| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Manchester - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGCC IATA: MAN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | July 1940 |
| Photo from: | A.V. Roe & Co. Ltd (via R.A.Scholefield) |
| Photo ID: | 112999 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo was added on 24 December 2018, and has since been viewed 564 times. |