Aeroplane Monthly 1998-09 / B.Jones - Perfecting the power (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

Before it was brought into the Proteus test programme, Airspeed Ambassador G-AKRD had been used for Centaurus development. It was used for Proteus de-icing trials, with a water spray grid fitted on the port side as shown.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

Несмотря на совершенную конструкцию, лайнер AS.57 Ambassador так и не оснастили турбовинтовыми двигателями.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

CHARLES E. BROWN’S colour photograph of the prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, is reproduced by permission of the RAF Museum, Hendon.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

After reassembly at Duxford, G-ALZO was put on outdoor display before it was dismantled again for restoration. The "Pleasure Flights" banner was optimistic!

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-37-3   [15], G-AKRD   [15]

Now with Rolls-Royce Tyne turboprops and marked G-37-3, the second prototype awaits its turn on a wet Farnborough runway at the SBAC show, 9.58.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

The unpainted prototype Ambassador G-AGUA making its first take-off in the hands of Chief Test Pilot George Errington at Christchurch on 10.7.47. The trim tab broke away on the centre rudder which as a result was then converted to a central fixed fin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

George Errington made a few tentative trial hops in the prototype Ambassador G-AGUA before the first flight was made on July 10, 1947. Note the absence of spinners and the open entry hatch.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

George Errington made a few tentative trial hops in the prototype Ambassador G-AGUA before the first flight was made on July 10, 1947. Note the absence of spinners and the open entry hatch.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

Прототип Ambassador в одном из первых испытательных полетов - коки винтов еще не установлены. Крыло машины имело большое относительное удлинение, хотя такое решение являлось спорным, и эффект от этого был не очень заметным.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

The prototype Ambassador in August 1948, less spinners but in its demonstration livery.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

A further view of prototype G-AGUA (RT665) with centre rudder fixed after the first flight and with spinners fitted. It is seen with the port engine stopped and propeller feathered, flying over Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight coast with the Solent in the background.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

G-AGUA on test in 1951 demonstrates single-engine flying with the port Centaurus stopped and propeller feathered. By this time the propellers had been changed to the reversible type.

АвиаМастер 1998-05 / С.Корж - Задуманный для мира в дни войны /Ретроспектива/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

Как ни странно, но наиболее грозным противником «Вайкаунта» оказался «Амбассадор» - лайнер с поршневыми двигателями.
The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, shortly before the 1947 SBAC Show at Radlett.
Prototype G-AGUA on an early flight still has its wartime style D/F loop in its streamlined egg-shaped fairing above the cabin. Geared trim tabs are now fitted on the outer rudders and spinners have been installed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-05 / K.Desmond - Arthur E. Hagg

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, ended its experimental life as a static radio aerial test rig at Christchurch followed by a period at Filton as an engine test rig. It was finally scrapped at Stansted.
Perhaps the epitome of aerodynamic perfection uas Hogg's Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

In the air off the Christchurch coast. G-AGUA shows its high aspect ratio almost laminar-flow wing, cleanly curved fuselage lines and its two Centaurus 130 engines with big spinners

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

In October 1949, G-AGUA running up both of its close-cowled Centaurus engines. The Vickers Warwick with which George Errington carried out the Centaurus single-engine testing is seen in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Vickers Warwick - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

Airspeed designed the power pack for the installation of the Centaurus 661 on the production Ambassador and it is seen here on prototype G-AGUA which now also has the production undercarriage

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGUA   [15]

The prototype Ambassador, G-AGUA, being towed from the Christchurch experimental shop to the flight shed in May 1947.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

Second prototype G-AKRD, the first Ambassador with pressurised cabin and Centaurus 630 in 1948. It carried the old type D/F 'egg' but it and the first prototype (for a short time) were the only ones to do so.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

Second prototype G-AKRD (RT668) painted as the BEA 'Elizabethan' class with the airline titles below the windows and the three crowns shield on the nose. Later named 'Golden Lion', it did not in fact fly BEA services but went on to become a flying testbed for Proteus, Tyne and Dart propjets.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

G-AKRD seen on single engine trials. The propeller had an automatic drag-limiting system, torque falling to 30% of take-off power resulting in a 'super coarse' pitch which reduced drag and allowed feathering in 5 seconds. In the photograph G-AKRD is wearing the early BEA winged logo on the nose.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

The second prototype Ambassador, G-AKRD, in BEA livery.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-09 / ??? - At last! the 1948 show

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

George Errington brings in Airspeed Ambassador G-AKRD, the second prototype.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

The 16 ft 6 in. diameter 4-blade de Havilland propeller with hollow steel blades for the Proteus engine being tested on the Centaurus engined Ambassador G-AKRD

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALFR

BEA’s Elizabethan G-ALFR at the 1955 SBAC Show, Farnborough.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZN   [3]

The Airspeed Ambassador Airliner (two 2,600 h.p. Bristol Centaurus 661 engines).
Ambassador G-ALZN, named Elizabethan, was BEA’s fleet flagship and remained with the company for ten years ending its days with Dan-Air

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZN   [3]

Ambassador компании BEA похож на самолет, упавший в Мюнхене 6 февраля 1958 года.

