GORDON BAIN’S plate depicts Roger Bailey’s beautifully kept D.H. Puss Moth G-ABLS, registered a year before G-ABXY but still airworthy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

G-ABXY at Stag Lane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Another view of G-ABXY at Stag Lane shortly after being readied for the flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Jim Mollison on his way from Ireland on August 18, 1932. Thirty one hours later he landed at Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Mollison’s Puss Moth after arriving back at Southampton aboard the liner Empress of Britain on September 8, 1932.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Mollison and his wife Amy Johnson inspect the Puss Moth shortly before the record flight. As can be seen there was barely enough room in the aircraft for the pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

THE START FROM PORTMARNOCK STRAND: In spite of its heavy load, the "Puss Moth" took off in 28 sec.
Jim Mollison taking-off from Portmarnock Strand at 11.30 a.m. on August 18, 1932. The Puss Moth unstuck in 28sec with an overload of 700lb.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929