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Roy Chadwick and a pilot in the cockpit of an aircraft
Taken from below, a pilot on the right sits at the controls and Roy Chadwick wearing parachute harness stands to the left.
Lancaster production
Two rows of front fuselages of Lancaster bombers in a large factory with other parts behind. Captioned 'Lancaster production at A V Roe & Co Ltd Chadderton, 150 per month about 1943, by courtesy of A V Roe & Co ltd'.
Roy Chadwick at his desk
Half Length portrait of Roy Chadwick wearing dark suit standing behind a desk looking at a document. There are windows behind. On the reverse 'In his office at Chadderton'.
Roy Chadwick and young man look at a model Lancaster
Half length portrait of a man in suit and tie holding up a model Lancaster while a young man looks on. On the reverse 'About 1944. Roy Chadwick CBE MSc FRAS FRAeS designer of the Avro Lancaster with A Peter Bamford and a model Lancaster with air…
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 &…
Group of men working on a Lancaster
Front view of a Lancaster with many men working on various parts of aircraft or watching. Captioned 'G1038 3 April 44'. On the reverse 'Avro Lancaster, ? N Africa, Italy'.
Review of a Wings for Victory march past
A group of dignitaries including a mayor, an air force officer (saluting) and several other men and women on a reviewing stand with an ensign behind them. On steps behind and to the sides a large group of spectators in formal dress or uniform.…
A group of dignitaries in front of a Lancaster.
Three men in dark suits and hats, the left hand one wearing a mayoral chain walking toward the camera. Behind a group of men and women and in the background a Lancaster in a fenced enclosure. Captioned 'Wings for Victory Week at Lancaster 1943. The…
Arthur Tedder and two officers beside an Avro York
In the foreground three Royal Air Force officers wearing Khaki desert uniform. The centre officer is an Air Chief Marshall and wears a side cap. The other two are wing commanders wearing peaked caps. Behind them partially hidden, another group of…
Lancastrian C2 on taxiway
A view from above of an four engine airliner taxiing, registration VM702. In the background buildings and hangars. On the reverse of first photograph '30th Oct 1945, Avro [York - crossed out] Lancastrian IV at RAE Farnborough'. On reverse of second…
An Avro wartime dinner
A dinner with top table on the top left and three legs running right to left. All are occupied by men in suits and ties. There are two waitresses behind diners towards centre of top table. On the reverse 'An Avro wartime dinner, Roy Chadwick…
Avro Tudor in entrance to Hangar
A four engine airliner at the entrance of a hangar with doors open. A group of men stand by the rear door. On the reverse of first photograph - 'The Avro Tudor 1 at Woodford 1947, original photo'. On the reverse of second photograph - 'The Avro…
Five men standing under an Avro Nene Lancastrian
Five men standing in line. The two on the left wear overalls and the second from left is shaking hands with Roy Chadwick wearing coat and hat in the centre. To the right another two men both in overalls. The man on the far right is wearing side cap.…
Roy Chadwick in university robes
Three quarter length portrait of a seated man wearing university robe. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick CBE in the robe of honorary master at Manchester University July 1944 at the age of 51 years'.
Avro Tudor
Side view of a four engine airliner registration G-AGSU parked on grass, Two men in white overalls stand under the port outer engine. Signed 'With my love Daddy, [signature] Roy Chadwick'.
Two men looking at propeller display
Two men wearing coats and hats talking while viewing a Napier propeller display inside a hangar. There are groups of men behind to the left and to the right.
Roy Chadwick in his office
Three quarter length portrait of a man wearing dark suit and tie, standing at a desk reading a document. In the background a window. On the reverse 'From Illustrated 1942, Roy Chadwick in his office at Avro factory at Chadderton'.
Roy Chadwick and his team
Nine men gathered round a table listening to Roy Chadwick who is standing centre pointing to a model of an Avro York. Table is covered with blueprints and documents. In the background a window. On the reverse 'Picture Post, Roy Chadwick (centre…
The Birth of a Lancaster
Magazine (Title 'Illustrated') cover with the front of an Avro Lancaster with man looking out of cockpit. In the distance a man is pulling away a chock from starboard main wheel. Caption at bottom left 'The Birth of a Lancaster'.
Avro Prefect
Front quarter view of a single engine, two seat biplane registration K5063 parked in a field. On the reverse 'Prefect G-AHVO, navigation trainer, Spec 32/34 to school navigation 1935'.
Man standing by an Avro Prefect
A man wearing suit and tie and hat standing by the port lower wing of a single engine biplane parked on grass. Aircraft from front quarter view, registration K3189. Trees in the background. On the reverse 'Arthur Ainsworth, the works manager at…
Two airborne Avro 626s in formation
Front quarter view of two single engine, two seat biplanes in echelon formation flying to the left. Near aircraft registration J302 and far one J301.
Avro 642
Front quarter view of a four engine, high wing monoplane with enclosed cabin parked on a field. On the reverse 'Compare 1933 Avro 642 in Company Brochure. This version of the Avro Ten was supplied to the government of India for the personal use of…
Avro Prefect
Side view of a single engine, two seat biplane, registration K5063 parked on grass. On the reverse 'Avro Prefect at Woodford c 1930'.
Avro Cadet airborne
Front quarter airborne view of a single engine, two seat biplane registration G-ACHO. Both cockpits occupied and Avro trademark forward of registration on fuselage. Bellow right a large factory with chimneys. On the reverse 'The Avro Cadet over…