Avro 679 Manchester, L7247, Royal Air Force
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Registration: L7247
Construction Number: Unknown
Model Avro 679 Manchester
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: Manchester - Ringway (MAN / EGCC), UK - England
Photographer: Jennifer Gradidge Collection
Date Taken: 07/1940
Date Submitted: 06/04/2010
The second prototype Manchester was assembled by Avro's experimental department at Ringway and first flew on 26.05.40. It is seen soon after removal of the shark-style central fin. Obtained from Avro in the early 1950s.
Picture ID:1225702