Avro 504N, J8978, Royal Air Force
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Registration: J8978
Construction Number: Unknown
Military Unit: No 4 Flying School
Model Avro 504N
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: RAF Abu Sueir, Egypt
Photographer: Sarah Yates Collection
Date Taken: 1930
Date Submitted: 04/09/2020
I think this is Abu Sueir. It would be around 1929 or 1930 when my grandfather (F W Cook) was with No 4 Flying School. It isn't one I can see he flew so I don't think he can be responsible for crashing it. There isn't a copyright stamp on the back so assume he may have taken it.
Picture ID:1720756