XB261 — 1955 Blackburn Beverley C.1 Data

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XB261
1955 Blackburn Beverley C.1, c/n 1004
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XB261 is a 1955 Blackburn Beverley C.1 (serial number 1004). It is configured with 4 engines and 98 seats. Current registration status is listed as Cockpit only preserved in United Kingdom. The profile includes 9 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Total 9 photos.
Aircraft XB264, XB264 1955 Blackburn Beverley C1 RAF Farnborough Air Show, at EGLF, photo by PhilR
PhilR
@ EGLF
Aircraft XB261, XB261 1955 Blackburn Beverly C1 RAF Biggin Hill, at EGKB, photo by PhilR
PhilR
@ EGKB
Aircraft XB261, at the Newark Air Museum, at X4WT, photo by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
@ X4WT
Aircraft XB261, at the Newark Air Museum, at X4WT, photo by Chris Hall
Chris Hall
@ X4WT
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Blackburn
Model Beverley C.1 Search all Blackburn Beverley C.1
Year built 1955
Construction Number (C/N) 1004
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 98
Number of Engines 4
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Bristol Centaurus 273 rated at 2850 hp
Aircraft
Registration Number XB261
Mode S (ICAO24) Code
Current Status Cockpit only preserved
Owner
Owner
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Peter Nicholson, 2009-03-17 04:00:00
Beverley C.1 XB 261 spent its entire operating life with the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment (A & A E E) at Boscombe Down. It was retired in 1971 and made its last flight from Boscombe Down to Southend on October 6, 1971. The cockpit is now displayed at the Newark Air Museum.