Aeroplane - Avro Baby
Production date
1919
Country
England
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Description
White painted small Avro bi-plane 'G-EACQ'. Wooden prop [length 2310mm], wood spars. Rubber tyres. A sign is riveted to each side of the nose. Speed gauge 6-26, air 4-16, oil 0-100lbs, altitude 0-16, oil thermometer 30-100. Engine: Green 35 h.p. (26 kW), water cooled four cylinder petrol engine, single overhead camshaft, single magneto ignition. Air-frame: Constructed of wood, wire and fabric, wing span 25 feet (7.6 m), length 20 feet (6.4 m).
Classification
TRANSPORT Aviation avro baby
Maker
Production date
1919
Production place
Measurements
L7600 x W6400 x H2400mm
Media/Materials description
Iron, metal, wood
Signature/Marks
G-EACQ
A.V.Roe & C/L
G G
JJS
A.V.Roe & C/L
G G
JJS
History and use
In this aircraft, the Avro Baby G-EACQ, Bert Hinkler attempted a solo flight from England to Australia in 1920. He set new standards in the use of a light aircraft in flying from London, crossing the Alps to Turin, Italy, and reaching Rome before abandoning the flight.
In 1921 the Avro Baby was shipped to Australia, and in April of that year Hinkler flew it from Sydney to his home town of Bundaberg, Queensland. This 1100 Km flight, which took 8 hours 40 minutes, further emphasised the potential of light aeroplanes as reliable transport.
The monogram on the rudder is that of Mr. J.J. Smith, who donated it to the Queensland Museum in 1970.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
In 1921 the Avro Baby was shipped to Australia, and in April of that year Hinkler flew it from Sydney to his home town of Bundaberg, Queensland. This 1100 Km flight, which took 8 hours 40 minutes, further emphasised the potential of light aeroplanes as reliable transport.
The monogram on the rudder is that of Mr. J.J. Smith, who donated it to the Queensland Museum in 1970.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
H7782
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