Albion AM463 3-Point Fueller 4820113080456

Albion AM463 3-Point Fueller 4820113080456In November 1934, the Air Ministry was trialling several manufacturers chassis to fulfil roles within the RAF. Albion won the contract with a specially modified version of the mid sized 463 with the prefix AM (Air Ministry). It performed many roles, most commonly used as a refueller.

Perhaps its most important feature was its simplicity

On the night of June 6th 1944

They provided military planners with information and

69 mm machine guns in the wings

Launched at the Birkenhead shipyard of Cammel Laird on the 13th April 1937

its airframe was light and it would be powered by the massively powerful 24 cylinder Napier Sabre engine

and flown extensively by the Indian Air Force

With their low profile

This arrangement provided Gannet crews with more than enough power for carrier operations

V would be operated by Allied squadrons all over the world and helped to establish the almost mythical reputation of this famous fighting aeroplane

The ‘Q‘ Cobras were also widely used in the US for training

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