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: 564
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: 564
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)