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AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS REVIEW

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(For Private Circulation Only)

PUBLISHED BY AIR-BRITAIN The National Association of Aviation Enthusiasts
FOUNDED 1948

VOL. 1 NUMBER 3 JUNE 1959

LONDON.
27/4.  PH-DFL   DC-6B, K.L.M., Iraq Petroleum charter.
       YU-ABH   Dakota, J.A.T., with Belgrade football team.
30/4.  G-APTE   Widgeon, Bristow Helicopters.
       G-APNB   Britannia 317, British & Commonwealth Shipping
 1/5.  F-BFDR   Beech Super 18, Sud Aviation.
 4/5.  CCCP-42382 TU-104A, Aeroflot, trial flights.
       G-APTH   Agusta Bell 47J, B.E.A. overflew.
 6/5.  G-APDL   Comet 4, B.O.A.C.
       F-BHBM   Starliner, 1649A, Air France.
       G-APEA   Vanguard, Vickers Armstrong Ltd, to Hamburg.
       LV-AHN   Comet 4, Aerolineas Argentinas.
 7/5.  OD-ADL   York, ex G-ANGF, Trans Mediterrenean A/W.
 8/5.  F-BHVA   DC-6, T.A.I., charter to Air France on Nice
                service pending availability of Caravelle.
 9/5.  5302     Comet 1XB, R.C.A.F.
10/5.  EI-AKF   Friendship, Aer Lingus, with EI-AKD.
11/5.  I-DUVU   DC-7C, Alitalia.
       WL665    Varsity, R.A.F.
12/5.  G-ANUY   Constellation 749A, B.O.A.C. to New York.
13/5.  HB-ILU   Skymaster, Balair.
       LV-AHO   Comet 4, Aerolineas Argentinas.
14/5.  G-APDO   Comet 4, B.O.A.C. delivery.
15/5.  CU-P670  Britannia 318, Cubana, delivery.
16/5.  CCCP-L5444 TU-104, Aeroflot, first service.
19/5.  OY-KNC   DC-7C, S.A.S.
20/5.  CCCP-42391 TU-104B, Aeroflot.
22/5.  PH-CGE   Convair 540, Iranian Oil Exploration Co.
       D-CADE   Dakota, Lufthansa, freight flight.
       G-APKR   Valetta, Decca Ltd, demonstration to Aeroflot.
24/5.  VH-TVP   Viscount 816, T.A.A. delivery, dayglo colours.
                                                     A.Hughes.
RINGWAY, MANCHESTER.
 1/5.  G-APNO   DC-6, Hunting Clan Airtransport, first visit.
 5/5.  0-476304 C-47, U.S.A.F.
 6/5.  70460    C-130A Hercules, U.S.A.F., first visit of type.
 9/5.  50507    C-54, U.S.A.F. 64th Madrid Wing.
10/5.  PH-LDG   Constellation 749, K.L.M. with PH-LDS. charter.
11/5.  20960    C-124 Globemaster 2, U.S.A.F. first visit.
18/5.  D-ALAN   Starliner 1649A, Lufthansa, first visit.
19/5.  EI-AKG   Friendship, Aer Lingus, first visit.
22/5.  G-AGRP   Viking 1, Overseas Aviation (C.I.) Ltd.
                                                   A.R.Boulton.
       
F-BCUF, Languedoc at Gibraltar on 27/4. An old timer having
a new lease of life with the French SAR service.
       
