11 Facts About Avro Anson

Avro Anson is a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft built by the aircraft manufacturer Avro.

On 24 March 1935, the Avro Anson 652A conducted its maiden flight at Woodford Aerodrome, Greater Manchester.

On 31 December 1935, the first production Avro Anson performed its maiden flight; changes from the prototype included an enlarged horizontal tailplane and reduced Elevator span in order to improve stability.

The structure of the Avro Anson was relatively straightforward and uncomplicated, relying on proven methods and robust construction to produce an airframe that minimised maintenance requirements.

Avro Anson was powered by a pair of Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah IX seven-cylinder air-cooled radial engines, which were each rated at 350 horsepower.

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Avro Anson was the first aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear to enter service with the RAF.

On 6 March 1936, the Avro Anson entered RAF service, No 48 Squadron was the first RAF unit to be equipped with the type.

The Avro Anson had an endurance of only four hours, so that it could only be employed in the North Sea and other coastal areas; however, it lacked the range to reach the coast of Norway.

The Avro Anson was used to train the other members of a bomber's aircrew, such as navigators, wireless operators, bomb aimers and air gunners.

Postwar, the Avro Anson continued in the training and light transport roles.

Main Avro Anson variant was the Mk I, of which 6,704 were built in Britain.