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Avro 701 Athena T-2
Avro 701 Athena Mk-2 Rolls-Royce Merlin Powered Civil Demonstrator Aircraft at Woodford on 15 May 1950, on Return from a 3.5 Month Demonstration Tour of India and the Middle East Date: 1950
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1950 Athena Avro Egcd Manchester Merlin Rolls Royce Single Engined Trainer Woodford A701 Pistonprop Powered
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This photograph captures the Avro 701 Athena T-2, a Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered civil demonstrator aircraft, as it returns to Woodford Aerodrome in Manchester, England on 15 May 1950. The Avro 701 Athena Mk-2 had embarked on a 3.5-month demonstration tour of India and the Middle East earlier that year. Manufactured by Avro, this single-engined, piston-propelled trainer aircraft was a significant development from the earlier Avro Anson and Tutor series. The Avro 701 Athena T-2 was equipped with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin TII engine, which had previously gained fame as the powerplant of choice for the iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Avro Lancaster fighter-bombers during World War II. The tour of India and the Middle East aimed to showcase the Avro 701 Athena's versatility and capabilities to potential customers in the region. During the tour, the aircraft visited various airfields, demonstrating its impressive performance and handling qualities. The tour was a resounding success, leading to numerous orders for the Avro 701 Athena from air forces in the region. Upon its return to Woodford, the Avro 701 Athena T-2 was met with great fanfare, marking the end of an extensive and successful demonstration tour. The aircraft's sleek design, advanced avionics, and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine made it a formidable presence in the skies, solidifying its place as a leading trainer aircraft of the 1940s and beyond.
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