'' Auster A.O.P. MK.V ''

Taylorcraft Auster - Two-seat lightplane, developed from Plus C and Plus D to meet Army requirements for an Air Observation Post (AOP). In the USA in the late 1930`s, the Taylorcraft compagny enjoyed considerable succes with its Model B, C and D lightplanes wich were built for private use. They were so succesful that the designs were licensed for construction in England by the British Taylorcraft Compagny. Initial contracts placed in 1941 for 101 Taylorcraft Auster MK.I`s. Is and subsequent contracts for later marks kept the type in production troughhout the war, as below; MK`s 7 to 9 apperead post-war. Used by at least 19 AOP squadrons, and other Army formations. Taylorcraft Auster AOP MK.V; Similar to MK.IV but fitted with blind flying panel. total of 788 built, of wich two fitted with floats for evaluation at the MAEE. Production ended January 1946. Taylorcraft Auster AOP MK.VI; Based on MK.V, but with 145hp DH Gipsy Major VII, new undercarriage and auxiliary aerofoil flaps. Prototype flown on May 1, 1945 production and service use post-war. In 1945 Auster Aircraft Ltd was formed when the orginal Taylorcraft license expired. The compagny continued with development and production of the Auster.

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