Aeroplane Monthly 1978-12
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R.Halley - Per Ardua ad India
The author poses in front of a Bristol Scout.
Preparing for departure. The popular practice of putting the smallest available machine next to the biggest has been adopted, with a Bristol M.1C monoplane playing the part of “David” in this instance.
Preparing to go, but still awaiting three of the four propellers.
HMA Old Carthusian undergoing repair al one of the many stops during the epic flight.
All engines running, Old Carthusian and crew ready themselves for another adventurous leg.