Bristol Theseus
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The Theseus was the Bristol Aeroplane Company's first attempt at a gas-turbine engine design. A turboprop delivering just over 2,000 hp was chosen rather than compete with companies that were already
Preserved Bristol Theseus
Avro Lincoln
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The Avro Type 694 Lincoln is a British four-engined heavy bomber, which first flew on 9 June 1944. Developed from the Avro Lancaster, the first Lincoln variants were initially known as the Lancaster I
Bristol Theseus
…receipt of a test certificate from the Ministry of Supply on 28 January 1947, two Theseus engines were fitted in the outer positions of a four-engined Avro Lincoln for air tests. After ground and taxying test the Lincoln first flew on 17 February 1947. The engine was also installed in two Handley Page Hermes 5…
The only Canadian-built Avro Lincoln
Royal Air Force Lincoln B.2 used by Napier's for icing research work until 1967 (1966)
Lincoln A73-20 during a test flight. Both starboard engines have their propeller blades feathered.
Lineup of the first operation of No. 1 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force at RAF Tengah, Singapore, August 1950