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The Avro 504K was used as an elementary trainer by Nos 5,6,7 & 8 (Training) Squadrons Australian Flying Corps (AFC) at Minchinhampton and Leighterton in England during World War 1. After WW1, the 504K, 20 of which were ordered in 1918 and another 35 were received as part of the Imperial Gift, became an important part of the newly formed RAAF’s operational capability throughout the 1920’s. The Imperial Gift was Britain’s offer of aeroplanes and equipment to the Dominions in 1919 to establish air forces.
The 504Ks were operated by the Central Flying School (CFS) at Point Cook. Additionally, 17 of these aircraft were used for the Second Peace Loan and flown to areas of Australia that previously had never seen an aircraft. The 504K was gradually retired from RAAF service from July 1928. All remaining examples were destroyed with the exception of A3-4, the sole survivor, which is with the Australian War Memorial. The Avro was the first training aircraft used by the RAAF which couold be flown aerobatically. This feature allowed pilot training to become more comprehensive and extensive with aerobatics becoming an integral part of the curriculum. The addition of the ‘gosport’ tube allowed for better instructional conditions, with the instructor being able to clearly communicate with the student.<
This Avro 504K is a replica constructed from the original drawings by AJD Engineering Ltd of the United Kingdom using original fittings, instruments and engine. The aircraft is airworthy. Painted as A3-17, it represents one of the RAAF’s longest serving 504Ks and was used during the Second Peace Loan between 1920 and 1928 after which it was decommissioned and converted to components.
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