Comper Swift / CLA.7

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Год Year: 1930

Одноместный спортивный самолет

Comper CLA.7 Swift

В марте 1929 года бывший пилот британских ВВС флайт-лейтенант Николас Компер основал фирму "Comper Aircraft Company" для постройки самолетов собственной конструкции. Прототип Comper CLA.7 Swift выполнил первый полет в Бруклендсе 17 мая 1930 года. Swift, небольшой элегантный одноместный самолет, представлял собой моноплан деревянной конструкции с высокорасположенным крылом, обшивка - из фанеры и полотна. Крыло крепилось непосредственно к верхней части фюзеляжа, пилот размещался в открытой кабине за крылом. На прототипе стоял поршневой мотор А.В.С. Scorpion мощностью 40 л. с. (30 кВт).
   По завершении испытаний прототипа, в 1930 году было построено еще семь самолетов со звездообразным моторами Salmson AD9 мощностью 50 л. с. (37 кВт). На седьмой самолет поставили прототип звездообразного мотора Pobjoy Р в рамках подготовки машины к участию в гонках. Этот мотор выбрали как стандартный (в варианте Pobjoy R) и переоснастили им ранее построенные самолеты.
   Дольше всего эксплуатировался Swift (G-ACTF) с заводским номером S.32/9, построенный в 1932 году - самолет оставался в гражданском авиационном регистре Великобритании и в 2010 году, он находится в коллекции Шаттлуорта. Часть построенных самолетов после эксплуатации в Великобритании продали в третьи страны.

ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ

   Comper CLA.7 Swift

   Тип: одноместный спортивный самолет
   Силовая установка: один звездообразный ПД Pobjoy R мощностью 75 л. с. (56 кВт)
   Летные характеристики: максимальная скорость 225 км/ч; крейсерская скорость 193 км/ч; практический потолок 6705 м; дальность 611 км
   Масса: пустого 245 кг; максимальная взлетная 447 кг
   Размеры: размах крыла 7,32 м; длина 5,40 м; высота 1,61 м; площадь крыла 8,36 м2

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Flight, June 1929

THE COMPER SWIFT C.(L.A.) 7
Single-Seater Parasol Monoplane with 40-h.p., A.B.C. Scorpion II Engine

   THIS light aeroplane has been designed to suit the needs of those buyers who require at small cost a speedy tourer and sporting racer. For club use it is ideal for advanced solo work. When a pilot has passed his dual-control stage, he has to employ, with the present aircraft available, a two-seater 90-h.p. aeroplane which probably is ill-spared from the dual-control work for which it was designed. The solo pupil will, therefore, in nine cases out of ten have to wait his chance for the use of an instructional aeroplane, and then must pay for his solo flying at the higher rate of the two-seater. It should be borne in mind, too, that the costs of maintenance and repair of the larger aeroplanes are very much greater than those of a small single-seater, such as the one now being described.
   The "Comper Swift" has a high top speed of just over 100 miles an hour, a cruising speed of at least 80 miles an hour, and a range of 350 miles. This fact, coupled with the excellent comfort and vision, renders the aeroplane most suitable for long cross-country work. At the same time, its low landing speed of 30 to 35 miles an hour, combined with very carefully designed control surfaces and control system and the inherent stability peculiar to the parasol monoplane, promises great popularity for local flying by solo pupils, and, for the reasons expressed above, the pilot who has passed through his dual instruction stage can keep up his flying practice at a cost to himself which is so small that learning to fly need not come to a dead end after the pilot has obtained his "A" licence, as so often happens when clubs are solely equipped with the large and more costly two-seaters.
   For racing and sporting events this private owner's aeroplane has features which must be the envy of those owning larger, but not necessarily faster craft.
   Those who remember the little C.L.A. 3, the direct forerunner of the "Swift" - and its successes at the early Lympne meetings, know that races were won by this aeroplane partly because of its high top speed and partly because of its manoeuvrability round turning points. These features have been carefully preserved, while maximum vision in all directions has been added, which removes, perhaps, the only real danger of modern racing conditions.
   The high top speed is made possible by clean design embodying a minimum of external struts or fitments. For example, the shock-absorbing system for the undercarriage is actually in the fuselage and there are no external bracing wires or cables.
   The pilot's cockpit places the pilot aft of the monoplane wing, and the forward deck of the fuselage, which runs into the top surface of the wing, is so shaped that the pilot can see every point in the field of vision by a slight inclination of his head. It should be noted that the altimeter and speed indicator are mounted directly behind the rear spar on each side of the fuselage, as shown in one of our sketches – just where the pilot wants these instruments, and not mixed up with pressure gauge, level indicator and revolution counter, which are conventionally mounted on the main dashboard.
   Very simple and rapid "one-man" folding has been provided. To fold, one pin at the wing root is pulled forward, disengaging the front spar, and one pin is removed from the apex of the V-strut. The pilot then walks the V-strut (which swivels round its own attachments on the wing) to a clip at the wing tip. The rear spar being attached to the centre section by a universal joint, the pilot at the wing-tip can twist the wing to any position he likes preparatory to moving it round to a tail support. The same operation is repeated on the opposite side and the aeroplane is ready for garaging, the space required when folded being only 7 ft. 6 ins. by 18 ft. by 6 ft.
   The fuselage construction follows the practice adopted in the C.L.A. 3 and C.L.A. 4, and is a method of construction which has not only stood the service of years, but is also extremely robust for its weight. Built in three separate sections, repairs or replacements of damaged parts is a simple matter, effected at very low cost. It is a wooden girder construction, almost entirely devoid of bracing, diagonal wooden struts being attached to the longeron by means of ply plates or gussets screwed and glued to each side. The accompanying sketch will show the principle of construction. Distortion of the frame is virtually impossible under all conditions of temperature or climate.
   The wings are formed of conventional I section spars, with ribs which are miniature girders built up with glued and pinned gusset joints on the principle employed for the fuselage construction. This is also shown in one of our sketches,
   The tail plane is of symmetrical section, with an incidence adjustment of 4° range.
   The undercarriage and principle of shock absorption is shown in another sketch. The axle is split, each half curving to a pin joint underneath the fuselage. The tops of the main struts are jointed to rocking frames inside the fuselage which carry spools for the rubber cord.
   The controls are of standard type with adjustments provided for the rudder bar. No disconnection of the aileron controls is needed when folding, as the transmission is effected by the contact of levers, which give a pushing action for a movement either way of the aileron lever.
   The main characteristics of the "Swift," which is constructed by the Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd., Hooton Park Aerodrome, Cheshire, are :-
   Span 24 ft.
   Chord 4 ft.
   Wing area 90 sq. ft.
   Weight empty 331 lbs.
   Weight laden 600 lbs.
   Wing loading 6-66 lbs./sq. ft.
   Power loading 15 lbs./h.p.
   Speed range 35-105 m.p.h.
   Cruising speed 80-90 m.p.h.
   Rate of climb 700 ft./min.
   Engine 40-h.p. A.B.C. "Scorpion III.”
   Petrol consumption 40 miles/gal.

