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Airspeed A.S. 10 Oxford Mk. II, RCAF (Serial No. AS277), 25, in flight over Saskatchewan, 1942.
The Airspeed AS.10 Oxford was a twin-engine monoplane aircraft developed and manufactured by Airspeed. It saw widespread use for training British Commonwealth aircrews in navigation, radio-operating, bombing and gunnery roles throughout the Second World War.
The Oxford was developed by Airspeed during the 1930s in response to a requirement for a capable trainer aircraft that conformed with Specification T.23/36, which had been issued by the British Air Ministry. Its basic design is derived from the company's earlier AS.6 Envoy, a commercial passenger aircraft. Performing its maiden flight on 19 June 1937, it was quickly put into production as part of a rapid expansion of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in anticipation of a large-scale conflict.
As a consequence of the outbreak of war, many thousands of Oxfords were ordered by Britain and its allies, including Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, Poland, and the United States. Following the end of the conflict, the Oxford continued to achieve export sales for some time, equipping the newly formed air forces of Egypt, India, Israel, and Yugoslavia. It was considered to be a capable trainer aircraft throughout the conflict, as well as being used a general-purpose type. A large number of Oxfords have been preserved on static display. Wikipedia
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Harold A Skaarup Web PageOxford Mk. I AT458
Used by No. 37 Service Flying Training School at Calgary, Alberta. Later with no. 32 Service Flying Training School at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Category C7 damage at 20:35 on 16 February 1943, at the Moose Jaw aerodrome. Nosed over on landing during night solo circuits, no injuries. Category A crash on 14 September 1943. Collided with Oxford AT450 while both aircraft were performing solo circuits. This aircraft drifted to the left while both aircraft were on final to parallel runways at Moose Jaw, striking the tail of AT450 despite the last minute evasive maneuvering of its pilot. Investigation faulted Flying Control for firing a red flare when they detected the impending collision, instead of the required brown smoke puff. Both aircraft totally destroyed, pilot of AT450 seriously injured. Pilot of this aircraft, Leading Aircraftman C.G. Crake, RAF killed.1941-09-17 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1942-July-02 Accident: 37 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Moore
1943-February-15 Accident: 32 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Bogdanchikoff
1943-September-04 Accident: 32 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Crake | Perkins
1943-10-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
Oxford AT450
Oxford Mk. I AT450
Served with No. 36 Service Flying Training School at Penhold, Alberta. Category A crash on 14 September 1943, while with NO. 32 Service Flying Training School at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Collided with Oxford AT458 while both were landing. Student pilot in this aircraft seriously injured.1941-11-07 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1943-September-04 Accident: 32 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Crake | Perkins
1943-10-30 Struck off Strength 2019-08-20
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