20 results found
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 674 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | VW890 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 701 Athena T2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW890 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276015Submit Correction |
| View count: | 674 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | VW890 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 701 Athena T2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW890 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
The prototype Shackleton just after its maiden flight.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 276000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 370 |
The prototype Shackleton just after its maiden flight.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX784 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX784 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 150961Submit Correction |
| View count: | 945 |
The prototype Avro 707. First flew at Boscombe Down 4th September 1949. Crashed near Blackbushe 30 th of the same month.
| Registration / Serial: | VX784 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX784 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX784 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX784 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 150961Submit Correction |
| View count: | 945 |
The prototype Avro 707. First flew at Boscombe Down 4th September 1949. Crashed near Blackbushe 30 th of the same month.
| Registration / Serial: | VX784 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707 |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX784 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Boscombe Down (EGDM)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX790 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707B |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1950 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 150793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1283 |
Low speed test aircraft used for evaluating the handling characteristics of the delta wing planform prior to construction of the Vulcan bombers. First flew 6th September 1950. Withdrawn at Bedford in 1960 and scrapped. Image obtained from Avro 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VX790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707B |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1950 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX790 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707B |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1950 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 150793Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1283 |
Low speed test aircraft used for evaluating the handling characteristics of the delta wing planform prior to construction of the Vulcan bombers. First flew 6th September 1950. Withdrawn at Bedford in 1960 and scrapped. Image obtained from Avro 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VX790 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707B |
| C/n (msn): | [ VX790 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1950 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 116582Submit Correction |
| View count: | 772 |
The prototype Avro Shackleton on an early test flight from Woodford soon after its first flight on 9 March 1949. Obtained from Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 116582Submit Correction |
| View count: | 772 |
The prototype Avro Shackleton on an early test flight from Woodford soon after its first flight on 9 March 1949. Obtained from Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VW126 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 696 Shackleton |
| C/n (msn): | [ VW126 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | MW124 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 685 York |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 685 York |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 685 York C1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ MW253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1944 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 116200Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
The Avro York production line in Ringway's Southside Hangar 522 in summer 1944. MW124 has its serial chalked on its nose. It was delivered to 511 Squadron on 28 August 1944, later serving 51 Sqn. Disposed for scrap in June 1950. Image obtained from Avro over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | MW124 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 685 York C1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ MW253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1944 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | MW124 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 685 York |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 685 York |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 685 York C1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ MW253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1944 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 116200Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
The Avro York production line in Ringway's Southside Hangar 522 in summer 1944. MW124 has its serial chalked on its nose. It was delivered to 511 Squadron on 28 August 1944, later serving 51 Sqn. Disposed for scrap in June 1950. Image obtained from Avro over 40 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | MW124 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 685 York C1 |
| C/n (msn): | [ MW253 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1944 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 115604Submit Correction |
| View count: | 790 |
The prototype Tudor 2 after modification with a taller fin. From A.V.Roe 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 115604Submit Correction |
| View count: | 790 |
The prototype Tudor 2 after modification with a taller fin. From A.V.Roe 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1947 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | K3215 |
| Other Marks: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranwell (EGYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1933 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 115105Submit Correction |
| View count: | 981 |
Delivered to the RAF College at Cranwell in 1933, being one of 280 delivered to become the RAF's standard trainer. Sold postwar as G-AHSA and currently airworthy with the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. Image obtained 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | K3215 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranwell (EGYD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1933 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | K3215 |
| Other Marks: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranwell (EGYD)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1933 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 115105Submit Correction |
| View count: | 981 |
Delivered to the RAF College at Cranwell in 1933, being one of 280 delivered to become the RAF's standard trainer. Sold postwar as G-AHSA and currently airworthy with the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. Image obtained 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | K3215 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 621 Tutor |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cranwell (EGYD)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1933 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX195 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 688 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 688 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 688 Tudor 8 |
| C/n (msn): | 1249 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 114199Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1178 |
The Tudor 8 was a conversion from Tudor 4 G-AGST and was fitted with four Rolls-Royce Nene 4 turbojets, first flying thus on 6 September 1948. It was demonstrated at that year's Farnborough Air Show. This one-off type was fitted with a tailwheel undercrriage, and was developed into the tri u/c Avro 706 Ashton. VX195 was broken up in 1951. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VX195 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 688 Tudor 8 |
