British Civil Aircraft since 1919 – Vol 3
Here’s a quick scan from AJJ’s book that I mentioned in an earlier post. I note the photo is credited to the late Ron Cranham. Does anyone know what became of his photo collection?
Mamba Powered Lancaster VI
…that B2 in the pic, wasn’t it the one that had either a Python or Dart turboprop mounted in the nose at a later date?.
Greg
The Dart-Lancaster first flew on October 10, 1947, there was also a Mamba-Lancaster (ND784/G) which was converted by Air Service Training Ltd. It was a Mk VI with Merlin 85’s and was originally used to test the A.S.X. motor (?). Apparently 2 Merlins plus the Mamba gave it a speed of 235 mph at 2,000 ft – 30 mph higher than with 4 Merlins. Here she is:
I have also come across a reference to a second Nene Lancastrian, VH737, (“The Aeroplane Spotter”, May 31 1947, pg 113) they even have a 3-view! Next to the article on the Nene Lancastrian is one on the Theseus Lincoln, RA716/G – with photo & 3-view.
Geoffrey Tyson, G-ACEZ, 1934
Beat this one!
Geoffrey Tyson repeated the feat of picking up a handkerchief with a spike on the wingtip of his Tiger Moth more than 800 times whilst flying with National Aviation Day Displays, 1934-36.
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