Oxford - 1/72 Avro Anson AW665/PP.B 71 Sqn RAAF
The Avro Anson was a British twin-engined aircraft that served with the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and some Commonwealth Air Forces before, during and after WWII. Developed from the Avro 652 airliner, the multi-role Anson Mk I was originally meant for maritime reconnaissance but after becoming obsolete in this role, it was found more suitable as a multi-engined aircrew trainer. A three to four seater plane, it was used to train pilots for flying multi-engined bombers such as the Avro Lancaster and was also used to train other crew members including navigators, wireless operators, bomb aimers and air gunners. It took its first flight in 1935, entered service in 1936 and was finally retired from the RAF as late as 1968.
Features:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Spinning propellers
- No pilot figures
- An accurate scale model
- Features highly detailed paintwork
- Not a toy, suitable for age 14+