Dating from 1935 and derived from a civilian version, the Anson became a military communications aircraft during World War II, also used for training bomber crews. These devices were also used as ambulance planes and were mainly in service with Coastal Command. After the war, the surplus Ansons served as light transport aircraft in the 169th Wing in Evere, then in the 15th Wing in Melsbroek to be replaced in 1953 by the Pembrokes.
Characteristics
Wingspan 16.25 m
Length 10.49 m
Height 3.38 m
Engine 2 x 350 HP Armstrong Siddely Cheetak Engine
Maximum speed 324 Km / h
Cruising speed 300 Km / h
Radius of action 1.030 Km
Ceiling 5.928 m
Empty weight 2.575 Kg
Loaded weight 3.632 Kg
Number in service 42
Registration O-1 tot O-42
1st commissioning 01 April 1947
Decommissioned in 1957