Air-Britain Archive 1996-01 / Casualty Compendium (60)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZN   [3]

Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZN c/n 5212 was BEA flagship "Elizabethan" after which the class was named. This early photo of G-ALZN shows the clean lines of the design. The collision damage on 11.8.54 was minor and easily repaired enabling the aircraft to continue in service.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

Ambassador G-ALZO, named Sir Christopher Marlowe by BEA, passed to the Royal Jordanian Air Force in 1960 and became part of the Dan-Air fleet in 1963.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

Dan-Air's G-ALZO made the last Ambassador passenger flight on September 26, 1971, when the late Capt Tom Phethean flew her from Jersey to Gatwick. The editor was one of the lucky passengers.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

The Duxford Aviation Society's latest acquisition, Airspeed Ambassador 2 G-ALZO, arrived at Duxford by road on October 17, 1986. It was the last of its type to make a commercial flight, on October 28, 1971.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

Счастливчики, которым удалось воспользоваться сервисом класса "Silver Wing" авиакомпании BEA на линии Лондон - Париж, получали на борту шампанское и изысканную пищу. Первоначально эта служба была организована на лайнерах Handley Page H.P.42.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-12 / M.Dible - Flying the Decca Ambassador /Radar demonstrator/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

The author locks up G-ALZP after a flight. The Ambassador’s high-wing configuration meant that refuelling was underwing - but oiling was still overwing. The clean cowling of the Centaurus engines is evident.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-12 / M.Dible - Flying the Decca Ambassador /Radar demonstrator/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

Decca’s Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador 2, G-ALZP, originally served with British European Airways as Sir Richard Grenville, and then became the King of Morocco’s personal aircraft. When acquired by Decca in 1963 it reverted to its original British registration.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

"Decca Navigator Company" использовала Ambassador для испытаний навигационного оборудования. В 1949 году прототип Ambassador был оснащен навигационной системой Decca Mk 6 и автоштурманом. В 1964 году "Decca" купила самолет короля Марокко (G-ALZP, на снимке), ранее принадлежавший BEA.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

Ambassador G-ALZP seen during owner­ship by Decca Navigator. Named Sir Richard Greville by BEA, ’ZP flew with the Jordanian Air Force, was registered in Morocco as CN-MAK and after service with Decca was scrapped during 1973, at West Mailing, Kent.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / Personal album. Civil

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZR   [3], G-37-4   [3]

Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador 2 G-ALZR at Elmdon, Birmingham on December 18, 1965. Seen here in BKS livery, 'ZR was originally delivered to BEA as Sir Walter Raleigh. In 1957 it was acquired by Rolls-Royce and used as a Tyne testbed, registered G-37-4. Following its conversion for freight duties at Southend, BKS operated the aircraft from 1964 until it was damaged beyond repair at Gatwick on July 26, 1969.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZR   [3], G-37-4   [3]

After freight door conversion at Southend, G-ALZR flew with BKS for five years before being sold to Dan-Air.

Air-Britain Archive 1983-02 / U.K. C of A Applications (14)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZT

Shown at Newcastle in the company of BKS Ambassador G-ALZT, is Autocrat G-AIBR (2151) in Brooklands Aviation colours during 1960. The aircraft was withdrawn from use in 1970.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Auster J/1 - J/5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZZ   [3]

Ambassador G-ALZZ, subject of the picture, is seen in Autair colours having already served with BEA as Edmund Spenser and Globe Air of Switzerland. ’ZZ was scrapped at Luton in May 1969.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZZ   [3]

С 1963 по 1968 годы компания "Autair" использовала три самолета, ранее принадлежавших "Globe Air". "Autair International Airways" базировалась в Лутоне, Великобритания, и в ее парк входили Ambassador с бортовыми номерами G-ALZS, G-ALZV и G-ALZZ (на снимке).

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZZ   [3]

Another picture of Autair’s G-ALZZ on lease to Skyways Coach Air.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AMAA

Shell Aviation Ltd purchased G-AMAA from BEA in January 1960 and the aircraft ended its days at Lasham, as spares for Dan-Air’s Ambassador fleet.

