Before joining the Southern Rhodesian Air Force in April 1941, Harvard I P5823 flew with Nos 14 and 15 FTS - the latter being the author's school at Chipping Norton.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

Another view of Anson I L7956. Following service with Nos 7 and 10 ERFTS, it went to the South African Air Force in August 1940.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Anson N5331 flew with 27 ERFTS and 10 FTS before being struck off RAF charge in March 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

UTILITY RATHER THAN BEAUTY sums up this Avro Anson, which has suffered in appearance by reason of its dark camouflage. It is one of those used at Desford for training direct-entry observers. There is not a tea-party in progress in the cabin - merely a navigational lesson.
Pre-war photograph of Coastal Command Anson I L7956. The type entered service in 1936 as a reconnaissance type, and the trainer version went into production in 1939. It was used to train wireless operators, navigators and air-gunners.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Miles Master Is, possibly those of 9 FTS, with N7990 nearest the camera.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Kestrel M.9 / Master I M.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Rear cockpit of the Master 1, showing the instructor's position.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Kestrel M.9 / Master I M.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937