GWX and the Avro Anson

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 08-23-07, 05:42 PM

During my second patrol to the north of Scotland I was attacked by two Avro Ansons. But I don't think the Brits ever used it for anti-sub patrols. From what I know about them they where used for training, transport and for recon. Nor could they carry bombs weighing more than 20 to 50 pounds!!

bookworm_020 · 08-23-07, 07:03 PM

Yes they were used for Anti sub patrols for a short time and even made an successful attack on a u-boat, with a probable hit.

It was being phased out of martime patrols when the war began and being replaced by the Whitley and the Hudson. It found it's true calling as training aircraft and stayed in RAF service till 1968!

headcase · 08-23-07, 08:16 PM

It might not be a Mossy, but anything that flies is bad news for us. Even a 50lb bomb can be very bad news for a pressure hull.

Brag · 08-23-07, 09:28 PM

Ansons, schmansons. See one: Aaaaalarm, dive!

Pants · 08-23-07, 10:08 PM

The only planes that bother me are the ones with rockets

HMCS · 08-23-07, 10:33 PM

The Ansons were one of many a/c that Coastal Command had to use; they were "sucking at the hind teat" for resources, as it were. They really wanted Lancasters, but Bomber Harris wouldn't let them have any. It's a tragedy, because thousands of Merchant Seamen died because of inter-service and political rivalries at Whitehall.

I see the plane as pretty much 'representative' of the many types that would have been thrown into the role of a/s.

Packerton · 08-24-07, 12:16 AM

I think that you were the sub they made a Sucessful Attack on :rotfl:

HMCS · 08-24-07, 01:32 AM

Actually, no.

the only a/c that give me s**t conniptions are the Sunderlands and Catalinas. Though I haven't met Dumbo yet...

Cezbor · 08-24-07, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HMCS

Actually, no.

the only a/c that give me s**t conniptions are the Sunderlands and Catalinas. Though I haven't met Dumbo yet...

Than maybe you should meet Wellingtons, ...... those baybies wil give you hell or test how fast you can crashdive

papa_smurf · 08-24-07, 09:59 AM

Ansons are not to be sneezed at! - Iv'e been attacked by a few going past scapa flow, and have been damaged by them. I was even sunk by one as I was crash diving

- He got a bomb right onto my conning tower, causing heavy flooding and sunk straight to the bottom!.

08-23-07, 05:42 PM	#1
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	GWX and the Avro Anson During my second patrol to the north of Scotland I was attacked by two Avro Ansons. But I don't think the Brits ever used it for anti-sub patrols. From what I know about them they where used for training, transport and for recon. Nor could they carry bombs weighing more than 20 to 50 pounds!! __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

08-23-07, 07:03 PM	#2
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Yes they were used for Anti sub patrols for a short time and even made an successful attack on a u-boat, with a probable hit. It was being phased out of martime patrols when the war began and being replaced by the Whitley and the Hudson. It found it's true calling as training aircraft and stayed in RAF service till 1968! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

08-23-07, 08:16 PM	#3
headcase Sparky Join Date: May 2007 Location: The wrong side of the tracks, Neverland Posts: 157 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	It might not be a Mossy, but anything that flies is bad news for us. Even a 50lb bomb can be very bad news for a pressure hull. __________________ It's like the Blues. You can't play em if you haven't lived em. GWX 3.0 DID

08-23-07, 09:28 PM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Ansons, schmansons. See one: Aaaaalarm, dive! __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-23-07, 10:08 PM	#5
Pants Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Posts: 849 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	The only planes that bother me are the ones with rockets __________________ Ex GWX Dev Team member and proud GWX user

08-23-07, 10:33 PM	#6
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	The Ansons were one of many a/c that Coastal Command had to use; they were "sucking at the hind teat" for resources, as it were. They really wanted Lancasters, but Bomber Harris wouldn't let them have any. It's a tragedy, because thousands of Merchant Seamen died because of inter-service and political rivalries at Whitehall. I see the plane as pretty much 'representative' of the many types that would have been thrown into the role of a/s. __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

08-24-07, 12:16 AM	#7
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I think that you were the sub they made a Sucessful Attack on :rotfl:

08-24-07, 01:32 AM	#8
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	Actually, no. the only a/c that give me st conniptions are the Sunderlands and Catalinas. Though I haven't met Dumbo yet... __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!"** Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

08-24-07, 09:59 AM	#10
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Ansons are not to be sneezed at! - Iv'e been attacked by a few going past scapa flow, and have been damaged by them. I was even sunk by one as I was crash diving - He got a bomb right onto my conning tower, causing heavy flooding and sunk straight to the bottom!.