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History of Fairchild Argus HB612
Constructed in in 1943, it was Registered to USAAF 43-14885 (not taken up). Under Lend Lease it was transferred to RAF Registration HB612.
Returned to the USAAF as 43-14885 and decommissioned on 5th May, 1947, however the aircraft never returned to the USA.
It was re-registered with the CAA as G-AJSN on 8th May, 1947 at the West London Aero-club and was bought by Hon. Benjamin Bathurst on 13th May 1948.
Was sold to John Redvers-Higgins on 2nd March, 1967, but unfortunately suffered a Ground loop incident in Cork on 10th June, 1967.
It's CAA registration was cancelled on 12th March, 1973.
Manufacturer: Fairchild
Model: Argus F-24W41A (only 30 built)
Operating Life: 1943~1967
Registration: HB612 / G-AJSN
UAS Location: Hangar 2
Served with: RAF
Maximum Speed: 132mph
Cruise Speed: 118mph
Stall Speed with Flaps: 53mph
Engine: 1 × Warner Super Scarab 165bhp
Service Ceiling: 14,000ft
Range: 639mph
Length & Height: 7.27m x 2.34m
Wing Span: 11.08m
Take-off Distance: 1,100ft
Landing Distance: 1,000ft
Capacity: Pilot + 3 passengers
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