Flyng Collection

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon G-ACIU (msn 3041) of Surrey Flying Services Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. First registered on 25.07.33 was previously owned by Marmaduke Furness (Lord Furness)

Handley Page Clive III G-ABYX of Sir Alan Cobhams National Aviation Day flying circus. One of the Hinaidi I prototypes, J9126

Hanriot HD-22
The sole Hanriot HD-22 racing monoplane, built for the 1921 Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe air race, was withdrawn from the race at the last moment. Date: 1921

Croydon Airport - Junkers Ju52-3m D-AHAL
Junkers Ju52/3m D-AHAL Otto Bernert (msn 5034), of Deutsche LuftHansa (DLH) on approach to land at Croydon Airport. First registered in October 1934

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO
de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO (msn 6368) of North Eastern Airways Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. G-AEXO was first registered on 19.05.37

Croydon - 1930-33 - Breguet 280T F-AIXV
Breguet 280T F-AIXV (msn 3) of Air Union at Croydon Airport. From 1933, Air Union was merged with Air France, which also absorbed the remaining Breguet 280Ts of Air Union

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. XXXVI PH-AJA
Croydon Airport - The sole Fokker F.XXXVI PH-AJA of KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V.) Date: 1935

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOSU (msn 0217 - ex RAF WB722) at Newcastle Airport. In 1977, this aircraft was in the process of conversion to the Supermunk prototype

GAF Nomad 22B VH-BRQ
GAF Nomad 22B amphibian VH-BRQ (msn 33) of Barrier Reef Airways. Fitted with floats in 1980, number: 33 was first delivered to the United States as N59365 in October 1977

GAF Nomad 22B VH-RCC (msn 33) of Clubair. At some point this aircraft was operated by BPA (Bush Pilots Airways). Date: circa 1982

Royal Thai Air Force - GAF Nomad 22B VH-UVJ - 40232 (msn 138) nearing completion at Hawker-Pacific. This aircraft was delivered to the RThAF in December 1982 Date: 1982

GAF Nomad 22B VH-WRT Hunter Valley (msn 56) of Clubair. First flown on 12 August 1977 and delivered to Clubair on 27 June 1978

GAF Nomad 24 VH-DHP (msn ) (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the Northern Territories Medical Services (Commonwealth Department of Health) Date: 1970s-1990s

Royal Thai Navy - GAF Nomad 24A VH-HBW - 129215 (msn 129) nearing completion at Hawker-Pacific, before delivery to the RThN in April 1985. Date: 1978

GAF Nomad 22B VH-SNX (msn 103) (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories), of Read Air. SNX is on display at the Australian Aviation Museum adjacent to Sydney Bankstown Airport. Date: 1980s

NAMC YS-11A PK-PYV Tjepu (msn 2170) of Pelita Air Service - Pertamina. (NAMC - Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation) Date: circa 1975

Agusta-Bell 47G-3B-1 HB-XBW (msn 1453). Date: 1960s-1970s

GAF Nomad 22B VH-CRI (msn 53) (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the NSCA (National Safety Council of Australia). First flown on 6 June 1977 and operated in Australia as VH-CRI

Dassault Mystere 20 CF-SRZ (msn 11) of Home Oil Co. from Calgary in Canada, at London Heathrow Airport. Delivered new to Pan-American Airways in October 1965, then owned by Home Oil Co

Saunders ST-27 C-GYCR (msn 004 - 14059) of Cite Express. This aircraft was converted by Saunders Aircraft in Canada from ex Royal Air Force Heron CC.3 XH375

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOJZ of Airwork Limited. (msn 0181) at Perth. Ex Royal Air Force serial WB732, number: 0181 crashed 7 miles south-West of Perth on 31 May 1966. Date: 1960s

Sikorsky S-61N PK-HBT of Bristow Helicopters Date: 1980s-1990s

GAF Nomad 24 VH-DHQ (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the Northern Territories Medical Services (Commonwealth Department of Health) Date: 1980s-1990s

