| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VW890 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 701 Athena |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 701 Athena |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 701 Athena T2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW890 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCD IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | August 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276015 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Merlin-powered prototype Avro Athena advanced trainer at its Woodford birthplace during initial trials. Small numbers of the type were delivered to the RAF but did not remain in service for an extended period. As with other types, Avro did not allocate c/ns to their military aircraft production - they viewed the RAF serial as sufficient identification. This photo was added on 3 September 2020, and has since been viewed 669 times. |