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A.V. Roe and Company: The Legacy of Avro Aviation

A.V. Roe and Company, better known as Avro, was one of Britain’s most important aircraft manufacturers of the 20th century. Founded in Manchester on January 1, 1910, by aviation pioneer Alliott Verdon Roe and his brother Humphrey Verdon Roe, the company became one of the earliest major aircraft manufacturers in the world.

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Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber

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- Maximum Speed: 287 mph (462 km/h)
- Range: Up to 2,530 miles (4,070 km), load dependent
- Payload Capacity: Normally up to 14,000 lb, special loads up to 22,000 lb
- Crew: 7
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