Aerial trigonometry: a Vulcan leads four 707s in an impressive flypast.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 707 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949Avro Vulcan / Type 698 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

The first prototype Vulcan B.I, VX770, on display at Farnborough.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Vulcan / Type 698 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

Original Avro 707A WD280 was very much a Vulcan in miniature. It first flew on July 14, 1951, ten months after 707B VX790.
WD280, the first high speed 707A, flew on June 14, 1951 and was also the first of the series to have wing root intakes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 707 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Original Avro 707A WD280 was very much a Vulcan in miniature. It first flew on July 14, 1951, ten months after 707B VX790, shown. The latter was designed for lower speeds, and had a prominent dorsal air intake in place of WD280's neat wingroot intakes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 707 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

The pilot for the 707A’s first flight was R. J. “Roly” Falk, seen here in the aircraft shortly afterwards.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 707 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

The first prototype Avro 707, VX784. First flown by Eric “Red” Esler on September 4, 1949 at Boscombe Down, the little delta was exhibited in the static display at the 1949 Farnborough Air Show a few days later. At the end of the month it crashed, killing Esler.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 707 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949