Riley, James Gerald (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

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Oxford AS350

Oxford Mk. II AS350

Taken on strength at No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School at Fort William, Ontario. To No. 2 Training Command on 10 September 1941, for use by No. 35 Service Flying Training School at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Initial assignment noted as pending future assignment to No. 36 Service Flying training School at Penhold, Alberta. Category C6 damage at North Battleford aerodrome at 23:30 on 15 December 1941. To No. 4 Training Command with No. 35 SFTS on 10 November 1941. Category A crash on 5 August 1942, still with No. 35 SFTS. Crashed into Jackfish Lake (20 miles north of North Battleford) in sunny calm conditions, unauthorized low flying suspected. Leading Aircraftman J.G. Riley, RAF killed. Scraped at No. 35 SFTS.

1941-08-02 Taken on Strength No. 2 Training Command 2020-09-22
1941-December-15 Accident: 35 Service Flying Training School Loc: Aerodrome Names: Woods
1942-August-05 Accident: 35 Service Flying Training School Loc: Jackfish Lake Saskatchewan Names: Riley
1943-02-22 Struck off Strength Struck off, reduced to spares and produce 2019-08-20
1943-July-23 Accident: 35 Service Flying Training School Loc: Low Flying Area Names: Ellis | Fagan | Redman