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G-ALPF
RE290
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Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 C/N Not found G-ALPFDiscuss this aircraft in forum |
| Manufacturer: | Avro |
| Model: | 694 Lincoln B.2 Search all Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 |
| Year built: | 0000 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | Not found G-ALPF |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 7 |
| Number of Engines: | 4 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Rolls-Royce Merlin 66, 68A and 300 |
| Registration Number: | G-ALPF |
| Alternative Code/Name: | RE290 |
| Current Status: | Scrapped Southend UK 19?? |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| Admin, 2011-11-20 10:08:25 | |
| The aircraft was allocated for use by Rolls Royce as an engine test bed. Registered as G-ALPF, it was converted to a tanker for delivering fuel and took part in the Berlin Airlift. In May 1951, the registration G-ALPF was cancelled. In Aug 1951, the aircraft was re-registered as G-ALPF by Fairtravel Ltd. In Dec 1951 the aircraft was acquired by Fairflight Ltd. In Oct 1952 the registration was cancelled. | |