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G-aXC Heracales, a Handley Page H. P. 45 biplane airliner
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G-aXC Heracales, a Handley Page H. P. 45 biplane airliner
G-aXC Heracales, a Handley Page H.P.45 British four-engine biplane airliner designed to a 1928 Imperial Airways specification by Handley Page of Radlett in Hertfordshire. Impressed into service with the RAF in 1940, the aircraft was destroyed in a gale at Whitchurch Airport, Bristol, when it was blown into an H.P.42 (Hanno) and damaged beyond repair. Date: circa 1931
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1931 Aaxc Airliner Airways Biplane Engined Handley Section
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This photograph showcases a sectional view of the G-aXC Heracales, a Handley Page H.P.45 biplane airliner, from circa 1931. Designed by Handley Page of Radlett in Hertfordshire for Imperial Airways, this four-engine aircraft was an engineering marvel of its time. With its distinctive biplane configuration, the Heracales was a testament to the advanced aviation technology of the era. The H.P.45 was a versatile aircraft that saw both civilian and military service. Although primarily designed for commercial use, it was impressively pressed into military service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1940. However, its tenure in the RAF was short-lived. In a tragic turn of events, the Heracales was destroyed at Whitchurch Airport in Bristol when it was caught in a violent gale and collided with an H.P.42 (Hanno), resulting in damages beyond repair. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the intricacies of the Heracales' design. The meticulously crafted engines and engine nacelles, the spacious cabin, and the complex network of control surfaces are all on full display. The Heracales represents a pivotal moment in aviation history, bridging the gap between the biplane era and the age of monoplanes that was soon to follow. This image serves as a reminder of the Heracales' enduring legacy and the remarkable advancements in aviation technology that defined the early 20th century.
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