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Avro Anson XIX- G-AGPG (Aggie Paggie)


Built in March, 1945 by Avro at the Yeadon factory, it was the prototype Anson XIX (Constructors Number- 1212). The Avro XIX combined the Mk XI taller roof with the Mk XII metal wings and this aircraft first flew on 17th August 1945. It was used by Avro for development test flying, demonstration work and as the company communication aircraft. In 1952 it was converted and became an Avro XIX Series 2 serving Avro well until being sold to Skyways Coach Air in June, 1961 Aggie Paggie remained with Skyways until October, 1967 when it was purchased by PYE Telecommunications/Ecko Electronics. Based at Southend it was fitted with the large radome and was used as the test and trials aircraft for the Concorde E320 Weather Radar System. The Certificate of Airworthiness expired on 13th December 1971 the aircraft was withdrawn from use having flown 1,948 hours and 20 minutes.


Initially, she spent 10 years at the Historic Aircraft Museum, Southend and when the Museum closed in 1982 was bought at auction by a French collector who planned to return her to an airworthy condition. Sadly, the aircraft was damaged by vandals while at Southend and the sale fell through. The aircraft remained in a semi-derelict condition until 1996 when it was transported to Woodford for inspection and appraisal for restoration. The plan being for display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Unfortunately, due to the advanced decay of the structure, it was deemed too expensive to restore In June 2000. The aircraft was moved to Hooton Park where it stayed until the aircraft was sold for spares in 2011 and the Nose section purchased by Mike Davey in 2012 for restoration. Some four years later, on 5th December 2016, the fully restored Nose Section was transferred back to Woodford and purchased by the Avro Heritage Trust for display here in the Avro Heritage Museum.




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