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Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed
Avro Lincoln, RF403, testbed for the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop. This aircraft was scrapped in Australia in 1958 following high altitude bombing trials at Woomera. Date: 1958
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This photograph showcases the Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed, a significant aviation milestone in Australian aviation history. The Avro Lincoln, a British four-engine heavy bomber, underwent extensive modifications in the late 1950s for high-altitude bombing trials with the Armstrong Siddeley Python turboprop engine. In this image, the RF403 testbed sits proudly on the tarmac of an Australian airfield, its powerful engines idling in the background. The Avro Lincoln, with its distinctive shape and imposing presence, is a sight to behold. The addition of the Python engines gave the aircraft a more modern and streamlined look, a stark contrast to its original design. The RF403 testbed was a crucial part of the development process for the Python engine, which was intended to replace the less efficient piston engines of the time. The trials at Woomera, a remote testing range in South Australia, pushed the Avro Lincoln and the Python engine to their limits, testing their capabilities at high altitudes and extreme temperatures. Unfortunately, the RF403 testbed did not have a long life after the trials. It was scrapped in Australia in 1958, marking the end of an era in aviation history. The Avro Lincoln RF403 testbed may no longer exist, but its legacy lives on, paving the way for more advanced turboprop engines and aircraft designs. This photograph is a reminder of the groundbreaking work that took place in Australian skies during the 1950s, and the important role that testbeds and experimental aircraft play in advancing aviation technology.
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