Alliott Verdon Roe, Roe I Triplane, and Walthamstow Marshes blue plaque

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A. V. Roe 1877-1958 Under these arches Alliott Verdon Roe assembled his AVRO No. 1 triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all-British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.

  • Walthamstow Marshes Railway Viaduct ('down' side), London
An identical plaque has been placed on the other side of the same railway arch. An earlier plaque erected by the Greater London Council is nearby.

by Waltham Forest Council Part of the Waltham Forest Heritage series

Colour: blue

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Alliott Verdon Roe

Alliott Verdon Roe (1877-1958)

maker of the first all-British powered flight
Roe I Triplane

Roe I Triplane

Walthamstow Marshes

Walthamstow Marshes

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