Beagle A. 61 Terrier G-ASAC Airways Aero Club Rearsby
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Beagle A. 61 Terrier G-ASAC Airways Aero Club Rearsby
Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B. When the company became part of Beagle Aircraft in 1960 it was renamed the Beagle A.61 Terrier. This aircraft crashed in 1964. Date: 1962
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© A Flying History / The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1960 1962 1964 Aero Airways Auster Beagle Converted Crashed Renamed Terrier When
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Beagle A.61 Terrier, a historic aircraft that once graced the skies as part of the Airways Aero Club based at Rearsby, Leicestershire, in 1962. The Beagle A.61 Terrier is a remarkable aviation artifact, with its origins rooted in the Auster 6B, an aircraft type that was converted from a number of ex-Army models. When the Auster Aircraft Company became part of Beagle Aircraft in 1960, the Auster 6B was renamed the Beagle A.61 Terrier. The Beagle A.61 Terrier in this image is a testament to the rich history of flight and aviation. Its sleek design and powerful engine embody the spirit of adventure and innovation that defined the era. The aircraft's open cockpit, fixed landing gear, and high-wing configuration were typical of the time, yet its capabilities were anything but ordinary. Unfortunately, the Beagle A.61 Terrier in this photograph did not have a long tenure in the skies. It met its unfortunate end in a crash in 1964. Despite this, the legacy of the Beagle A.61 Terrier lives on, a reminder of the thrilling history of aviation and the pioneering spirit of those who dared to take to the skies in the name of exploration and progress. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a moment frozen in time that invites us to reflect on the incredible journey of aviation and the remarkable aircraft that have shaped our world. The Beagle A.61 Terrier may no longer grace the skies, but its story continues to inspire and captivate us, a testament to the enduring allure of flight.
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