Avro anson mk.i 1:48 airfix 09191A

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Avro Anson Mk.I 1:48 Airfix 09191A

Dive into aviation history with the Avro Anson Mk.I model in 1:48 scale from Airfix. This detailed model kit allows you to recreate one of the most versatile aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other air forces during, before, and after World War II.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: 26.9 cm
• Model height: 7 cm
• Wingspan: 35.9 cm
• Number of parts: 199
• Number of painting schemes: 3

Contents of the kit:

• Plastic model to assemble
• Instruction sheet
• Painting layout sheet
• Decals

Painting options:

1. Avro 652A Anson Mk.I, 214 (formerly NK437), Portuguese Government, 1947.
2. Avro 652A Anson Mk.I, N61, 13th Maritime Cooperation Squadron, Hellenic Air Force. The aircraft fled to Egypt and served in the 13th Light Bomber Squadron.
3. Avro 652A Anson Mk.I, NK201, Sydenham Station Flight, Royal Navy, Belfast, Northern Ireland, September 1955.

History of the Avro Anson: The Avro Anson, initially known as the Avro 652A, was developed in the mid-1930s in response to the British Air Ministry's demand for a coastal reconnaissance aircraft. After the prototype's first flight in March 1935, the Anson was selected for mass production, and its name comes from British Admiral George Anson.

In March 1936, the Anson entered service with the RAF as the first monoplane with retractable landing gear. Initially used for reconnaissance operations, it quickly became obsolete as a combat aircraft and was redirected to training roles. Under the Empire Air Training Scheme, thousands of aircrew were trained on Ansons, which became the backbone of the British air training plan.

During World War II, Ansons were used to train bomber crews as well as for communication aircraft. After the war, many were converted for civilian use, serving as light transport and business aircraft.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.