Mr Kirkby "winding up" the Rolls-Royce Kestrel IB engine of Hawker Audax (Hind ???) K4636. This particular Audax was converted into a trainer by General Aircraft Ltd. Designed initially for army co-operation work, the Audax - a Hart variant - entered service in that capacity in February 1932. Its long exhaust pipe and message-collecting hook identified the Audax in this role.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Hawker Audax (Hind ???) K4636 again. Following trials with the A&AEE, it joined the Station Flight at RAF Northolt before being shipped to South Africa for service with the SAAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Blackburn Shark III K8900 was one of a batch of 45 aircraft supplied to the RAF between March and July 1937. It served with Nos 810 and 822 Sqns before joining C Flight at RNAS Ford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Shark / B-6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

The Blackburn Iris V S1593 in its final form, fitted with three 720 h.p. Napier Culverin Series I engines, licence-built Jumo IVCs. Built in less then 20 weeks in 1931, S1593 Zephyrus was delivered to 209 Sqn. Painted battleship grey instead of silver, the 'boat had an enlarged bow compartment to accommodate a 37mm COW quick-firing cannon. In December 1932 S1593 was flown to Brough for modification into an Iris V and first flew in this form on March 31, 1933, still retaining the COW gun. The 'boat was first flown with Culver ins on June 9, 1937 and began extensive trials at Felixstowe. It ended its days as a test airframe for anti-corrosive paints.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

The Blackburn Iris V S1593 in its final form, fitted with three 720 h.p. Napier Culverin Series I engines, licence-built Jumo IVCs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Two views of Fairey IIIF Mk IIIM (denoting the all-metal version) S1356 following an unfortunate incident on May 5, 1937. This two-seat General Purpose biplane, powered by a Napier Lion XIA, was used by the Royal Navy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926