Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: S1263 Blackburn Iris S1263 of No 209 (Flying Boat) Sqn, patrolling the Devon coast near Mount Batten in mid-1931.
This photograph of Blackburn Iris III S1264 (the first production machine) clearly shows the exposed and uncomfortable crew positions. The small opening behind the main cockpit is the navigator's place - the navigator appears to have moved forward to join the two pilots, perhaps for warmth.Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - Великобритания - 1926
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Регистрационный номер: N238 [2] N238 was the prototype Iris III. This photograph shows the flying boat ready for launching at Brough in October 1926.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - Великобритания - 1926
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Регистрационный номер: N238 [2] Part of the wreckage of the Blackburn Iris N238 after retrieval from Plymouth Sound. Shaw dived into this break in the hull to rescue a survivor.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - Великобритания - 1926
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How the "Great British Public" read about the accident at their breakfast tables the following day. The Iris crashed whilst landing on flat calm sea in Plymouth Sound after returning from an air firing exercise. Nine out of the crew of 12 perished, including the pilot, Wg Cdr Charles Tucker.
Самолёты на фотографии: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - Великобритания - 1926
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Supermarine Southampton S1249 on the slipway. Note the dollies under the hull and tail section.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - Великобритания - 1925
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Southampton S1647 in tight formation over Plymouth Sound. The author can be seen in the bow cockpit.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - Великобритания - 1925
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The Marine Section at Mount Batten in 1931. In front is a motor dinghy. The large craft is a semi-Diesel pinnace. Behind that is a Brooks "Stand-by," to attend at taking-off and landing. Furthest away is a twin-screw refueller.
Самолёты на фотографии: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - Великобритания - 1925
Статьи
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- Miles M.17 Monarch G-AFLW /Preservation Profile/
- Personal album
- Rearsby /Gone but not forgotten/ (13)
- Skywriters
- ??? - Strangers on deck
- E.Bonar - The trail of the "Shamrocket"
- G.Foden - Strange encounter
- J.Yoxall - County of Middlesex Demons
- L.Drendel - The oldest Cessna
- P.Jarrett - Grapevine
- P.Jarrett - On the lighter side
- P.Sammons - The making of the war documentary "The Memphis Belle"
- R.Riding - Hinkler's Ibis
- R.Wegmann - Sweden's five engined Lanc