PRESTWICK.
28/4.  VH-CAU   Commander 560E, Australlan Dept of Civil
                Aviation, ferry U.S.A. to Australia with VH-CAW.
 1/5.  G-AOEN   Twin Pioneer, Scottish Aviation, returned from
                South America.
 2/5.  CF-TIG   Viscount 757, T.C.A., delivery, Fleet No.651.
 4/5.  EI-ACH   Dakota, Aer Lingus, overhaul by Scottish Aviation, 
                to become G-APUC. Air Links Ltd.
       HB-HOX   Twin Pioneer, Swiss State Bureau of Survey, 
                c/n 570, delivery.
 5/5.  XH228    Canberra B(I)8, R.A.F.
       WP332    Balliol, Royal Navy.
 6/5.  CCCP-42382 TU-104A, Aeroflot, familiarization flight.
       XJ402    Whirlwind HAS., Royal Navy.
 7/5.  G-APDL   Comet 4, B.O.A.C. crew training.
 8/5.  XK952    Canberra B(I)8, R.A.F.
10/5.  PJ-DPB   DC-6, K.L.M. returning from West Indies division 
                to become PH-DPB.
11/5.  G-AHTW   Oxford, Boulton & Paul Ltd.
12/5.  PP-SRG   Viscount 827, V.A.S.P., delivery.
13/5.  XM296    Heron C.3, R.A.F. Queens Flight.
17/5.  CF-CZE   DC-6B, C.P.A.L. diversion.
       128437   P2V-5F Neptune, U.S. Navy, VP-5 Sq, coded LA-11. #?#
18/5.  N711PA   Boeing 707-121, P.A.W.A. diversion.
19/5.  G-AOFL   Hiller UH-12B, Air Service Training.
                                                      D.Reid.
NORTHOLT.
20/4.  25789    C-131A, U.S.A.F.
       CP-35    C-119G, Royal Belgian A/F, coded OT-CBO.
       WJ504    Valetta C.2, R.A.F. Coastal Command.
       33298    C-118A, U.S.A.F., M.A.T.S.
21/4.  G-ANRG   Pioneer 2, Scottish Aviation.
23/4.  0-49046  C-54E, U.S.A.F.
       0-50516  C-54, U.S.A.F.
       GA-242   Noratlas 2501D, Luftwaffe, with GA-247, GA-249, 
                GB-109 and GB-112.
24/4.  XA880    Devon C.1, R.A.F.
       0-49117  C-54E, U.S.A.F. Dayglo markings.
27/4.  25787    C-131A, U.S.A.F.
30/4.  WJ324    Hastings C.4, R.A.F.
       0-80608  VC-121A, U.S.A.F. with Secretary of U.S.A.F.
 1/5.  KN662    Dakota 4, R.C.A.F. camouflaged.
 4/5.  26025    C-119G, Italian Air Force, coded 46-36.
       
