| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | ZM528 |
| Military Code: | 28 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Eurocopter EC-135 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurocopter EC-135/635 |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurocopter EC-135T-3 Juno T1 |
| C/n (msn): | 2034 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | DHFS - Defence Helicopter Flying School |
| Aircraft Name: | Aries |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Derwent Valley / Low Flying Area 8 [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2021 |
| Photo by: | Shaun Connor |
| Photo ID: | 353702 |
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This Juno wears the name 'Aries' as a tribute to aircraft operated by the Shawbury based Empire Air Navigation School who undertook long range navigation flights to develop techniques and equipment. The first aircraft to be named Aries was 'Aries I' Lancaster B1 PD328, which circumnavigated the globe in late 1944. Subsequently Lincoln and Canberra aircraft have worn the name (Lincoln B1's 'Aries II' RE364 and Aries III RE367, Canberra B2 'Aries IV' WH699 and finally Canberra PR7 'Aries V' WT528). This photo is copyright © Shaun Connor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 April 2021, and has since been viewed 704 times. |