The Airspeed Courier first flew in April 1933. Only sixteen were built but it was an successful design, being the first aircraft with retractable undercarriage in UK production and RAF service.

Music: ‘Honeysuckle’ by Honeyroot.
Maps: National Museum Of Scotland and my own collection.
Photos: Various. Contact me if you want a credit in the description.
Newspapers and Journals: British Newspaper Archive and others.
Aerial photos: ‘Britain From Above’ and others.

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