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2 unusual facts about Avro 547


Avro 547

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

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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