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Group Captain Wilson?s team from the Empire Test Pilots?
Group Captain Wilson?s team from the Empire Test Pilots? School at Cranfield visited A. V. Roe and Co Ltd on 19 November 1945. From left: P. Kidson, Avro; R.E. Clear, Airspeed; Sqn Ldr E. Coton, DFC; Lt Cdr M.W. Davenport, DFC, US Navy; Lt Cdr J.J. Davidson, DFC, US Navy; Sqn Ldr E.B. Gale, AFC; Flt Lt F.R. Arnold, Adjutant; Sqn Ldr D.R. Cumming, AFC, RaF; Sqn Ldr F.R. Bird, DSO, DFC; W.G.H. Sanders, Handley Page; Sqn Ldr H.G. Hastings, AFC, AFM; Sqn Ldr J.F. Handasyde, DFC; Sqn Ldr E.J. Sanderson, DSO, DFC; Capt T.C. Loh, China; Flt Lt C.F. Phripp, DFC; Sqn Ldr M.W. Sweetman, DFC, RNZAF; and Major A.G. Collings, Avro Sales. Date: 1945
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1945 Airspeed Avro Clear Cranfield Pilots Squadron Test Visited
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In this historic photograph, members of Group Captain Wilson's team from the Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS) pay a visit to A.V. Roe and Co. Ltd. on 19 November 1945. The ETPS team, which was based at Cranfield, consisted of some of the most skilled and experienced test pilots of the time. Standing from left to right in the front row are: P. Kidson of Avro, R.E. Clear of Airspeed, and Squadron Leader E. Coton, DFC. In the second row, we find Lieutenant Commander M.W. Davenport, DFC, US Navy, Lieutenant Commander J.J. Davidson, DFC, US Navy, Squadron Leader E.B. Gale, AFC, Flight Lieutenant F.R. Arnold, Adjutant, Squadron Leader D.R. Cumming, AFC, RAF, Squadron Leader F.R. Bird, DSO, DFC, W.G.H. Sanders of Handley Page, Squadron Leader H.G. Hastings, AFC, AFM, Squadron Leader J.F. Handasyde, DFC, Squadron Leader E.J. Sanderson, DSO, DFC, Captain T.C. Loh of China, Flight Lieutenant C.F. Phripp, DFC, Squadron Leader M.W. Sweetman, DFC, RNZAF, and Major A.G. Collings of Avro Sales. This gathering of esteemed test pilots represents a significant moment in aviation history, as they came together to share knowledge, expertise, and insights from their respective organizations. The visit to A.V. Roe and Co. Ltd. likely involved discussions on the latest advancements in aircraft design and technology, as well as opportunities for collaboration on future projects. The camaraderie and spirit of innovation displayed in this photograph continue to inspire and influence the aviation industry to this day.
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