Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: G-AGPD [2] The Miles Marathon prototype wearing U10 its early test marking. At the time of the accident (see 4.6.48 p.660) it was registered G-AGPD. The second prototype G-AIIH flew at first without the central fin, but it was later replaced.
Aeroplane June 4th 1948 *p.660 - The Miles Marathon prototype was destroyed in a crash shortly after take-off from the MoS Experimental Establishment, Boscombe Down, on May 28th. Test pilot Brian Bastable and observed Miss Beryl Edmunds of the flight test establishment were both killed.
A: 4.6.48 p.660: The Miles Marathon 1 prototype G-AGPD c/n 6265 crashed at Amesbury at 1429hrs on 28.5.48 (not 10.5.48 or 24.5.48 which other sources sometimes quote). The adjustable fins had been left in the take-off position and failed at cruising speed. The fins were toed-in for takeoff and climb to make directional control easier in the event of an outboard engine failure. This imposed an extra loading on the tail structure requiring them to be reset for the cruise. Test pilot Brian Bastable forgot to do this, resulting in overstressing, tail failure and loss of control.Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: VR-NAN [2], G-AMGW [2] VR-NAN was one of six Marathon IAs ordered by West African Airways. In 1955 it returned to the UK, became G-AMGW and was operated by Derby Aviation as Millersdale until withdrawn from use in 1961.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: VX229, G-AILH Marathon T Mk 11 VX229 was the second Marathon prototype, G-AILH, after conversion to the prototype T Mk 11.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AGPD [2] G-AGPD, the prototype Marathon, was lost in a crash near Amesbury, Wiltshire, on May 28, 1948.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-ALVW [2], XA250 [2] G-ALVW was the second production Marathon. It was converted to Marathon T Mk 11 XA250.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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The prototype Miles Marathon with central fin and rudder (four 330 h.p. D.H. Gipsy Queen 71 engines).
The prototype Miles Marathon with B Conditions marking U10.Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-ALUB, XA249 G-ALUB in full BEA livery. Named Rob Roy, the aircraft was delivered to Northolt in 1951 for acceptance tests by BEA. The Corporation never took up the type, and G-ALUB was converted to T Mk 11 XA249 for the RAF in 1952.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMHY, JA6009 G-AMHY went to Far East Air Lines as JA6009 in 1954.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AHXU [2], VX231 [2] Marathon II G-AHXU with Armstrong Siddeley Mamba propeller-turbines.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-ALVW [2], XA250 [2] G-ALVW, the second production Marathon, was delivered to the Ministry of Supply in 1951 but soon became T Mk 11 XA250 for the RAF, flying as a navigational trainer from RAF Thorney Island.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMGX G-AMGX was delivered to West African Airways in 1952, but returned to the UK in 1955 and was scrapped at Southend in 1962.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AHXU [2], VX231 [2] The Armstrong Siddeley Mamba-powered Marathon II about to land.
In contrast to the Brabazon, Handley Page Marathon Mk 2 feederliner G-AHXU was the smallest civil prop-jet type at the show. It was put through its paces by Hugh Kendall.Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMEW Pictured at Derby Aviation’s Burnaston base in 1960 is Marathon G-AMEW. It was withdrawn from use the following year.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMEO, D-CFSA, VR-NAI Marathon I G-AMEO in West African Airways livery. It was operated by WAAC as VR-NAI and later became D-CFSA in Germany.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMHR KEITH WOODCOCKS painting shows one of the Marathon IAs operated by Derby Aviation.
Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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Регистрационный номер: G-AMGW [2], VR-NAN [2] Самолёты на фотографии: Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - Великобритания - 1946
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