   NOTE. - Separate petrol tank in reserve for emergency. Second magneto fitted at small extra cost. Provisional price ^400.
   The Comper Aircraft Co. had intended exhibiting this machine at the forthcoming Aero Show at Olympia, and space had, in fact, been secured. Unfortunately, however, certain delays in laying down the firm's plant, etc., at Hooton Park, have rendered it impractical to get the machine sufficiently forward as regards construction and practical tests in time - especially as the firm wishes to present before the private-owner a job he can see has been thoroughly tried out and proved, and is as perfect in every detail as can be.
   It may interest our readers to know that the Comper Aircraft Co. are also starting construction of a totally-enclosed machine, to meet the requirements of those who wish for more than a single-seater, and it is anticipated that it will sell at a very competitive price.

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Flight, January 1930

THE COMPER "SWIFT”
A Fast Single-Seater with A.B.C. "Scorpion" Engine

   DESIGNED as a low-powered, low-priced single-seater, with a performance equal to that of the modern two-seater light 'plane, the Comper "Swift" is the first machine to be produced by F/Lt. Nicholas Comper since he left the R.A.F. and formed The Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd. That is not to say, however, that the "Swift" is the work of a beginner. Far from it. Before joining the R.A.F. several years ago, Mr. Comper was in the drawing office of the Aircraft Manufacturing Company, and after joining the service he designed, it will be remembered, the series of Cranwell machines, C.L.A. 1, C.L.A. 2, C.L.A. 3, and C.L.A. 4, for the Cranwell Light Aeroplane Club. These machines all showed originality coupled with common sense, and Mr. Comper is one of the few designers who has for many years held the belief that high power is not necessarily required in order to get a good performance out of a light 'plane.
   The C.L.A. 2 was a side-by-side two-seater with Bristol ''Cherub" engine, and at the Lympne Light 'Plane Meeting of 1924 this machine piled up, during the meeting, just under 18 hours' flying and a mileage of 762-5 miles, thereby winning the ?300 Reliability prize offered by the S.M.M.T. for the greatest number of completed laps of the Lympne course.
   The C.L.A. 3 was quite a different type of machine, being a parasol single-seater monoplane with Bristol "Cherub" engine. That machine made its first public appearance at the Lympne race meeting of August, 1925, when it won the International Scratch Speed Race for light aeroplanes, and was favourably commented upon for its high speed and good manoeuvrability.
   Finally, it may be recalled that the C.L.A. 4 was designed and built for the Daily Mail two-seater light 'plane competition held at Lympne in 1926. The design of this machine was based upon the Pobjoy engine, but as that engine did not manage to pass its tests for the Air Ministry C. of A. in time, a Bristol "Cherub" of much lower power was fitted. Although this naturally detracted from the performance, the C.L.A. 4 was still a very nice little machine, and had a very good performance for the power of the engine. Its most unusual feature was that, although a sesquiplane, its top wing was smaller in span and chord than the lower wing.
   Of previous Comper designs, the C.L.A. 3 was that which the new "Swift" most closely resembles, and from which it may, in fact, be said to have been evolved. That the "Swift" represents a very considerable improvement on the C.L.A. 3 is hardly to be doubted, and this improvement is not confined to performance only, i.e., speed, climb, etc. but also includes controllability, comfort for the pilot, and generally better appearance. Concerning the last-mentioned feature, the "Swift" is one of those machines which one comes across occasionally, which do not look especially "pretty" in the 3-view general arrangement drawings, but which are found to have very good lines when seen "in the flesh." The photographs which accompany this article bring out this point rather well. For example, the side elevation of the general arrangement drawings show a fuselage which is very deep in front, and which might be expected to cause the machine to look somewhat heavy and "fat." Yet when one looks at the photographs, and even more when the actual machine is inspected, the appearance is one of slimness and, it might almost be said, daintiness. In other words, such a machine as any private owner might be proud of, and "pride of ownership" is not a quality which the designer of light 'planes for private owners can afford, nowadays, to disregard. The Comper "Swift" starts life well, in that it has a very distinctive appearance and extremely pleasing lines.
   Nothing is so likely to make a pilot dissatisfied with his mount as a poor view. For each "blind spot" in a machine, the pilot is apt to lose a certain amount of confidence, and many an otherwise excellent machine has failed to become popular merely on this count. Knowing this, F./Lt. Comper set himself the task from the beginning, in designing the "Swift," to produce a machine with the best possible view. In a single-seater using a very light engine this is not easy of accomplishment. If the wing is to be on a level with the pilot's eyes, as it should be to get view upward and forward, it means placing the pilot aft of the wing and not under it. To counteract the rearward placing of the pilot's weight, the engine must, being quite light, be pushed forward of the wing a considerable distance, and this results in a fair amount of vertical surface ahead of the centre of gravity. To bring the centre of vertical area aft of the e.g., fairly large tail areas (i.e., fin and rudder) are required, and it will be observed that in the "Swift" these two organs are large in proportion to the small size of the machine.
   When examining the "Swift" with a view to assessing the value of its aerodynamic design, one is impressed by the cleanness of its lines. The fuselage, no wider than strictly necessary, is deep but of almost perfect streamline form except for the coaming of the cockpit. The monoplane wing rests on but a narrow portion of fuselage, and so the portion of wing rendered inefficient in the centre is a very small proportion of the wing area. A single pair of vee struts on each side brace the wing, and the undercarriage is partly housed inside the fuselage, at least the shock absorber portion. The tail is almost pure cantilever, with but a single short stabilising strut on each side. Altogether the aerodynamic design strikes one as having been very carefully thought out.
   Structurally the "Swift” has a great deal of family resemblance with previous Comper designs, the fuselage being a light fabric-covered girder composed of longerons and diagonal struts attached to the longerons with three-ply wood gussets. This construction is light for its strength, and does not require any trueing-up after prolonged use. The fuselage is actually built in three separate units, the front portion carrying the engine mounting, the cockpit portion, and the tail-carrying portion.
   The wing is of equally simple construction, with two spindled-out spruce spars and light girder ribs. The wing is in three sections, of which the very narrow centre-section is built as an integral part of the fuselage, on two of the bulkheads of which it rests. The wings are designed to fold, so that the machine, in itself quite diminutive, will occupy a very small space indeed when folded. The wing covering is fabric. All wing fittings are of simple steel plate type.
   The undercarriage is somewhat unusual, and its arrangement may best be understood by reference to the accompanying sketch. The axles are bent, and the wheels located in a fore and aft direction by rearward-sloping radius rods. The "legs" run to internal members carrying the shock absorbers, which are housed entirely inside the fuselage and thus offer no extra drag. While appreciating F. /Lt. Comper's desire to cut down drag, we think we should have preferred to take the undercarriage "legs" up to the vicinity of the top longerons. This would add a little exposed strut length, but should make for greater stability on the ground.
   The cockpit is very comfortable, and the instruments have been arranged in a manner which facilitates reading of those most frequently required, and which are not "mixed up" with those that only need an occasional glance. The altimeter is mounted on the back of the rear spar, on the port side, and the airspeed indicator in a similar position on the starboard side. The other instruments are mounted on a dash inside the cockpit.
   The petrol is carried in a gravity tank with a capacity of 9 gallons, located in the deck fairing aft of the engine. Actually the tank has a partition which separates one gallon put of the nine from the main supply. Thus when the bulk of the petrol is used up, the pilot turns on the reserve gallon, which leaves him ample time to search out a landing ground before his supply is exhausted.
   The A.B.C. "Scorpion" engine is mounted on special patented vibration-absorbing units, which have been found after extensive use to reduce almost to vanishing point the amount of vibration transmitted to the fuselage structure.
   The dimensions of the Comper "Swift" are: Length, o.a., 18 ft. 9 in.; wing span, 24 ft.; wing chord, 4 ft.; aspect ratio, 6; wing area, 90 sq. ft.; tare weight, 350 lbs.; gross weight (for aerobatic C. of A.), 670 lbs.; wing loading, 7-4 lbs./sq. ft.; power loading, 16-7 lbs. /h.p. It is estimated that the "Swift" will cruise at something like 80 m.p.h. for a petrol consumption of 40 miles per gallon. The machine has not, at the moment of writing, been tested at Martlesham, but it is estimated that a top speed of 105 m.p.h. should be attained, while the landing speed should be about 35 m.p.h. The range at cruising speed should be in the neighbourhood of 350 miles.
   As the Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd., is a comparative newcomer to the British aircraft industry, a few words concerning its composition may not be without interest. Upon leaving the Royal Air Force, Flight-Lieut. Comper decided to form a small company for the purpose of building and marketing certain types of aircraft which he has had in mind for some considerable time, but which could not well be realised while he was serving in the R.A.F. The company as at present constituted includes on the board of directors Flight-Lieut. Nicholas Comper (managing director), Mr. G. H. Dawson (chairman), Mr. Adrian Comper, Mr. A. Moulsdale, and Mr. J. B. Allen.
   The head office and works of the Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd., are situated at Hooton Park Aerodrome, Cheshire, the works having been built during the War for the erecting of American-built Handley Page machines. The Armistice came, and the works were not required, but they will now be put to good use. Hooton Park aerodrome is situated on the strip of land between the estuaries of the rivers Dee and Mersey, and is within a few miles of Birkenhead and Chester. The aerodrome itself is a very good one, and the situation is such that there would be no great difficulty in arranging for testing seaplanes, should the firm decide later to produce this type of machine. The workshops are so arranged that the raw material enters at one end and the finished machines emerge at the other, on to the actual aerodrome. Moreover, the shop space available permits of expansion to almost any extent, so that altogether the firm is in a favourable position to go into quantity production with its machines, of which the "Swift" is the first.

