A09191 Avro Anson Mk.I
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New Tool 48th Scale Avro Anson Mk. I from Airfix
- Thread starter Sharkmouth
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Regards,
Airfix
You asked, we listened. Introducing the NEW MOULD 1:48 Blackburn Buccaneer S.2 RN!
The aviator enthusiasts among us will know, this mighty naval strike aircraft really is in a class of its own. In 48th scale, this highly detailed, highly requested newly tooled kit is a must-have for your collection.
This new kit includes:
TV & AR Martel Missiles
Folding Wings
Early/Late Homer Pods
Two Types of Tailplane Fairing
Various Other Weapons
Open & Closed Airbrakes
Intake, Exhaust Covers and Ladders
Detailed Engine & Hatch
Posable Ailerons & Tailplane Elevators
Detailed Cockpit & Bomb Bay
Scale 1:48 | Skill Level 3 | 288 pieces
how interesting. It was a heavy fighter right? The Anison that is.
Although labeled multi-role, the Avro Anson was mostly used as a two-engine trainer.
Regards,
RichB
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It was used to deter Luftwaffe attacks during the Dunkirk evacuation. In one incident, 3 Ansons from 500 Sqn were attacked by 9 BF 109s. PO Peters' Anson shot down 2 Bf 109s and damaged a third. The other 2 Ansons escaped with serious damage making emergency landings in England. PO Peters returned to the squadrons home base. He was awarded the DFC for this action. In the colour schemes MK-V N9732 is his aircraft.
Cheers,
Rich
Well that's a bit confusing seeing a N registration when talking about WW2 British aircraft.
As well as he should have been!
RichB
Well-known member
The Air Ministry began using five character alpha-numeric codes in 1916 with a single letter and four numbers. They switched to the two letter and three number codes in 1940.Well that's a bit confusing seeing a N registration when talking about WW2 British aircraft.
As well as he should have been!
Rich
jeaton01
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Airfix just keeps on doing neat stuff. I saw they were expanding the 1/48 Spitfires to include that Mk XVIII. Had to look up what that was. Sort of a rewarmed Mk XIV, as it were.
I have the old Buccaneer kit and have sort of looked forward to making all the pieces fit as they should, I've read it can be a trial. If there was evr a jet fighter that looked like the singer who ends the opera, the Bucc has to be it.
I have the old Buccaneer kit and have sort of looked forward to making all the pieces fit as they should, I've read it can be a trial. If there was evr a jet fighter that looked like the singer who ends the opera, the Bucc has to be it.
RichB
Well-known member
The Buccaneer was also known as the "Banana Jet" from the acronym used in documents during development, BANA (Blackburn Advanced Naval Aircraft). "Bananas" also became the trademark attack call of the Buccaneer force.
It was also called "The Brick" because it was built like a brick outhouse for the low level strike role.
Cheers,
Rich
It was also called "The Brick" because it was built like a brick outhouse for the low level strike role.
Cheers,
Rich
paddy
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I remember Buccaneers at the Biggin Hill air shows in the late 70's. they were all ex Navy much like the RAF F4's that were transferred to the RAF when the navy scrapped the large Carriers and went to Harriers. Always interesting to see RAF aircraft do slow flybys with an arrester hook dangling 
They were not a fighter, more of a low level interdiction bomber with an internal bomb bay designed to carry a nuclear air surface missile.
They were retired after the Gulf war where they acted as laser target designation aircraft alongside Tornado's
This one is a few miles from me in its anti flash nuclear white scheme from the early days.
Bob, the Anson was mainly a utility transport, there were training Sqn's etc but most airfields would have one for pilot transport / officer transport, the model depicts a turreted version but that was actually quite unusual.
They were not a fighter, more of a low level interdiction bomber with an internal bomb bay designed to carry a nuclear air surface missile.
They were retired after the Gulf war where they acted as laser target designation aircraft alongside Tornado's
This one is a few miles from me in its anti flash nuclear white scheme from the early days.
Bob, the Anson was mainly a utility transport, there were training Sqn's etc but most airfields would have one for pilot transport / officer transport, the model depicts a turreted version but that was actually quite unusual.
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