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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'.
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'.
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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.
The King and entourage visit a factory
In the centre H M the King wearing a light suit and tie at the front of a progression of men in suits. To either side workmen at machine benches. Inside a factory building. On the reverse 'The King visits Chadderton about 1941. Roy Chadwick mid photo…
Roy Chadwick wearing university robes
Three-quarter length portrait of a seated man wearing suit, tie and academic dress. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick CBE MSc FRAS FRAeS, awarded Hon Master of Science by Manchester University 1943'.
Roy Chadwick and six men by the rear cabin door of an Avro Tudor
Seven men in line three are wearing white flying suits and the others coats and two with hats. Behind the rear fuselage of a passenger aircraft with open door. Captioned 'First flight of the Avro Tudor at Woodford, March 1946. Messrs Alf Sewart, Bill…
War time press photographs and captions
Top - Half Length portrait of Roy Chadwick wearing dark suit standing behind a desk looking at a document. There are windows behind. Captioned '(Wording on the back of photos). A specification is received the air ministry for a modification to be…
Roy Chadwick and 13 men gathered round a table
Fourteen men, ten sitting and four standing, gathered round a table looking at a model of an Avro York on the table as well as a rolled document. behind to the right a door. Roy Chadwick is in the centre sitting. On the reverse 'Roy Chadwick with his…
The King and a group of people in front of a Lancaster
Roy Chadwick stands in front of a Lancaster talking to H M The Queen. To the left a group of dignatories look on. Behind left a hangar, to the right spectators and another hangar. On the reverse '[sic] Avro Anson 1935'.
Roy Chadwick and Bill Thorn in cockpit of a Lancaster
Taken from below, a pilot on the right sits at the controls and another man (Roy Chadwick) wearing parachute harness stands to the left. On the reverse 'A Lancaster goes up on test. Chief designer and test pilot. Roy Chadwick and Bill Thorn in 2nd…
The Queen and Roy Chadwick in front of a Lancaster
Roy Chadwick stands talking to the Queen. Above and right the nose of a Lancaster. Behind them a group of dignitaries and in the distance behind are spectators and a hangar. On the reverse 'A V Roe & Co Ltd, at Woodford aerodrome Cheshire. Allied…
Roy Chadwick and four men on steps by door of aircraft
Four men on steps, two wearing white flying suits and two in coats. A further man wearing white flying suit stands at the bottom of the steps. Steps with Avro logo stand against the rear cabin door of an Avro Tudor. On the reverse 'Avro News Service…
Roy Chadwick wearing university robes
Three-quarter length portrait of a seated man wearing suit, tie and academic dress. On the reverse 'Vital original photo. Roy Chadwick CBE FRAS FRAeS given an Hon Masters of Science at Manchester University. One of the lovliest 194[..] vital photos,…
Roy Chadwick and five men in front of a building
Six men standing in line all wearing suit and tie. Behind a brick building with door on the left and windows on the right. Captioned 'After maiden flight of Avro Tutor I [March crossed out] May 1946 at A V Roe Woodford. Roy Chadwick, Mr Wilmot, Sir…
People, including Roy Chadwick, under the nose of a Lancaster
Seven men and two women stand under the nose of a Lancaster. Two men standing nearer the camera wear suits and bowler hats and one a mayoral chain. Five men wearing suits and ties and two women wearing coats and hats stand in line. In the background…
Roy Chadwick and Guy Gibson at Buckingham Palace
Three-quarter length portrait of on the left Guy Gibson in RAF uniform and arms crossed talking to Roy Chadwick to the right wearing suit. Behind them two other RAF officers and in the background on the right another group of servicemen. On the…
Man signing the fuselage of an Avro York
In the foreground three men in line. On the left a man is signing the fuselage of an aircraft. The two men to the right wearing coats and bowler hats. In the background a woman wearing a coat and two RAF officers wearing greatcoats. To the left and…
Roy Chadwick looking at equipment
Three-quarter length portrait of two men, Roy Chadwick on the left wearing suit with hand on metal tank with other equipment in metal cage. To the right another man wearing suit looks on.
Chancellor of Manchester University, Sir John Stopford, Professor (Sir) John Cockcroft, Roy Chadwick CBE and Sir Harold Hartley
Three quarter length portrait of four men wearing suits and academic robes standing behind a table covered with documents. Roy Chadwick second from right wearing CBE. On the reverse 'November 30 1946, L-R Chancellor of Manchester University Sir John…