| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | L7279 |
| Military Code: | EM-B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester 1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7279 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 207 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | WaddingtonMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGXW IATA: WTN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 6 November 1940 to 30 November 1941 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 569129 |
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The Manchester was the twin-engined precursor of the Lancaster. One of the troublesome Rolls-Royce Vulture engines is being worked on here. Unfortunately IWM do not provide known dates for many of their photographs, but L7279, the fourth production aircraft, was the first Manchester to be delivered to No 207 Sqn at Waddington on 6 November 1940 and the photo was taken soon thereafter. L7279 flew only a single combat mission before being relegated to training duties. Photo by: Bertrand John Daventry / Imperial War Museums This photo was added on 4 May 2023, and has since been viewed 317 times. |