Aircraft Photo of L6104 | Blackburn B.26 Botha | AirHistory.net #729055
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:L6104
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn B.26 Botha
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn B.26 Botha
Aircraft Version:Blackburn B.26 Botha
C/n (msn):
Location
City / Airport:Brough (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGNB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:December 1928
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 729055
Photo Comment

The first Botha seen here devoid of markings save for its serial. It would subsequently receive the standard dark green/dark earth camouflage and roundels. After its operational life it became a ground instruction aircraft with maintenance serial 2217M. The Botha saw little operational service and was quickly allocated to training roles. It suffered a high accident rate and was unpopular with air crew. Despite this, 580 were built. Most were scrapped in 1943. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

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