WARS of the ROSES

The age-old rivalry between Yorkshire and Lancashire has manifested itself in many ways — including, in October 1913, an air race. For aeroplane manufacturers Blackburn and Avro, the competitive opportunity was not to be passed up WARS OF THE ROSES RACE The two challengers, their engines off but with all four seats occupied. The Avro 504 is in the foreground, the Blackburn Type I behind. ALL VIA PETE LONDON On 20 September 1913, A. V. Roe & Company of Manchester