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Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF
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Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF
Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF (ex B.2 RE290), at Southend Airport prior to scrapping in 1952 Date: circa 1951
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1951 1952 Airport Avro Freighter Prior Scrapping Southend
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This evocative photograph captures the Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF, formerly R.E.290, as it sits quietly at Southend Airport on the cusp of its scrapping in 1952. The Avro Lincolnian, a military derivative of the Avro Lancaster bomber, was converted into a freighter variant towards the end of its service life. G-ALPF, with its distinctive Avro badge emblazoned on the fuselage, appears in excellent condition despite the impending fate that awaits it. The image exudes a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, as the once mighty and indispensable warplane prepares to be dismantled and consigned to history. The photograph offers a glimpse into the transitional period of post-war aviation, where military aircraft were repurposed for civilian uses, and new technologies were emerging to replace the aging warplanes. The Avro Lincolnian, a testament to the ingenuity and versatility of aviation engineering, stands as a symbol of the past, present, and future of flight. This photograph, from The Peter Butt Aviation Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the ever-evolving landscape of aviation and the enduring allure of the open sky.
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