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Flight, June 1932

The Gipsy-Engined "Swift"

   ORIGINALLY designed for, and fitted with, the A.B.C. "Scorpion" two-cylinder engine of some 35 h.p., the "Swift" monoplane produced by the Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd., of Hooton Park Aerodrome, Cheshire, has undergone development in the direction of more and more power, accompanied by a corresponding increase in performance. First came the "Pobjoy Swift," made possible by the passing in fine style of the very light little Pobjoy "R" engine of 75-80 b.h.p. That type quickly "made history." On one of them Mr. Butler flew to Australia in record time, continuing his touring afterwards and piling up an impressive mileage. On another Mr. Taylor twice flew across the Andes mountans, clearing this little "obstacle" with plenty to spare.
   Yet another variant of the "Swift" is to appear soon. Designed specifically for the King's Cup Air Race (one has been entered by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales), this is fitted with a de Havilland "Gipsy III" inverted engine, and doubtless will in time find many uses other than racing.
   No photographs of the Gipsy-engined "Swift" are available at the moment, but the general appearance is well shown in the scale drawings. The "Gipsy III" is somewhat long and deep for such a tiny little machine, and at first one is apt to regard the "Pobjoy Swift" as the better looking of the two types, although doubtless familiarity will soon accustom one to the altered appearance. The "Gipsy Swift" is not, of course, intended to supplant the "Pobjoy Swift," but will be an alternative type, both being available to the buying public.
   Generally speaking, the "Gipsy Swift" does not differ materially in design and construction from the "Pobjoy Swift" other than in the matter of engine and installation. The wing dimensions remain unaltered at 24 ft. (7,32 m.) span and 90 sq. ft. (8,36 m2.) wing area. With the heavier engine, etc., the gross weight goes up to 1,130 lb. (514 kg.), which brings the wing loading up to 12.55 lb./sq. ft. (61,5 kg./m2.). The power loading is, however, low at 9.42 lb./h.p. (4,28 kg./CV).
   For obvious reasons it is not possible to give definite performance figures at present. That the new machine will be considerably faster than the Pobjoy-engined model is to be expected, the power having been increased by some 50 per cent, and the frontal area and overall drag coefficient probably remaining substantially as before. Owing to the fact that the wing loading has increased, the rate of climb, which was always very spectacular in the "Pobjoy Swift," will very likely be but little altered, and we should imagine that it is mainly in the matter of speed that the new type will score.
   When the "Swift" is fitted with the "Gipsy III" engine the tare weight of the machine becomes 730 lb., which leaves a disposable load of 400 lb. It is intended that the normal weight of fuel and oil shall be 180 lb. (22 gallons of petrol), so that the useful load, i.e., pilot and luggage, etc., becomes 220 lb. For a pilot of average weight this leaves a very good margin for luggage, and the machine should enable the private owner who wishes to use the machine for touring at high speed to take with him enough "spare clothes" for even fairly extensive tours.
   As both the machine and its new engine are thoroughly well tried out, the reliability of the combination should be satisfactory, and the only subject left for speculation is the speed. That we shall probably not know until the end of the King's Cup Race on July 8-9. Everyone will wish His Royal Highness every possible good fortune in the race.