Another visitor to Gibraltar during April was this Canadair
Argus, 20729 of 405 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force.
9.     
NORTHOLT.(continued), 
 4/5.  33303    C-118A, U.S.A.F.
       No308    S.O.30P-2, French Navy, coded 11-S-15. #?#
 6/5.  KJ964    Dakota C.4, R.A.F.
       PH-PBA   Dakota, Prince Bernhard.
 7/5.  0-52548  C-117B, U.S.A.F.
 8/5.  No236    Flamant, French Air Force, coded Q.
11/5.  48199    C-47B, French Air Force, ex USAF 45-48199.
       CA-022   Pembroke C.54, Luftwaffe.
       EP-AHA   Viscount 782, Iranian Govt, for Shah of Persia.
14/5.  141021   R4Y-1, U.S. Navy, Pink dayglo.
       WJ338    Hastings C.2, R.A.F.
       No25     Noratlas, French Air Force.
19/5.  IK449    C-119G, Indian Air Force, coded X.
       77116    C-47B, French Air Force, ex USAF 44-77116.
21/5.  XK897    Sea Devon C.20, Royal Navy.
2P/5.  0-48247  C-47B, U.S.A.F.
                                                  R.Dyster.
BLACKBUSHE.
30/4.  45-945   C-47, M.A.T.S. Weather.
 1/5.  N98G     Convair 440, c/n 399, Goodyear Tyre Co.
       135564   P2V-7, U.S. Navy, VP-11 Sq, coded LE-5, with
                143178, VP-11 Sq, coded LE-5.
 4/5.  57-2979  TL-19D, Bird Dog, U.S. Army.
 5/5.  49-1912  Convair T-29A, U.S.A.F.
 6/5.  G-APTT   DC-4, Trans Arabia Airways, ex N5518V, /VH-ANE.
       50836    R4D-8, U.S. Navy, Naples.
 9/5.  G-AJSX   Argus, North Perrot Estate Co.
       56526    R5D-3, U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, coded 6F.
10/5.  G-APLE   Westminster, Westland Aircraft Ltd.
11/5.  OD-ADI   Skymaster, Trans-Mediterranean A/W, delivery.
       39124    R5D-5, U.S. Navy, VR-24 Sq.
12/5.  PP-SRG   Viscount 827, V.A.S.P., delivery.
14/5.  57-2859  TL-19D Bird Dog, U.S.Army.
       135557   P2V-7, U.S. Navy, VP-11 Sq, coded LE-6 with
                140431, VP-11 Sq, coded LE-11.
15/5.  OD-ADK   DC-4, Trans-Mediterranean A/W, delivery, ex N5517V
       128331   P2V-5F, U.S. Navy, VA-HM-13 Sq, coded LR-1.
       VH-RMJ   Viscount 832, Ansett A.N.A. delivery.
20/5.  G-ALBA   Rapide, Trans European Aviation.
21/5.  79002    C-47, Swedish Air Force, 8 Squadron.
24/5.  43-15199 C-47A, U.S.A.F.
                                               A.F.A.Alexander.
SPEKE, LIVERPOOL.
25/4.  PH-MAC   Dove, Martins Air Charter, to Le Bourget.
28/4.  G-AOJY   Chipmunk, Blackpool P.F.A. Group, Squires Gate.
30/4.  G-AOBN   Dakota, Silver City A/W, to Rochester.
       0-315204 C-47, U.S.A.F.
 5/5.  No03     Noratlas, French Air Force, from Bretigny.
       0-91941  Convair T-29A, U.S.A.F.
 9/5.  OO-DAL   Dove, to Gatwick.
13/5.  F-BIAN   B.601 Mercurey, M.Mandios, from Toussus.
15/5.  0-76428  C-47D, U.S.A.F.
17/5.  0-315204 C-47, U.S.A.F.
18/5.  EI-AKG   Friendship, Aer Lingus, first visit.
22/5.  G-AJXF   Consul, Skyways Ltd, to Stansted.
                                                  P.H.Butler.
TURNHOUSE, EDINBURGH.
23/4.  G-AKDJ   Gemini 1A, H.Laing, from Dyce.
24/4.  G-AOIY   Autocar, Parker's Stores.
28/4.  G-AJFT   Viking 1B, Airwork Ltd.
 1/5.  9109     R4D-8, U.S. Navy, coded FT. #?#
14/5.  XL591    Hunter T.7, R.A.F, first visit of type.
15/5.  XL149    Beverley, R.A.F., 242 O.C.U.
                                                    D.H.Fletcher.
       
Sabre F-86F 52-5177 (A-FX) of 336 Sqd, R.N.A.F.
at Wethersfield AFB, "Open Day". 9/5/59.
       
