Avro Anson Mk 1
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esigned as a maritime reconnaissance bomber, the Anson was one of the RAF’s most important types when WWII began. It was soon replaced in the front-line, but was widely used as a multi-engine trainer. Twenty-three Ansons were supplied to the RNZAF; in total over 11,000 were built in the UK and Canada. The Anson has two 400hp Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah radial engines and can reach 188 mph (300 kmh). Bill Reid acquired his Anson 10 years ago and restored it as an airworthy Mk1. It first flew again in 2012 and is presented as MH120 of the RAF, which was shot down early in the War. Its pilot, New Zealander Laurie Edwards, became the first prisoner of war from the RAF.
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Span: 17.2m Length: 12.8m Speed: 303km/h WORLD WAR II
