"1:48 Airspeed Oxford Mk.I/II 'Royal Navy'" Topic

"If you ever wondered how crews for bomber aircraft trained, then aircraft such as the Airspeed Oxford were typical of those that were used. The versatile Oxford was geared to training pilots, navigators, bombardiers and radio operators. When fitted with a turret, it could also be used to train air gunners. Conceived and designed specifically for both training and light transport roles, the prototype first flew in mid-1937. The 'Ox-Box', as it became affectionately known, was derived from one of Airspeed's commercial small aircraft, the 'Envoy, and was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah X radial engines. As well as training for bomber crews, the type also found a home with maritime operations, serving as an ambulance, patrol aircraft, and even light bomber. Production ran throughout the war, and generally ceased in 1945, with over 8500 aircraft being built, covering all versions. Whilst generally used throughout the Commonwealth, and after the war, many other countries operated this, including Turkey, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, and Norway. Many Oxfords were modified for civil use at the end of the war, being re-designated as Airspeed Consul aircraft…"

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Amicalement
Armand

Good looking aircraft and kit. You could use them to bomb Rashid Ali's Iraqi troops outside RAF Habbaniya as well.

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Amicalement
Armand

Perfect scale for those pulp/noir 28mm games… and these things were EVERYWHERE in the late 40's/early 50's