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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: 519
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: 519
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: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: 560
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: 560
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)