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Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF
The sole UK registered Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF (ex RAF Lincoln B.2 RE290)parked at Southend prior to being scrapped in 1952. Converted by Airflight Ltd. In 1949 and used on the Berlin Airlift for freight on one flight and as a bulk fuel carrier on 45 more sorties. One Lincolnian converted for the Argentine Air Force; LV-ZEI as the Cruz del Sud, for Antactic survey flights. Three more were converted by Field Aircraft Services with a larger pannier, for an abortive Paraguayan meat packing company, but were not delivered and scrapped. Date: circa 1950
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1949 1950 1952 Abortive Airlift Argentine Avro Berlin Bulk Carrier Converted Cruz Delivered Flights Freight Fuel Larger Lincoln Meat Packing Pannier Paraguayan Prior Registered Scrapped Services Sole Southend Survey
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This photograph showcases the Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF, the sole UK-registered example of this unique aircraft type, parked at Southend Airport prior to its scrapping in 1952. Originally an RAF Lincoln B.2 RE290, this aircraft was converted by Airflight Ltd. in 1949 for use in the Berlin Airlift. It made one flight carrying essential freight, and went on to complete an impressive 45 sorties as a bulk fuel carrier. The Avro 695 Lincolnian was also converted for the Argentine Air Force, becoming LV-ZEI and serving as the Cruz del Sud for Antarctic survey flights. Three more Lincolnians were converted by Field Aircraft Services with a larger pannier for an abortive Paraguayan meat packing company, but were ultimately not delivered and scrapped instead. This photograph, taken circa 1950, captures a poignant moment in aviation history as this historic aircraft awaited its final fate.
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