iModeler Photo Collections

New and historic photograph collections

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider (target tug) cockpit

The Skyraider was used as a target tug by Svensk Flytjänst in Sweden between 1963-76. The aircrafts were former Royal Navy, used in the early warning role. All AEW equipment was torn out and replaced by winch systems, hatches and radio [...]

Big aircraft carrier

I've just got back from a 10 day break in south west China (close to the Vietnam border)I I live in north east China. While in the seaside city of Beihai we went to the maritime museum and found this model. My apologies for the photos, [...]

RAF Duxford – New Generation

I've been to RAF Duxford (Imperial War Museum) many times, and have several hundred photos of the aircraft there. Two of my grandsons were off school today, and my wife and I thought it would be nice to take them there, as they've never [...]

Images of D-Day…

[US National Archives; USAF; Crown Copyright; National Archives of Canada; US Coast Guard]

Flixton, Norfolk

You may have read the recent comments between Tom and me on his Jav posting, re maintaining classic aircraft in a difficult economic climate. At the former RAF base at Flixton, Norfolk, there is a Jav, Vixen, Meteor, Mig, and a host of [...]

For Stearman Lovers Everywhere

As winter turns into spring (sort of) here in Washington, it is time for our Stearman's annual inspection. Good thing that way we know it will be safe for a sunny season of flying. Since all the access panels are removed I thought I [...]