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Avro Anson Twin-Engine Aircraft Family

The Avro Anson was a British twin-engine aircraft that began as a fast civil transport derivative and became a long-lived military reconnaissance, communications, light-transport, and multi-engine training family. Its retractable undercarriage and adaptable structure supported service across Britain, the Commonwealth, and post-war operators, while more than eleven thousand examples were produced in the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Aliases
AnsonAvro 652AFaithful AnnieFlying Greenhouse
Family Name
Avro Anson
Full Name
Avro Anson Twin-Engine Aircraft Family
Roles
militarytrainerreconnaissanceutility
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Avro Anson was a British twin-engine aircraft that began as a fast civil transport derivative and became a long-lived military reconnaissance, communications, light-transport, and multi-engine training family. Its retractable undercarriage and adaptable structure supported service across Britain, the Commonwealth, and post-war operators, while more than eleven thousand examples were produced in the United Kingdom and Canada.
First Flight Year
1,935
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Creation Time
August 8, 2026 at 06:27:31 UTC
Updated Time
August 8, 2026 at 06:27:31 UTC