Aircraft Photo of G-AJYK | Auster J-5B Autocar | Airviews | AirHistory.net #8060
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-AJYK
Aircraft Original Type:Auster J-5/8
Aircraft Generic Type:Auster J-5/8 Adventurer/Aiglet Trainer/Alpine/Autocar
Aircraft Version:Auster J-5B Autocar
C/n (msn):2908
Operator Titles:Airviews
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:2 July 1950
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 8060
Photo Comment

The prototype Autocar four-seater which first flew in September 1949. Bought by Airviews for photography and light charter work in April 1950. Seen by their pleasure flying kiosk in summer 1950. Crashed near Rearsby on 18 September 1950 seriously injuring owner Bruce Martin.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 14 September 2017, and has since been viewed 1754 times.


Submit Correction