Waddington Collection

Vulcan 20914_015
Last flying Vulcan bomber taking off from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. Photographed from the air in July 2009. The Vulcan, designed by Avro and later manufactured by Hawker Siddeley

Vulcan 20914_013
Last flying Vulcan bomber taking off from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. Photographed from the air in July 2009. The Vulcan, designed by Avro and later manufactured by Hawker Siddeley

Yorkshire, The Champion County Cricket Team 1919
The champion county cricket team of the 1919 season. Date: 1919

William Henry Waddington, French statesman
William Henry Waddington (1826-1894), French statesman and Prime Minister of France. He was also involved in archaeological research. Date: circa 1880

RAF Waddington Air show, Press Day 2006. A Sentinel Airborne Stand Off Radar (ASTOR) Aircraft from No. 5 (AC) Squadron, RAF Waddington

RAF Vulcan B Mk. 2 - RAF Waddington (Black Buck 1)
Royal Air Force Avro Vulcan B Mk.2 XM607 from the Waddington Bomb Wing at RAF Finningley. XM607 carried out the Black Buck 1 air-raid on Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands on 30 April - 1 May

Fall / Dachshund / Long / 1954
SMOKY HOLE KLEIN ARAMINTA SMOKY HOLE KLEIN ARABELLA Owned by Waddington. Two dachshunds sitting together. Date: 1954

King of Hearts, c1929. From Cir-Q-Lar playing cards, first edition. [John Waddington Ltd, Leeds & London, c1929]

Queen of Hearts, c1929. From Cir-Q-Lar playing cards, first edition. [John Waddington Ltd, Leeds & London, c1929]

Red Arrows Performing an Opposition Pass
Red 6 and Red 7, the Synchro Pair perform a thrilling opposition pass during a Red Arrows display at the RAF Waddington International Airshow

First Rivet Joint Aircraft Lands at RAF Waddington
The UKs first Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft is pictured landing at RAF Waddington in November 2013. The first three Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the UK ahead of

An E-3D Sentry of 23 Squadron RAF Waddington
An E-3D of 23 Squadron based at RAF Waddington

E3D Sentry AWACS Aircraft
An E-3D Sentry aircraft flown by 8 Squadron based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The RAF operates seven E-3D Sentry aircraft in the airborne surveillance and command-and-control role

Burnley Waddington and Lupton Bookseller early 1900s

Waddington and Lupton book stall, Burnley

Antonov An-26 407
Hungarian Air Force - Antonov An-26 407 (msn 34-07), of MH59. SzD.R. at RAF Waddington on 1 July 2005 Date: 2005

Grumman HU-16C Albatross N7025N - 141262
Grumman HU-16C Albatross N7025N / 141262 (msn G-409), at the Waddington - International Air Show on 30 June 2002. Date: 2002

Ilyushin Il-76MD K2878
Indian Air Force - Ilyushin Il-78M6MD K2878 (msn 0063465970), of 44 Squadron, at RAF Waddington on 28 June 2007. Date: 2007

Ilyushin Il-76MD K2663
Indian Air Force - Ilyushin Il-78M6MD K2663 (msn 0053458731), of 44 Squadron, at RAF Waddington on 17 July 2007. Date: 2007

Ocean liner jigsaw puzzles including Waddington?s A Night to Remember and Victory Queen Mary

Saab RF-35 Draken
Flyvevabnet - Saab RF-35 Draken (msn 351002). of Esk729, at RAF Waddington on 30 April 1988. (Flyvevabnet - Royal Danish Air Force). Date: 1988

McDonnell Douglas CF-18B 188918
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell Douglas CF-18B 188918 (msn 0280/B054), from 1 Canadian Air Group, at RAF Waddington on 30 April 1988. Date: 1988

McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 80-0020
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-15C-27-MC Eagle 80-0020 (MSN 0662/C169), at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D Corsair II 70-0960
United States Air Force (USAF) - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D-7-CV Corsair II 70-0960 (MSN D-106, base code SD'), of South Dakota ANG 175th TFS (114th TFG), Sioux FallS MAP, SD

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon 79-0351
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics F-16A Block 10 Fighting Falcon 79-0351 (msn 6i-136, base code NA'), at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon 82-1024
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics F-16A Block 10 Fighting Falcon 82-1024 (msn 6i-617, base code TJ'), at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 83-0019
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-15C-35-MC Eagle 83-0019 (msn 0866/C279). at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986 Date: 1986

General Dynamics FB-111A 72-0149
United States Air Force (USAF) - General Dynamics FB-111A 67-7196 (msn B1-010), at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986 Date: 1986

Canadair NF-5A Freedom Fighter K-3030
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Canadair NF-5A Freedom Fighter K-3030 (msn 3030) of 313 Squadron, at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986

McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188753
Canadian Armed Forces - McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188753 (msn 136), of 439 Squadron, 1 Canadian Air Division, at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-255
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-255 (msn 6D-44). at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet in 26 August 1986

