Ex-firebomber North American B-25D Mitchell is seen here on arrival at the Fighter Collection's base at Duxford on November 8, 1987. It served with the RCAF until the mid-Fifties, and has been restored at Chino, California. Powered by twin Wright R-2600-29 Cyclones, it made its transatlantic ferry flight in 9hr 10min.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American B-25 Mitchell / PBJ-1 - СШАUSA - 1940

Another view of beautifully restored Ju 52 DB+RD, which is destined for a purpose-built museum at Wunstorf. The unrestored fuselage of another ex-Norway Ju 52 is visible in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

The roll-out of restored Junkers Ju 52/3m4ge Werknr 6693 took place at Wunstorf on August 15, 1987. The result is claimed by the restoration team to be the most original Ju 52 in existence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

The roll-out of restored Junkers Ju 52/3m4ge Werknr 6693 took place at Wunstorf on August 15, 1987. Following recovery from a Norwegian lake after 46yr underwater, the airframe was found to be in remarkably good condition, and everything possible has been done over the last year to restore it using only original parts.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

RAF St Athans Fairey Battle L5343 on its wheels for the first time since 1940. A great deal of painstaking work has gone into its restoration, due for completion in about a year's time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

While the CWH's Avro Lancaster nears completion, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight example PA474 left is undergoing a major overhaul with Westcountry Aircraft Servicing at Exeter Airport.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

No, not two Mustangs with an identical problem, but the Confederate Air Force's unfortunate P-82B Twin Mustang N12102 after its landing accident at Harlingen on October 10, 1987.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-82 Twin Mustang - СШАUSA - 1946

The Czech licence-built Bucker Jungmann below was restored during 1984-86 by a group of enthusiasts at Moravska Trebova near Brno in Czechoslovakia. Powered by a Walter Minor 4-III, red, white and blue OK-RXE is a regular airshow performer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann - ГерманияGermany - 1934

Back in the UK after 40yr is John Greenland's Fairchild 24 R46, now registered G-LEPF. It served with the Air Transport Auxiliary at the end of the war as HB714, and was based at Bad Ragaz, Switzerland as HB-EPF from 1980 until July 1987. Greenland has recently retired from Swissair, and has based the machine near his new home in Wiltshire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

Percival Provost FM1037 on display outside the Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum at Kuala Lumpur in October 1987. In the background is a Canadair CL-41G.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Canadair CL-41 Tutor - КанадаCanada - 1960Hunting Percival Provost / P.56 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

The North East Aircraft Museum's latest static restoration project, Gloster Meteor F.8 WL181, was rolled out at Sunderland on September 30, 1987.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 / FR.Mk.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948