Fighter Collection Spitfire IX ML417 was photographed at Staverton on February 26, 1988 wearing wingtip extensions and a Battle of Britain colour scheme. It was taking part in the filming of Piece of cake at Charlton Park, Malmesbury.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Philippe Denis's gleaming Lockheed 12A Electra Junior F-BJJY, once owned by Sidney Cotton, may be visiting UK airshows this season.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Electra Junior 12 - СШАUSA - 1936

From Australia comes the shot of Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer VH-EVC, currently under restoration at Bankstown before joining its sister ship 'EVB as a luxury charter aircraft with Capricorn Air Services.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955

A blast from the past? Enthusiasts can no longer watch engine runs on rare aircraft (like this Kawasaki Ki-100) at RAF St Athan, following the cancellation of its regular open days.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawasaki Ki.100 - ЯпонияJapan - 1945

The completed shell of the fuselage at Sarisbury Green this spring.
The completed fuselage of de Havilland D.H.90 Dragonfly G-AEDT was photographed in late January 1988 at the Southampton workshops of Ron Souch, who is rebuilding the aircraft to flying condition for collector Brian Woodford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragonfly / D.H.90 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

De Havilland D.H.90 Dragonfly G-AEDT is seen below on its arrival a year ago, Woodford having bought it at the Boise auction in the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragonfly / D.H.90 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Restoration work is about to begin at Duxford on sole surviving Airspeed Ambassador G-ALZO, seen the day after its arrival there in October 1986.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Ambassador / AS.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1947

Polished Pilatus P-2.05 F-AZCG is owned and operated - in early Swiss Air Force markings - by French collector Philippe Denis. Like his Lockheed 12A, the P 2 is available for airshows.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus P-2 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1945

Five months after suffering severe damage in the Great Storm of October 1987, Short Sunderland G-BJHS still sits outdoors at Chatham, its starboard wing bandaged for the winter. Despite its sorry state, there has been renewed interest in it recently from potential buyers in Australia and Northern Ireland.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sandringham - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945