Hello,
I am currently looking for anything on this aeroplane (was built in this country in the late 1930s under license and later became the Auster Mk.1) and in particular details of the engine cowling (which covered a 55hp Lycoming) and it’s instrument panel.
Does anyone have any information on what was to be the first in the Auster line?
Best wishes,
Martin
By: Rlangham - 31st March 2025 at 12:44
Hi mate, hope you’re well – over at Hendon there’s an Auster I, which is the Taylorcraft Plus D.
There’s also a Taylorcraft Plus C/2, which was used by the BEF in 1940 after being impressed into military service, with Leicestershire Museums and is due to be restored in public view at Snibston later this year – fingers crossed they won’t hang that one up like they’ve done with the AOP9 and the J1 prototype!
By: David Burke - 31st March 2025 at 12:43
The Auster Mk.1 i.e a Taylorcraft Plus D in civil guise is powered by a Blackburn Cirrus Minor -do you mean that particular type?
By: T6flyer - 31st March 2025 at 12:42
The Auster Mk.1 i.e a Taylorcraft Plus D in civil guise is powered by a Blackburn Cirrus Minor -do you mean that particular type?
Thanks David for the reply – much appreciated. I think the plan is to go back further to the Taylorcraft Model A which I’ve been told was built under licence. The Plus C had a 55hp Lycoming.
I’m ok with anything after a Mk.3, its these earlier models I dont know anything about.
Best wishes,
Martin
By: T6flyer - 31st March 2025 at 12:41
Cheers for that, I’ve got a copy of that book myself, but guess what didnt think anything about it before reading your reply. Off to take a look now!!
Happy landings,
Martin
By: Auster Fan - 31st March 2025 at 12:41
There’s a picture of a Model A G-AFJP in the book “Austers – nearly all you wanted to know” and the prototype Model C/Plus C G-AFNW as well if that helps. Unfortunately I haven’t got a scanner, so can’t help further.
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February 1, 2010 at 3:41 pm