Royal Air Force Northolt photocall

 

AH-64D Longbow Apache. Photo by Bob Franklin

 

RAF Northolt's history goes back to 1915 when Aircraft of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) operated from it. It also saw service during World War II with the RAF and Polish Air Force, mostly flying Hawker Hurricanes.

After World War II Northolt became a civilian Airport. Later reverting back to military use with the opening of Heathrow.

Various Air Forces operated communications Aircraft at Northolt up until 1980. Today it is the home of Number 32 (The Royal) Squadron RAF.

Northolt has also been used for outside locations in several films such as James Bond and the TV mini series The Winds of War.

 

Royal Air Force Northolt Website

 

RAF Northolt photocall event 2007 - 8th June 2007

 

This was a second year of the event with Aircraft arriving from around the World. The run up to the event was not looking good with heavy rain and low cloud, but this cleared away to leave some bright sunshine and good conditions for the photographers.

The object of the photocall was to raise money for charities supported by RAF Northolt and the restoration of the ops room.

A good mix of Aircraft were on static display. From the RAF the Tornado, King Air, Tucano and Hawk, to a pair of PC-7's and rarity such as the Martin Baker T7 Meteor and a privately owned OV-10A Bronco.

 

Images courtesy of Bob Franklin

 

A big thank you to Phil Dawe and his colleagues for organising a fantastic event.