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Avro 529 and Roy Chadwick
View of part of port wing and front fuselage of an Avro 529. Standing in front are three men in flying coats and helmets. On the reverse 'Avro 529, October 1917 at Avro Hamble, Freddie Raynham test pilot, Dr Thurston from the Ministry, Roy Chadwick…
Avro 504's being assembled
View inside a factory with many Avro 504's in various states of build. The ones towards the back are nearly complete, in front are uncovered fuselage frames and workbenches. Wings are stacked against wall in back right corner. On the reverse '504s…
Avro 539
An Avro 539 Seaplane in shallow water with a man standing in front. On the reverse 'Crescent Studios, 61 High Street, Fareham, Hants No 21502, Designed by Roy Chadwick at 24 years old, kindly supplied and identified by Mr Lindsay Wilson of Hamble,…
Roy Chadwick
Head and shoulders portrait of a young man wearing suit and tie resting chin on his left hand. Signed Roy Chadwick. On the reverse 'In WW1, Roy Chadwick, now Avro's chief designer'.
A V Roe & Co works personnel
Large group of men and women sitting and standing in front of a brick building. Some men are in suits and others in working clothes. Building has three arched doorways with windows above. On the reverse 'Original photo, vital please keep safely of…
Roy Chadwick in a Swift car
Front view of an open topped car registration CR2403. A man is sitting in the driving seat wearing flat cap and coat. In the background a wooden fence. Captioned 'Roy Chadwick in the "Swift", his car, bought in 1918 when he was 25 years old'.
British Westinghouse Electrical Company
Rows of large long factory buildings from left to right surrounded by brick wall. There are a number of vehicles in front of the building on the left. On the reverse 'Brit Westinghouse Electrical Manuf Co 1901, by courtesy of Peer Park […..], Vital…
Six men in front of an Avro Baby
Front quarter view of a single engine biplane. In front are six men, two on the left wearing suits, four on the right, two with flying helmets and the other two wearing suits and coats. In the background a hangar with open doors and A V Roe & Co…
Roy Chadwick and five men in front of an aircraft
Six men in line in front of an Avro 549 Aldershot. All are wearing suit and tie. Roy Chadwick is first on the left with hands in pockets. In the background open hangar doors.
Roy Chadwick's drawing office
A large number of draughtsmen working a desks in a large room. There are framed diagrams on the walls. On the reverse "Chadwick's drawing office Hamble about 1920, Crescent Studios, 61 High Street Fareham Hants'.
Roy Chadwick and two men in front of an Avro Tutor
Three men in a row standing behind the port wing of a single engine, two seat biplane. The man on the left is wearing a coat and hat, the one in the centre a flying helmet, parachute and coat. The man on the right wears a suit and tie. In the…
Roy Chadwick standing in front of an Avro Baby
A man in suit and tie is standing on the port side of the nose of a single engine, single seat biplane. In the background on the left a building in a line of trees.
Three men in front of an Avro 621 Tutor
Three men in a row standing behind the port wing of a single engine, two seat biplane registration K.123[..]. The man on the left is wearing a coat and hat, the one in the centre a flying helmet, parachute and coat. The man on the right wears a suit…
The drawing office staff at Avro experimental works
Twenty-five men and six women sitting and standing in three rows. All men are wearing suit and tie and women wear long skirts and jackets. Roy Chadwick is centre of front row. In the background a building with open windows.
Roy Chadwick with Avro Aldershot
Full length portrait of Roy Chadwick wearing suit and tie standing with hands in pockets by the front end of an Avro Aldershot. There is a ladder on the far side of the aircraft. On the reverse of first photograph - '214/9/98, Chadwick, with Avro…
Roy Chadwick and Reg Parrott on 'The Quest'
Two men wearing suit, tie and hats standing on the deck of a ship with superstructure behind. The man on the right has a walking stick. On the right on shore a building. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick and Reg Parrott on Sir Ernest['s vessel, The Quest…
Roy Chadwick's mother and sister
Two women one sitting on the left in dark dress and the other standing on the right with light dress. Both wear hats. In the background foliage. Captioned 'Roy Chadwick's mother Agnes + sister Ellen'. On the reverse 'Agnes Chadwick (seated) Roy's…
Mary and Roy Chadwick
Head and shoulders portrait of a woman on left and man on right both looking to the left. On the reverse 'Roy and Mary Chadwick about 1922, please keep - a lovely photograph'.
Three men standing in front of an Avro Avian
Three men standing in line by the nose of a single engine biplane registration G-EBOV. On the right a hangar and in the background right a man with trees behind. Captioned 'Roy Chadwick not long after "The Accident" with Bert Hinkler and R J Parrott…
A visit by Japanese Naval officers
A group consisting men, women and children standing in a group on deck of a ship. The young girl on the left is holding a Japanese flag. Two Japanese Naval officers are standing just right of centre in middle of group. Roy Chadwick is centre at the…
Blueprint of Avro 543
Side on technical drawing of a two seat single engine biplane . Captioned '2 seater. 35 hp \green, A V Roe & Co Ltd, scale 1 1/2" - 1 Foot 25-9-19, Type 543, Drawing No A.501'. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick has initialled this blueprint'.
Avro Avis airborne
Side view of a single engine, two seat biplane flying to the left just above the ground. Registration G-EBKP. Both cockpits occupied. In the background trees. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick as a passenger + Bert Hinkler as pilot in [crossed out] 1925'.
Part constructed aircraft in workshop
Wings and fuselage framework of aircraft in workshop. Engine mounted at right side. Two men working behind starboard wing and others, including one standing in doorway, in the background. Four men working at bench on right side. On the reverse…
Six men in front of an Avro Baby
Front quarter view of a single engine biplane. In front are six men, two on the left wearing suits, four on the right, two with flying helmets and the other two wearing suits and coats. In the background a hangar with open doors and A V Roe & Co…
Roy Chadwick in front of an Avro Baby
Full length portrait of Roy Chadwick wearing suit and tie standing holding one propeller blade of a single engine biplane (Avro Baby) with 'AVRO' in large letters on port side. In the background left and centre right buildings and trees beyond.