TURNING HER BACK ON HOME: A HAWKER "HART" (ROLLS ROYCE) "KESTREL" DOING INVERTED FLYING (PILOT MR. SAYER) NEAR BROOKLANDS. THE WHOLE OF THE "BOWL" CAN BE SEEN IN THE PICTURE, WITH THE HANGARS, CLUB HOUSE, MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE, TEST HILL, ETC. ON THE EXTREME RIGHT, AT THE "FORK," MAY BE SEEN THE HOME OF VICKERS, LTD. IT IS RARELY THAT ENGLISH WEATHER PERMITS OF TAKING PICTURES FROM SUCH A HEIGHT.

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

"WING VEE": Twenty-seven "Harts" beginning their demonstration of air drill.

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

THE DAY BOMBERS: Nos. 18, 57 and 33 Squadrons (Kestrel-Hart) getting ready for their takeoff. The Auxiliary Wing is just behind them (Jupiter-Wapiti).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

MORE AIR DRILL: Another formation by the "Hart" Wing.

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

AIR DRILL: Two of the "Hart" Squadrons during their evolutions.

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

"WEAVING": The three Bulldogs," piloted by Martlesham pilots, intertwining their smoke trails.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

"GENTLEMEN, YOU MAY SMOKE": Martlesham pilots on "Bulldogs" writing the letters "R.A.F." with coloured smoke.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

FOR ADVANCED TRAINING: The Bristol two-seater "Bulldog" ("Jupiter") was one of the new types demonstrated at the S.B.A.C. Display at Hendon on Monday last.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

AIR COMBAT: "Sidestrand" v. "Bulldogs."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Sidestrand / P.29 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

"ICH DIEN": "Prince of Wales' Feathers" formed with smoke.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

STILL SMOKING: The three "Bulldogs" in Formation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

Santos-Dumont in his second biplane, "14 bis," on which he made the first public flight in Europe, in 1906. This machine was of the "tail-first" type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Santos-Dumont 14bis - ФранцияFrance - 1906

The picture shows the Santos Dumont "Demoiselle" of 1910, a tiny "Tow-pilot" monoplane of only a little over 16 ft. span. It flew somewhat erratically and was apparently a handful for its pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Santos-Dumont Demoiselle - ФранцияFrance - 1907

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.X - ГерманияGermany - 1929

This view shows how comfortably furnished are the dining saloons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.X - ГерманияGermany - 1929

Few aircraft provide smoking facilities in as pleasant a manner as this.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.X - ГерманияGermany - 1929

A view out of the hangar at Hamble, showing the "Avians," "Cadets," "Atlases" and "Siskins" used by A.S.T.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Avro Cadet / Type 631/643 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

TO VIEW THEIR CITY: The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. F. G. Foster) about to taste the joys of travelling in an Armstrong Whitworth "Argosy." Air Marshal Sir Geoffrey Salmond is on the Lord Mayor's right.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Argosy - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

UNORTHODOXY: The Handley Page 38 Night Bomber (two "Kestrel") has fuselage and engines placed under the upper wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

A NEW VICKERS NIGHT BOMBER: Fitted with two Bristol "Pegasus" engines, this machine is a four-seater of 1,367 sq. ft. wing area and a gross weight of 16,400 lb.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Vanox / Type 150 / 195 / 255 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

"UP AND AWAY": Mr. Brie lifting the "Autogiro" from the ground for a steep climb when competing at Brooklands on Sunday.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cierva/Avro C.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

THE FIRST FOCKE-WULF "AUTOGIRO." Of the C.19, Mark IV, type, this machine is fitted with a Siemens-Halske 7-cylinder radial engine of 110 h.p. The first test flights were carried out by Capt. A. H. C. Rawson, and will now be continued by the Focke-Wulf and D.V.L. pilots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cierva/Avro C.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

THE FIRST FOCKE-WULF "AUTOGIRO." The engine-driven rotor starter, pyramid and rotor head.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cierva/Avro C.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

THE CURTISS "CONDOR": A commercial version of the American "Condor" night bomber. It has two 600 h.p. Curtiss "Conqueror" engines and is fitted with a Sperry "Automatic Pilot." Accommodation is provided for 18 passengers and a crew of 3. Its speed range is 57-139 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Condor 18 - СШАUSA - 1929

THE FLEET FIGHTER: The Fairey "Firefly III M" (Rolls-Royce "Kestrel") has been designed as a single-seater fighter for work with the Fleet Air Arm. On this occasion it was being piloted by Mr. Staniland. Fairey's Chief test pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS: Hawker "Furies" ("Kestrel") of No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron showing one of their ten formations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Fury - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

IN LINE ABREAST: No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron in another of their formations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Fury - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

