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Avro 504.
A very successful and popular biplane trainer in WW1 and into the 1930s. The aircraft was
used in a single seat role as a stop gap night fighter to combat Zeppelin raids in 1918. This
aircraft served for a short time with 33 Sqn at Elsham Wolds in 1918.
Top speed: 72 mph.
Engine: RAF 1a air cooled V8 engine of 90 hp
Endurance: 3 hr 15 mins
Service ceiling: 10000ft
Wingspan: 37ft
Length: 27ft 3 ins
First flight: 1913
Manufacturer: Avro.
Crew: 1 as night fighter
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