Miles M.2 Hawk G-ACRT, registered in May 1934, was sold to Viscount Clive and kept at Hanworth. Although it survived the war ’RT languished at Kidlington from 1946 until the early Sixties, in derelict state, the last of its breed. Powered by the 95 h.p. ADC Cirrus IIIA, a batch of which was bought cheaply by Miles from Canada, the M.2 initially sold for just less than £400 and was a popular buy with private pilots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.2 Hawk - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Miles M.2H Hawk Major G-ADGF, operated by Shell from 1935 until 1939, mostly by Dick Bentley, and kept at Heston.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles M.2 Hawk - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Dragon Rapide G-ADDD was initially registered to Flt Lt E. H. Fielden, CO of the King's Flight, and based at Hendon. In November 1938 DD was sold to Western Airways Ltd, but in June 1940 it was impressed as AW116. It was struck off RAF charge in May 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

British-built Tipsy Trainer I G-AFSC was registered in July 1939. Built by the Tipsy Aircraft Company Ltd at London Air Park, Hanworth, 'SC was originally owned by the Heston-based Airwork Flying Club. The Tipsy survived the war and following several post-war ownerships is currently under rebuild at Henstridge in Dorset. The Trainer I was powered by the 62 h.p. Walter Mikron 2; 19 airframes were built by the Hanworth factory.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tipsy B / BC - БельгияBelgium - 1937

D.H.87 Hornet Moth G-ADMO, registered in May 1935, seen at Heston in 1936. During the war it flew as AV969, and afterwards it was civilianised for de Havilland’s Danish representative - but he never took delivery. It is believed that the aircraft was finally sold in Leopoldville.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Hornet Moth / D.H.87 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

General Aircraft Monospar ST-25 Jubilee G-ADVH, first registered in October 1935, seen at Heston in 1938, when it was owned by Flt Lt G. Shaw and kept at RAF Thomaby. After impressment into the RAF as X9365 in March 1940 the Monospar was flown on Army cooperation dive-bombing exercises. On April 4, 1940 X9365 overdid it, dived into trees at Saighton Military Camp and was destroyed. Monospars were promptly withdrawn from such duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Aircraft Monospar ST-25 Universal - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

D.H.80A Puss Moth G-ABLR was registered in May 1931 and was owned for a period by comedian Will Hay. Following impressment in October 1940 'LR became BK871 and was mostly used by the ATA at White Waltham until struck off charge in August 1942.

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

Aeronca 50C Chief G-AFJC photographed at Heston in 1938, shortly after it was imported from America. It was initially sold to Miss M. Butcher but soon passed to Heston-based Aero Industries in July 1939. After surviving the war JC was scrapped in May 1949.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronca K Scout / KM Chief - СШАUSA - 1937

D.H.85 Leopard Moth G-ACMA snapped at Heston in 1934 when it was owned, by National Benzole. It is currently owned by S. J. Filhol and stored at Cork.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Leopard Moth / D.H.85 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

The extraordinary Helmy Aerogypt G-AFFG in its Mk I configuration, powered by three Douglas 22 h,p. Sprites. Designed by Egyptian S. Helmy, the Aerogypt featured a hinged roof that acted as a landing flap. Completed during the winter of 1938-39, the Aerogypt made its first flight in February 1939 from Heston. It ended its days with a tricycle undercarriage and powered by two 65 h.p. Continentals. G-AFFG will be featured in a forthcoming article.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Helmy Aerogypt - ЕгипетEgypt - 1939