Leased Collection

McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-7202
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-7202 (msn 3855), of the 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron, based at Spangdahlem Air Base

Fokker F27-600 Friendship PH-FNZ (msn 10401), of Sabena (leased from Fokker), at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport in January 1970. Date: 1970

Boeing 707-321F G-BAEL (msn 17602, line number 83), of Malaysian Airline System (leased from British Midland Airways), probably after cessation of the lease, from August to November 1976. Date: 1976

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six G-AVBU
Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six G-AVBU (msn 32-733) of Solitair Flight Masnagement ltd. leased to MAE (Electronics) Ltd. at Southend Airport circa 1978 Date: circa 1978

Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II N220AM (msn TC-234), while leased by OK Air Lines, on 7 October 1992. Date: 1992

Botanic Gardens Regents Park
The Royal Botanic Society was a learned society founded in 1839 by James de Carle Sowerby under a royal charter to the Duke of Norfolk and others

The Chinese Question, Views of the Stations acquired by Great Britain and Russia (litho)
1615462 The Chinese Question, Views of the Stations acquired by Great Britain and Russia (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

The scramble for China (engraving)
1039475 The scramble for China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The scramble for China)

General View of Wei-Hai-Wei, to be leased to Great Britain when evacuated by the Japanese (engraving)
1039467 General View of Wei-Hai-Wei, to be leased to Great Britain when evacuated by the Japanese (engraving) by English School

The Chinese Question, Wei-Hai-Wei, the Naval Port leased to Great Britain with the Island of Liu-Kung-Tau
1615473 The Chinese Question, Wei-Hai-Wei, the Naval Port leased to Great Britain with the Island of Liu-Kung-Tau, at the Entrance to its Harbour (litho) by Loye

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N1000 (msn 109), of Swiflite Aircraft Corporation, leased to the John Deere Tractor Company, at Waterloo Airport in Iowa in 1966. Date: 1966

Westland Widgeon G-APTW
Westland S-51 Series 2 Widgeon G-APTW (msn WA/H/150), of Westland Aircraft Limited, in the colours of Executair, which leased it from June 1959. Date: circa 1959

Westland-Sikorsky WS-55 Series 1 G-AOCF (msn WA56), of Autair at Luton Airport 14 September 1955 to 06 April 1964: British European Airways Helicopters Ltd as G-AOCF, named Sir Lionel

Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445 (msn 33477 - ex 44-78081) of Phenix Airlines. One of several irregular carriers which existed specifically for the purpose of transporting gamblers to

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

Convair CV990A HB-ICE Air Afrique Swissair, Abidjan
A Swissair Convair CV990A Coronado leased to Air Afrique and based in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Date: 1971

Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N4877V (msn 22442) of Capitol Airways. 44-78619, disposed of to the Foreign Liquidation commission on 20 August 1947 and bought by Claire L

Convair 440 Metropolitan N29DR of Basler Flight Services (msn 146); engines : Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CB16 or CB17 Double Wasps; year built : 1955XA-KIM : delivered 8 April 1954

Boeing 747-283B(SGD) SE-DFZ, leased to Nigerian Airways, at London Heathrow Airport Date: 1980s

Convair C-131B Samaritan O-53-7793 (MSN 245) assigned to NASA Langley Research Center, Langley Field, VA 1974 designated NC-131B prior to re-engining as NC-131H

Helicopter used in filming Thames TVs Londons Burning
A Kawasaki 216 helicopter, leased by Thames Television and used in the filming of their popular programme about the LFB, Londons Burning

Alfred William Moritz Meyer-Waldeck (1864-1928) - a German naval officer, Vice Admiral and Governor of the leased territory of Jiaozhou in Shantung province of China (Kiaochow) between 1911 and 1914

Salvation Army Shelter, Great Peter Street, London
A large factory building on Great Peter Street, Westminster, Central London, leased by the Salvation Army for use as a night shelter. Men were allowed to sleep here on backed benches

10 Adam Street, Adelphi, London, c. 1960. The Royal Aero?
10 Adam Street, Adelphi, London, circa 1960. The Royal Aeronautical Society leased premises at 11 Adam Street between 1910 and 1917 but this had been demolished by 1960. Date: circa 1960

Vickers Viscount 803 EI-AOI
Vickers Viscount 803, EI-AOI, operated by British Air Ferries but was leased from Aer Lingus

Monument to the Blockade Expedition - Lushunkou, China
Monument to the Blockade Expedition built by the Japanese at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, Peoples Republic of China formerly Port Arthur)

Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)
Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, Peoples Republic of China formerly Port Arthur) - the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Kwantung Leased Territory

Georg Fugger / Banker
GEORG FUGGER German financier and merchant; son of the founder of the firm, Jakob Fugger I. Leased the Roman mint (1508-15). Date: 1453 - 1506

Convair CV990A HB-ICE Swissair / Air Afrique Abidjan 1971
A Swissair Convair CV990A Coronado leased to Air Afrique and based in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Date: 1971

China - Dalian City
Dalian, China. The settlement was occupied by the British in 1858, returned to the Chinese in the 1880s, and then occupied by Japan in 1895 during the first Sino-Japanese War

Monument to First Chinese Regiment at Weihai
Monument to the (British) First Chinese Regiment at Weihai in Shandong Province, Peoples Republic of China. Between 1898-1930, the town was a British colony

China / Wei-Hai
(previously Wei-hai-wei) Seaport occupied by Japanese 1895-1898, leased to Britain 1898-1930, re-occupied by Japanese 1938-1945

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"Leased: A Journey Through Time and Skies" Step into the world of aviation history with a captivating collection aircraft. From the mighty McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel 69-7202 to the elegant Fokker F27-600 Friendship PH-FNZ, each plane tells a unique story. Among these remarkable aircraft is the Boeing 707-321F G-BAEL, which soared through the skies with grace and power. Its presence evokes memories of an era when air travel was synonymous with glamour and adventure. The Lockheed L-100 Hercules 9J-RCY stands tall as a symbol of strength and versatility. This legendary cargo plane has transported goods across continents, bridging gaps between nations. In contrast, the Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six G-AVBU embodies freedom in its purest form. With its compact size and nimble capabilities, it has taken pilots on thrilling journeys over vast landscapes. Meanwhile, the Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II N220AM showcases efficiency in air transportation. Its sleek design allows for smooth operations within bustling airports around the world. As we explore beyond aviation's boundaries, we find ourselves amidst nature's beauty at Botanic Gardens Regents Park. Here, tranquility intertwines with knowledge as flora from all corners of our planet flourish harmoniously. Delving deeper into history's annals reveals intriguing lithographs like "The Chinese Question. " These thought-provoking artworks shed light on Great Britain and Russia's acquisition of stations during times of geopolitical change. "The scramble for China" engraving takes us back to an era marked by intense competition among global powers seeking influence in this ancient land. It serves as a reminder that history often unfolds through complex narratives intertwined with political aspirations. Wei-Hai-Wei emerges as a focal point within this narrative - once evacuated by Japanese forces but later leased to Great Britain along with Liu-Kung-Tau Island.