Hornby Hobbies Austin Mini 850- RAF Station Commander
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The Station Commander utilised a Mini to go around because RAF stations are frequently extremely big pieces of land. The Mini was perfect for the job because it was quick, dependable, simple to park, and reasonably priced to both buy and operate. Other black Minis were employed for general transportation duties throughout RAF sites, but this one could be identified by the blue and red flag on the bonnet. Since it was a more carefree time than today's health and safety-driven society, it wasn't uncommon for even fairly senior officers to utilise these Minis to perform a quick 'handling test' on the perimeter track at many racetracks, most notably Silverstone and Goodwood. Because they were less expensive and better suited for this duty than Land-Rovers, which were utilised for big cargo, towing, or off-road driving, Minis were purchased in significant numbers by the RAF and used for both ordinary Mechanical Travel operations and VIP transport. The MT section would pick up and drop off executive officers' daily duty vehicles every weekend, which were frequently Minis. BMC had liaison engineers that handled the issues encountered in service and sent the knowledge back to the company to enhance the vehicle. BMC also closely collaborated with government organisations, the military, the police, and others. These Minis were frequently used in squadron antics, with one supposedly making its way to a hanger's roof following a squadron event. Engine: 848cc 4IL OHV; Power: 34bhp@5500rpm; Torque: 44lb. ft@2900rpm; 0-50mph: 27. 1 seconds; Maximum speed: 72mph; Unladen weight: 1380lbs.
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