Dornier Do 28A-1 D-IBOB (msn 3000). First prototype of the Do 28, later became PP-FXA and then PT-IIP. Certificate of Airworthiness expired on 23 September 1979. Date: 1960s-1970s

An Aerial view over Croydon Date: circa 1935

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. XII PH-AIJ
Fokker F.XII PH-AIJ Ijsvogel (msn 5302) of KLM, approaching to land at Croydon Airport. First registered as PH-AIJ on 26.04.32, she was sold in France on 12.10.36. Date: circa 1934

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. VIIb-3m OO-AID
OO-AIDFokker F.VIIb-3mOO-AID (msn 5097) of SABENA, approaching to land at Croydon Airport First registered as PH-AEP on 20.09.29, later transferred to the Belgian register as OO-AID

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 86b Express G-AEJM
de Havilland DH.86b Express G-AEJM (msn 2351) of Wrightways Ltd.. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. G-AEJM was first registered on 06.07.36

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. IX PH-AF
Fokker F.IX PH-AF? of KLM, at Croydon Airport, with a reception committee waiting for passengers to disembark.. Date: circa 1933

An Aerial view over London Date: 1932

Croydon Airport - Douglas-Fokker DC-2-115E PH-AKH
Douglas-Fokker DC-2-115E PH-AKH Haan (msn 1354.14) of KLM, approaching to land at Croydon Airport. PH-AKH was sold in Sweden as SE-AKE on 13 january 1940. Date: circa 1933

Hanworth Air Park - 1931 - Avro 504K G-aSX
Avro 504K G-aSX at Hanworth Air Park, visiting the 1931 Kings Cup Air Race. G-aSX, was a New-Build Avro 504, built from spare parts in 1930. Date: 1931

Croydon Airport - Fokker F. IX PH-AGA
Fokker F.IX PH-AGA Adelaar (msn 5106) of KLM, approaching to land at Croydon Airport. PH-AGA was sold in France as F-APFA on 26.9.36. Date: circa 1933

Croydon Airport - Junkers Ju52-3m D-AFER
Junkers Ju52/3m D-AFER Franz Buchner (msn 4047), of Deutsche LuftHansa (DLH) on approach to land at Croydon Airport. First registered in April 1934

Short S. 16-1 Scion 1 G-ACUW
Short S.16/1 Scion 1 G-ACUW (msn S.775) at Rochester airport. The third production Scion 1, G-ACUW can be seen with the low set engine nacelles and early style windscreen

Short S. 45 Solent 3 G-AKNO at Tower Bridge
Short S.45 Solent 3 G-AKNO (msn S.1294) at Tower Bridge. G-AKNO land on the Thames at Limehouse Reach on 5 May 1949 to be named City of London in a ceremony by the Lord Mayor at Tower Pier on 10 May

Southend - Never Never Land - Crazy Town
Southend - Never Never Land Crazy Town, the Crazy Town traction engine at work. Date: circa 1935

Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs of No 29 Squadron RAF in the foreground (3 of) and more from No.17 Squadron RAF in the background. Date: circa 1929

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"Taking to the Skies: A Journey through Aviation History" Step back in time and witness the marvels of flight at Croydon Airport. From the iconic de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU to the majestic Junkers Ju52-3m D-AHAL, these aircraft tell tales of a bygone era. The de Havilland DH. 89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO stands as a testament to aviation's golden age, while the Hanworth Air Park welcomes you with open arms, showcasing the awe-inspiring Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 from 1932. Prepare for an adventure like no other as you explore further into history with the Handley Page Clive III G-ABYX and experience firsthand its groundbreaking innovations. Marvel at the sleek Fokker F. XXXVI PH-AJA at Croydon Airport before setting your sights on another gem -the de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOSU, symbolizing progress and innovation in aviation technology. Don't miss out on discovering lesser-known gems such as Hanriot HD-22 or experiencing thrilling flights aboard GAF Nomad 22B VH-BRQ, VH-RCC, VH-UVJ, and VH-WRT from various air forces around the world. Fly high above clouds and let your imagination soar alongside these magnificent flying machines that have shaped our skies throughout history.