| C/n (msn): | 1249 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | VX195 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 688 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 688 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 688 Tudor 8 |
| C/n (msn): | 1249 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 114199Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1178 |
The Tudor 8 was a conversion from Tudor 4 G-AGST and was fitted with four Rolls-Royce Nene 4 turbojets, first flying thus on 6 September 1948. It was demonstrated at that year's Farnborough Air Show. This one-off type was fitted with a tailwheel undercrriage, and was developed into the tri u/c Avro 706 Ashton. VX195 was broken up in 1951. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | VX195 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 688 Tudor 8 |
| C/n (msn): | 1249 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1948 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | L7246 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7246 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1939 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 114198Submit Correction |
| View count: | 681 |
The prototype Avro Manchester twin-engined bomber, powered by two Rolls Royce Vulture engines, shortly after completion at Ringway. It first flew on 24 July 1939 with test pilot H.A. "Sam" Brown at the controls. From Avro 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | L7246 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7246 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1939 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | L7246 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7246 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1939 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 114198Submit Correction |
| View count: | 681 |
The prototype Avro Manchester twin-engined bomber, powered by two Rolls Royce Vulture engines, shortly after completion at Ringway. It first flew on 24 July 1939 with test pilot H.A. "Sam" Brown at the controls. From Avro 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | L7246 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7246 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1939 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | J6852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 549C Aldershot IV |
| C/n (msn): | [ J6852 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Hamble (North) (EGHM) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1927 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113698Submit Correction |
| View count: | 513 |
The Aldershot was a large long range heavy bomber which served 99 Squadron RAF from 1924 until 1926. There were two prototypes and 15 production examples. J6852 was the first to fly in early 1922. It was later modified as the Type 549C with an 850 h.p. Beardmore Typhoon as seen here. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | J6852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 549C Aldershot IV |
| C/n (msn): | [ J6852 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Hamble (North) (EGHM) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1927 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | J6852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 549 Aldershot |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 549C Aldershot IV |
| C/n (msn): | [ J6852 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Hamble (North) (EGHM) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1927 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113698Submit Correction |
| View count: | 513 |
The Aldershot was a large long range heavy bomber which served 99 Squadron RAF from 1924 until 1926. There were two prototypes and 15 production examples. J6852 was the first to fly in early 1922. It was later modified as the Type 549C with an 850 h.p. Beardmore Typhoon as seen here. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | J6852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 549C Aldershot IV |
| C/n (msn): | [ J6852 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Hamble (North) (EGHM) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1927 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | BT308 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | January 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113697Submit Correction |
| View count: | 361 |
The prototype Lancaster BT308 was assembled and had its initial test flights at Ringway. It is seen here with the initial small fins supplemented by a third on the fusealage. After its first flight on 9 January 1941, the familiar larger elliptical twin fins were fitted. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | BT308 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | January 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | BT308 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | January 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113697Submit Correction |
| View count: | 361 |
The prototype Lancaster BT308 was assembled and had its initial test flights at Ringway. It is seen here with the initial small fins supplemented by a third on the fusealage. After its first flight on 9 January 1941, the familiar larger elliptical twin fins were fitted. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | BT308 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | January 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 785 |
The prototype stretched Tudor 2 taking off on a test flight, Avro logo on the nose. Retains the original pointed fin shape. Crashed on take-off at Woodford on 23 August 1947 because of incorrect assembly of ailerons. Designer Roy Chadwick and others were killed. Obtained from Avro in the 1950s.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 689 Tudor |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 113000Submit Correction |
| View count: | 785 |
The prototype stretched Tudor 2 taking off on a test flight, Avro logo on the nose. Retains the original pointed fin shape. Crashed on take-off at Woodford on 23 August 1947 because of incorrect assembly of ailerons. Designer Roy Chadwick and others were killed. Obtained from Avro in the 1950s.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGSU |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 689 Tudor 2 |
| C/n (msn): | 1235 |
| Operator Titles: | A.V. Roe (Avro) |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | L7247 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7247 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112999Submit Correction |
| View count: | 761 |
The second prototype Manchester made its first flight from its Ringway birthplace on 26 May 1940. This view shows that it has been modified with a large central fin but retains the small elliptical outer fins. Armament has been installed for tests. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | L7247 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7247 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | L7247 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7247 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112999Submit Correction |
| View count: | 761 |
The second prototype Manchester made its first flight from its Ringway birthplace on 26 May 1940. This view shows that it has been modified with a large central fin but retains the small elliptical outer fins. Armament has been installed for tests. From Avros 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | L7247 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 679 Manchester |
| C/n (msn): | [ L7247 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGMD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 691 Lancastrian 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1184 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112825Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1303 |
