306 results found
Registration / Serial:VM733
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C2
C/n (msn):[ VM733 ]
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Coventry Air Show 1954
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:32779Submit Correction
View count: 584
The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire jet engine test bed performs for the crowd using only its two outer motors, the inner Merlins being shut down. This is believed to have been the last Lancastrian to survive in service. No example of the type survives.
Registration / Serial:VM733
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C2
C/n (msn):[ VM733 ]
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VM733
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C2
C/n (msn):[ VM733 ]
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Coventry Air Show 1954
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:32779Submit Correction
View count: 584
The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire jet engine test bed performs for the crowd using only its two outer motors, the inner Merlins being shut down. This is believed to have been the last Lancastrian to survive in service. No example of the type survives.
Registration / Serial:VM733
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C2
C/n (msn):[ VM733 ]
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:30569Submit Correction
View count: 444
The Avon Lancastrian test bed performs at the 1949 Woodford Air Show. It retains Merlins in the two inner positions. Sivewright Airways Dakota G-AKAY waits to carry out more pleasure flights for airshow attendees.
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:30569Submit Correction
View count: 444
The Avon Lancastrian test bed performs at the 1949 Woodford Air Show. It retains Merlins in the two inner positions. Sivewright Airways Dakota G-AKAY waits to carry out more pleasure flights for airshow attendees.
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (EGCD) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 April 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-BCOH
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR
C/n (msn):277
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Caledonia
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:19 August 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:29271Submit Correction
View count: 407
Part of the wonderful Strathallan Collection.
Registration / Serial:G-BCOH
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR
C/n (msn):277
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:G-BCOH
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR
C/n (msn):277
Aircraft Name:Spirit of Caledonia
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Collection:Strathallan Collection
Photo Date:19 August 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:29271Submit Correction
View count: 407
Part of the wonderful Strathallan Collection.
Registration / Serial:G-BCOH
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk10AR
C/n (msn):277
City / Airport:StrathallanMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 August 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:PA474
Military Code:BQ-B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Phantom of the Ruhr / City of Lincoln
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:9 July 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23298Submit Correction
View count: 383
About to depart RIAT 2012
Registration / Serial:PA474
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:PA474
Military Code:BQ-B
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Phantom of the Ruhr / City of Lincoln
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2012
Photo Date:9 July 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:23298Submit Correction
View count: 383
About to depart RIAT 2012
Registration / Serial:PA474
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 July 2012
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:DV372
Other Marks:PO-F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Old Fred
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21863Submit Correction
View count: 302
Whilst renovation work was being carried out on the Imperial War Museum in London sopme exhibits were moved to Duxford for storage, this being one of them.
Registration / Serial:DV372
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:DV372
Other Marks:PO-F
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Old Fred
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:21863Submit Correction
View count: 302
Whilst renovation work was being carried out on the Imperial War Museum in London sopme exhibits were moved to Duxford for storage, this being one of them.
Registration / Serial:DV372
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ DV372 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:NX671
Other Marks:AJ-G
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX671 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Coventry Air Show 1954
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18256Submit Correction
View count: 301
NX671 masquerading as 617 Squadron's Dambusters ED932 makes a low run over Baginton whilst Spartan Arrow G-ABWP keeps her head down.
Registration / Serial:NX671
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX671 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NX671
Other Marks:AJ-G
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX671 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:Coventry Air Show 1954
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:18256Submit Correction
View count: 301
NX671 masquerading as 617 Squadron's Dambusters ED932 makes a low run over Baginton whilst Spartan Arrow G-ABWP keeps her head down.
Registration / Serial:NX671
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX671 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 June 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RE206
Other Marks:P9-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster GR3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 December 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15691Submit Correction
View count: 526
Built as a B.III by Avro at Yeadon Yorkshire in 1945. Modified to GR.3 maritime recce role serving the Air-Sea Warfare Development Unit based at RAF Ballykelly. Taxied into administration buildings at Manchester Ringway during a communications visit and took six months to repair. Retired in 1956.
Registration / Serial:RE206
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster GR3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 December 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:RE206
Other Marks:P9-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster GR3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 December 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:15691Submit Correction
View count: 526
Built as a B.III by Avro at Yeadon Yorkshire in 1945. Modified to GR.3 maritime recce role serving the Air-Sea Warfare Development Unit based at RAF Ballykelly. Taxied into administration buildings at Manchester Ringway during a communications visit and took six months to repair. Retired in 1956.
Registration / Serial:RE206
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster GR3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 December 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:C-GVRA
Alternate Serial:KB726
Military Code:VR-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B10
C/n (msn):[ FM213 ]
Operator Titles:Canadian Warplane Heritage
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Columbus - Rickenbacker International (KLCK / LCK)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Event:Gathering of Mustangs and Legends Airshow 2007
Photo Date:28 September 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12687Submit Correction
View count: 273
It's not every day you see a Lancaster at an airshow. What a treat to hear those four Merlins running! Former RCAF serial is FM213.
