3 results found
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)
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29857Submit Correction
View count: 610
An Avro Manchester bomber stands centre with its two RR Vulture engines removed for servicing by Avros. Note the centre fin, later deleted when larger twin elliptical fins were fitted. A Hawker Hector of the based Central Landing Establishment is at left. A CLE Hotspur glider is landing after a demonstration for Winston Churchill. The vintage fuel pumps are protected by sandbags. Obtained from Manchester Airport over 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 679 Manchester
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:29857Submit Correction
View count: 610
An Avro Manchester bomber stands centre with its two RR Vulture engines removed for servicing by Avros. Note the centre fin, later deleted when larger twin elliptical fins were fitted. A Hawker Hector of the based Central Landing Establishment is at left. A CLE Hotspur glider is landing after a demonstration for Winston Churchill. The vintage fuel pumps are protected by sandbags. Obtained from Manchester Airport over 40 years ago.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Avro 679 Manchester 1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 April 1941
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection