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Avro 707B VX790

The second Avro 707 delta research aircraft seen taxying at the 1952 Farnborough SBAC show, flown by J.H. Orrell. In the background can be seen the first prototype of the Handley Page HP.80 Victor WB771 to the right. To the left can be seen the 3rd prototype of the Fairey Gannet WE488 and taxying towards it, across the grass, is an un-identified Short Seamew AS.1. Adjacent to the Gannet is a Gloster Meteor F.8

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In this photograph from the 1952 Farnborough SBAC (Society of British Aircraft Constructors) show, the Avro 707B VX790 taxies proudly on the runway, with its distinctive delta wing design on full display. The Avro 707B was the second research aircraft of the Avro 707 series, and was flown by J.H. Orrell during the event. In the background, to the right, stands the first prototype of the Handley Page HP.80 Victor, WB771. The Victor, a long-range, four-engine turboprop strategic bomber, was a significant development in British aviation technology. Its introduction marked a new era in aviation, with its advanced design and capabilities setting new standards for military aircraft. To the left of the Avro 707B, the third prototype of the Fairey Gannet WE488 can be seen taxying towards the Avro 707B. The Fairey Gannet was a versatile, twin-engine, carrier-borne amphibian aircraft, designed for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol duties. Its distinctive shape and powerful engines made it a formidable presence on the runway. Across the grass, an unidentified Short Seamew AS.1 taxis towards the Fairey Gannet. The Short Seamew was a single-engine, amphibian flying boat, used for anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol duties. Its versatility and ability to take off and land on water made it an essential asset for the Royal Navy. Adjacent to the Gannet, a Gloster Meteor F.8 can be seen. The Meteor was a British first-generation jet fighter, which entered service in 1944 and remained in use until the late 1950s. Its advanced jet engine technology and agility made it a formidable fighter aircraft, and its impact on the aviation industry was significant. This photograph captures a moment in time when British aviation was at the forefront of innovation and development, with these iconic aircraft representing the best of what the industry had to offer.

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