| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XS639 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 748 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Siddeley HS-780 Andover |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Siddeley HS-780 Andover E3A |
| C/n (msn): | [ SET 23 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 32 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 37446 |
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The Andover was a military transport variant of the HS.748 airliner, with a rear loading ramp and kneeling landing gear. It equipped overseas RAF squadrons at Seletar and Sharjah until these were withdrawn. This example was eventually used for calibration duties. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2018, and has since been viewed 257 times. |