CROYDON.
25/4.  PH-NET   Auster 5, ex G-AIPE.
       G-APMZ   Turbulent, c/n 481, Rollason Ltd.
 2/5.  ZS-CKH   Comanche, c/n 24-735, Adams National Industries.
 8/5.  F-BHCM   Proctor 5, ex G-AKEB.
12/5.  F-OBMP   Anson, ex G-APCI.
       G-APTL   Anson, Air Couriers, for conversion.
16/5.  I-BANG   Tiger Moth, Rollason conversion.
23/5.  G-APUI   Super Cub, ex EI-AKS.
                                    D.Conway & R.Pattenden.
ELMDON, BIRMINGHAM.
 3/5.  F-OBDP   Bristol 170, from Wymeswold.
 8/5.  XF550    Provost, R.A.F. from Ternhill.
 9/5.  YA-BAG   Skymaster, Ariana Afghan Airlines.
13/5.  G-APRN   Argosy, Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft. ILS.
16/5.  EI-AKG   Friendship, Aer Lingus, first visit.
17/5.  OO-NIF   Tipsy Nipper.
22/5.  No142    NC-702 Martinet, French Air Force, Villacoublay.
                                                  G.Job.
SOUTHEND.
23/4.  SE-CGZ   Safir 91D, Saab demonstrator, to Kidlington.
24/4.  PH-NEM   Sokol M.1C, Continental Air Services.
       WE535    Auster T.7, Army.
28/4.  G-AOUP   Chipmunk, Air Service Training, to Hamble.
       G-APTO   Alpha, Auster Aircraft Ltd.
30/4.  G-AMAU   Hurricane 2C, Hawker Aircraft Ltd.
 1/5.  D-EGEG   Autocrat
 3/5.  D-ADAL   Skymaster, L.T.U.
 7/5.  F-BIVE   Jodel D.117.
       D-FGAL   Harvard, Overseas Motor Sales, to Germany.
       D-BONE   Viking, Flugdienst.
       D-GARY   Apache.
 8/5.  G-AMUG   Chipmunk, Air Service Training.
 9/5.  G-AOPW   Prentice, Aviation Traders Ltd, to Lasham.
11/5.  WE995    Auster T.7, Army. #?#
       D-EMIN   Comanche, Luftfahrtechnick G.M.B.H.
12/5.  XK415    Auster A.O.P.9. Army.
13/5.  G-AIXR   Viking, Tradair, with G-AKTV.
15/5.  G-APSW   Heron 2, Portuguese Minister for Colonies, dly.
17/5.  F-BHYP   Jodel D.120, with F-BIMG Emeraude.
22/5.  G-ALHD   Canadair C.4, Overseas Aviation, delivery.
                                           C.Winch.
FILTON, BRISTOL.
20/4.  GB-110   Noratlas, Luftwaffe.
21/4.  XH746    Javelin FAW.7.(mod) Bristol Siddeley.
28/4.  CU-P671  Britannia 318, Cubana, wheeled out.
30/4.  XL636    Britannia 253, R.A.F. 2nd aircraft.
 4/5.  WJ342    Hastings C.2, R.A.F. 36 Sq, Colerne.
       CF-CZA   Britannia 314, C.P.A.L. for overhaul.
 5/5.  XM223    Devon C.1, R.A.F./R.A.E.
 6/5.  G-AGUH   Anson 19, Bristol-Siddeley Engines Ltd.
       26005    C-119G Packet, Italian Air Force, with 26018.
 8/5.  F-BIMK   Emeraude, Maurice Tabuteau. with F-BHAK Safir.
 9/5.  IE1071   Gnat, Indian Air Force, to Bristol S. Engines.
15/5.  G-APTE   Widgeon, Bristow Helicopters.
       XL637    Britannia 253, R.A.F. Transport Cmd from N.I.
                                              P.R.March.
WOOLSINGTON, NEWCASTLE.
23/4.  EI-AFA   Dakota, Aer Lingus.
29/4.  G-APLH   Wayfarer, Dan Air Ltd.
 6/5.  WK590    Chipmunk, R.A.F. from Dishforth.
 9/5.  N82661   Aeronca Champion, U.S.A.F. Prestwick F/C.
11/5.  G-AJXE   Consul, B.K.S. Ltd.
17/5.  G-ANCI   Heron 1B, North South Airlines.
22/5.  D-EMIN   Comanche, Luftfahrtechnick.
                                               D.B.Akhurst.
EASTLEIGH. 
 4 5.  IE1060   Gnat, Indian Air Force, by road for repair.
 9/5.  G-ACMA   Leopard Moth.
12/5.  BGA843   T.45 Swallow Glider.
13/5.  26139    L-20A Beaver, U.S.A.F.
14/5.  G-ANTC   Dakota 6, Jersey Airlines.
20/5.  G-AMYJ   Dakota 6, Jersey Airlines.
Visitors on route to the Jersey Air Rally on 8/5 included
G-AOTK Turbi, G-AHWH Globe Swift, G-ABWP Spartan Arrow, G-AOIY
Autocar, G-AEYE Percival Q.6. plus 15 others and 3 R.A.F.
Ansons.                                             P.J.Marson.
       
SQUIRES GATE, BLACKPOOL.
26/4.  G-APKG   Viscount 804, Transair, first visit of type.
30/4.  WN509    Balliol, R.A.F. to & from Hurn.
 3/5.  G-AOFL   Hiller 360, to Coniston water to photo
                'Bluebird' speed record bid.
16/5.  EI-AJI   Viscount 808, Aer Lingus to Lourdes.
18/5.  G-AHNC   Tiger Moth, Crop Culture & G-APFB.    J.S.Willis.
10.    
On route to Melbourne, Australia from the United States, this
Commander 560E, VH-CAW photographed at Gatwick on 30/4.
       
