Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

View of the completed Satellite at Farnborough in September 1948.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / A.Ord-Hume - Jim Bede's Micro planes

Rather similar in lines to the BD-5 series was the British Planet Satellite of 1948. It was a four-seater powered by a 250 h.p. D. H. Gipsy Queen in the tail and was constructed of magnesium alloy. It never flew and was dismantled and melted down.

Air Enthusiast 1972-07 / Plane facts

The Planet Satellite during its sole public exhibition at the SBAC Display, Farnborough, in 1948.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

View of the completed Satellite at Farnborough in September 1948.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Hardy - Redhill recollections (2)

The Planet Satellite G-ALOI, photographed at Redhill, where it was erected in 1948. The aircraft was blue overall, with red trim and silver lettering and nose.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

The prototype Satellite under construction in its jig. The simplicity of the structure is evident.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

A mock-up of the Satellite's front fuselage plainly indicates the clear vision, roomy seating layout and the quality of comfort of the aircraft.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

A scale model of the Satellite.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

An artist's impression of the Planet Satellite emphasising the advantage of the family aeroplane over the family car. Even in 1948, judging by the photograph background, road traffic was as congested as it is today.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

Planet Satellite

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / D.Middleton - Heavenly body

Air Enthusiast 1972-07 / Plane facts

A general arrangement drawing of the Satellite.