Aircraft Photo of G-29-1 | Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 | Napier Icing Research | AirHistory.net #846319
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-29-1
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian
Aircraft Version:Avro 694 Lincoln B.2
C/n (msn):[ RF342 ]
Operator Titles:Napier Icing Research
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:May 1972
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 846319
Photo Comment

This Lincoln (RAF RF342) served as a research and test aircraft, first for Napier in icing research and then for Cranfield University. It was unique for being fitted with the nose section from Lancaster TW911 and featured nose graphics representing various wing and tail sections of aircraft fitted atop in icing tests. Seen here in 'B' Class markings, it was also flown under registration G-APRJ. When the Southend museum closed it was dismantled, the nose going to the US but large sections ending up with the Moorabbin Air Museum in Australia where a slow restoration process has recently begun

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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