Air Pictorial 1957-10 / Register Review / Airport News

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AMAD   [2]

G-AMAD, first of the former B.E.A.C. Ambassadors sold to a British operator, is now flying on the B.K.S. scheduled service from Woolsington to Dublin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AMAD   [2]

G-AMAD was sold to BKS after five years of service with BEA. It was this aircraft that crashed at Heathrow on July 3, 1968.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AMAG

BEA’s Elizabethan G-AMAG unsticks from Heathrow in 1954. This Ambassador later passed to Shell Aviation Ltd and finally to Dan-Air. In September 1968 ’AG was damaged beyond repair at Manston, Kent.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

A BEA Elizabethan being flown on FIDO experimental work.

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Ambassador стал последним самолетом компании "Airspeed", создавшей несколько интересных машин. В 1951 году "Airspeed Ltd" вошла в состав фирмы "de Havilland". На снимке прототип Ambassador.

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13 марта 1952г.: BEA выпустила на линию Лондон - Париж авиалайнер Ambassador. К апрелю в эксплуатации находились уже шесть машин.
Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / R.Riding - Aggie's airline

The same Rapide pictured at Heathrow on October 7, 1953 - a BEA Ambassador is taking off in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Air Pictorial 1958-03 / Register Review / Airport News

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-BUI, G-ALZX

An Ambassador in marks other than British is unique indeed; VH-BUI, seen here at Archerfield, Brisbane, is the former L.A.P. habitue, G-ALZX.

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Ambassador был красивым самолетом. Если бы машина с самого начала была оснащена ТВД (как в свое время предлагалось), ей бы, возможно, удалось разделить успех с лайнером Fokker F27 Friendship. Самолет оснащался ТВД (на снимке машина с двигателями Eland), но только для испытаний.

Air Pictorial 1955-10 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1955

The Eland Ambassador.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

Ambassador G-AKRD, fitted with Bristol Proteus 705 engines, makes a low pass at the 1954 SBAC Show at Farnborough. The same aircraft was later fitted with two different Rolls-Royce Dart engines.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

As Proteus testbed, G-AKRD from above shows the long Proteus nacelles and jetpipes and the outboard fins and rudders in line with the propeller slipstream. Part of the initials 'BEA' are still visible on top of the port wing in this view.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

G-AKRD being flown as a testbed for the Proteus 705 turboprop engines for the Britannia. The jetpipes were carried over the wing clear of the existing structure which was not affected.
The second prototype Airspeed Ambassador, G-AKRD, as a testbed for the Proteus 705 intended for the Britannia 100. First flown thus powered on December 22,1953, it appeared in the following year’s SBAC Display.

Air-Britain Archive 1996-03 / The de Havilland DH.114 Heron /The Whole Truth/ (8)

Heron 2D c/n 14100 G-AOHB of Shell following a wash and brush-up outside the company's hangar at Heathrow during the early sixties. A second Heron, either G-AOGC or more likely G-ANUO, may be seen left, with one of their Ambassadors, G-AMAA or G-AMAG visible behind. On the right is the tailplane of Aden Airways Canadair C-4 VR-AAT.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Canadair CL-2 / CL-4 Argonaut - КанадаCanada - 1946De Havilland Heron / D.H.114 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1950

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AKRD   [15], G-37-3   [15]

For de-icing tests of the Proteus the spray rig is seen attached to the forward fuselage of G-AKRD. An unexpected problem was ice impact damage to the hollow steel propeller blades.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-37-3   [15], G-AKRD   [15]

Tyne Ambassador G-37-3 taxying provides a good view of the 3-fin tail unit with combined aerodynamic and mass balance ahead of the rudder hinge and trim tab on the rudder trailing edge of the outboard units.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-37-3   [15], G-AKRD   [15]

G-AKRD was obtained by Rolls-Royce and used as a testbed for their Tyne turboprop with a similar installation to the Proteus. Flown as G-37-3, Capt Gillman credited it with a fighter-like climb rate of 4,000 ft/min

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-02 / Personal album

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZR   [3], G-37-4   [3]

Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZR on finals at Luqa, Malta on May 27, 1959. The unfamiliar looking engines are Rolls-Royce Tynes. The aircraft subsequently flew with BKS and Dan-Air before being damaged beyond repair at Gatwick in July 1969.

Air Pictorial 1958-10 / J.Stevens - Some Thoughts on Farnborough

The starboard Rolls-Royce Tyne turboprop engine of the Airspeed Ambassador test-bed.

