AIRSPEED FERRY

Ferry G-ABSI was impressed as AV968 and used at Halton until November 1940, then became an ATC instructional airframe as 2758M.
Ferry G-ABSI was impressed as AV968 and used at Halton until November 1940, then became an ATC instructional airframe as 2758M.

AIRSPEED AS.4 FERRY - Prototype of this three-engined (one 360 hp Gipsy III and two Gipsy II) 10-seat biplane impressed by RAF in 1940 (as AV968) and used by Halton Station Flight until late 1941. One other impressed (as DJ715) as ground instruction airframe only.

Max speed, 112 mph (180 km/h). Gross weight, 5,400 Ib (2,452 kg). Span, 55ft 0 in (16.78 m). Length, 39ft 8 in (12.09 m).