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Flight, November 1932

British Aircraft

The Comper Aircraft Co., Ltd.
Hooton Park Aerodrome, Cheshire

   ALTHOUGH other designs are on the way, the Comper Aircraft Company has at the present time but two aircraft types actually on the market, the "Pobjoy Swift" and the "Gipsy Swift." A modified version of the "Pobjoy Swift" is the commercial "Swift."
   The original "Swift" was designed for the A.B.C. "Scorpion," and was offered for a time as an alternative to the "Pobjoy Swift." Now, however, the "Pobjoy Swift" is regarded as the standard machine. It is a small single-seater specially intended for the private owner who wants good performance. It is mainly of wood construction, with a relatively few steel fittings at highly stressed points. The fuselage has a curious fin back to which the wing halves are attached, and consequently the view straight ahead is obstructed. The angle is, however, so small that this is not important, and the pilot can, by leaning his head slightly to one side or other, look straight ahead.
   The monoplane wing is strut braced and has a neat folding arrangement which does not require jury struts to brace the wing in the folded position.
   A very neat undercarriage is fitted, using Goodyear airwheels as standard. The shock-absorbing system is housed inside the fuselage.
   Main data of the Comper "Pobjoy Swift" are as follows :-
   Length 18 ft. 4 in. (5, 6 m.)
   Wing span 24 ft. (7,3 m.)
   Wing area 90 sq. ft. (8,36 m.2)
   Tare weight 540 lb. (245 kg.)
   Weight loaded (Aerobatic) 780 lb. (354 kg.)
   ,, ,, (Normal) 985 lb. (447 kg.)
   Cruising speed 120 m.p.h. (193 km./h.)
   Landing speed 40 m.p.h. (64 km./h.)
   Range (standard tankage of 15 gallons = 68 litres) 380 miles (611 km.)
   Take off 60 yards (55 m.)
   Pull up 80 yards (73 m.)
   Initial rate of climb 1,400 ft./min. (7 m./sec.)
   Service ceiling 22,000 ft. (6 725 m.)
   The "Gipsy Swift" is similar to the standard “Swift" in almost all its details except engine installation. It will therefore suffice if we tabulate its main performance figures, which are impressive :-
   Max. speed 165 m.p.h. (266 km./h.)
   Cruising speed 140 m.p.h. (225 km./h.)
   Landing speed 50 m.p.h. (81 km./h.)
   Initial rate of climb 1,400 ft./min. (7 m./sec.)
   Ceiling 20,000 ft. (6 092 m.)
   Range (on 22 gallons = 100 litres) 400 miles (644 km.)
   A commercial model of the "Pobjoy Swift" is intended for feeder line air mail work, survey or communications. Its tare weight is 540 lb. (245 kg.) and its disposable load 530 lb. (241 kg.), giving a gross weight of 1,090 lb. (495 kg.). When the tankage is 15 gallons (68 litres) the range is about 380 miles (611 km.) and the pay load 225 lb. (102 kg.).
   If the tank capacity is increased to 25 gallons (114 litres) the range is increased to 630 miles (1 000 km.) and the pay load decreased to 115 lb. (53 kg.).

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Описание:Description:

Comper CLA.7 Swift
Flight, June 1929
THE COMPER SWIFT C.(L.A.) 7
Flight, January 1930
THE COMPER "SWIFT”
Flight, April 1930
AIRCRAFT FOR THE PRIVATE OWNER
Flight, June 1932
The Gipsy-Engined "Swift"
Flight, November 1932
British Aircraft

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AARX [5]
Scorpion-engined prototype Swift G-AARX
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZD [4]
Salmson-engined Swift G-AAZD
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
Gipsy Major-engined Swift G-ABWW

Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABTC [4]
G-ABTC in the colour scheme carried for the unsuccessful flight to Australia hy Peter Channon. It was extensively covered with sponsor logos for the occasion.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
G-LCGL unsticks at around 60 m.p.h.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-10 / M.Oakey - Grapevine
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
John Greenland’s Comper Swift G-LCGL flies past at about 20ft on its first official flight, which took place from the owner / builder’s private Wiltshire strip at 0930hr on August 7, 1993, with Capt Greenland at the controls.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
G-LCGL airborne above its Wiltshire home on September 23, 1993.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
G-LCGL is traditionally covered with cotton and butyrate doped in Miami blue and Daytona white. A 1/4in gold beading completes the trim.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
With wings folded the Swift’s 9ft 6in width can be easily squeezed into a convenient corner ofa hangar. By removing one pin from above each wing one person can fold the wings in seconds, clipping each to the fuselage sides. The 6ft 5in wooden propeller was made by Tony Lawrence of Classic Airscrew.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
The 90 h.p. Pobjoy Niagara 1A, previously fitted to Westland’s CL.20 Autogiro G-ACYI, has only 15hr running time since new.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
The locker which accommodates the Comper’s custom-built suitcase.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-LCGL [9]
The locker which accommodates the Comper’s custom-built suitcase.
Air Enthusiast 2006-07 / F.Willemsen - Iberian Classics /History on the wing/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EC-AAT
The Comper Swift had quite a few long-distance records to its name in the 1930s. A Swift in these colours flew from Madrid to Manila in only nine days.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
VH-ACG at Bankstown in December 2005.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

Like some large insect drying its wings, the structurally-complete Swift is seen with wings folded shortly after being assembled for the first time.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

The Swift with the rear part of the centre-section folded forward before wing-folding. Martin Honeychurch lends scale to the 24ft-span aircraft.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

The plywood top decking stops aft of the cockpit. A luggage locker is on the port side immediately behind the pilot’s head.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

Left, detail of the fuselage structure and cockpit area. The steel tube lift struts are faired with balsa. Right, the Pobjoy Niagara installation.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

Geoff Green and Roger Bailey folding back the Swift's wings. The non-standard propeller and spinner were borrowed to complete the picture.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / ??? - Swift progress

The small but comfortable cockpit before installation of the instruments. The view out is exceptionally good, except for directly forward.

