Avro 504k biplane inntertube
- Made:
- 1917
(1) Avro 504K biplane D7560 with 130hp Clerget engine no. 52090; (2) Aeroplane Log Book; ( 3) Engine Log Book; and (4) 30 hour non-luminous Mk.V watch
(6) rubber inntertube in Michelin cardboard box
Avro 504K biplane D7560 with 130hp Clerget engine no. 52090; The Avro 504 first appeared in 1913 and was in service with the Royal Flying Corps during WWI. As early as November 1914, three 504s carried out a 'mass' bombing raid on German airship construction sheds at Friedrichshafen. In 1915 the Avro was adapted for training duties and remained in this role until the late 1920s.
Details
- Category:
- Aeronautics
- Object Number:
- 1920-52/6
- type:
- aeroplanes, aircraft, biplanes, engines, logs (records), watches and radioactivity
- credit:
- Ministry of Munitions (Aircraft Disposal Department)