Aircraft Photo of WU-22 | Avro 683 Lancaster B7 | France - Navy | AirHistory.net #9472
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:WU-22
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX616 ]
Operator Titles:France - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - InternationalMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCC   IATA: MAN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 July 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 9472
Photo Comment

Built for RAF as NX616 in 1945 by Austin Motors at Longbridge. Sold to Avro and overhauled at Woodford in 1952 for naval patrol duties. Here it carries an airborne lifeboat when on delivery through Ringway.

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

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