King George VI viewing a partially built Battle in a factory

King George VI viewing a partially built Battle in a factory

King George VI on a stand behind a partially constructed Battle looking into the cockpit. In the foreground other men look on and in the background many spectators. Scene inside factory with skylights. On the reverse 'H M King George VI at A V Roe & Co Ltd, Chadderton about 1941'

1941

One b/w [photograph

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