Flight 1930-11 / Flight

WITH the "Swift," Mr. Comper has proved that high performance can be obtained with low horsepower. Although the engine is an A.B.C. "Scorpion" of 38 h.p. only, the machine has a top speed of more than 100 m.p.h., and cruises at 85 m.p.h. on a very low fuel consumption.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)

The unmarked prototype Swift being flown, minus spinner, for the benefit of Flight’s photographer at Hooton Park in January 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AARX [5]
The Scorpion-engined prototype Swift being flown by Sydney St Barbe at Brooklands on April 17, 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

IN FLIGHT: The larger photograph gives a good idea of the clean lines of the "Swift," while the smaller inset illustrates the good view.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

SIDE VIEW OF THE COMPER "SWIFT": Mr. Dawson, Junior, standing by the nose of the machine, gives a good idea of its small size
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)

The unmarked prototype at Hoot on in January 1930.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

The Comper "Swift" is an extremely neat little machine, and with an engine of 40 h.p. has as good a performance as the more powerful two-seater light 'planes.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)

Two views of the prototype Swift, showing the installation of the 40 h.p. ABC Scorpion and the neat, simple cockpit with the altimeter and ASl positioned at eye level in the wing.
Flight 1930-04 / Flight

THE COMPER "SWIFT": On the left a view into the cockpit. On the right the mounting of the A.B.C. "Scorpion" engine, with the cowling removed.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AARX [5]
The prototype Comper Swift, G-AARX.
Flight 1930-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AARX [5]
Flying Officer Snaith, on the Comper "Swift" taxying into the machine park after giving an excellent display of flying (as seen above).
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-07 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AARX [5]
The prototype Comper Swift, G-AARX, photographed at Castle Bromwich circa 1930. Built at Hooton Park in 1929, 'RX was powered by a 35 h.p. ABC Scorpion engine.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: ZK-ACG [2]
The last of the 1930 batch of Swifts, ZK-ACG, seen at Hooton prior to shipment to New Zealand. A Salmson A.D.9 later replaced the ABC Scorpion.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZC [3]
Originally produced in 1930, powered by a 50 h.p. Salmson A.D.9 radial engine and featuring sloping fin and rudder and narrow-chord wheels, Comper Swift G-AAZC was later modified to Pobjoy standard, with taller fin and rudder, doughnut-type tyres and 75 h.p. Pobjoy R engine. The Swift was acquired by L. H. Ridell of Doncaster in April 1933 and based at Doncaster in August 1935. It was withdrawn from use in April 1943.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZD [4]
G-AAZD, the aircraft in which F B Chapman flew as far as India in 1935, in his attempted flight to Australia.
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-07 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZD [4]
Another Skegness visitor was Comper Swift G-AAZD, snapped there in April 1933, the year that it was exported to Egypt. Both cars and aircraft appear to be making use of the petrol pumps, situated on the road that ran along the eastern edge of the aerodome. G-AAZD ended its flying career at Witney, where it crashed in July 1938.
Flight 1930-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
SIMILAR to the standard "Swift," except for the engine, which is a Pobjoy radial, geared. With this engine the "Swift" has a performance resembling that of a single-seater fighter, the climb being more than 1,000 ft./min. First public appearance.
Flight 1930-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10], ZK-ACG [2]
THE FORD TYPE 4-AT-E: Fitted with three Wright J.6 "Whirlwind" engines this machine carries 11 passengers and 2 pilots. Standing under the wings of the Ford are two Comper "Swifts," that on the left being the "Scorpion" version, while that on the right has a Pobjoy engine.
Ford 4-AT-E G-ABEF was assembled at Hooton by Compers in October 1930, and is seen here in company with Swifts ZK-ACG and G-AAZF.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Ford Tri-Motor / 4-AT / 5-AT - СШАUSA - 1926
Flight 1931-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
DIGNITY AND IMPUDENCE: The Comper Swift (Pobjoy R) sheltering under the bow of Hadrian at Croydon just before Flt. Lt. N. Comper set out for Italy.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page H.P.42 / H.P.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930
Flight 1931-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
SCENES AT THE START: 4 - The Comper Swift was naturally a centre of interest, being second only to Mr. Webster's Rambler.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Reid Rambler - КанадаCanada - 1928
Flight 1930-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
A COMPER SWIFT (POBJOY): Being demonstrated by Flt. Lt. N. Comper, with engine the Swift has a performance like a small fighter.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
Flight 1931-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
THE POBJOY ENGINE IN A COMPER "SWIFT": Actually these photographs show an earlier model, but the "R" type will be fitted with a similar cowling.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
In 1930 Swift G-AAZF was fitted with the prototype Pobjoy P engine, and the following year flew in the King’s Cup race, powered by the prototype Pobjoy R. ’ZF was scrapped at Coley's Yard at Hounslow in 1937.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
SORELY TRIED AND NOT FOUND WANTING: The diminutive Comper "Swift" flown by Sqdn.-Ldr. Robb did not succeed in getting a place, but it did get in sixth, which was a very creditable performance indeed in view of the fact that the Pobjoy R.I engine is an entirely new type. The engine gave no trouble whatever, a fact which promises well for the future of the Pobjoy R.I. The "Swift," incidentally, was favourite on the "Tote."
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABJR [2]
Swift G-ABJR seen at Stag Lane during its short ownership by Air Taxis. It crashed at Brooklands on January 28, 1934, in the inexperienced hands of C. R. Shillingford.
Flight 1932-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABJR [2], G-ABTC [4]
SIDE BY SIDE: Two of the Comper "Swifts" (Pobjoy "R" ) started level. JR was flown by Mr. Mayers, and TC by Capt. Maxwell, who secured third place in the race with a speed of 129.25 m.p.h.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABMY
Swift G-ABMY was sold in Tanganyika as VR-TAF in June 1932.
Flight 1931-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABNH
Lt. C. Byas, R.N., seated in his "Swift." The comfortable position which the cockpit allows the pilot should be noted.
Flight 1931-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
A Comper "Swift" ("Pobjoy R") in full flight at Heston.
Flight 1932-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
Flight 1931-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
Butler's Flight to Australia: The Comper "Swift" with 75-h.p. Pobjoy "R" engine.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
Swift G-ABPE spent a year in Kuala Lumpur before passing to D. F. W. Atcherley. 'PE was written off after crashing in a field in St Albans in April 1947.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
SOME OF THE PERFORMERS AT HANWORTH: A large variety of aircraft types was demonstrated, ranging from the Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy) to the Hawker "Hart" (Kestrel) and Fairey "Firefly III" (Kestrel).