GATWICK.
29/4.  VH-CAU   Commander 560E, from Prestwick with VH-CAW.
 5/5.  EP-AHA   Viscount 782, Iranian Govt with Shah of Persia.
 8/5.  F-BDRJ   Skymaster, T.A.I.
12/5.  XK695    Comet 2, R.A.F. Transport Command.
       F-BFDN   Viking, Air Nautic.
19/5.  VX573    Valetta, R.A.F.
20/5.  F-BHEP   Apache.
       OO-SED   Cessna 310, Sabena.
22/5.  G-AKFY   Gemini, Air Couriers Ltd.                 P.Amos.
SHOREHAM.
27/4.  G-AGTL   Lockheed 12A, K.McAlpine, from Rearsby.
30/4.  HB-GOB   Commander, from Gatwlck.
11/5.  G-AMER   Marathon T.11, F.G.Miles Ltd, from Hullavington.
13/5.  XJ766    Whirlwind, R.A.F. coded M, from Thorney Island.
15/5.  G-APUD   Bensen Type Gyrocopter, Wg/Cdr Wallace.
24/5.  G-APKZ   Turbulent, G.Stewart.
25/5.  G-APUI   Super Cub, D.H.Wooley.                  A.R.Price.
LYMPNE.
22/4.  F-BHYR   Jodel.
24/4.  OO-NIF   Nipper.
 2/5.  HB-SOO   Jodel.
 3/5.  F-BITM   Jodel D.117.
 9/5.  G-ANOK   Safir, Kelvin & Hughes Ltd.
15/5.  F-BFCY   Jungmann. #?#
18/5.  D-EFED   Cessna 172.                         D.J.Goldsmith.
RONALDSWAY, I.O.M.
 3/4   G-ADNE   Hornet Moth, R.McCandless, from Newtownards.
14/4.  XG575    Whirlwind HAS, Royal Navy, with XG577 XG578 XG579.
 8/5.  G-AJOE   Messenger 2A, T.L.Shaw.
19/5.  G-ALXC   Anson 1, Federated Fruit Co.            M.Faucitt.
GUERNSEY.
 1/5.  F-BHMV   Jodel D.117.
10/5.  G-AIRB   Autocrat, H.Knight.
15/5.  PH823    Anson 12, R.A.F.
Jersey Rally visitors on 9/5 were F-BIMU Autocrat, F-BIAZ
Emeraude, and Navions F-BAFZ and F-BEXP.               B.J.Guille.
HURN.  
22/4.  WP312    Sea Prince, Royal Navy.
 4/5.  G-AOKF   Prentice, Maitland Air Charters.
 5/5.  TX228    Anson, R.A.F.
18/5.  G-AJTG   Gemini 3B, W.J.L.Rees and partner.        G.Rogers.
CHRISTCHURCH.
 4/5.  KF314    Harvard, R.A.F.
       G-AELG   Swallow, R.Clear, behind hangar.
17/5.  G-ADLY   Hornet Moth, G.B.Miller.                  G.Rogers.
SANDOWN, I.O.W.
 1/5.  G-AJSX   Argus, North Perrot Estate Co.
 3/5.  G-ALUX   Hawk Trainer, W.Way.
 5/5.  G-AJOT   Dove, Short & Harland Ltd.
11/5.  XK409    Auster A.O.P.9, Army.
23/5.  G-APOE   Chipmunk, Elstree Flying Club.
       N2512C   Cessna 172, South Ruislip Flying Club.       H.Nobbs.
FAIROAKS.
21/4.  G-ANOF   Tiger Moth, Airspray, Boxted.
22/4.  G-APLG   Aiglet Trainer, K.Desmond, to Hurn.
26/4.  G-ABVE   Arrow Active, N.H.Jones, to fly soon.
30/4.  G-AKFN   Argus, E.F.Allchin.
 7/5.  G-AKHB   Gemini 1A, J.R.Johnston, new resident.
                                                 P.G.Campbell.
LEAVESDEN.
21/4.  G-APSW   Heron 2, from Hatfield.
 1/5.  G-AOYD   Dove 2, Mitchell Engineering, from Brough.
 7/5.  F-BHCM   Proctor, M.Clerc, from Paris for engine reps.
13/5.  46001    Devon, Swedish Air Force, delivered via Stans'd.
                                                        P.J.Owen.
       
Twin Pioneer HB-HOX seen here before delivery to Switzerland.
       
