Avro Anson Mk 1 engine run for first time

[Baz62]

Greeting folks. Ok the header is a bit misleading as the engine actually ran for the first time a few months ago (might have even been last year????) but this is the first time the engine has been run installed on the airframe!! Some of the eagle eyed may notice that this Anson hasn't got the original one piece wooden wing but the later Mark metal centre section and wings. Funnily enough the MK 1 Anson in the RNZAF Museum was restored exactly the same way!
Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVRt6CdB ... ture=email

[Xplumberlives]

Sounds lovely Baz!

[RLN]

Well done

[Hihonyr8811]

I Love Anson's, brilliant job

[Mackrick]

Nice ...long time since I've seen one of those running....

[Spitfire]

Top notch restoration

[Baz62]

Its such a sweet sounding radial. Best of British I'd say!!

[Spitfire]

This is the ACTUAL first time - out of the airframe - as it first ran on a test frame ....

Posted this as I love the initial start - not happy - not happy - not happy at all - than a MIGHTY cough and a flame ....... now I'm happy Just like clearing your throat first thing in the morning

[Sooty655]

Posted this as I love the initial start - not happy - not happy - not happy at all - than a MIGHTY cough and a flame ....... now I'm happy Just like clearing your throat first thing in the morning

And then two further spits from the exhaust as the remaining cylinders decide they want to play as well. I love it.

[Mayfly]

Thanks, 2 good vids!!