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928
Air Enthusiast 1994-12 / M.Lowe - Island Hopper
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
G-ABLI in varied company. Note the single porthole behind the pilot’s cabin - was this prior to the Karachi flight or afterwards? Recognisable among the aircraft in the photograph are Cierva C24 G-ABLM (withdrawn from use December 1934); Puss Moth; Dessoutter (either G-ABFO or G-ABRN); Hendy 302 G-AAVT; Junkers F.13ge G-ABDC (sold in Sweden December 1934) and Comper Swift G-ABPE. Can anyone name and date the occasion?

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Cierva/De Havilland C.24 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931 De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929 Hendy Hendy 302 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929 Junkers F 13 - ГерманияGermany - 1919 Koolhoven FK-41 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1928 Spartan Cruiser - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932
Aeroplane Monthly 1976-12 / B.Williams - On tour with Cobham's Circus
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPY [3]
WIRELESS CONTROL: The Comper "Swift" G-ABPY has been fitted with a Standard receiving set in the small compartment so that the pilot (Flt. Lt, Turner Hughes) can be given, from the ground transmitting station, directions as to which aerobatics manoeuvre to carry out next.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPY [3]
Swift G-ABPY flew with Cobham's National Aviation Day Display and was flown out to India by Richard Shuttleworth.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-12 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPY [3]
Comper Swift G-ABPY, built in 1931 and first owned by National Aviation Day Ltd, was fitted with a radio and performed “request” aerobatics under direction from the crowds. Following periods with several UK owners, the Swift was sold to Australia in December 1938 and became VH-UZB. It is seen here at Skipton on June 21, 1932.
Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / P.Capon - Capon's Corner
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
Comper Swift G-ABRE at Hooton in October 1931.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
Arthur Butler in G-ABRE.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-10 / B.Abell - Butler did it!
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
Arthur Butler's finest hour: his arrival over Sydney Harbour Bridge on completion of his record flight to Australia from England in November 1931, made in less than ten days.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-10 / B.Abell - Butler did it!
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
BUTLER IN AUSTRALIA: This photograph, which arrived in England by the Australian Xmas Air Mail, shows Mr. C. A. Butler landing at Hargrave Park, Sydney, in his Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy engine) after his record-breaking flight from England.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
G-ABRE 'somewhere in Australia' after his successful England-Australia flight.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
C. A. Butler's special record-breaking Swift, G-ABRE, about to leave Heston for Lympne on October 28, from where it left for Darwin. The national press made much of the fact that Butler made the record flight in carpet slippers.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-08 / A.Henshaw - Open cockpit over Africa
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
Victor Smith leaves Croydon in Comper Swift G-ABRE on December 15, 1932 on the first of three attempted flights to the Cape in this aircraft. He was forced down at St Malo and crashed the following day taking off to return to England. A second attempt was made on February 7, 1933 but ended at Oran with a landing accident. The third attempt, leaving Lympne on March 9, ended about 150 miles from Cape Town when Smith ran out of fuel after strong headwinds. G-ABRE was the Swift used by C. A. Butler on his record flight from England to Australia in November 1931.
Flight 1932-12 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
AN UNSUCCESSFUL RIVAL: Mr. Victor Smith, the young South African airman sets out from Croydon on December 15 to beat Mrs. Mollison's Cape record. He had hard luck, however, and was forced down at St. Malo, while, when taking off for England on December 16, he crashed, damaging his Comper "Swift," but fortunately without hurt to himself.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-06 / B.Martin - Britain's civil aircraft register
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABTC [4]
Comper Swift G-ABTC, after some years of inactivity, is now flying in the hands of Peter Channon at Redhill.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / Grapevine
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABTC [4]
Peter Channon's blue Comper Swift, G-ABTC, is based at Land's End, Cornwall. Outside of the UK, a Pobjoy-engined Swift survives in the Argentine and a Gipsy Swift is still airworthy in Australia.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUA [3]
Swift G-ABUA was originally owned by Miss Fidelia Crossley, daughter of Sir Kenneth Crossley, and was sold in Java in November 1934.
Flight 1932-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUA [3]
THE START: Capt. Dancy "dropping the flag" for Miss Crossley who flew her "Swift" into third place in the Heston-Cardiff Race. Next to her in the line, Mr. Jackaman's Monospar looked very resplendent.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: General Aircraft Monospar ST-4 - ST-12 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932
Flight 1932-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUA [3]
ON THE STARTING LINE: Mr. Reynolds has his red flag up in readiness to send off Miss Fidelia Crossley in her Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy "R").
Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v2
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
Comper C.L.A.7 Swift.
Flight 1932-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
THE A.A. HOLD ON: Sterling work was done by the A.A. Air Squad in securing the aeroplanes from the force of the elements.
Aeroplane Monthly 1992-07 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
Comper Swift G-ABUS, in an all-black colour scheme, was raced a great deal by owner Tony Cole during the Fifties. First sold to Shell Mex in 1932 the Swift is now - 60 years later - owned by Capt Roger Bailey and is awaiting restoration in Herefordshire.
Aeroplane Monthly 1989-12 / R.Bentley - Swiftly with Shell
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
Another view of Comper Swift G-ABUS in the Shell-BP livery. The company sold the Swift at the end of 1934 and it was purchased by Roger Frogley of Broxbourne in January 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1989-12 / R.Bentley - Swiftly with Shell
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
The Shell-Mex & BP aircraft fleet in 1933. The Company Swift G-ABUS is at right, Puss Moth G-AAXY is in the centre with Avro Avian G-ABIB, or G-ABIM, in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1932-04 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
A COMPER "SWIFT" TRAVELLER: Mr. M. Lacayo in the Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy "R" engine) in which he set out from Heston on April 21 on a two months' tour of the Continent to demonstrate the qualities of machine and engine.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Comper Swift G-ABUU was owned by Miss Connie Leathart when it was photographed here at Heston. Built in 1932, 'UU survived the war and passed through the hands of several post-war owners, notably John Pothecary, who kept the Swift for 25yr. In 1986 it was purchased by Harry Fox and was restored by him and Skysport Engineering to immaculate condition. It is currently based at Wycombe Air Park.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Comper Swift G-ABUU /Preservation Profile/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Aeroplane Monthly 1987-08 / M.Oakey - Grapevine
