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Avro Manchester I 49 Squadron L7453 EA T


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Spending some of my down time decluttering, I rediscovered some photographs of an Aircraft in Miniature (AIM) Avro Manchester I I built many years ago as a present for a former neighbour who had served as a Wireless Operator on Lancasters when he moved into sheltered housing.

 

The kit has been finished as L7453 EA T whilst operated by 49 Squadron from RAF Scampton in June 1942, the aircraft was written off in March 1943 after the pilot was forced to make a wheels up landing after experiencing an engine fire on take off when it was being operated by No 1661 Conversion Unit at RAF Swinderby. 

 

49894075911_ceb2179831_b.jpg2020-05-14-03 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

49893560693_4616458ccd_b.jpg2020-05-14-02 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

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Overhead shot taken before the diorama base was finished

 

49893560733_028acf1a5d_b.jpg2020-05-14-01 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

And a couple of in progress pictures, the tail planes were rebuilt using balsa wood !

 

49894385787_855363e2bc_b.jpg2020-05-14-07 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

49894385762_13573e95cf_b.jpg2020-05-14-08 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

49893560423_b57a10f7ac_b.jpg2020-05-14-09 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

49894385892_ddab2de13d_b.jpg2020-05-14-05 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

49894075781_9490b6f8db_b.jpg2020-05-14-06 by richard.everett3, on Flickr

 

The model was finished in Xtracolor paints and the markings were taken from a combination of Xtradecal and Modeldecal decal sheets.

 

Unfortunately the finished model was lost several years ago along with a number of Airfix Lancasters which I had helped my neighbour build after his house was cleared by contractors following his death.

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Very nicely done, Richard.  I'm sorry to hear the model was lost, but that's likely the fate of all ours someday, and at least you have the photographs and the knowledge your neighbor greatly appreciated your kind gesture.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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