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA23
Force Aerienne Belge - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon FA23 (msn 6H-23), of 350 Squadron 1 Wing. at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet on 2 August 1986

Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-EL
Armee de l'Air - Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-EL (msn 16), of Escadron de Chasse EC 1/2 Les Cigones, at RAF Waddington on 30 April 1988. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force). Date: 1988

Mirage F. 1C 30-MQ
Armee de l'Air - Mirage F.1C 30-MQ (msn 16), of Escadron de Chasse EC.2/30 Normandie-Niemen, at RAF Waddington on 2 August 1986. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force). Date: 1986

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom 37+83
Luftwaffe - McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 37+83 (msn 4593), of JagdBomberGeschwader 35, at RAF Waddington on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-EA
Armee de l'Air - Dassault Mirage 2000C 2-EA (msn 19), of Escadron de Chasse EC 1/2 Les Cigones, at RAF Waddington on 30 April 1988. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force). Date: 1988

Dassault Mirage 5BA BA33
Force aerienne belge - Dassault Mirage 5BA BA33 (msn 033), of 1 Squadron 3 Wing. at the RAF Waddington Tactical Fighter Meet in 26 August 1986

SEPECAT Jaguar A 7-NP
Armee de l'Air - SEPECAT Jaguar A 7-NP (msn A79), of Escadron De Chasse 4-7 Limousin, oat RAF Waddington on the 2 August 1986

Tornado IDS(T) 44+25
Luftwaffe - Tornado IDS(T) 44+25 (msn 317-GT039-4125), of JagdBomberGeschwader 38, at RAF Waddington on 2 August 1986. Date: 1986

McDonnell Douglas F-15C-29-MC Eagle 80-0046
United States Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15C-29-MC Eagle 80-0046 (msn 0717-C195, base code IS'), of the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Black Knights, at RAF Waddington on 28 April 1990

North American F-100D Super Sabre 56-3288
United States Air Force - North American F-100D-90-NA Super Sabre 56-3288 (msn 235-360, buzz number FW-288'), at RAF Waddington in September 1961

Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc LF363
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc LF363 LE-D, at RAF Waddington in May 1975, marked as D of No. 242 Squadron, as flown by Douglas Bader. Date: 1975

Westland/Sud-Aviation SA. 330E Puma HC. 1 XW208
Westland-Sud-Aviation SA.330E Puma HC.1 XW208 (msn 1095), of No. 33 Squadron, at RAF Waddington in June 1978. Date: 1978

Raytheon B200 King Air G-RAFK
Royal Air Force - Raytheon B200 King Air G-RAFK (msn BB-1830), of No.45 (R) Squadron, at RAF Waddington on 1 July 2005. Date: 2005

Scottish Aviation Bulldog T. 1 XX529 / W
Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 XX529 / W (msn BH120/215), at a RAF Waddington Photocall on 22 October 1994 Date: 1994

Scottish Aviation Bulldog T. 1 XX520 - 2
Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 XX520 - 2 (msn BH120/206), at a RAF Waddington Photocall on 22 October 1994 Date: 1994

Scottish Aviation Bulldog T. 1 XX700 - B
Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 XX700 - B (msn BH120/349), at a RAF Waddington Photocall on 22 October 1994 Date: 1994

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T. 10 WZ856
Royal Air Force - de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 WZ856 (msn C1/0002), of 7 AEF, at a RAF Waddington Photocall on 22 October 1994 Date: 1994

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"Waddington: A Tapestry of History, Sports, and Literature" Step into the world of Waddington, a name that weaves together diverse stories from different realms. From the majestic Vulcan 20914_013 and Vulcan 20914_015 soaring through the skies to Yorkshire's proud Champion County Cricket Team in 1919, this place is steeped in rich heritage. But Waddington extends beyond its borders. It embraces notable figures like William Henry Waddington, a distinguished French statesman whose influence reached far and wide. Meanwhile, nestled within Lancashire lies The Village of Waddington, exuding charm and warmth that captivates all who visit. Intriguingly enough, even literature finds its place here. Burnley Waddington and Lupton Bookseller stood tall during the early 1900s as a haven for book enthusiasts seeking knowledge and adventure between pages. And not too far away was the bustling book stall and Lupton in Burnley - an inviting sanctuary for literary explorers. Transportation also plays a role in shaping this tapestry of tales. Antonov An-26 407 gracefully takes flight alongside Grumman HU-16C Albatross N7025N - 141262 – both symbols of human ingenuity conquering the skies. Ilyushin Il-76MD K2878 and Ilyushin Il-76MD K2663 add their own unique chapters to this narrative with their robust presence. Yet amidst these grand narratives lie moments of leisure; Ocean liner jigsaw puzzles bring joy to many as they piece together intricate scenes on tranquil evenings by the fireside or under starry skies. Waddington stands as a testament to how history intertwines with sportsmanship, literature flourishes among communities, transportation shapes our journeys across continents, and simple pleasures can create lasting memories.