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Harry Fox about to make his second flight in his 55yr-old Comper Swift G-ABUU at Old Warden on April 23, 1987. Acquired from John Pothecary, the Swift has been breathtakingly restored by Skysport Engineering. It will be based at Wycombe Air Park in company with the owner's Vagabond, G-VAGA.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Comper Swift G-ABUU /Preservation Profile/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9], G-ACBY [2]
Comper Swift
Flight 1933-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Flt. Lt. G. H. Stainforth, who came in third in the London-Newcastle Race, is here seen in the cockpit and also taking off in his Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy).
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Comper Swift G-ABUU /Preservation Profile/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Comper Swift G-ABUU, with John Pothecary piloting, photographed near Shoreham on July 10, 1977, by Gordon Bain.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Comper Swift G-ABUU /Preservation Profile/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
Мировая Авиация 91
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUU [9]
На снимке хорошо видны особенности самолета Swift: небольшие размеры, высокопоставленное крыло, колеса основных опор шасси в обтекателях.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
Comper Swift
Flight 1936-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
Mr. Lowe's Comper Swift has been improved in appearance by the fitting of an N.A.C.A. type of cowling designed and made by Mr. Cross, of Romford.
Flight 1937-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
Mr. Lowe's Pobjoy-engined Comper Swift embodies a number of alterations as compared with the original of some years ago. A Gipsy-powered version is also racing.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-07 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
Comper Swift G-ABWE was owned by Stan Lowe from September 1935 until June 1938; previously it had belonged to Richard Shuttleworth. Lowe raced WE extensively, and the ugly cowling covering the Pobjoy engine was added in an attempt to squeeze extra speed from this popular racing aircraft. WE was sold abroad in 1940.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
S.T.Lowe's mount for the 1937 King's Cup was G-ABWE, hideously modified with faired-in wing struts, close-fitting wheel fairings and streamlined engine cowling.
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-11 / M.Bowman - Golden Shuttleworth
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWE [6]
Shuttleworth shows a friend round G-ABWE, one of several Comper Swifts he owned in the early Thirties.
Flight 1933-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACFD
Georges Reginensi - and his Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy) - was a visitor to Buc when the Tourists arrived.
Pobjoy Airmotors’ director, I. C. Maxwell, took delivery of G-ACFD, but in September 1934 he sold it to French aerobatic pilot G. Reginensi and the aircraft became F-ANIY. It is seen here at Buc, in France, on July 30, 1933.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACGL
Alex Henshaw’s Swift G-ACGL, in which he won the Siddeley Challenge Trophy in July 1933 with an average speed of 128 m.p.h. The aircraft survived until 1942.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACML
Flt Lt R. P. Pope took delivery of the last British-registered Swift, G-ACML, in 1934.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
The late Bill Woodhams, one-time owner of the Scarlet Angel, at one with his aircraft as he formates on the AIR PORTRAITS camera aircraft over the Warwickshire countryside in November 1968.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
The Comper Swift G-ACTF, which flew throughout the war in civil guise and is shown here in a post-war photograph.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / R.Riding - Deja vu
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
Photograph of The Scarlet Angel was taken on September 12, 1981, from John Greenland's Fairchild 24, HB-EFB over Booker.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
Bill Woodham's flying 'TF in 1970.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
Competing in the 1950 King's Cup Air Race. Wolverhampton. 1950.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
As G-ACTF after restoration at Christchurch in 1948.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
With sliding hood and wheel spats for 1950 Daily Express race.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EC-W12
The Spanish aircraft designer J. Rein built Swift, EC-AAT, seen here in the ferry markings EC-W12.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: PK-SAQ
Registered PK-SAQ, the Swift was modified with a longer nose.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: SU-AAJ
SITTING DOWN: The Comper "Swift," piloted by Mohamed Hasek, lands over an obstruction.
G-AAZD competing in the 1934 Oasis Rally, after sale in Egypt as SU-AAJ.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UVC [3]
Swift G-ACAG was sold in Australia in December 1934 and became VH-UVC. It was airworthy until the late 1960s.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UVC [3]
VH-UVC at Moorabbin in 1962.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UVC [3]
VH-UVC with ‘Mickey Mouse' logo on the fuselage.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UZB
VH-UZB at Fishermen's Bend, Victoria, when owned by Fred Betts of Geelong.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / R.Riding - Deja vu
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VT-ADO [5]
Picture was taken in India in 1933. The photograph shows Ali being assisted by two RAF officers.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VT-ADO [5]
Alban Ali’s Scarlet Angel, VT-ADO, photographed in India at the time of the Viceroy Trophy Race during Ali’s attempt to fly from India to Heston.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / R.Riding - Deja vu
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VT-ADO [5]
The Scarlet Angel with its original registration painted on for the occasion at Wycombe Air Park, May 26, 1981.
Flight 1932-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VT-ADO [5]
WITH THE POBJOY R.: The Comper "Swift," designed by Flt. Lt. N. Comper (note the Indian registration letters)
As VT-ADO awaiting collection at Hooton in August 1932.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / R.Riding - Deja vu
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VT-ADO [5]
Deja vu - well, nearly. The picture at left was taken at Heston in 1933 and shows Alban Ali in front of an unknown Swift. The picture was used as the frontispiece of his book and the registration letters added later. Right, Ali stands in front of the real Scarlet Angel at Wycombe Air Park, May 26, 1981.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-05 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACTF [9]
One of the most famous of all Comper Swifts, G-ACTF, the former Scarlet Angel VT-ADO. It is seen here during a thorough overhaul at Baginton at the time that it was owned by the Proctor Flying Group, based at Baginton. Today TF is owned by Alan Chalkley and is currently in store.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: CH-351, CH-352
Two Swifts were exported to Switzerland, becoming CH-351 and CH-352. Later they were allocated the marks HB-EXO and HB-OXE, but only HB-EXO was taken up, as CH-352 was sold in France as F-ANHO. CH-351 is seen here at Dubendorf, Zurich.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)

