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Woodford Aerodrome
A single engine biplane standing surrounded by men in front of a hangar with open doors. On top of the hangar a windsock. Captioned 'Woodford Aerodrome, Bramhill'. On the reverse 'The hangar 1930s are still here and used by devotes of Avro. It was…
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…
Unveiling ceremony of the portrait of Mr Roy Chadwick
The cover of a souvenir programme for the unveiling of the portrait of the late Mr Roy Chadwick at East Kirby, April 30th 1991. It is signed by Leonard Cheshire.
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.
Turn down an empty glass
Essay by Rosemary Lapham with memories of her father and the day she learns he will not come back. Writes of his brilliance and hard work as an aircraft designer. States he invited her to come to the airfield but she declines as she has to help her…
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…
Three men sitting in front of an Avro Antarctic
A single engine biplane with floats. Sitting on the floats are three men all wearing hats and the two on the left dark overcoats. The man on the right in light suit is j=holding a walking stick. In the background a hangar with doors closed. On the…
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 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…
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…
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'.
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter. It covers his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
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.
Test Pilots of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd - S.A. 'Bill' Thorn
Covers biography of Bill Thorn early life and taking a short service commission in the Royal Air Force in September 1922 and learning to fly and posting to 17 Squadron at RAF Hawkinge.= and eventually to the Royal Aircraft Establishment at…
Telegram from Roy Chadwick
Western Union cablegram from Toronto announcing ' Arrived Tuesday am well love, Roy Chadwick'.
Sketched aircraft designs
Drawing on a copy of the Sunday Times showing the side and top design of aircraft as well as an aerofoil and other objects. Label on frame 'Roy Chadwick CBE, 1893 - 1947'.
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…
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…
Royal visit to Woodford
Roy Chadwick stands in front of a Lancaster talking to H M The Queen. To the left a group of dignatories including the King in uniform, look on. In the background left a hangar, to the right spectators and another hangar. On the reverse 'Their…
Royal visit to Woodford
Roy Chadwick stands in front of a Lancaster talking to H M The Queen. To the left King George VI and a group of dignatories look on. In the background left a hangar, to the right spectators and another hangar. On the reverse 'Woodford aerodrome Nov…
Roy Chadwick's passport photograph
Head and shoulders portrait of Roy Chadwick as a young man wearing jacket and tie. Title 'Photograph of Bearer' with foreign office stamp top right. On the reverse unidentified notes.
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…
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's birth certificate
Roy Chadwick born On 30 April 1893 in Widnes. Includes other family details.
Roy Chadwick with model aircraft
Full length portrait of a young Roy Chadwick sitting on a chair holding a model of an early aircraft. In the background a metal rail fence and a brick wall with ivy covering the the left side.