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This stunning early WW-II bomber is the sole airworthy survivor of the very distinctive Avro Anson Mk.I, an aircraft of massive significance to the British Commonwealth at the beginning of World War Two.
A total of 11,020 Ansons were subsequently built, however most of the wartime era Ansons have been lost to the ravages of time. Only this example has been lovingly restored over an intensive decade long mission, to return her not just to pristine airworthy condition, but to 1940 RAF service stature right down to every internal detail.
This magnificent aircraft, one of only five active WW-II RAF-type multi-engined bombers still operating worldwide, has thrilled audiences at airshows throughout New Zealand, won numerous restoration awards, and even hosted Royalty!
The aircraft is now reluctantly offered for sale in full airworthy condition, having just completed a deep 10 year inspection, and with a very large inventory of spares to support her active flying life well into the future.
...see it for yourselves at* At its first airshow demonstration at the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, the aircraft attracted a standing ovation of 50,000 people.
* When it was restored in 2012, it was the winner of the FlyPast Magazine ''Most significant warbird restoration of the year" poll.
* As a globally significant warbird, it has appeared on the cover of most international warbird magazines.
*This aircraft [MH 120] has been refitted with its fully functioning Armstrong Whitworth mid upper gun turret complete with an accurate replica Lewis Mk ll machine Gun.
*The Bomb bays in the rear of the centre section of the wing have been refurbished and are fully operational. Replica bombs have been dropped at several Airshows around New Zealand during airfield attack scenarios.
https://www.classicaircraftsales.com/li ... avro-anson
Not many readers will be able to afford this aeroplane at USD $1,900,000, though....
