Avro Anson C.19/I, G-AHYN / 1359, William Stevens
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Registration: G-AHYN
Construction Number: 1359
Model Avro Anson C.19/I
Operator: William Stevens
Airport: Thruxton (EGHO), UK - England
Photographer: Barry Friend
Date Taken: 03/1968
Date Submitted: 06/04/2013
20 Jan 1968 sold to Kemps Aerial Surveys suffered from mildew & wood rot due to urine from cattle transportation & storage in open at Staverton, Kemps chief engineer attempted a CofA in open at Staverton but CAA Inspector refused permission to do so & Kemps could not find parts removed. Eventually was flown to Thruxton. On take off from Staverton could not retract landing gear & made forced landing en-route. On arrival condition dictated could not be made airworthy & after usable parts were removed the remains were burnt on Guy Fawkes Night for the entertainment of local children.
Picture ID:1399209