"Nairn" served BOAC from June 1945 until sale to Qantas as VH-EAS in July 1947. Destroyed by fire at Dubbo NSW on 7 April 1949. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGMD |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 691 Lancastrian 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1184 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGMD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 691 Lancastrian 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1184 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112825Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1303 |
"Nairn" served BOAC from June 1945 until sale to Qantas as VH-EAS in July 1947. Destroyed by fire at Dubbo NSW on 7 April 1949. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AGMD |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 691 Lancastrian 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 1184 |
| Operator Titles: | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1945 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | XA903 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS15 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1962 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112603Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1147 |
This Vulcan B.1 was retained for tests. First flew in 1957 and in 1962 it was modified for trials carrying the Blue Steel long range missile in its bomb bay, as seen here. It was later used by Bristol Siddeley Engines to test the Olympus 593 as used in Concorde. Obtained from Avros nearly 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | XA903 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS15 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1962 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | XA903 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 698 Vulcan |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS15 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1962 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112603Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1147 |
This Vulcan B.1 was retained for tests. First flew in 1957 and in 1962 it was modified for trials carrying the Blue Steel long range missile in its bomb bay, as seen here. It was later used by Bristol Siddeley Engines to test the Olympus 593 as used in Concorde. Obtained from Avros nearly 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | XA903 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 698 Vulcan B.1 |
| C/n (msn): | PS15 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1962 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | DT810 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112602Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1013 |
A Lancaster with radial engines - Bristol Hercules. To guard against the possibility of shortages of RR Merlins, the Lancaster was adapted to take the Bristol engine. This is the prototype, built at Chadderton and assembled and first flown from Ringway on 26 November 1941. 300 production aircraft were built by Armstrong Whitworth and served with six Bomber Command squadrons. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | DT810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | DT810 |
| Other Marks: | P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 683 Lancaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112602Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1013 |
A Lancaster with radial engines - Bristol Hercules. To guard against the possibility of shortages of RR Merlins, the Lancaster was adapted to take the Bristol engine. This is the prototype, built at Chadderton and assembled and first flown from Ringway on 26 November 1941. 300 production aircraft were built by Armstrong Whitworth and served with six Bomber Command squadrons. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | DT810 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 683 Lancaster B2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | November 1941 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112447Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1163 |
The second Shackleton MR.3 on a test flight over the distinctive chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight. It wears the dark sea-grey Coastal Command scheme of the period with large black serial on the rear fuselage. Delivered in late 1956, serving 120 and 201 Squadrons. Obtained from Avros over 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 696/716 Shackleton |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112447Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1163 |
The second Shackleton MR.3 on a test flight over the distinctive chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight. It wears the dark sea-grey Coastal Command scheme of the period with large black serial on the rear fuselage. Delivered in late 1956, serving 120 and 201 Squadrons. Obtained from Avros over 50 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | WR971 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 716 Shackleton MR3 |
| C/n (msn): | [ WR971 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1956 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 534 Baby |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 534 Baby |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 534 Baby |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1919 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112430Submit Correction |
| View count: | 447 |
The unregistered protototype Baby shortly before its first flight on 30 April 1919 from Hamble, when it spun in on the nearby foreshore because the pilot cut the ignition switches inadvertently. Parts used in construction of a second example K-131, later G-EACQ and G-AUCQ. The latter is the sole survivor of the type, exhibited in a Brisbane museum. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 534 Baby |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1919 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 534 Baby |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 534 Baby |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 534 Baby |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1919 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112430Submit Correction |
| View count: | 447 |
The unregistered protototype Baby shortly before its first flight on 30 April 1919 from Hamble, when it spun in on the nearby foreshore because the pilot cut the ignition switches inadvertently. Parts used in construction of a second example K-131, later G-EACQ and G-AUCQ. The latter is the sole survivor of the type, exhibited in a Brisbane museum. From Avro 60 years ago.
| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 534 Baby |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1919 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-EBND |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 566 Avenger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 566 Avenger |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 566 Avenger I |
| C/n (msn): | 5109 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1926 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112429Submit Correction |
| View count: | 545 |
The sole Avenger biplane in its initial Type 566 configuration. First flew from Avro's Hamble airfield on 26 June 1926. Converted to Type 567 standard in 1928.
| Registration / Serial: | G-EBND |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 566 Avenger I |
| C/n (msn): | 5109 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1926 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Registration / Serial: | G-EBND |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 566 Avenger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 566 Avenger |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 566 Avenger I |
| C/n (msn): | 5109 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1926 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112429Submit Correction |
| View count: | 545 |
The sole Avenger biplane in its initial Type 566 configuration. First flew from Avro's Hamble airfield on 26 June 1926. Converted to Type 567 standard in 1928.
| Registration / Serial: | G-EBND |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 566 Avenger I |
| C/n (msn): | 5109 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Hamble (South) - Airfield / Seaplane (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 1926 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |