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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 13:57:22 GMT
I have found these old black and white photos taken in 1950 at RAF St. Athan. Help required in finding out the types of aircraft please. Photo taken in 1950 by the hangers on East Camp RAF St. Athan  Photo taken in 1950 on the airfield West Camp RAF St. Athan  Thanks Les |
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Post by billsamuels on Dec 12, 2015 14:47:39 GMT
Hi Les,
Well the four engined lump is a York, in RAF colours. As for the twin with the gentleman standing by the nose, that's a slight puzzle. My initial reaction is beaufighter/Blenheim but to be very honest I wouldn't put money on it... Think we'll have to dig into the archives to work this one out....
Bill
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Post by carmedic on Dec 12, 2015 15:20:22 GMT
I agree with Bill and the Avro York, The bottom picture I think they are Beaufighters  as they have a shorter nose then the Blenheim  |
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Post by billsamuels on Dec 12, 2015 15:22:14 GMT
Hi Les,
Just consulted the Oracle, almost positively a Beaufighter... Not sure about the one at the far end, with the pretruding nose...
Good photo's mate... Got any more?
Bill
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 15:31:52 GMT
Thanks Bill and Carmedic.
Only these two photos found after my uncle died. He was based there in 1949/1950.
I will leave this post here but should be in old photos / logs.
I have put a poor quality photo of G-ABSI at Manchester 1937/1939 in the old photos section.
Les
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Post by carmedic on Dec 12, 2015 15:38:18 GMT
the one at the far end is a Beaufighter Mk X which had a longer nose
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 15:50:08 GMT
Carmedic
Your a genius. Thanks for spotting there is a difference.
Les
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Post by graham on Dec 12, 2015 16:24:25 GMT
Lovely old shots Les, thanks very much for sharing them.
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