Aircraft Photo of XB261 | Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #22394
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XB261
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B-101 Beverley
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B-101 Beverley C1
C/n (msn):1004
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:8 October 1971
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 22394
Photo Comment

Rare shot of the last seconds of the last flight by this particular Beverley, arriving on delivery to the Historic Aircraft Museum. Previously used by A&AEE for ULLA heavy drop trials. Sadly rusted away after museum failed and scrapped 4.89. Cockpit now at Newark. ATC quote from early Bev flight in French airspace: "We have contact, you appear to be followed by two objects" - "That's ok, it's our fins"

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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