"... it is difficult to write off the product liability insurance cost without a horrendous percentage increase in purchase price" of general aviation aircraft. For example, the Cessna 172 represents a return of only $12,500 per seat, whereas a Boeing 747-300 (on photo) provides $250,000 per seat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747 - СШАUSA - 1969

"The case of the RAF’s Jet Provost replacement... illustrated a completely new and arguably healthier approach." The Pilatus PC-9 was judged by Boscombe Down to be "totally acceptable"; the engineers were "even happier with the Tucano" (on photo).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Embraer EMB-312 / AT-27 Tucano - БразилияBrazil - 1980

"The case of the RAF’s Jet Provost replacement... illustrated a completely new and arguably healthier approach." The Pilatus PC-9 (on photo) was judged by Boscombe Down to be "totally acceptable"; the engineers were "even happier with the Tucano".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus PC-9 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1984

"... the very attractive ... Princess at the SBAC Show at Farnborough in 1953." Saunders-Roe, once world-famous for its flying boats, as the author here recalls, has "ended up moulding plastic packs for mushrooms".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe Princess / SR.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1952

"... it is difficult to write off the product liability insurance cost without a horrendous percentage increase in purchase price" of general aviation aircraft. For example, the Cessna 172 (on photo) represents a return of only $12,500 per seat, whereas a Boeing 747-300 provides $250,000 per seat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 172 Skyhawk / 182 Skyline / T-41 - СШАUSA - 1955

Saundters-Roe "also dabbled in fighters”. None reached production but they included the highly intriguing jet-powered SRA-1, three prototypes of which were completed soon after the end of the War.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe SR.A1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1947

The last aircraft produced by Saunders-Roe was the SR-53, powered by a Viper turbojet combined with a Spectre rocket motor.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Saunders-Roe SR.53 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1957