Avro Anson

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• In 1939, the Avro Anson was selected by the BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) as its primary twin-engined trainer. This selection resulted in the largest Aircraft construction program in wartime Canada. The Aircraft was used to train pilots, navigators, and gunners.

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• 7150 was one of 1401 Anson IIs serving with the RCAF during the war years, specifically 18 March, 1942 to 14 August, 1946 when it was disposed of through War Assets in this individual case. Its record states that 7150 flew with the Test and Development Flight out of RCAF Station Trenton, Ontario rather than being used as a multi-engine pilot trainer for the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) as were the vast majority of Ansons of all models.When tallied in total the Avro 652A Anson in Mks. I, II, IV, V, and VI numbered 4413 Aircraft, making them the most widely used Aircraft type in any of the Canadian Air Forces.

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