Fairford Collection

Fairford, August 1925
Two children look over the bridge at Mill Pond and the River Coln. St Marys Church can be seen in the distance beyond Mill Lane

Boeing 767-3JHF(ER)(WL) G-DHLF (msn 37806, line number 981), of DHL Air, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 8 July 2012. Date: 2012

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: late 1960s

CONCORDE 002 FLIES 1969
Brian Trubshaw pilots the British-built Supersonic transport aircraft, Concorde 002 on its maiden flight from Filton to Fairford, seven years before entering service. Date: 9 April 1969

Concordes Cockpit
A mock-up of Concordes cockpit, Filton, Bristol, England, from where the Concorde 002 made its first flight to its test centre at Fairford on 9 April 1969. Date: 1969

British Aerospace Jetstream 41, of Eastern Airways. Date: circa 2011

Blackhawk at Fairford
Sikorsky UH-60A Blackhawk 88-26072 from A Coy, 7-227th Avn Bn, United States Army, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

A400M Transporter Aircraft
An A400M at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2014 at Fairford, one of the largest Airshows in the UK. The A400M aircraft, when in RAF service

Grumman - F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (ex N7235C - 80425)
Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (msn C.167) (ex BuAer No. 80425 - US civil registration N7235C) at RAF Fairford for a Royal International Air Tattoo air show

Canberra at Fairford
English Electric Canberra B.2 99+34 from WTD-61 at Manching, Bavaria, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Cottages near the River Coln at Fairford in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England. Summer

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T
Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX889 / T (msn B3-05-73), of the Blackburn Buccaneer Society, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 24 July 2003. Date: 2003

SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1A XZ357 - FK
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1A XZ112357 / FK (msn S.113), of No.41 Squadron, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 24 July 1993. Date: 1993

CASA C-295AEW EC-295 (msn P-001), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 16 July 2011. Date: 2011

Yakovlev Yak-18T RA44506 Tiger Pat
Yakovlev Yak-18T RA-44506 Tiger Pat (msn 22202034139), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 25 July 1999. Date: 1999

CASA C-101EB Aviojet. E. 25-62 - 2
Ejercito del Aire - CASA C-101EB Aviojet E..25-62 / 2 (msn EB01-26-026), of the Patrulla Aguila aerobatic display team, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 17 July 2007

CASA C-101EB Aviojet. E. 25-61 - 21-11
Ejercito del Aire - CASA C-101EB Aviojet E.25-61 / 21-11 (msn EB01-63-063), of the Patrulla Aguila aerobatic display team, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 17 July 2007

CASA C-101EB Aviojet. E. 25-55 - 44-05
Ejercito del Aire - CASA C-101EB Aviojet E.25-55 / 44-05 (msn EB01-55-57), of the Patrulla Aguila aerobatic display team, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 17 July 2007

General Atomics RQ-1 Predator 03-0118, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, in July 2007. Date: 2007

CASA C-101EB Aviojet E. 25-26 - 3
Ejercito del Aire - CASA C-101EB Aviojet E.25-26 / 3 (msn EB01-26-026), of the Patrulla Aguila aerobatic display team, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 17 July 2007

IAI Searcher 725
Israeli Defence Forces/Army - Israel Aircraft Industries Searcher I 725, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, on 26 July 1998

IAI Searcher 711
Israeli Defence Forces/Army - Israel Aircraft Industries Searcher I 711, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo, in July 1997

BAC Jet Provost T. 5A XW422
Royal Air Force - BAC Jet Provost T.5A XW422 (msn EEP/JP/1044), of 6 FTS, at RAF Fairford on 20 July1993 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1993

Aero L-159A Albatros 6063
Czech Air Force - Aero L-159A Albatros 6063 (msn 156063), of 212 TL, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 14 July 2006. Date: 2006

Hunting Jet Provost T. 3A G-BVEZ - XM479
Hunting Jet Provost T.3A G-BVEZ / XM479 (msn PAC/W/9287), at RAF Fairford on 13 July 2018 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 2018

Aero L-159A Albatros 6066
Czech Air Force - Aero L-159A Albatros 6066 (msn 156066), of 212 TL at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 14 July 2007. Date: 2007

Aero L-39ZA Albatros 1701
Slovak Air Force - Aero L-39ZA Albatros 1701 (msn 031701), of the White Albatros display team, at RAF Fairford on 29 July 1994 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1994

Vickers VC10 K. 3 ZA149 H
Royal Air Force - Vickers VC10 K.3 ZA149 H, of No.101 Squadron, at RAF Fairford for the RIAT on 20 July 2009. Date: 2009

Gulfstream G-IV 558
Royal Air Force of Oman - Gulfstream G-IV 558 (msn 1196), of 3 Squadron, at RAF Fairford on 07 July 2012 Date: 2012

Aero L-39C Albatros 4355 - 3
Slovak Air Force - Aero L-39C Albatros 4355 / 3 (msn 834355), of the White Albatros display team, at RAF Fairford on 29 July 1994 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1994

