Norman de Bruyne, the Snark's designer, lends scale to the 42ft 6in span four-seater. The Snark's undercarriage has not yet been raked forward in this December 1934 photograph. This work was carried out in time for the Snark's second flight, made on February 10, 1935.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Two rare flying views of the Snark taken near Cambridge on March 12, 1935.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Norman de Bruyne, aged 83, in his Duxford office in August this year. Above him can be seen the Snark's wooden propeller.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Two views of the engineless Snark taken at the Masefield family home in Brentford, winter 1938-39.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Early photograph of the Snark, taken at Marshall's aerodrome late in 1934. The aircraft's wide span and good forward visibility are evident.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Two photographs of the Snark taken at RAF Martlesham Heath in April 1935 during handling trials. The Snark had flown only 5hr when it was flown to Martlesham on April 8. In addition to raking forward the undercarriage, trim tabs were fitted to the ailerons to prevent flutter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The two photographs are dated March 19, 1936 and were taken before the Snark’s delivery to the RAF for evaluation of the behaviour of thick wings. Though sporting RAF roundels, applied by de Bruyne unofficially, the Snark does not bear its allotted RAF serial number - L6103 - and probably never did. From the bottom picture it looks as though the Snark may have been directionally unstable, as the rudder area was increased in May 1935. In the top picture de Bruyne, wearing the parachute, is seen swinging the Gipsy engine into life. Both pictures were taken at Aero Research’s Duxford aerodrome.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The simple instrument panel. The pilot's view forward, over the short sloping nose, was excellent.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The luxurious interior was upholstered by Rumbold and Company. The photograph shows the easy access to the cabin, via the sliding glazed top.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero Research Snark - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934