Registration / Serial:C-GVRA
Alternate Serial:KB726
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B10
C/n (msn):[ FM213 ]
Operator Titles:Canadian Warplane Heritage
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Columbus - Rickenbacker International (KLCK / LCK)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:C-GVRA
Alternate Serial:KB726
Military Code:VR-A
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B10
C/n (msn):[ FM213 ]
Operator Titles:Canadian Warplane Heritage
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Columbus - Rickenbacker International (KLCK / LCK)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Collection:Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Event:Gathering of Mustangs and Legends Airshow 2007
Photo Date:28 September 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12687Submit Correction
View count: 273
It's not every day you see a Lancaster at an airshow. What a treat to hear those four Merlins running! Former RCAF serial is FM213.
Registration / Serial:C-GVRA
Alternate Serial:KB726
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B10
C/n (msn):[ FM213 ]
Operator Titles:Canadian Warplane Heritage
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Columbus - Rickenbacker International (KLCK / LCK)Map
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Photo Date:28 September 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:SW327
Other Marks:H-N
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster MR3
C/n (msn):[ SW327 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12500Submit Correction
View count: 914
Operated by the School of Maritime Reconnaissance, Coastal Command, based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall. This was the last RAF unit to operate Lancasters, disbanding on 30 Sep 1956. Taken whilst visiting Blackbushe re the SBAC Show at nearby Farnborough.
Registration / Serial:SW327
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster MR3
C/n (msn):[ SW327 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:SW327
Other Marks:H-N
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster MR3
C/n (msn):[ SW327 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12500Submit Correction
View count: 914
Operated by the School of Maritime Reconnaissance, Coastal Command, based at RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall. This was the last RAF unit to operate Lancasters, disbanding on 30 Sep 1956. Taken whilst visiting Blackbushe re the SBAC Show at nearby Farnborough.
Registration / Serial:SW327
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster MR3
C/n (msn):[ SW327 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:11 September 1954
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:PA474
Military Code:PM-M2
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Lincoln
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1988
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12197Submit Correction
View count: 309
The prototype Avro Lancaster made its maiden flight from Ringway on 9 January 1941. To mark that important event and also the airports 50th anniversary on 25 June 1988, the BBMF Lancaster revisited the type's birthplace that day.
Registration / Serial:PA474
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1988
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:PA474
Military Code:PM-M2
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:City of Lincoln
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1988
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:12197Submit Correction
View count: 309
The prototype Avro Lancaster made its maiden flight from Ringway on 9 January 1941. To mark that important event and also the airports 50th anniversary on 25 June 1988, the BBMF Lancaster revisited the type's birthplace that day.
Registration / Serial:PA474
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B1
C/n (msn):[ PA474 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:25 June 1988
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AHJW
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Flight Refuelling
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10975Submit Correction
View count: 4254
Lancaster G-AHJW (top - ex ED866) acts as the tanker as G-AHJU (ex LM681) acts as receiver. Note the fuel pipe being drawn towards the orifice under the tailplane using a steel cable. G-AHJW was lost in a crash near Andover Hants on 22 November 1948. Obtained from Flight Refuelling Ltd over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-AHJW
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Flight Refuelling
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-AHJW
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Flight Refuelling
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10975Submit Correction
View count: 4254
Lancaster G-AHJW (top - ex ED866) acts as the tanker as G-AHJU (ex LM681) acts as receiver. Note the fuel pipe being drawn towards the orifice under the tailplane using a steel cable. G-AHJW was lost in a crash near Andover Hants on 22 November 1948. Obtained from Flight Refuelling Ltd over 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-AHJW
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Flight Refuelling
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10237Submit Correction
View count: 780
Lancastrian test bed used to test Rolls Royce Nene I jet engines in the outboard positions. Obtained from Rolls Royce 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:10237Submit Correction
View count: 780
Lancastrian test bed used to test Rolls Royce Nene I jet engines in the outboard positions. Obtained from Rolls Royce 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:FM136
Military Code:NA-P
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk.10MR
Licence-built by:Victory Aircraft
C/n (msn):3337
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Collection:Aero Space Museum of Calgary
Photo Date:4 June 1996
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9681Submit Correction
View count: 320
Built by Victory Aircraft in June 1945 at Malton, Ontario. Preserved at Calgary wearing the NA-P code of 428 Squadron RCAF.
