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2 unusual facts about Avro 547


Avro 547

The aircraft was powered by a 160 hp (120 kW) Beardmore engine.

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Despite this, Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) bought the first prototype in November 1920 for GBP 2,798 with the intention of using it on a route between Charleville and Katherine.



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