Avro Collection

Avro Vulcan B2 at night

Avro Anson 19 VM331 1954
Avro Anson 19, VM331. 1954

Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 overflying the Rock of Gibraltar
Avro Shackleton MR2, WL751, overflying the Rock of Gibralter

Avro Vulcan BMk1, Vickers Valiant BMk1, XD869, and Handley Page Victor BMk1, XA931

The first Avro Vulcan B2 XH533
The first Avro Vulcan B2, XH533

Avro Vulcan
Avro 698 Vulcan, British jet bomber Date: circa 1950

Lancaster Bombers ready to take off, 1942
Photograph of an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber at a British airfield, ready to take off, somewhere in England, 1942. Although the engines are already running

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

An Avro Vulcan B2 gives a birthday salute to Barnes Wallace
An Avro Vulcan B2 gives a birthday salute to Sir Barnes Wallis in September 1977. Date: 1977

Avro Vulcan B2 climbs away

Avro Vulcan B2 armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb

Avro Lancaster I R5868s for Sugar being bombed up
Avro Lancaster I, R5868,s for Sugar, being bombed up. The veteran of 137 wartime sorties, was initially preserved as a gate guardian at its former base

Avro Vulcan B2

Avro Anson I MG182 1942
Avro Anson I, MG182. 1942. Date: 1942

Avro Vulcan B1 XA903
Avro Vulcan B1, XA903, used as an engine testbed for the Turbo Union RB199 for the Panavia Tornado

Avro Vulcan B1 XA900
Avro Vulcan B1, XA900

Avro Lincoln being refuelled at Blackbush prior to departure on a five-week tour of the Far East, Australia and New Zealand

Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly ED866
Avro Lancaster, G-AHJW, formerly ED866, was used by Flight Refuelling until it crashed near Andover on 22 November 1948. Date: 1948

Avro 698 Vulcan B-2
RAF Avro Vulcan V-Bomber Date: 1950s

Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-became the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, the type entering operations in February 1942

The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton alongside an Avro Lancaster. 11 August 1948. Date: 1948

Avro Vulcan B2 XH534 Farnborough
The second B2 Vulcan built was based at A&AEE Boscombe Down for trials until 1965. The Vulcan display was always one of the highlights of Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1960

Avro Vulcan B2 at Heyford. James Gilbert photo

Avro Anson I MG182 1942
Avro Anson I, MG182. 1942. Date: 1942

An Afternoon At Home at a Modern Flying Club by Johns
Representative types of British light aeroplanes flying over a typical modern aerodrome. The green monoplane on the left is a Westland Widgeon

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

Avro Vulcan production line

Avro Vulcan landing

Avro Vulcan B2 XH558 of No 27 Squadron RAF Scampton
Avro Vulcan B2, XH558, of No 27 Squadron, RAF Scampton, checks a North Sea oil rig. February 1975. This aircraft was restored to airworthiness by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust in 2007. Date: 1975

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Avro Lancaster I Aries, PD328, of the Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, warming up prior to its England to Cape Town record-breaking flight of 32hrs 21min

Goodwood Revival Battle of
Goodwood Revival

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England, East Sussex, Beachy Head, Vulcan Jet Bomber taking part in the Airbourne air show

James Charles Floyd CEng FRAeS (1914- )
James Charles Floyd, CEng, FRAeS (1914- ), former chief design engineer at Avro Canada during the Jetliner, CF-100 and CF-105 Arrow programmes. Date: 1914

Avro Canada CF105 Arrow I 25201
Avro Canada CF105 Arrow I, 25201, after undercarriage failure at touchdown, 11 June 1958. Date: 1958

Avro Tudor assembly line at Woodford

Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal Command
Avro Shackleton MR1, VP256, of RAF Coastal Command. August 1951. Date: 1951

Avro Lancaster ASRIII SW329 at RAF Northolt August 1948
Avro Lancaster ASRIII, SW329, at RAF Northolt, August 1948. Date: 1948

Former RAF flight engineer Alan Morgan in Lancasters, poses beside one of the famous Avro Lancaster bombers at the gate at RAF Scampton. 20th May 1980

Vulcan Delta bomber NQJ swoops spectacularly over the city of Coventry as a thank you to the people who helped save her. The plane crossed the city at 2000 feet to salute those in Coventry

Avro Lincoln
7th September 1948: An Avro Lincoln on display at the Farnborough Air Show. It is a heavy bomber, and has an experimental turbo propeller engine fitted in its nose

Avro 626 Prefect, NZ204, of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Avro 560 as flown by Bert Hinkler at the Lympne Light Aeroplane Trials in 1923. Date: 1923

Avro Shackleton AEW2

Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed
Avro Lincoln, RF403, testbed for the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop. This aircraft was scrapped in Australia in 1958 following high altitude bombing trials at Woomera. Date: 1958

Avro Lincoln B2 RA657 used by Flight Refuelling
Avro Lincoln B2, RA657, used by Flight Refuelling for probe and drogue trials. Seen here with a Gloster Meteor F4, VZ389

Air Scouts learning to glide
Two Scouts sit in a Slingsby T.21 while another Scout connects it to a cable prior to launch at the first Air Scout Gliding Course at Lasham. An Avro York G-ANTK can also be seen in the background

Goodwood Revival Avro Lancaster flypast

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"Avro: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 gracefully soars over the iconic Rock of Gibraltar, showcasing the power and elegance of this remarkable aircraft. The Avro Vulcan BMk1 and Vickers Valiant BMk1, represented by XD869, stand as a testament to Avro's commitment to innovation and technological prowess. Witness the birth of greatness with the first-ever Avro Vulcan B2 XH533, a groundbreaking achievement in aviation engineering that would redefine strategic bombing capabilities. The mighty Avro Vulcan takes center stage, capturing hearts with its sleek design and unparalleled performance in both peacekeeping missions and air shows alike. Lancaster Bombers line up on the runway in 1942, ready for takeoff - a poignant reminder of Avro's crucial role during World War II in defending freedom from tyranny. Behold the awe-inspiring sight of Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton; an ambitious project that aimed to revolutionize commercial aviation but faced numerous challenges along its path. An armed Avro Vulcan B2 proudly displays its Blue Steel stand-off bomb capability, highlighting its role as a formidable deterrent during times of heightened global tensions. Take flight aboard the historic Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC aircraft - an icon of British civil aviation that transported passengers across continents with comfort and reliability. In a heartfelt tribute to legendary engineer Barnes Wallace, an Avro Vulcan B2 performs a birthday salute - honoring his invaluable contributions to aviation history through innovations like bouncing bombs. As dusk settles in, witness the mesmerizing glow emanating from an imposing Avro Vulcan B2 against the night sky - symbolizing both strength and tranquility combined within one majestic machine.