| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | J6852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 549C Aldershot IV |
| C/n (msn): | [ J6852 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Hamble (North) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGHM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1927 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113698 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Aldershot was a large long range heavy bomber which served 99 Squadron RAF from 1924 until 1926. There were two prototypes and 15 production examples. J6852 was the first to fly in early 1922. It was later modified as the Type 549C with an 850 h.p. Beardmore Typhoon as seen here. From Avros 60 years ago. This photo was added on 27 December 2018, and has since been viewed 505 times. |