Avro 504K Full Engine Run

Описание: The Avro 504 series of aircraft is by any standards worthy of recognition alongside aircraft such as the Dakota, Spitfire and Mosquito for the multitude of roles they performed during their 28 years of service.

The prototype first flew in 1913, and in the years after the 504 appeared at flying displays, air races and joyriding. However it found its greatest recognition during its service life, where it performed roles ranging from training, fighter roles, bombing, communications, observations, and even glider tugs.

Over 8,000 504s had been built by the close of hostilities in 1918. The Collection's 504 is one such example built in 1918.

Originally built as a 504K variant, it was converted to a radial-powered 504N whilst in RAF service. It also saw action once again in the Second World War, taking part in glider towing experiments, before returning once more to civilian ownership after WWII.

It was then converted back to a K variant by Avro apprentices for the film Reach for the Sky, before being donated to Shuttleworth. Since 2011, it has worn the night fighter markings of a 77 squadron machine based at East Lothian in late 1918.

The Shuttleworth Collection in Bedfordshire, England is home to a vast array of vintage aircraft, vehicles, as well as agricultural machinery. The Collection hosts a series of flying days from May to October each year, and is open to the public on non-flying days as well.


General admission and event tickets can be purchased at https://www.shuttleworth.org.