Avro Collection (page 5)

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber flies past at Teesside Airport. August 1981

Bomber command load one of the new 12, 000 pound "earthquake"
Bomber command load one of the new 12, 000 pound " earthquake" bombs onto a Lancaster II bomber, the same bombs that sunk the 45, 000 ton German battleship Tirpitz in Norway

An Avro Lancaster bomber and Spitfire fighter plane of the Royal Air Force in flight during a display at Coventry Airport at Baginton. August 1976

Avro Lancaster bomber commemorative flight over Derwent Dam, seen here escorted by an Avro Vulcan during the Coventry air display at Baginton. August 1977

Veteran Lancaster bomber G for George which was presented to Australian prime Minister Mr John Curtin at an Australian bomber station in the north of England during the Second World War

The RAFs last flying Lancaster bomber PA 474 gently inches her way out of the hangar on her first journey for 18 months, just 200 yards. April 1979

The RAFs new 8, 000 lb bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on enemy targets in Italy and Germany along with the new 4, 000 lb bomb

The last serving Royal Air Force Avro Lancaster bomber makes its first flight since being grounded two years ago for a major overhaul

One of the first official photographs to be released of operation Fido, showing how fog was dispersed by artificial means from RAF airfields

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

The latest Avro Lancaster III bomber plane, fitted with Merlin 28 engines, pictured during the Second World War. April 1944

Avro Lancasters bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside. 29th May 1946

An Avro Lancaster bomber from 35 Squadron in flight over the English countryside. 29th May 1946

Warmly clad members of Ground Crew clearing away snow from a dispersl point at a bomber command station in England. 8th March 1944

EVALUATION SCAN ONLY. A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to "show the flag"
A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to " show the flag" to Canada and the USA. Picture shows: Clyde Pangborn, captain and famous international airman at the cockpit window

The Avro Manchester aircraft now in service with Bomber Command of the Royal Air Force. The nose of the plane showing the bomb aimers window and the forward gun torrent. 13th November 1941

Night time aerial view showing bomb damage to a depot of tanks and lorries during a raid by RAF Lancaster bomber planes at Mailly, 40 miles south east of Rheims in occupied France

The Lancastrian, Britains latest Airliner for the long haul flight between England and Australia. The Lancastrian is a civil version of the famous Lancaster bomber

The RAFs only Lancaster bomber pictured in flight over Central London. 11th July 1976

An Avro Lancaster bomber on display at Gaydon Air Show. August 1975

A new 12, 000 pound bomb which is being dropped by the RAF on industrial targets in occupied France and Germany, pictured in front of a Lancaster bomber. 13th March 1944

RAF Lancaster bomber on display in Trafalgar Square for Wings for Victory week, with cleaners in foreground. March 15th 1943

The Flying Testbed. A Lancaster fitted with piston and jet engines. A turbo jet Lancaster sears past with propellor engines out of use but with turbo jets in operation. June 1954

A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to "show the flag"
A Lancaster aircraft flown across the Atlantic to " show the flag" to Canada and the USA. Picture shows: the crew of the aircraft. 25th August 1942

The famous Avro Lancaster bomber in flight at RAF Scampton. 20th May 1980

One of the attacking four engined Avro Lancaster bombers over the target area during the attack on Berlin on the night of 22nd to 23rd November 1943

An RAF Spitfire fighter plane after being refurbished by British Aerospace apprentices and staff after it had stood for years as a gate guard at RAF Bawdry in Wales

York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin, on the tarmac in front of one of the hangers at Gatow airfield in the British zone. Sacks of main can be seen in the foreground

Avro 748 Series 1 G-ARMV (msn 1536) of Skyways of London, at the 1961 SBAC Farnborough Air-show from 4-10 September. Date: 1961

Avro Lancaster B. I PP741
Avro Lancaster B.I PP741, in storage after disposal. Of note are the bulged bomb-bay doors for carrying Tallboy 12, 000lb bombs and 8, 000lb Cookies. Date: circa 1946

