Avro 685 York C1, MW195 / none, Royal Air Force
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Registration: MW195
Construction Number: none
Military Unit: Abingdon Wing
Model Avro 685 York C1
Operator: Royal Air Force
Airport: Manchester - Ringway (MAN / EGCC), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield
Date Taken: 28/05/1949
Date Submitted: 09/12/2010
Yeadon-built York C.1 landing on Ringways 3300 ft runway - hence skimming the hedge to touchdown on the peritrack. Fairey Aviation test pilots were skilled at this! After servicing, it will return to Gatow for further "Plainfare" sorties.
Picture ID:1265369