BAHRAIN.
16/3.  XY-ADI   Dove, Burmah Oil Co.
       ZK-BRF   Viscount 807, N.Z.N.A.C. delivery.
20/3.  AP-AJE   Viscount 815, P.I.A. delivery.
22/3.  G-APSA   DC-6A, Eagle Airways, first visit.
24/3.  N726A    Convair 340, ARAMCO, c/n 9.
       OD-ACP   York, T.M.A.
26/3.  N721A    C-47, ARAMCO, named 'Quail'.
28/3.  N728A    Beaver, ARAMCO.
29/3.  IP896    Canberra, Indian A/F with IF897. #?#
31/3.  G-APLW   Twin Pioneer, Iraq Petroleum Co.
 2/4.  VH-RMH   Viscount 832, Ansett A.N.A. delivery.
 5/4.  N5590A   D.C.3, Aero Enterprises.
 9/4.  VH-TFB   Friendship, T.A.A. delivery, first visit of
13/4.  IP993    Canberra P.R.57, Indian Air Force.    (type.
       IF976    Canberra B(I)58, Indian Air Force.
23/4.  IF975    Canberra B(I)58, Indian Air Force, with IF979
       F-BGXN   DC-3, T.A.I.
25/4.  VH-RMI   Viscount 832, Ansett A.N.A. delivery.
29/4.  OO-DOL   Bonanza.
 2/5.  IF978    Canberra B(I)58, Indian Air Force.
 5/5.  G-APPH   Twin Pioneer, Scottish Aviation.
       VH-CAU   Commander 560E, with VH-CAW delivery.
 8/5.  VH-TFD   Friendship, T.A.A. delivery.
10/5.  122081   PBM-3B Mariner, Royal Nederland Navy.
13/5.  HB-AAN   Viking, Balair, Swissair charter.
                                                K.F.Measures.
LUQA, MALTA.
24/4.  MM61696  Expeditor, Italian A/F, with MM61712.
29/4.  122081   PBM-3B, Mariner, Kon Marine, coded 16-301.
30/4.  92637    C-47, Royal Hellenic Air Force.
18/5.  F-BAXX   Dakota, Tunis Air.
20/5.  KP221    Dakota, R.C.A.F.                     W.A.Fripp.
ORLY, PARIS. 
Aircraft noted on 24/4 were F-BAVC & F-BAVE, Armagnac, 
F-BFVI Navion, F-BHRA & F-BHRB, Caravelle. F-BIOH Jodel, and F-BELH
Skymaster of Tunis Air.                             P.W.Vollborth.
IDRIS, LIBYA.
 7/5. EI-ACG   C-47, Aer Lingus, with EI-ACI, EI-ACK and EI-ACT.
Also C-47's. N2615, N9820F, N7654 and N565 Oasis Oil Co.
and D.H.Beavers, N563 (ex N2734A), N564, N999R, N9934F.
                                                   R.W.Elliott.
COLLINSTOWN, DUBLIN.
21/4.  EI-AKP   Tri-Pacer, Irish Air Charter, delivery.
22/4.  F-BILU   Commander 680, M.Fraissinet.
 1/5.  10052    Albatross SA-16, U.S.A.F.
 5/5.  G-ACIT   Dragon, Air Navigation and Trading.
13/5.  188      Dove, Irish Air Corps.
       EI-AKG   Friendship, Aer Lingus, delivery.
16/5.  D-BODO   Freighter 31, L.T.U.
       0-77214  VC-47D, U.S.A.F. with 0-348675.         R.Kennedy.
       
Seen at Speke,Liverpool on 13/5, F-BIAN, Boisavia B.601 Mercurey.
11.    
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL, NEW ZEALAND.
12/4.  TG507    Hastings C.1, R.A.F. 48 Sq, to Australia.
17/4.  53-3271A C-118A, U.S.A.F. Dayglo markings, to U.S.A.
 2/5.  ZK-ALB   Rapide, Marlborough Aero Club, to Blenheim.
TAFUNA, SAMOA.
25/4.  N79012   Skymaster, P.A.W.A. ex Nandi, weekly service.
NANDI INTERNATIONAL, FIJI ISLANDS.
20/4.  N746PA   DC-7C, P.A.W.A. - U.S.A. to Australia service.
26/4.  VH-BZE   Convair 540, Ansett A.N.A. to U.S.A.
 1/5.  VH-ANF   DC-4, Ansett A.N.A. freight to Australia.
                                                     R.Killick.
GIBRALTAR.
20/4.  No145    Mistral 535, French Air Force coded 8 QW.
       20719    Canadair Argus, R.C.A.F. 405 Sq. coded XV 719.
23/4.  134643   P2V-6, French Navy, Oran.
27/4.  F-BCUF   Languedoc, French S.A.R. Service.
       RA685    Lincoln, R.A.F. Watton.
 9/5.  LN-BIL   Cornell, from Oslo. Private.
11/5.  LN-FAG   Tri-Pacer, from Oslo, Private.
15/5.  24101    P2V-7, R.C.A.F. coded 101.         /D.M.Sparks.