"A.A.F.": Spelled by the Auxiliary Air Force Wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

HOME AGAIN: The "Wapitis" of the three London A.A.F. Squadrons returning after their display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

FOR THE CLYDE-BELFAST SERVICE: The Saro "Cloud" amphibian of British Flying Boats, Ltd., being christened Cloud of Iona by the Duchess of Hamilton - supported by Mr. John Lord and Sir Alliott Verdon Roe - at Cowes. As previously reported in "Flight," B.F.B., Ltd., will operate services between the Clyde and Belfast, and in other parts of Scotland. The service to the Isle of Man, previously planned, is for the moment held up pending arrangements for landing at Douglas, where British Amphibious Air Lines, Ltd., hold sole landing rights in the Bay in connection with their service between Liverpool and the Island.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe Cloud / A.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

FOR No. 100 (BOMBER) SQUADRON: The Vickers "Vildebeest" Torpedoplane ("Pegasus").

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Vildebeest / Type 132 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

INVERTED FLYING: "Tiger Moths" from C.F.S. In the photograph the leader is inverted and the others "right way up."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

LINING UP FOR THE TORTOISE RACE: Four "Tiger Moths" getting ready for the slow-flying race.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

INVERTED FLYING: "Tiger Moths" from C.F.S. All five machines are upside down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

"NEW AND EXPERIMENTAL": In front the Fairey Night Bomber (two "Kestrel"), and behind it the new Blackburn ten-passenger machine (two "Jaguar").

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn CA.15 Monoplane/Biplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Fairey Hendon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE PERCIVAL "GULL" (HERMES IV): This is a new type, with seating accommodation for pilot and two passengers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

A VERY FAST THREE-SEATER: The Percival "Gull" did not get a place in the King's Cup, but it put up a very good performance. The new "Hermes IV" inverted engine gave no trouble whatever.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

ACCESSIBILITY: A view of the "Hermes IV" engine as installed in the "Gull." On the right, a view into the cabin, showing the staggered seats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE UNUSUAL UNDERCARRIAGE: Each wheel is carried on a fork composed of four members, the ends of the axle having their bearings in crossheads. The landing shock is absorbed by the coil springs, and the bouncing is checked by oil dashpots. Our illustration shows the "spat" removed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

AND THE ORTHODOX TAIL: A view of the tail surfaces, which are of a perfectly normal design and construction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

WITH WINGS FOLDED: The trailing edges of the inner wing portions hinge upwards to permit the wings to be folded back. No jury struts are required, the hinges being strong enough to take the weight of the wings. The petrol and oil tanks are housed in the wing and roots respectively.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

EFFICIENCY: This front view of the Percival "Gull" helps to explain why the machine has such a high performance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

"QUICK OFF THE MARK": Mr. A. B. Gibbons using his Pobjoy engine to pull his "Klemm" off the ground in 49 ft. at Brooklands last Sunday.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Klemm L.25 - L.28 Swallow - ГерманияGermany - 1927

UPSIDE DOWN IN ITALY: A formation of Breda 19 biplanes flying upside down above the Tiber, on the occasion of the recent Royal Italian Air Force Display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Breda Ba.19 / Ba.25 / Ba.28 - ИталияItaly - 1930

Two interior views of the cabin of the Caproni "Nord-Africa." On the left, looking aft, showing at the extreme rear the 2nd Class compartment. On the right, looking forward, showing the wireless installation in forward left-hand corner.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.101 - ИталияItaly - 1930

The pilots' cockpit of the Caproni 101 "Nord-Africa.'' The engine control levers and brake lever are seen between the seats.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.101 - ИталияItaly - 1930

Caproni 101 Type "Nord-Africa" One 400 h.p. Bristol "Jupiter", Two 210 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley "Lynx"

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.101 - ИталияItaly - 1930

"STAGE AND SCREEN": The inaugural meeting of the Stage and Screen Aero Club was held at Hatfield Aerodrome on Sunday, July 24. The de Havilland School Clubhouse was the venue. In the foreground is the demonstrator "Puss Moth" of Brian Lewis, Ltd. Flt. Lt. Comper showed off a "Swift" (Gipsy III) during the afternoon.

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

R.A.F. v. NAVY: Lt. Caspar John, R.N., and Flt. Lt. Hattersley off Friday morning.

