The bi-annual Autumn nightshoot took place on 1st October, 2026, marking the thirty-fifth such event.
As ever, organised by Philip Dawe and supported his team and the station commander, it attracted some interesting participants.
Highlight of the visitors was Jodel D.140E Mousquetaire IV from the French Air & Space Force, EIVV 225.535 “Cordouan”, based at Saintes-Thénac Air Base, just north of Bordeaux. The French Air and Space Force have become excellent supporters of the Northolt Nightshoots and often provide some unique aircraft.
The full participant list (Information courtesy of https://northoltnightshhots.com/gallery/nightshoot_xxxv/index.html)
| Identity | Code | Type | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130615 | 615 | Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules (CC-130J) | Royal Canadian Air Force, 436 Squadron | |
| 209 | XW | Jodel D.140E Mousquetaire IV | French Air & Space Force, EIVV 225.535 “Cordouan” Glider tug | |
| G-LAAA | Airbus H135 | London’s Air Ambulance | ||
| G-LAAB | Airbus H135 | London’s Air Ambulance | ||
| G-HAPY | de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 | Privately owned | RAF markings with previous identity WP803 | |
| G-CLLK | 30-QA | Max Holste MH.1521C Broussard | Privately owned | French Air Force markings |
| G-PAWA | Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee C | Privately owned | Pan-Am livery | |
| G-CIXM | Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk.26 | Privately owned | 80% scale replica of the original Supermarine Spitfire. In RAF markings as PL793. |