Photo Credits. B.Stainer, P.H.Butler and D.M.Sparks.

From Readers Logs

Highlights Apr/May.

Several French Air Force Vautours have been seen
in Southern England, one in the Hove area on the
21/4. was doing circuits. Another unusual was a
Harvard AA-684 (3) of the Luftwaffe, going West
at Hove on the 1/5, at 18.15. Another Harvard has
been in the London area skywriting, this was a
German-registered machine.
   The "Open Day" at Wethersfield AFB, Essex on 9/5
provided a great number of types including-:
S-14 Mach Trainer: L-4. Royal Nederland A/F.
Canuck CF-100 Mk.4B: 18400 (UD-400) RCAF.
F-84F-76-RE: 53-7006 (DB-125); F-84F-81-RE: 53-7111
(DB-251); T-33A-1-LO: 53-5772 (BD-796) Luftwaffe.
Fiat G.91R: MM6251 Italian A/F and another coded
5-257 and finished in NATO camouflage.
T-33A-1-LO: 51-7492 (TR-492) Danish Air Force.
F-86F 53-1096 (J-PX) 336 Sqd, Royal Norwegian A/F
C-119G-30-PA: 52-6035 (46-35) 46th Aerobrigata. 

Scotland.
AYR.
16/4.  17.10 -   HB-HOX    Twin-Pioneer 1, Swiss Govt
                           making its first flight.
23/4.  12.40 N.  FM-1014   Pioneer, Malayan A/F.
25/4.  08.00 S.  D-BODO    Freighter 31, LTU.
 9/5.  19.20 W.  53-3246   C-118A, MATS. Dayglo mks.
Dundee.
 5/5.  16.00 W.  -         Skyraider (AEW).1
South-East England (South of the Thames).
Herne Bay.
20/4.  09.20 W.  G-APIY    Prentice 1.
Dover.
19/4.  12.17 E.  OK-MCS    Avia 14, C.S.A.
 7/5.  12.07 W.  OO-YAC    Bonanza
Hounslow.
 1/5.  08.15 SW. F-BFDR    Beech D.17 #?#
Edenbridge.Kent.
29/4.  13.05 W.  EC-AJV    Consul. Spanish colours on
                           fin and wing tips.
 4/5.  13.55 W.  G-APKR    Valetta 1, Decca Co.
 4/5.  13.05 E.  F-BIMK    Emeraude
Dartford.
25/4.  17.55 E.  -         Widgeon, Bristow Helicopters
10/5.  10.07 NE. -         Pembroke C.51, Belgian A/F
Mid-Sussex. 
 1/5.  18.45 N.  HB-GOB    Aero Commander. based at
                           Gatwick, seen frequently.
 6/5.  13.24 NE. WJ244     Sea Fury.
Hampton.
 7/5.  10.50 S.  SX-DAD    DC-6B, Olympic Airways.
14/5.  15.45 S.  I-DIMS    DC-6, Alitalia.
Woking.
15/4.  15.00 -   CF-RBC    Viscount. (circling) Blue, 
                           white top yellow trim.
24/4.  18.50 NW. N5714P    Comanche, returned SE on
                           the 26/4. at 15.00
29/4.  09.40 NE. G-APNV    Saro P.531, Saunders-Roe.
North England.
Darlington.
14/4.  10.00 N.  (027)     Sea-Fury, RN.
Crewe.
28/4.  11.30 NE. G-AMZU    J/5F Aiglet Trainer.
Buxton.
 6/5.  17.00 circ. YA-BAG  DC-4 (c/n 18367), Aryana.
S.Manchester.
 7/5.  15.40 E.  24110     Neptune P2V-7, RCAF
Chester.
27/4.  15.58 SE. F-BEDY    Beech C-18 (c/n 7246)
27/4.  17.00 S.  55-016    C-130A Hercules, USAF.
Lincoln.
11/5.  17.42 W.  -         Lancaster 10 RCAF.
Gloucester.
22/4.  15.45 N.  G-ANJV    WS-55. From the whale ship
                                  "SS. Southern Harvester".
(Central England reports will be in next months).

