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Old 19th Dec 2014, 03:24
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Stationair8
 
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Depends on how you define important.


Tiger Moth -probably one of the best training aircraft until Cessna and Piper starting building aircraft in large numbers post war.


Auster-sold all over the commonwealth. Saw service in the military and also sent to the Artic and Antarctic with various expeditions.


Bristol Freighter-not going to win a beauty contest but designed to do a job.


Argosy -likewise designed for a purpose and in some ways revolutionised the freight industry with quick turnaround capability.


DH Dove- short haul airliner, used in Australia for aeromedical, charter, freight etc.


DH Heron- used by airlines, military etc.


HS748/Andover-used by the both the military as well as civilian airlines across the globe.


Britten Norman Islander-landrover with wings, probably easier to name a country that has not operated it.


Vickers Viscount


DH Comet


DH Rapide


DH 86


On the military front


Spitfire


Hurricane


Lancaster


Vulcan


Lightning


Harrier.
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