| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-EAPJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page W |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Handley Page W |
| Aircraft Version: | Handley Page W.8 |
| C/n (msn): | W.8/1 |
| Operator Titles: | Imperial Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | Duchess of York |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Martlesham Heath (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 1920 |
| Photo from: | Chris England Collection |
| Photo ID: | 150277 |
| Photo Comment |
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Handley Page's prototype of their first passenger airliner, developed from the O/400 bomber. It was written off on 10 July 1923 during a forced landing at Poix in France following engine problems during a flight from Croydon to Le Bourget, when it over-ran the runway and broke it's back. No injuries were sustained by the seven passengers, and the two crew members received "minor injuries". Photographer not known, possibly an Imperial Airways publicity shot? This photo was added on 9 July 2019, and has since been viewed 1289 times. |