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

ON THE STARTING LINE, SATURDAY: In the foreground, Miss Spooner's "Moth," and beyond that, the Blackburn B.2, Lord Douglas-Hamilton's "Moth" and Mr. Runciman's "Puss Moth."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn B-2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

A PRIVATE VENTURE: The Westland "P.V.6" ("Pegasus") is a general purpose aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wallace / PV.3 / PV.6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

A NEW VERSION OF THE JUNKERS G.38: The "D 2500" which has just been put into service on the Berlin-London route by Luft Hansa. It has accommodation for 34 persons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers G 38 - ГерманияGermany - 1929

The Vacuum Oil Co. have recently purchased a Stinson Model "R" (215 H.P. Lycoming engine) which seats 4 persons in great comfort. This aircraft will be used by Mr. J. H. White, in the course of his travels in the Eastern Hemisphere as Aviation representative for the vast vacuum oil interests.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stinson Detroiter / Junior - СШАUSA - 1927

OXFORD LOOKS DOWN ON CANTERBURY: The O.U.A.S. "Atlas" machines find a natural attraction in beautiful old cities and buildings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

DROPPING SUPPLIES: Three Armstrong-Whitworth "Atlas" ("Jaguar") of No. 16 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

A formation of Armstrong-Whitworth "Atlas" machines of O.U.A.S. flying along the coast of the Isle of Sheppey.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

THE ARROW "ACTIVE II" (GIPSY III): A development of the "Active I," this machine is, apart from its clean design, remarkable for its fine construction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Arrow Active - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

THIRSTY HORSES: Fuelling the "Panther" engine of the Avro "Mailplane" which scored the fastest time over the course with 176 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Mailplane / Type 627 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

THE BLACKBURN "B2 TRAINER" (GIPSY III): Differing from the "Bluebird" in its all-metal fuselage, the "B2" shows other improvements on the older type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn B-2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

LOW BOMBING: Three Vickers "Virginias" ("Lions") of No. 9 (Bomber) Squadron dropping smoke bombs on a ground target.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Virginia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

THE PRINCE OF WALES' ENTRY: The "Gipsy Swift" taxying in after securing second place.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Comper Swift / CLA.7 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE PRINCE OF WALES' ENTRY: The "Gipsy Swift" is being groomed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Comper Swift / CLA.7 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE TWO COMPER "SWIFTS" ("GIPSY III") Fielden and Styran getting away on Friday morning.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Comper Swift / CLA.7 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE "HAT TRICK": For the third time the race for the King's Cup has been won by Mr. W. L. Hope, who was flying a de Havilland "Fox Moth" fitted with the new de Havilland "Gipsy III A" engine. The picture shows Hope crossing the finishing line.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

FITTED WITH A NEW ENGINE: The de Havilland "Fox Moth" to be piloted by Capt. Hope has the new "Gipsy IIIA" engine which recently passed its type tests.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE "HAT TRICK": For the third time the race for the King's Cup has been won by Mr. W. L. Hope, who was flying a de Havilland "Fox Moth" fitted with the new de Havilland "Gipsy III A" engine. The picture shows the machine taxying in.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE "HAT TRICK": For the third time the race for the King's Cup has been won by Mr. W. L. Hope, who was flying a de Havilland "Fox Moth" fitted with the new de Havilland "Gipsy III A" engine. Hope is seen getting out of the machine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

RUNNING UP: Mr. Campbell-Orde testing his "Double Mongoose" engines before making a flight at Whitley.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

SIDE VIEW OF THE "ATALANTA": Note the "spats" over the wheels, and the low ground clearance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE A.W. XV IN THE AIR: This front view indicates the very low frontal area of the machine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE "ATALANTA" IN FLIGHT: This view from above gives a good idea of the plan form, and also shows the neat merging of the engine housings into the wing surface.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

FOR THE AFRICAN AIR ROUTE: The Armstrong Whitworth "Atalanta" (four Armstrong-Siddeley "Double Mongoose") is the first of eight machines being built for Imperial Airways, Ltd. The extremely careful streamlining should be noted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Members of the Chartered Surveyors Institution at the Armstrong-Whitworth Aircraft Factory at Coventry. The aircraft in the hangar is the new AW.XV "Atalanta" built for the Imperial Airways' African route.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE TAIL WHEEL: This is of the castor type, and has a very short travel. Details of the tail-trimming gear can also be seen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE ARMSTRONG-SIDDELEY "DOUBLE MONGOOSE": At a normal speed of 2,000 r.p.m. it develops 340 h.p. at 4,000 ft. altitude. Max. power is 375 h.p. at 2,200 r.p.m.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

REDUCING UNDERCARRIAGE DRAG: Schematic representation of how most of the undercarriage is "buried" inside the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The front spar, with bearers for engines and petrol tanks. The insets show sections of spar booms and ties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE METAL RIBS: These are used in the central portion of the wing only, the other ribs being of wood.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE SERVO RUDDER ARRANGEMENT: For small angles the rudder is operated direct. For larger angles the Servo rudder comes into action.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

A.W.XV. 4 Double Mongoose Engines

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atalanta / A.W.15 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

