Breighton Airfield, Yorkshire, April 2023 |
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| I last visited Breighton in 2001 and what hasn't changed is the amazing variety of aircraft, old and new, and the friendliness of everyone there – I got introduced to the boss of the BBMF who was also visiting. The place is owned and operated by the Real Aeroplane Company and the Real Aeroplane Club. | |
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What has changed is that the new clubhouse has opened, and it seems to be attracting lots of fly-in visitors. It's large, light and bright with good views onto the airfield, and the catering was excellent despite the kitchen not yet being in operation.
I visited on 1st April, a gloomy day with a strong crosswind over the only runway, so very little was happening. The day after was bright and calm, and the place was buzzing all day long. I'm looking forward to a return visit. NOTE: I did go back in June for a visit by the Vintage Aircraft Club. Many photos there complement those on this page. | |
| Aircraft | Reg'n | Thumbs | Notes |
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| Aero L-29 Delfin | 51 Red |
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Ex DOSAAF (Soviet Union). Widely quoted as ex YL-PAG, but apparently was YL-PAC. |
| Aeroprakt A22-LS Foxbat SuperSport 600 | G-FOXV |
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Ex G-CHSY |
| Aeropro Eurofox 2K | G-NMCL |
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| Aerospatiale SA342M Gazelle | HA-HSG |
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Ex French army 3615, G-CLBC |
| Alpi Pioneer 200 | G-CDSB |
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| Auster AOP5 | G-ANRP |
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UK army TW439 |
| Auster J-1N Alpha | G-AIBW |
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| Beagle B121 srs 1 Pup | G-AXDV |
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| Beech D17S Staggerwing | G-BRVE |
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Ex N1193V |
| Best Off Skyranger 912 | G-CCJA |
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| Best Off Skyranger Nynja | G-NIIX |
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| Bucker Bu.133 Jungmeister | G-AXMT |
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Built by Dornier in 1938. Ex Swiss AF U-99, HB-MIY, N133SJ, D-EIBU. |
| CASA 1-131E (Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann) | G-BJAL |
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Ex Spanish AF E3B-114 |
| CASA 1-131E srs 2000 (Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann) | G-CIUE |
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Swiss AF A-44. Ex D-EFIX, NX131LB (N131LB) |
| CASA 1-131E srs 2000 (Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann) | G-ETOY |
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Ex Spanish AF E3B-535, EC-DSE, D-ETOY. |
| CASA 1-131E3B (Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann) | G-TAFF |
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Ex Spanish AF E3B-148, G-BFNE. |
| Cessna 140 | G-BPUU |
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Ex N4251N |
| Cessna (Reims) F150L | G-BBJX |
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Operated by York Flying School |
| Cessna (Reims) FRA150L Aerobat | G-PPFS |
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Ex G-AZJY. Operated by York Flying School |
| Cessna (Reims) FR172J Reims Rocket | HB-CIU |
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Ex D-EJXX |
| Cessna (Reims) F172M | G-BAXY |
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Ex N10636 |
| Chilton DW1 | G-AESZ 29 |
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The prototype, first flown in 1937. |
| Christen (Aviat) Eagle II | G-IIGL |
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Ex N961GN, G-RIFY |
| Comper CLA7 Swift replica | G-LCGL |
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Built in 1993 |
| Corby CJ-1 Starlet | G-CCXO |
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4th photo shows the new clubhouse. |
| De Havilland Canada (OGMA) DHC-1 Chipmunk T20 | G-UANO 1367 |
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Portuguese AF Ex G-BYYW (ntu) |
| De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth | G-ANHK N-9372 |
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RAF N9372, ex F-BHIM. Operated by TigerMothFlying.co.uk and York Flying School at Breighton. |
| Diamond DA40D Diamond Star | G-LWLW |
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Ex G-CCLV |
| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar | G-CCDX |
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| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar | G-CDAC |
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| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar | G-CEND |
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Operated by York Flying School |
| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar | G-EZZY |
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| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar SL | G-GVSL |
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| Evektor EV-97 EuroStar SL | G-VALG |
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| Fokker Dr1 replica | G-BVGZ 152-17 |
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Built in 1994 by Viv Bellamy. Spent its first 5 years at the Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop. |
| Grumman American AA-5 Traveller | G-BEZI |
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Ex F-BVRL |
| Halifax memorial |
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To the 7 crew of Halifax III LV905 EY-W who were shot down and killed on 25 May 1944.The engine is a Bristol Hercules from the aircraft. | |
| Hawker Cygnet replica | G-EBJI |
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Built in 2011 |
| Jabiru J430 | G-MUTZ |
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| Jodel (SAN) D112 | G-AYCP |
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Ex F-BGKO |
| Jodel (Wassmer) D112 | G-AZHC |
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Ex F-BIQQ |
| Luton LA-4A Minor | G-ATCN |
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| Max Holste MH1521 M Broussard | G-CIGH 5-ML |
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French army 255 Ex F-GGKL. Hanging from the ceiling is Ward EIJ E-47 Elf G-MMUL. |
| Miles Messenger 2A | G-AKBO |
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| Piper J3C-65 Cub | NC98712 (N98712) |
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| Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser | G-BSYG |
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Ex N3228M |
| Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser | G-CDCS |
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Ex N854CC |
| Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee | G-BXJD |
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Ex OY-BBZ |
| Quik GT450 | G-CDWR |
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| Ryan ST-3KR (PT-22) | G-RLWG |
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Ex N58612 |
| Saab 91D Safir | G-EKTP 04 |
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Ex Austrian AF 3F-SX, OE-KTP. |
| Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 | G-KKKK XX513 10 |
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RAF. Ex G-CCMI |
| Sequoia F.8L Falco | G-CYLL |
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| Slingsby T67A Firefly | G-BJZN |
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| SOCATA TB10 Tobago | G-HELA |
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Ex F-GCOF |
| Tipsy (Fairey) Junior | G-AMVP |
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Ex OO-ULA. Peter Twiss landed this, the 2nd of 2, on aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1967. |
| Titan T-51 Mustang | G-FION 441968 V-FE |
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Marked as USAF 44-421968 "Fe Fe" |
| TL Ultralight TL-2000 Sting Carbon S4 | G-ZIZY |
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| Vans RV-6A | G-RKID |
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Ex N219EJ |
| Vans RV-7 | G-RVUK |
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| Vans RV-7 | G-SEVN 777 |
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| Vans RV-8 | G-CCIR |
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| Vans RV-8 | G-GORV |
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| Vans RV-12 | G-CJZW |
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| Ward E47 Elf | G-MMUL |
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The two Ward home-builts are so small I thought they were big R/C models. These are cut from other photos. |
| Ward P45 Gnome | G-AXEI |
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I'll do better next time. There's another, unfinished, Gnome at Newark Air Museum. |
| Westland Gazelle HT2 (SA341C) | G-CTFS |
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Ex Royal Navy XW857, G-CBSB. G-LEDR, G-OJCO |
| Zivko Edge 360 | G-ZVKO |
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Ex N360CH |
| Zlin Z-226T Trener 6 | G-EJGO |
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Ex OK-MHB, D-EJGO |
