Engine runs shortly before the first flight on August 12, 1914. Howard Pixton is leaning on the port interplane strut, and Carol Vasilesco is on the left

Engine runs shortly before the first flight on August 12, 1914. Howard Pixton is leaning on the port interplane strut, and Carol Vasilesco is on the right

Hubert Scott-Paine, works manager, Victor Mahl and Carol Vasilesco pose in front of the P.B.9. The repaired wing tip is evident.

The P.B.9 at Brooklands after nose modifications and the fitment of a new skid.

Pemberton-Billing P.B.9