The world’s last commercial Comet flight leaving Gatwick for Lasham on November 3, 1980. Comet 4C G-BDIW had been operated by Dan Air, last commercial operators of the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

The world’s last commercial Comet flight leaving Gatwick for Lasham on November 3, 1980. Comet 4C G-BDIW had been operated by Dan Air, last commercial operators of the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

First aerial refuelling tests with the USAF/McDonnell Douglas KC-10 hooked up with a C-5, took place near Edwards AFB on October 30, 1980.
The KC-10A, uniquely among existing tanker aircraft, was designed from the start to be able to refuel - without modification and on a single mission, other aircraft using either the flying-boom or probe-and-drogue method. The two systems are seen in use here, with receiving aircraft a C-5A Galaxy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-5 Galaxy - СШАUSA - 1968McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - СШАUSA - 1981

Авианосный крейсер "Инвинсибл".
British Aerospace Sea Harriers have recently completed successful flying trials from HMS Invincible, the vessel’s ski-jump proving more efficient than land tests had indicated.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: BAe Sea Harrier - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1978

The first of 33 Boeing Chinook helicopters on order for the RAF has arrived in Britain. Designated Chinook HC.Mk 1 the example here bears the RAF serial number ZA670 as well as the American civil registration N37010.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

The Frankfurt-based commuter airline has leased this BAe 748 until delivery of their third 748 is made in July 1981.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker-Siddeley Andover / HS.748 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1960

Garth Elliot’s rare Taylor E-2 Cub, seen recently at Burbank International, was built in August 1933 and flew in July 1980 for the first time in 41 years. Registered C-GCGE the E-2 is powered by a 40 h.p. Continental and cruises at 56 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylor Cub - СШАUSA - 1931

John Lee’s novel biplane glider, Rooster, during trials in June, 1980. The designer claims that the 30ft span glider can be rigged and flown single handedly.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lightwing Rooster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1980