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Percival Pembroke
| Location: Coventry | In Service: 1952-88 |
| Manufacturer: Percival Aircraft Company Limited | Purpose: Light transport and photo reconnaissance |
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Power Plant: Two 550 h.p. Alvis Leonides engines |
Length: 46 ft. 4 in. |
| Construction: | Maximum speed: 186mph (300kph) Range: 1,012nm (1,850km) Service ceiling 22,000ft (7,680m) Rate of climb: 1,300 ft./min Wing loading: Thrust/weight: |
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History: The RAF ordered a military version of the Percival Prince civil transport, and the first flight of the resulting Pembroke took place in November 1952. Its principal advance over the Prince was the Pembroke's greater wingspan, which returned a greater carrying capacity. Like many RAF transports of the period, the Pembroke's passenger seats face the rear of the aircraft to improve safety. The Classic Flight example is one of six that were modified for photo reconnaissance duties. Panels in the floor are fitted with optically-correct windows, with provision for a downward-facing camera mounted in a special compartment. It's painted in the colours of RAF No 60 Squadron, the last unit to use the type.