Avro 701 Athena T Mk. 2 VW892
Avro 701 Athena T Mk.2 VW892, (second prototype T Mk.2), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. Originally designed for turboprop power to Air Ministry Specification T.7/45 as the Athena T Mk.1

Avro Triplane IV replica G-ARSG, of the Shuttleworth Trust at Old Warden, Beds. Date: circa 1968

Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA - K3215
Avro 621 Tutor G-AHSA / K3215 of the Shuttleworth Trust from old Warden in Bedfordshire. The aircraft is seen at the 50th Anniversary of the RFC air display at RAF Upavon. Date: 1962

Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C. XIX PH814
Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C.XIX PH814 Date: circa 1957

Avro 707 VX784, parked in front of Percival Survey Prince G-ALRY (msn P50-8) and Percival Prentice T.1 VS639 and Cierva Skeeter 1 G-AJCJ (msn W.14-1)

de Havilland DH. 115 Vampire Trainer T. 11 WZ419
de Havilland DH.115 Vampire Trainer T.11 WZ419, the fourth production aircraft used for development, in the de Havilland line-up at the 1953 SBAC Farnborough Air Show

Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B. 2 XL386
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B.2 XL386 at an air-show in the United States, fitted with an inert Blue Steel stand-off nuclear missile

Avro Lancaster IV - Avro Lincoln prototype PW925
Avro Lancaster IV / Avro Lincoln prototype PW925. Date: 1944

Bristol B. E. 10 Olympus Mk. 101
Bristol B.E.10 Olympus Mk.101 (Ministry of Supply designation Bol.1/2C). A more powerful version of the Olympus with a larger turbine, delivering11

Bristol Fighter and Sopwith Pup overfly the Avro 707B, VX790, at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield on 14 June

Avro Lancastrian 3 G-AGWH Starburst
Avro Lancastrian 3, G-AGWH, Starburst, of British South American Airways

England, Gloucestershire, Fairford, Vulcan Bomber and Red Arrows, Air Tattoo

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England, East Sussex, Beachy Head, Vulcan Jet Bomber taking part in the Airbourne air show

Avro York C Mk. II prototype LV626
The sole Avro York C Mk.II prototype LV626, converted from the 1st prototype York, fitted with Bristol Hercules radial engines and the central auxiliary fin, as fitted to production Yorks

Avro York C Mk. I
An early production or prototype Avro York C Mk.I. Date: circa 1944

Avro York C Mk. I LV626, the 1st prototype
Avro York C Mk.I LV626, the 1st prototype on 28th August 1942. LV626 can be seen with the original twin fin tail, fitted only to the 1st and 2nd Prototypes

Royal Air Force Austers WJ316, at the 1951 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. First flown in August 1950 and written off on 29 September 1955

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"Avro: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 gracefully soars over the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, showcasing the power and elegance of this remarkable aircraft. The Avro Vulcan BMk1 and Vickers Valiant BMk1, represented by XD869, stand as a testament to Avro's commitment to innovation and technological prowess. Witness the birth of greatness with the first-ever Avro Vulcan B2 XH533, a groundbreaking achievement in aviation engineering that would redefine strategic bombing capabilities. The mighty Avro Vulcan takes center stage, capturing hearts with its sleek design and unparalleled performance in both peacekeeping missions and air shows alike. Lancaster Bombers line up on the runway in 1942, ready for takeoff - a poignant reminder of Avro's crucial role during World War II in defending freedom from tyranny. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton; an ambitious project that aimed to revolutionize commercial aviation but faced numerous challenges along its path. An armed Avro Vulcan B2 proudly displays its Blue Steel stand-off bomb capability, highlighting its role as a formidable deterrent during times of heightened global tensions. Take flight aboard the historic Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC aircraft - an icon of British civil aviation that transported passengers across continents with comfort and reliability. In a heartfelt tribute to legendary engineer Barnes Wallace, an Avro Vulcan B2 performs a birthday salute - honoring his invaluable contributions to aviation history through innovations like bouncing bombs. As dusk settles in, witness the mesmerizing glow emanating from an imposing Avro Vulcan B2 against the night sky - symbolizing both strength and tranquility combined within one majestic machine.