DIGNITY AND IMPUDENCE: The Gloster Troop Carrier and the Vickers "Jockey" emerging from the aircraft park.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster TC.33 Goshawk - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Vickers Jockey / Type 151 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE FOKKER F.XVIII: The engines are Pratt & Whitney "Wasps" of 440 h.p. each. They are fitted with Townend rings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.IX / F.XII / F.XVIII - НидерландыNetherlands - 1929

Three-quarter front view of the Fokker F.XVIII.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.IX / F.XII / F.XVIII - НидерландыNetherlands - 1929

IN THE CABIN OF THE F.XVIII: On the left a view looking aft. Note the pantry, of "easy work" style. On the right a view looking forward. The seats can be turned into couches. The table on the left is the navigator's chart table.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.IX / F.XII / F.XVIII - НидерландыNetherlands - 1929

Looking into the pilots' cockpit of F.XVIII. The circles on the backs of the seats are lightening holes and not instruments!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.IX / F.XII / F.XVIII - НидерландыNetherlands - 1929

THE MICHELIN CUP WINNER: The Hanriot 41 Monoplane (230-h.p. Lorraine air-cooled radial).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hanriot LH.41 / LH.130 / LH.131 - ФранцияFrance - 1930

STEAM COOLING: A Supermarine "Southampton" (two Rolls-Royce "Kestrel") has been fitted experimentally with steam cooling, which accounts for the small size of the radiators.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Marconi light-weight telephone equipment. Type A.D. 22B, fitted in Mrs. Victor Bruce's "Windhover."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe Windhover / A.21 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The Marconi A.D.18A equipment in the Morris 10 cwt. The long-wave receiver is on the left and the transmitter and short-wave receiver on the right.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe Windhover / A.21 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE NEW 6-ENGINED SHORT FLYING BOAT (ROLLS-ROYCE "BUZZARDS"): Although launched only a fortnight ago, the boat could be demonstrated with every confidence on Monday last. It was flown by Mr. Lankester Parker. Like other Short flying boats, the new machine was "right" from the very start, and needed practically no modifications at all.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sarafand / S.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sarafand / S.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

IN HER HOME WATERS: The Short six-engined flying boat ("Buzzards") at Moorings on the Medway. The official designation of this boat is "Flying Boat R.6/28."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sarafand / S.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE LATEST OPEN SEA RECONNAISSANCE MULTI-SEATER FLYING-BOAT: This new six-engined Short machine has just been launched at the Rochester works of Short Brothers. The engines are Rolls-Royce "Buzzards."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sarafand / S.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE SPARTAN "CRUISER": "Spats" over the wheels add to the already clean design. The engines are de Havilland "Gipsy III."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

THE LATEST SPARTAN: This new Spartan is a six-seater with three Gipsy III engines. The wing is of plywood, while the roomy fuselage of "Alclad" closely follows the construction of the Saro "Cutty Sark." Flight tests have been made and the machine is very pleasant to handle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

On the left one of the wing engine mountings. On the right a wing engine installation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The oil tank of each wing engine is mounted in the fairing behind the engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

ON THE "CRUISER": The tail wheel, which is sprung and swivelled, the sideways movement being limited by rubber buffers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

ON THE "CRUISER": The aileron crank and its fairing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Spartan Cruiser 3 Gipsy III Engines

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The instructor just avoids collision with his clumsy pupil in the demonstration of instructional flying on Avro-Lynx.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920

EQUAL TO THE BEST OF THEM: Miss Winifred Spooner gets into her "Moth."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

A formation flight over Stag Lane in "Moths" of the London Aeroplane Club by members of the British Aviation Insurance Co.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

A "MOTH" IN LUCKNOW: His Excellency Sir Malcolm Hailey, the Governor of the United Provinces, naming a "Moth" presented to the Delhi and U.P. Flying Club, Lucknow Centre, by the Raja of Nanpara.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

IN SEARCH OF THE LOST OASIS: Refuelling Sir Robert Clayton East's "Moth" with "Shell" in the desert, some 150 km. north of Owenat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

The first student members of the College of Aeronautical Engineering Aero Club with their "Moth" (Gipsy I) aeroplane. This Club is organised and run entirely by students of the College, who are training as ground engineers, and is a serious effort by future members of the civil aviation industry to learn everything there is to know about their job. Capt. Duncan Davis and Mr. Lowdell, of Brooklands Aviation, Ltd., are in the centre of the group, by the nose of the "Moth."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

THREE "MISSING" ENGINES: The B.A.C. Gliders circling in line astern.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lowe-Wylde Columbus / BAC.II - BAC.IX - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The Air Ministry Mail Carrier under construction by Boulton & Paul, Ltd.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Mailplane / P.64 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933