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Avro 504 was a simple and reliable design that was built in large number during WWI. It was used for many different duties, both at sea and at shore.

The Swedish Navy Aviation ordered in 1923 and 1924 totally five Avro 504 K in England. They were used as trainers in the winter at the flying school at Hägernäs near Stockholm. The five aircraft got the Navy numbers 6-10.

The Avros of the Swedish Navy were fitted with rotating 130 hp Clerget engines. All five airframes were transferred to the new Air Force in 1926. The new designation was Sk 3. Sk = ”Skolflygplan” (Trainer).

Length: 10,97 m. Span:8,81 m. MTOW 828 kg. Max. speed: 137 km/h.

Photo above: Navy numbers 6 and 7 at Malmslätt in the middle of the twenties.
 

© Lars Henriksson

Updated 2013-04-27