Registration / Serial:FM136
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk.10MR
C/n (msn):3337
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Photo Date:4 June 1996
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:FM136
Military Code:NA-P
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk.10MR
Licence-built by:Victory Aircraft
C/n (msn):3337
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Collection:Aero Space Museum of Calgary
Photo Date:4 June 1996
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9681Submit Correction
View count: 320
Built by Victory Aircraft in June 1945 at Malton, Ontario. Preserved at Calgary wearing the NA-P code of 428 Squadron RCAF.
Registration / Serial:FM136
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster Mk.10MR
C/n (msn):3337
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Calgary - International (CYYC / YYC)Map
Region / Country:Alberta, Canada
Photo Date:4 June 1996
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WU-22
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX616 ]
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9472Submit Correction
View count: 640
Built for RAF as NX616 in 1945 by Austin Motors at Longbridge. Sold to Avro and overhauled at Woodford in 1952 for naval patrol duties. Here it carries an airborne lifeboat when on delivery through Ringway.
Registration / Serial:WU-22
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX616 ]
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:WU-22
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX616 ]
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9472Submit Correction
View count: 640
Built for RAF as NX616 in 1945 by Austin Motors at Longbridge. Sold to Avro and overhauled at Woodford in 1952 for naval patrol duties. Here it carries an airborne lifeboat when on delivery through Ringway.
Registration / Serial:WU-22
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX616 ]
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 July 1952
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9254Submit Correction
View count: 647
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
Licence-built by:Armstrong Whitworth
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:9254Submit Correction
View count: 647
Armstrong Whitworth-built Lancaster modified to B.VI and used by Rolls Royce for flight testing the Dart turboprop in a nose installation. Retired in 1952. Obtained from Rolls-Royce 50 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NG465
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B6 / Mod
C/n (msn):[ NG465 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-33-2
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8455Submit Correction
View count: 3624
FRL's Lancaster tanker was built in 1945 by Avro at Woodford as PB972 for the RAF. It was transferred to FRL in May 1949 and modified as a trials aircraft and is here seen over Poole Dorset whilst refuelling a Gloster Meteor F.3. From FRL 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-33-2
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:G-33-2
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8455Submit Correction
View count: 3624
FRL's Lancaster tanker was built in 1945 by Avro at Woodford as PB972 for the RAF. It was transferred to FRL in May 1949 and modified as a trials aircraft and is here seen over Poole Dorset whilst refuelling a Gloster Meteor F.3. From FRL 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:G-33-2
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B3
C/n (msn):
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NX633
Other Marks:FCX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX633 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8452Submit Correction
View count: 1477
Austin Motors-built Lancaster B.VII wears the code FCXV of the Empire Flying School whilst visiting Ringway from its base at RAF Hullavington. It wears the Far East white-top scheme with a rear yellow band to denote its training role.
Registration / Serial:NX633
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX633 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:NX633
Other Marks:FCX-V
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX633 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8452Submit Correction
View count: 1477
Austin Motors-built Lancaster B.VII wears the code FCXV of the Empire Flying School whilst visiting Ringway from its base at RAF Hullavington. It wears the Far East white-top scheme with a rear yellow band to denote its training role.
Registration / Serial:NX633
Aircraft Version:Avro 683 Lancaster B7
C/n (msn):[ NX633 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1949
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8158Submit Correction
View count: 774
Originally used for R-R Merlin tests. Converted in 1948 as the R-R Avon test bed, retaining inboard Merlins. Taken at R-R's test airfield at Hucknall in 1948. From R-R 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:8158Submit Correction
View count: 774
Originally used for R-R Merlin tests. Converted in 1948 as the R-R Avon test bed, retaining inboard Merlins. Taken at R-R's test airfield at Hucknall in 1948. From R-R 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:VM732
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian 2
C/n (msn):[ VM732 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force / Rolls-Royce
City / Airport:Hucknall (EGNA) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1948
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8148Submit Correction
View count: 1890
Rolls Royce's testbed with two outboard Nene jet engines and two inner Merlins. Displayed at the April 1948 613 Squadron air show at Ringway.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8148Submit Correction
View count: 1890
Rolls Royce's testbed with two outboard Nene jet engines and two inner Merlins. Displayed at the April 1948 613 Squadron air show at Ringway.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8146Submit Correction
View count: 453
Rolls Royce's Nene testbed taxies out at Ringway before giving a demonstration including very low level beat-ups.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Original Type:Avro 683 Lancaster
Aircraft Generic Type:Avro 683/691 Lancaster/Lancastrian
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:8146Submit Correction
View count: 453
Rolls Royce's Nene testbed taxies out at Ringway before giving a demonstration including very low level beat-ups.
Registration / Serial:VH742
Aircraft Version:Avro 691 Lancastrian C1
C/n (msn):[ VH742 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 April 1948
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield