Heyford Collection

Kaman HH-43B Huskie, 62-4535 base rescue helicopter
Kaman HH-43B Huskie, 62-4535, the base rescue helicopter at Upper Heyford. This helicopter is currently in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry

Avro Vulcan B2 at Heyford. James Gilbert photo

Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3497 at Radlett
Handley Page HP38 Heyford I, K3497, at Radlett

No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
Canadian Air Force - The assembled men and machines of No. 2 Squadron Canadian Air Force (1918-1920), probably at Shoreham aerodrome (or, less likely, Upper Heyford)

Handley Page HP-80 Victor SR-2
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor SR-2 V-Bomber and Avro Vulcan Parked at Upper Heyford Date: 1969

Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 2 XX476 - 561
Royal Navy - Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.2 XX476 / 561 (msn 216 P/N 16, ex G-AXGL), of 750 Naval Air Squadron, based at RNAS Culdrose, at RAF Upper Heyford on 6 May 1990. Date: 1990

Lower Heyford early 1900's

General Dynamics F-111E 68-0055
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics F-111E 68-0055 Heartbreaker (msn Ai-224, bse code UH'). of the 55rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20h Tactical Fighter Wing, at RAF Upper Heyford

McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II 69-0250
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II 69-0250 (msn 3776), at RAF Upper Heyford on 4 June 1988. Date: 1988

McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle 84-0044
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-15D-37-MC Eagle 84-0044 (msn 0924/D052. Base code BT'), at RAF Upper Heyford on 4 June 1988. Date: 1988

Canadair NF-5B Freedom Fighter 136
Luftforsvaret - Canadair NF-5B Freedom Fighter 136 (msn N.9014), of 338 Skv, at RAF Upper Heyford on 18 July 1981. (Luftforsvaret - Royal Norwegian Air Force). Date: 1981

McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-0250
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-0250 (msn 3776), of the 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing, based at Spangdahlem Air Base, at RAF Upper Heyford on 4 June 1988

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom 37+81
Luftwaffe - McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 37+81 (msn 4549), of JagdBomberGeschwader 36, at RAF Upper Heyford on 18 July 1981. Date: 1981

General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon J-001
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon J-001 (msn 6D-157), of 313 Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford on 13 September 1990. (Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Royal Netherlands Air Force)

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-002
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-002 (msn 6D-158), of 313 Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford on 13 September 1990. (Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Royal Netherlands Air Force)

Dassault - Dornier Alpha Jet A 40+50
Luftwaffe - Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A 40+50 (msn 0050), at RAF Upper Heyford on 13 September 1990. Date: 1990

Dassault Mirage F. 1CE C. 14-15
Ejercito del Aire - Dassault Mirage F.1CE C.14-15 (msn ?), of Escuadron 141 Patanes, Ala de Caza 14, at the 1990 Tiger Meet, held at RAF Upper Heyford, in September 1990 Date: 1990

Dassault Mirage F. 1CE C. 14-07
Ejercito del Aire - Dassault Mirage F.1CE C.14-07 (msn ?), of Escuadron 141 Patanes, Ala de Caza 14, at the 1990 Tiger Meet, held at RAF Upper Heyford, in September 1990 Date: 1990

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA55
Force Aerienne Belge - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA55 (msn 6H-55), of 349 Squadron, at RAF Upper Heyford on 4 June 1988, in 45th anniversary colours

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA49
Force Aerienne Belge - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA49 (msn WA832, ex G-17-2, ex G-BDNI), of 349 Squadron, at RAF Upper Heyford on 4 June 1988, in 45th anniversary colours

General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 66-041
United States Air Force - General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 66-041 (msn A1-59), of the 20th Tactical fighter Wing, from RAF Upper Heyford. Date: circa 1985

BAC Lightning F. 6 XS937 C
Royal Air Force - British Aircraft Corporation Lightning F.6 XS937 C (msn 95270), of No.23 Squadron, at RAF Upper Heyford on 25 May 1968. Date: 1968