South-East England (North of Thames).
Hornsey.
11/5.  10.30 -   G-ALZW    Ambassador 2, BKS. (ex-LAP)
11/5.  14.12 -   PH-LDT    L-749A, KLM (ex-LAP)
11/5.  20.05 N.  G-APLJ    Apache, McAlpine.
Edmonton.
17/4.  14.55 N.  -         Lincoln B.2
 9/5.  15.00 N.  -         Widgeon. (ex-Heliport).
Uxbridge.
24/4.  16.30 NW. GB-109    Noraltlas, Luftwaffe.
25/4.  12.30 SW. G-APFZ    Agricola first time seen.
26/4.  17.03 E.  F-BHRB    Caravelle, Air France
 6/5.  15.45 E.  10911     C-47, RCAF. In new c/s
    red wing tips, tail unit u/s, 911 under one wing.
14/5.  13.30 NW.           Comanche (red trim).
14/5.  16.32 E.            Noratlas, L'Armee de l'Air
North Weald.
25/4.  16.18 SE. SE-CGZ    Safir 91D (for Kidlington)
 2/5.  17.41 W.  -         Cessna 310 Swiss.
14/5.  20.04 E.  -         C-133A, MATS.
Bury St.Edmunds.
 9/5.  18.40 SW. WJ342     Hastings C.2
16/5.  18.00 S.  N6504C    L-1049D, Seaboard & Western
Halstead.
19/4.  17.15 SW. -         Turbulents. Two a/c, one 
                           being bright orange.
10/5.  15.15 E.  -         Sabre F-86F, Norwegian A/F
11/5.  10.06 SE. -         Canuck Mk.4B, RCAF.
Colchester.
 5/5.  13.05 N.  SE-CCF    DC-7C, SAS.
 7/5.  10.58 S.  N9829F    Piper J-2, Mildenhall F/C.
 7/5.  17.50 W.  CCCP-42382 TU-104A, Aeroflot.
                 giving press rides from LAP.
10/5.  09.40 SE. -         8 x F-86Es, "Blacklancers"
  2nd. Aerobrigata, Italian A/F, returning home after
  Wethersfield 'Open Day'.

Central South and S.W.England.
Exeter.
 6/4.  13.45 N.  EI-AKA    Friendship, Aer-Lingus
Oxon.
22/4.  17.04 S.  RA715     Lincoln B.2
24/4.  15.07 S.  G-ADGP    M.2L Hawk Speed Six.
Abingdon.
10/5.  13.15 S.  G-APLY    PA-18A Super Cub, Farmair.
21/4.  14.25 F.  XB260 (W) Beverley C.1
Hove.
22/4.  16.30 NW. -         Hunter, Indian A/F.
26/4.  13.30 E.  G-AFSZ    Piper Cub J-4A.
 1/5.  16.46 S.  HB-GOB    Aero Commander.
 5/5.  18.23 W.  G-37-3    Tyne-Ambassador.
Bournmouth.
24/4.  14.00 W.  G-AOCF    WS-55, BEAC, along coast.
13/5.  10.45 E.  -         Meteor TT.20, RN.
Southampton.
 1/5.  11.00 -   -         Vautor, French A/F.
 8/5.  The following were seen en-route to the Air-
Rally in the Channel Is., flying South. 13.20/55.
G-AOTK Turbi; VP520 Anson 19; G-AHWH Globe Swift;
G-AKJZ Rapide.
10/5.  The following were seen flying North from
Rally into Southampton A/P. 13.00/13.40.
G-AHWH Globe Swift; G-ADMT Hornet Moth; G-AHAM J/1;
G-AIIF Gemini 1A; VM358 Anson 19;
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