The sole Parnall Imp, G-EBTE, an attractive two-seat cantilever biplane powered by a 80 h.p. Genet II engine. First flown in 1927, at Yate, the Imp was raced into eighth place in the 1928 King’s Cup race, flown by Flt Lt D. W. Bonham Carter - note the faired-in front cockpit. The Imp was scrapped in December 1933.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Imp - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

Westland’s managing director, Robert Bruce, first owned this Westland Widgeon, registered in July 1927. It was raced into second place in that year’s King's Cup race, averaging 103 m.p.h. for the course. The Widgeon was destroyed in a crash at Yeovil on June 3, 1931. A lorryload of Pratts stands by.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

Westland Widgeon G-EBRM was owned and flown extensively by R. G. Cazalet and based at Wexford. Some time after this picture was taken ’RM was converted to Mk IIIA standard and given a metal fuselage and divided-type undercarriage. The original Cirrus III engine was replaced by a 105 h.p. Hermes I. Note the car-type cockpit door.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

The original Bristol Type 76 Jupiter Fighter G-EBGF, registered in August 1923. Its short life was ended on November 23, 1923 when its engine seized at a great height. Pilot T. W. Campbell escaped. Previously 'GF had been displayed in the new types park at that year's Hendon RAF Pageant. Note the spare propeller strapped to the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Jupiter-Fighter / Advanced Trainer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The prototype Comper Swift, G-AARX, photographed at Castle Bromwich circa 1930. Built at Hooton Park in 1929, 'RX was powered by a 35 h.p. ABC Scorpion engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Comper Swift / CLA.7 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Northern Air Lines' D.H.9 G-EBJW after a minor mishap. Formerly H9333, this D.H.9 was civil-registered in August 1924. A three-seater powered by a 300 h.p. ADC Nimbus, it ended its days with the Stag Lane-based Air Taxis Ltd, being withdrawn from use in 1928.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9B / D.H.9C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

The handsome ANEC IV Missel Thrush, G-EBPI, was designed by J. Bewsher for the 1926 Daily Mail lightplane trials at Lympne. It was destroyed on July 20, 1928 while competing in the King’s Cup race. It crashed in poor weather near Peebles, killing its owner/pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ANEC IV Missel Thrush - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926