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-37-3   [15], G-AKRD   [15]

G-37-3/G-AKRD late in its career as a testbed for the Rolls-Royce Dart RDa10 (port nacelle) and RDa8 (starboard nacelle) in which role it did not suffer the airframe limiting speeds of the hard-worked Dart Dakota G-37-2.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

The cockpit of the prototype Ambassador in 1947.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-12 / M.Dible - Flying the Decca Ambassador /Radar demonstrator/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

The cockpit of Ambassador G-ALZP, complete with three Decca moving-map displays (one below and inboard of each control wheel, and one central above the windscreen). These automatically obtained a fix and presented it to the pilot on a map, which also served as a permanent record of the aircraft’s track.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

TOP: Stripping, cleaning and first stages of etch-primer protection of the flight deck. The manual is from the second prototype Ambassador, G-AKRD.
LEFT: Most cabin fittings except seats are still in place, including the galley and hat-rack netting.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v1

Interior of an Airspeed Ambassador.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (2)

The passenger cabin layout of a BEA Silver Wing Elizabethan.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-12 / M.Dible - Flying the Decca Ambassador /Radar demonstrator/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

“Decca’s problem was how to install all of the displays without spoiling the magnificent decor”. This is the Royal Suite, fitted with a Decca “Harco” display with self-setting rolling map.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-12 / M.Dible - Flying the Decca Ambassador /Radar demonstrator/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZP   [8], CN-MAK   [8]

During an overhaul by Air Couriers the Ambassador’s rear luggage bay was converted into an onboard workshop. Presumably the broomstick in the corner was for escape in the event of in-flight emergencies.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

The Ambassador arrived at Duxford on October 16, 1986, and is shown on the following day. It had been dismantled at Lasham in five days.
Restoration work is about to begin at Duxford on sole surviving Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZO, seen the day after its arrival there in October 1986.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZO under restoration in Duxford's Hangar 5 in November 2001. In the foreground is a Liberator wing.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Consolidated B-24H / B-24J Liberator - СШАUSA - 1943

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

Eight of the "Sunday Team”: Sarah and Bryan Mead, Phil Parsons, Ray Wright, Cliff Griffin, Paul Cattermole, Paul Sheperd and Keith Isaacson.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

The restored starboard Centaurus showing the high standard of workmanship and the "petal" cowling, with Keith Isaacson and Ray Wright.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

The port Bristol Centaurus engine undergoing first stages of cleaning and priming.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

TOP: Reskinning work in progress in the nose area; Ray Wright will rebuild the buckled nosewheel.
MIDDLE: Paul Sheperd at work on the inside of a wingtip.
BOTTOM: Sarah Mead and her father Bryan working on an elevator; Sarah is using a rotary brush to clean back to bare metal while Bryan drills out rivets before skin removal.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

TOP: Ray Wright rivets a restored elevator skin. Duralac sealing compound is applied where lamination takes place.
BOTTOM LEFT: Ray Wright (left) sprays a protective wax and oil solution into a restored elevator interior and Phil Parsons mans the hand pump.
BOTTOM RIGHT: The port undercarriage assembly; the yoke casting has been heat-treated to prevent possible cracking.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-05 / R.Carvell - A "New" Elizabethan /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ALZO   [13]

TOP: Ray Wright inspects the starboard restored Centaurus engine. Aircraft are great dust collectors!
MIDDLE: Keith Isaacson works on trim tab ribbing, some of which he produced at home. After etching, they received three coats of "Duxford Green".
BOTTOM: Ray Wright burnishes the starboard elevator back to bare metal and Keith Isaacson rivets the outer skin back in place.

Мировая Авиация 10

Обломки носового отсека самолета тлеют после катастрофы. Это был сильный удар для британского футбола. Каждый год болельщики "Манчестер Юнайтед" отмечают годовщину катастрофы минутой молчания на стадионе "Олд Траффорд" в субботу, ближайшую к 6 февраля.

Мировая Авиация 10

Вид искореженных обломков самолета объясняет гибель большого количества людей, и это действительно чудо, что некоторые игроки, такие как Бобби Чарлтон и Денни Бланчфлауэр, серьезно не пострадали во время катастрофы. Остатки самолета были исследованы членами германского федерального авиационного комитета и компанией BEA.

Мировая Авиация 10

На фотографии представлена ужасающая картина последствий катастрофы. Коттедж, разрушенный левой плоскостью Ambassador, вскоре загорелся. Видно, как пожарные пытаются потушить огонь.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-05 / K.Desmond - Arthur E. Hagg

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

A Drawing of the Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador Airliner.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-08

AMBASSADOR - B.E.A.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's elegant Ambassador (3)

The Airspeed Ambassador

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-12 / D.Middleton - Airspeed's paper aeroplanes (1)

AS-67

Air-Britain Archive 2002-04 / D.King - The Airspeed AS.57 Ambassador /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Three-view silhouettes continued to be produced in peacetime for the Inter-Services Recognition Journal, such as this one of Airspeed's new Ambassador.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1954 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Airspeed A.S.57 Ambassador.