Two Handley Page types heralded the end of an era when they arrived at Farnborough for the SBAC show in 1960, the year Duncan Sandys decreed that Britain’s aviation companies should amalgamate. Shown here arriving over Farnborough are Victor B.2 XH669 and Herald G-APWA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page H.P.R.3 Herald / H.P.R.7 Dart Herald - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955Handley Page Victor / H.P.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

The H.P.R.7 Dart Herald.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page H.P.R.3 Herald / H.P.R.7 Dart Herald - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955

The H.P.39 Gugnunc, built in 1929 for the Guggenheim air safety competition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Gugnunc / H.P.39 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Cordes made the first flight of the prototype Halifax, L7244, on October 25, 1939. Depicted is L9601, written off at Middleton St George on August 23, 1942 after the undercarriage collapsed during landing. This aircraft was one of only nine Halifax I series 3s powered by Merlin X engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Halifax / H.P.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

The H.P.42 was renowned for passenger convenience and comfort.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page H.P.42 / H.P.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The Hastings became the RAF’s standard long-range transport during the Fifties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hastings / H.P.67 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946