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Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX
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Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec E G-BATX (msn 27-4832), at Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport in June 1976. An Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy 101 G-APRN (msn 6654) of Air Bridge Carriers can be seen in the hangar. The inscription on the nose records a sales tour for the BAC Jaguar ground-attack aircraft (accompanying 2-seat trainer XX846). G-APRN was support aircraft for the tour from 11 Nov to 14 Dec 1975, visiting Muscat, Thumrait, Salalah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Dhahran, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait. Date: 1976
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1975 1976 2 Seat Accompanying Airport Argosy Armstrong Aztec Carriers Ground Attack Hangar Inscription Jaguar Kuwait Midlands Muscat Nose Pa 23 Pa 23 250 Piper Records Riyadh Salalah Sales Support Trainer Visiting Whitworth Dhabi Doha Dubai
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This print captures the Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX in all its glory at Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport in June 1976. The sleek aircraft, with its distinctive design and powerful engines, stands out against the backdrop of the hangar where an Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy 101 G-APRN of Air Bridge Carriers can be seen.
The inscription on the nose of G-BATX tells a fascinating story - it records a sales tour for the BAC Jaguar ground-attack aircraft, with the support aircraft G-APRN accompanying it on a journey to various destinations including Muscat, Thumrait, Salalah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Dhahran, Riyadh, Doha and Kuwait from November to December 1975.
The image is not just a snapshot of two impressive aircraft but also a glimpse into aviation history and the intricate network of flights and tours that took place during that era. It showcases the beauty and power of these flying machines while also highlighting their role in transportation and exploration.
Overall, this print is a testament to the timeless allure of flight and serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of aerial technology and innovation.
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