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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. II AS202
Taken on strength at No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School at Fort William, Ontario. To No. 4 Training Command on 26 August 1941, for use by No. 34 Service Flying Training School at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Winter conversion kit installed at this School by 4 June 1942. To Aircraft Repair for overhaul, 27 October 1942 to 29 January 1943. To storage with No. 4 Training Command when completed, issued from storage on 25 March 1943. Crashed on 19 August 1943, while with No. 32 Service Flying Training School at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Back to Aircraft Repair on 20 October 1943, but declared Category A and not repaired.1941-07-16 Taken on Strength No. 2 Training Command 2019-08-20
1943-August-18 Accident: 32 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Cooke | Crouch | Daly
1943-10-21 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2020-09-22
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Oxford Mk. II AS395
Taken on strength at No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School at Fort William, Ontario. To No. 4 Training Command on 18 October 1941, for use by No. 37 Service Flying Training School at Calgary, Alberta. Winter conversion kit installed at No. 37 SFTS by 2 July 1942. To Aircraft Repair for overhaul, 14 March to 20 June 1943. Back to No. 4 Training Command when completed. Category A crash on 19 August 1943, while being operated by No. 32 Service Flying Training School at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Scrapped at No. 32 SFTS.1941-09-18 Taken on Strength No. 2 Training Command 2019-08-20
1943-August-18 Accident: 32 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Cooke | Crouch | Daly
1943-10-27 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20
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