Short C-23A Sherpa 84-0473
United States Air Force - Short C-23A Sherpa 84-0473 (MSN SH.3120), of the 10th Military Airlift Squadron, 608th Military Airlift Group, at RAF Upper Heyford on 6 May 1990. Date: 1990

Republic F-105F Thunderchief 62-4428
Republic F-105F-1-RE Thunderchief 62-4428 (MSN F17), painted as 63-428, at RAF Upper Heyford on 16 August 1986 Date: 1986

Dornier Do-28D-2 Skyservant 58+94
Luftwaffe - Dornier Do-28D-2 Skyservant 58+94 (msn 4169) of LuftTransportGeschwader 62, at RAF Upper Heyford on 8 September 1991. Date: 1991

McDonnell RF-4C Phantom 64-1073
United States Air Force - McDonnell RF-4C-23-MC Phantom 64-1073 (msn 1116, base code AR ), of the 1st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, from RAF Alconbury

General Dynamics F-111E 68-0016
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111E 68-0016 (msn E-26, base code JS ), of the 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at RAF Upper Heyford. Date: circa 1972

General Dynamics F-111E 68-0036
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111E 68-0036 (base code JR ), of the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at RAF Upper Heyford. Date: circa 1971

Hunting Jet Provost T. 4 - XR658
Hunting Jet Provost T.4 XR658 at RAF Upper Heyford Armed Forces Day Date: 1967

F-111E at Fairford
General Dynamics F-111E 68-0064 (UH) from the 20th FW/88th FS United States Air Force based at Upper Heyford at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993

Cherwell OX25 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX25 5

Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3500 of No99 Squadron
Handley Page HP38 Heyford I, K3500, of No99 Squadron

Flower Show, Heyford, Oxfordshire
Flower Show, Heyford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1913

Kaman HH-43B Huskie, 62-4535, the base rescue helicopter?
Kaman HH-43B Huskie, 62-4535, the base rescue helicopter at Upper Heyford. This helicopter is currently in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry

Handley Page HP38 Heyford III

Handley Page HP38 Heyford II prototype K4029
Handley Page HP38 Heyford II prototype, K4029

Handley Page HP38 Heyford I

First production Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3489
First production Handley Page HP38 Heyford I, K3489

Grand Union Canal Boats
Holiday making by canal! A pair of converted narrow boats, with their cargo of happy holidaymakers, on the Grand Union Canal near Heyford Wharf, Northamptonshire. Date: 1960s

Building the M1 Motorway. Our photograph shows a section under construction at Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, England. The Southern stretch opened 2 November 1959

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Heyford, a place with a rich aviation history and diverse aircraft sightings. From the iconic Kaman HH-43B Huskie, known as the base rescue helicopter 62-4535, to the impressive Avro Vulcan B2 soaring through Heyford's skies. The Handley Page HP38 Heyford I K3497 at Radlett showcased its majestic presence alongside No. 2 Squadron of the Canadian Air Force. In more recent times, Scottish Aviation Jetstream T. 2 XX476 - 561 left spectators in awe with its sleek design and remarkable performance. But let's not forget Lower Heyford in the early 1900s when aviation was still taking its first steps towards greatness. The General Dynamics F-111E 68-0055 roared across the sky, followed by the McDonnell Douglas F-4G Phantom II 69-0250 showcasing its power and agility. The McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle 84-0044 displayed precision and grace while Canadair NF-5B Freedom Fighter 136 demonstrated its versatility. Amongst these incredible machines was also seen the legendary McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-0250 leaving onlookers captivated by its capabilities. And who could forget about McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom 37+81? A true marvel that graced Heyford's airspace. Heyford has witnessed an array of extraordinary aircraft throughout history, each leaving their mark on this aviation hub. It continues to be a place where dreams take flight and where enthusiasts gather to witness feats of engineering brilliance in action.