One of Cornwall Aviation's red Avro 504Ks, probably G-EBIZ, bursting into life. It was eventually withdrawn from use in March 1933.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

Avro Avian III G-EBWU lined up for the 1930 King’s Cup race at Hanworth on July 5. Flown by Lt Caspar John RN, the Cirrus II-powered Avian was flown into 28th place. G-EBWU had a number of pre-war owners, and ended its days at Elstree Studios where it was used as a stage prop during the war.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

In the foreground is the D.H.75 Hawk Moth G-AAUZ, entered for the 1930 King’s Cup race by HRH Prince George and flown by Flt Lt E. H. "Mouse" Fielden. Registered only days before the race, 'UZ was flown into 7th place. Later it was acquired by the Stag Lane-based Air Taxis company and in December 1938 was sold abroad.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Hawk Moth / D.H.75 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

The prototype Blackburn Bluebird IV, fitted with a Gipsy I, awaiting the start of the 1930 King's Cup. Built in 1929, 'BV was flown to South Africa from Croydon during March and April that year but returned to the UK in time to be exhibited at the 1929 Aero Show, held at Olympia in July. The aircraft’s short life ended when it crashed at Hedon Aerodrome, Hull on March 6, 1934. Norman Blackburn flew 'BV in the race but was forced to retire and was unplaced.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Bluebird / L.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

G-AAVD was one of two Southern Martlets entered for the 1930 King's Cup race. Flown by its designer, F. G. Miles, this Genet II-powered Martlet was forced to retire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Southern Martlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Desoutter I G-AATX in the orange and black colours of National Flying Services Ltd, probably snapped at Hanworth. The aircraft was destroyed in a crash at Edenbridge, Kent on October 1, 1932 whilst owned by Maidstone Airport Ltd.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Koolhoven FK-41 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1928

Hawker Tomtit G-AALL was entered for the 1930 King’s Cup race by the Prince of Wales and flown by Sqn Ldr D. S. Don into 18th place. After the race it was sold to Diana Guest.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Tomtit - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Spartan Three Seater I G-ABAZ, built in 1930 and powered by a Gipsy II engine. Numbered 25 in that year's King's Cup race, it was flown into 21st place by J. F. X. McKenna. For much of its pre-war life AZ was flown by Sandown and Shanklin Flying Services. After the war the marks were cancelled but the airframe is believed to survive north of Watford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Simmonds Spartan - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928