ROE, Alliott Verdon (1877-1958) a.k.a. A.V. Roe
Plaque erected in 1983 by Greater London Council at Railway arches at Walthamstow Marsh Railway Viaduct, Walthamstow Marshes, Walthamstow, London, E17, London Borough of Waltham Forest
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Profession
Aviator
Category
Aviation, Industry and Invention
Inscription
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
Material
Enamelled steel