The Supermarine Type 322 Experimental Monoplane (Rolls-Royce Merlin 30 engine).
The ungainly-looking Supermarine 322 first prototype flying with the wing fixed at zero incidence in so-called high-speed configuration.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

Another view of the first Dumbo, shown after modification with a taller fin and rudder, flying with a large angle of wing incidence. Note the shadow cast on the aircraft's nose by the wing leading-edge slats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

This front view shows the Dumbo's narrow-track fixed undercarriage and the reasonably good forward visibility.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

The Dumbo had foldable wings for ship stowage. The wing covering of R1810, illustrated, was diagonal plywood planking. The second aircraft, R1815, had wings covered in aluminium-coated duralumin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

Two views of the second Dumbo.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

The first Dumbo in flight with near-maximum wing incidence and with slots open and flaps down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

A diagram of the Dumbo's incidence gear. Alternative hand and electric operation was provided.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

Contemporary silhouettes published in The Aeroplane Spotter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Dumbo / Type 322 / S.24/37 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943