Ilyushin Il-76MD 78820
Ukraine Air Force - Ilyushin Il-76MD 78820 (msn 0093496907), of 321 TAP, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2011. Date: 2011

Ilyushin Il-76MD UR-76697
Ukraine Air Force - Ilyushin Il-76MD UR-76697 (msn 0063470118), of 321 TAP, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 25 July 1999. Date: 1999

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29As of the Ukrainian Falcons
Ukraine Air Force - Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29As of the Ukrainian Falcons aerobatic display team, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 19 July 1997 Date: 1997

Alenia C-27J Spartan 1962
Slovakian Air Force - Alenia C-27J Spartan 1962 (msn 4196), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2018 (Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Italian Air Force) Date: 2018

Hunting Jet Provost T. 5P G-VIVM
Hunting Jet Provost T.5P G-VIVM (msn PAC/W/23907), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 14-16 July 1996. Date: 1996

Boeing E-7A Wedgetail A30-001
Royal Australian Air Force - Boeing E-7A Wedgetail A30-001 (msn 33987), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 14-16 July 2018. Date: 2018

Aero L-39C Albatros 0111 - number 5
Slovak Air Force - Aero L-39C Albatros 0111 / number 5 (msn 240111), of the White Albatros display team, at RAF Fairford on 22 July1995 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1995

Dornier Do-228-212 G-OMAF (msn 8112), operated by FR Aviation for the Ministry of Fisheries and Food, at RAF Fairford on 22 July1989 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1989

Aero L-39C Albatros 0102 - number 6
Slovak Air Force - Aero L-39C Albatros 0102 / number 6 (msn 240102), of the White Albatros display team, at RAF Fairford on 22 July 1995 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1995

Pilatus PC-9M Hudournik L9-52
Slovenian Air Force - Pilatus PC-9M Hudournik L9-52 (msn 181), of Letalska Sola, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 16 July 2015. Date: 2015

Pilatus PC-9M Hudournik L9-62
Slovenian Air Force - Pilatus PC-9M Hudournik L9-62 (msn 635), of Letalska Sola, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 16 July 2015. Date: 2015

Aero L-159A Albatros 6064
Czech Air Force - Aero L-159A Albatros 6064 (msn 156064), of 212 TL, at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 14 July 2007. Date: 2007

BAC Jet Provost T. 5 XW429 - C
Royal Air Force - BAC Jet Provost T.5 XW429 / C (msn EEP/JP/1051), of 6 FTS, at RAF Fairford on 20 July1993 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1993

Aero L-39C Albatros 0112 - number 1
Slovak Air Force - Aero L-39C Albatros 0112 / number 1 (msn 240112), of the White Albatros display team, at RAF Fairford on 22 July1995 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. Date: 1995

CASA C-212-100 Aviocar 16502
Forca Aerea Portuguesa - CASA C-212-100 ECM Aviocar 16502 (msn 14), of 501 Esquadron, at RAF Fairford on 20 July 1991. (Forca Aerea Portuguesa - Portuguese Air Force) Date: 1990

Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62217 - 46-81
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62217 / 46-81 (msn 4116), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 11 July 2014

Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 - RS-50
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 / RS-50 (msn 4119), of 311 Gruppo RSV, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2011

Hawker Siddeley Gnat T. 1 G-TIMM - XS111
Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1 G-TIMM / XS111 (msn FL.549), at RAF Fairford on 20 July 2003 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. (Real identity ex XP504, w/o 1 August 2015) Date: 2003

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"Fairford: A Rich History of Aviation Marvels and Timeless Beauty" Step into the world of Fairford, where aviation dreams take flight. In 1969, Concorde 002 soared through the skies, marking a milestone in supersonic travel. Its iconic cockpit became a symbol of innovation and engineering excellence. Transporting us back to the 1920s, Fairford Station in Gloucestershire whispers tales of bygone eras when steam locomotives chugged along its tracks, connecting communities with an air of nostalgia. But it's not just history that graces Fairford; it's also a hub for modern marvels. Blackhawk helicopters gracefully hover above this picturesque town, showcasing their power and agility against the backdrop of rolling hills. The Super Etendard at Fairford stands as a testament to international cooperation and military prowess. Its sleek design embodies precision and strength while paying homage to the brave pilots who navigate its wings through challenging missions. Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T roars across the sky with sheer force, reminding us of its role as a formidable strike aircraft during times of conflict. The SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1A XZ357 - FK joins in on this aerial dance, displaying its versatility as both an interceptor and ground-attack aircraft. CASA C-295AEW EC-295 takes center stage as an airborne early warning platform – ever watchful over our skies like a guardian angel ensuring safety from above. Yakovlev Yak-18T RA44506 Tiger Pat adds color to Fairford's aviation tapestry with its vibrant livery capturing attention wherever it goes—a true embodiment of individuality amidst uniformity. And let's not forget about CASA C-101EB Aviojet. E. 25-62 - 2 and CASA C-101EB Aviojet. E. 25-61.