Kennedy, Donald Leslie (Leading Aircraftman)

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

Oxford Trainer

Wikipedia Oxford Trainer

Harold A Skaarup Web Page

Aircraft Images

---

Oxford AS494

Oxford Mk. I AS494

Crashed 9 miles north of Vauxhall, Alberta at 10:45 on 16 July 1941, while undertaking instructor instrument flying training with No. 34 Service Flying Training School at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Stalled from a turn at low altitude. Flying Officer A.A. Perkiss-Ginn, RAF; Flight Lieutenant P.J. Lee, RAF; and Leading Aircraftman D.L. Kennedy, RCAF killed. Taken on strength by No. 4 Training Command, for No. 34 SFTS, the next day. Originally reported as Category B damage, revised to Category A based on 34 SFTS inspection report dated 21 July 1941. Had 99:10 logged time when struck off.

1941-06-11 Taken on Strength Eastern Air Command at No. 1 Port Detachment 2019-08-20
1941-July-16 Accident: 34 Service Flying Training School Loc: Vauxhall Alberta Names: Kennedy | Lea | Purkiss-ginn
1941-09-01 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20