Aircraft G-AAXC Data

G-AAXC
Heracles
1930 Handley Page HP.42W Western, c/n 42/5
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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Handley Page
Model HP.42W Western Search all Handley Page HP.42W Western
Year built 1930
Construction Number (C/N) 42/5
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Engines 4
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Bristol 490 hp Jupiter XIF radial
Aircraft
Registration Number G-AAXC
Alternative Code/Name Heracles
Current Status Crashed on March 1, 1940
Delivery Date 1930-04-23
Owner
Owner Imperial Airways Limited
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
MICK HYMANS, 2009-01-01 05:00:00
I collect cine film and have just found a film of Croydon Airport which shows this plane and others. I think it may be amateur and unseen footage. I collect amateur cine footage and would like to hear from anyone who has any interesting old films they may wish to sell. Regards Mick