe Date: 1891

Avro Lincoln B.2 G-APRJ
Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 G-APRJ (later G-29-1), of Napier Icing Research Ltd. at The SBAC Farnborough Air Show on 13 September 1959

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1 7610M - G-ALYT
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1 7610M / G-ALYT (msn 6006). ex BOAC, on the apron at RAF Halton airfield, for use by apprentices as an instructional airframe. Date: 1957

Douglas XB-43 44-61508
United Sates Air Force - Douglas XB-43 44-61508, first prototype produced using the static test XB-42 Mixmaster airframe, seen at Muroc Army Air Base (Edwards AFB / Armstrong Flight Research Center)

Avia S-199 Sakeen 112. T
Avia S-199 Sakeen 112.T (msn 782358), at the Israeli Air Force Museum, Hatzerim AFB, Israel

Aermacchi MB. 326A MM54165 / 6-62
Aeronautica Militaire Italiano - Aermacchi MB.326A MM54165 / 6-62 (msn 6141/14), formerly of 6 Stormo, on the dump / battle-damage repair training airframe, note the bullet holes

Saab 2000 SE-002 (msn 002), as an instructional airframe at Flygteknik Technical Traning School, Nykoping. Date: 2001

Messerschmitt Bf-109G Replica N700E, (msn 577), Messerschmitt Bf 109G replica, constructed (poorly) using a Hispano HA-1112 M1L as the airframe. Date: circa 1990

Aero L-29 Delfin 376 (msn 591376), formerly of the Hungarian Air Force, in use as an instructional airframe. Date: circa 1990

Aermacchi MB. 326E MM54194 - 6-74
Aeronautica Militaire Italiano - Aermacchi MB.326E MM54194 / 6-74 (msn 6199/44), formerly of 6 Stormo, on the dump / battle-damage repair training airframe, note the bullet holes

Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter 20441
United States Air Force - Northrop F-5B-50-NO Freedom Fighter 20441 (msn N.8092, 72-0441), of 425th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron - 405th Tactical Training Wing

Northrop T-38A Talon 61-0941
United States Air Force ??? Northrop T-38A-40-NO Talon 61-0941 (msn N.5307, buzz number TF-941), at a Point Mugu Naval Air Station air display, on 15 May 1965

Short Skyvan 2 G-ASCO (msn SH1829), at the 1966 SBAC Farnborough air show, 5-11 September 1966, in the colours of Ansett-Mal

Parnall Heck 2C G-AEGI, seen with race number 33 at Elmdon for the 1949 Kings Cup Air Race

Republic XP-91 Thunderceptor 46-0681 4 May 1949: 0680 (1st prototype) first flight. 14 October 1949: 0681 first flight

United States Air Force - Fairchild XC-119A (XC-82B)
United States Air Force - Fairchild Model 105 XC-119A - XC-82B 45-57769 (MSN 10139). A C-82A rebuilt as the prototype XC-82B, then redesignated XC-119A (Model 105)

Aichi AB-3 reconnaissance seaplane, ordered by the Imperial Japanese Navy, for use on the Chinese Navys new warship ordered from the Harima shipyard in Japan

United States Air Force - North American AT-28D 51-3681 (msn 174-219), in storage at the Sacramento Air Materiel Area (SMaR), McClellan AFB, CA

Royal Air Force Gloster Javelin F AW. 4 XA634
Royal Air Force Gloster Javelin F(AW).4 XA634, delivered on 18-05-1956, transferred to 7641M as a training airframe ans later preserved at the Jet Age Museum, Staverton. Date: 1975

Piper Comanche G-AHRI
Piper PA-24 Comanche G-AHRI (msn 24-2260), built in 1960. Airframe hours - 1881 at 31-Dec-2007. Date: 1970s

Grumman FF-1 9350
The first production Grumman FF-1, Bureau of Aeronautics number 9350, (company designation Grumman G-5), photographed prior to delivery to the United States Navy in 1933

SAH Kestrel FGA. 1 XS695 - Culdrose
School of Aircraft Handling Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1 XS695

SAH P. 1127 XP980 - Culdrose
School of Aircraft Handling P.1127 XP980

Boeing Stratocruiser N1024V Pan Am Singapore
Originally named Clipper America N1024V was refitted as a Super Stratocruiser and renamed Clipper Kathay and used on the Pacific routes

Accelerometers and sensors cover the Active Aeroelastic Wing of an F / A-18 test aircraft
The upper wing surfaces of the Active Aeroelastic Wing F/A-18 test aircraft are covered with accelerometers and other sensors during ground vibration tests at the Dryden Flight Research Center

X-48B Blended Wing Body in flight
April 4, 2008 - The X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft banks smartly in this Block 2 flight phase image

The Blended Wing Body X-48B soars through the sky
July 20, 2007 - The unique manta-ray shaped planform of the Blended Wing Body X-48B is evidenced as the subscale demonstrator soars over Edwards Air Force Base on its first test flight

X-48B Blended Wing Body unmanned aerial vehicle
October 24, 2006 - Boeings colorful X-48B Blended Wing Body technology demonstrator shows off its unique triangular lines while parked on Rogers Dry Lake

The Gloster Meteor F8 prototype VT150
The Gloster Meteor F8 prototype, VT150, was a modified F4 airframe with a new tail and cockpit canopy

Airship construction C016 / 2778
Airship construction. Nose of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) being attached. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship construction C016 / 2779
Airship construction. First main frame of USS Akron (ZRS-4) being pulled into place. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

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"Unveiling the Airframe: A Journey Through Aviation History" Step into the world of aviation as we explore the fascinating airframes that have shaped our skies. From iconic classics to lesser-known gems, these aircraft have left an indelible mark on the industry. First up, we have the de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1 7610M - G-ALYT, a pioneering jetliner that revolutionized commercial travel with its sleek design and advanced technology. Its legacy lives on in modern-day aircraft. Next, let's delve into the Douglas XB-43 44-61508, a groundbreaking experimental bomber that pushed boundaries and paved the way for future military aircraft advancements. Its innovative features set new standards in aerial warfare. Returning to de Havilland once again, we encounter another iteration of their Comet series - DH. 106 Comet 1 7610M - G-ALYT. This particular airframe showcases improvements made after initial setbacks and highlights how perseverance leads to progress. Moving onto Avia S-199 Sakeen 112. T, a unique hybrid born from combining German engineering with Czech craftsmanship post-WWII. This rare bird serves as a reminder of collaboration amidst turbulent times. The Aermacchi MB. 326A MM54165 / 6-62 takes us back to Italy's rich aviation heritage with its elegant design and versatility as both trainer and light attack aircraft. It embodies Italian ingenuity at its finest. Prepare for takeoff aboard Saab 2000 SE-002 – a regional turboprop airliner renowned for its exceptional performance and comfort in short-haul flights across Europe. Experience luxury while soaring through picturesque landscapes. Marvel at the Messerschmitt Bf-109G Replica N700E – an authentic reproduction paying homage to one of history's most formidable fighters during World War II. Witness firsthand why this legendary warbird struck fear into the hearts of its adversaries.