On July 25th, 1939, an odd-looking aircraft took off on its maiden flight from Manchester Ringway aerodrome, England, with Avro Chief Test Pilot Sam Brown at the controls. It sported three fins ...

January 1, 2025, marked the 115th anniversary of British aircraft manufacturer Avro's founding in Manchester. Although its name lasted just over 50 years, the company will forever be remembered ...

The figure of 5.04% lost is the highest of any British bomber in World War Two. 207 Squadron carried out more raids, flew more sorties and suffered more losses than any other Manchester squadron.

Avro Manchester L7523 EM:M piloted by Flight Sergeant Basil Courtney Wescombe crashed on Mill Hill, Holmpton which is in the centre of this photograph near the end of the long hedge. Monday 5th ...