| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | XJ470 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 170 Freighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 170 Freighter Mk31C |
| C/n (msn): | 13217 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | A&AEE - Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Waterbeach (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Event: | Waterbeach Battle of Britain Day 1961 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1961 |
| Photo from: | Tim Spearman Collection |
| Photo ID: | 803198 |
| Photo Comment |
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No less than sixteen RAF bases held Battle of Britain displays on 16th September 1961 of which Waterbeach was one. Freighter XJ470, ex G-18-193 was delivered to the A & AEE at Boscombe Down in February 1955 and flew with them until being withdrawn at Lasham in late 1968. Used for spares recovery and scrapped c1971. (Photographer unknown) This photo was added on 26 April 2025, and has since been viewed 195 times. |