The unique photograph shows Charles Bell in front of the two Argentinian Swifts, R222 and R232, at Mendoza. R222 was delivered to Comper agent Cyril Taylor in January 1932, later becoming LV-FBA. It still survives. R232 was re-registered LV-YEA and its fate is unknown.
Flight 1934-01 / Flight

FAR FROM HOME: A British-owned Comper "Swift" ("Pobjoy") over the entrance to Hong Kong harbour.
Flight 1932-05 / Flight

AERODROME RACING: Realising the fascination of watching aeroplanes racing around a course on the aerodrome, Sir Alan Cobham has included this item in his programme. Here are seen a Southern "Martlet" and a Comper "Swift" fighting for first place.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Southern Martlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Aeroplane Monthly 1976-12 / B.Williams - On tour with Cobham's Circus

The circus comes to yet another town. In this formation, led by H.P. W.10 G-ABMR, are two Gipsy Moths, Comper Swift, Desoutter, Tiger Moth, Airspeed Ferry and a Southern Martlet.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Airspeed Ferry / AS.4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931 Handley Page H.P.18 (W.8) / H.P.30 (W.10) - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919 Koolhoven FK-41 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1928 Southern Martlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

Comper Swift
Flight 1932-03 / Flight

THE COMPER "SWIFT" (POBJOY ENGINE): These photographs show the machine which belongs to Mr. Selfridge. That used by Mr. Taylor in his flight was similar. The installation of the Pobjoy is shown on the left, while the photograph on the right shows that although the machine is diminutive, the pilot can take with him a fullsize suit case when he goes touring.
Flight 1932-10 / Flight

THIRD HOME: Miss "Delia" Crossley, who finished third, in her Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy).
Flight 1931-11 / Flight

DAVID CHALLENGES GOLIATH: Mr. C. A. Butler hopes to beat the existing record for a flight to Australia. He has chosen a Comper "Swift" with Pobjoy engine, the smallest aircraft ever to attempt the flight to Australia.
He made the record flight flying in his carpet slippers!
Flight 1934-05 / Flight

Lord Lonsdale with Councillor E. Wilburn examining the Shell-Mex & B.P. Co.'s Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy) after the opening of the Doncaster airport.
Flight 1938-07 / Flight

Scruticappers or handineers Capt. Dancy and Mr. Rowarth. They are inspecting the latest version of cowling on Tutt’s Pobjoy-engined Comper Swift.
Flight 1933-09 / Flight

THE KUALA LUMPUR FLYING CLUB: Our picture shows the recently erected Club hangar with three of the Club "Moths," together with another "Moth" and Comper "Swift," privately owned respectively by Dr. (Miss) Robertson and Mr. Birch, both members of the Club.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928
Flight 1931-09 / Flight

A FINE ATTENDANCE: Sywell from the air, showing the large number of aircraft which attended the All Women's Meeting. In the left foreground is a Comper Swift (Pobjoy) and two Redwings (Genet). Formations of three of each of these aircraft were a feature of the meeting.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Robinson Redwing - СШАUSA - 1930
Flight 1933-08 / Flight

The aeroplanes lined up for the two heats of the Folkestone Aero Trophy Race. Six Comper "Swifts" took part.

Flight 1930-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZC [3]
Comper Swift light aeroplane single-seater (50-h.p. Salmson engine)
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZC [3]
Production Swift G-AAZC, seen here with Salmson A.D.9 and raked fin and rudder.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZD [4]
A MACHINE WHICH LIVES UP TO ITS NAME: The latest Comper Swift (50 h.p. Salmson), a fast handy little one-seater and the property of Mr. Gordon Selfridge. Selfridge's, it may be of interest to note, have ordered eight Comper Swifts - two with Salmson engines and six with the new Pobjoy engine.
Swift G-AAZD in similar form like G-AAZC. Both aircraft were later modified to Pobjoy standard.

Flight 1932-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
PRINCE OF WALES' KING'S CUP ENTRY: The Comper "Swift," with de Havilland "Gipsy III" engine, generally resembles the standard Pobjoy-engined "Swift" except for the nose of the fuselage. A brief description of this machine, and scale drawings, was published in our issue of June 3, 1932.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-02 / Gravesend /Gone but not forgotten/ (7)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
Gipsy-engined Comper Swift G-ABWW, April 1939.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
One of three Gipsy-engined Swifts produced by Comper, G-ABWW was powered by a 130 h.p. D.H. Gipsy Major and made its public debut at the 1932 King's Cup Race.
Flight 1935-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
The Comper "Swift" which he entered for the 1932 King's Cup Race, and in which Flt. Lt. Fielden gained 2nd place;
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-07 / R.Riding - The 1932 King's Cup air race
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
FASTEST TIME: Flt. Lt. Fielden in his Comper "Swift" ("Gipsy III") awaits the signal to go. He put up the fastest time in the race, with a speed of no less than 162.25 m.p.h.
The Comper Swift G-ABWW entered by the Prince of Wales waits for timekeeper Reynolds to drop his flag. The Swift came second.
Flight 1938-06 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
The winner taxies in: Mr. Lowe about to notice the difference between horizontal and vertical rainfall.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
SCRATCH: Flt. Lt. G. H. Stainforth, who made the fastest time in the race with the Coupe Deutsch "Swift" ("Gipsy Major"), starting in Heat 6 in the King's Cup Race.
Flight 1933-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
F/O. H. H. Leech waiting for Mr. Reynolds to drop his flag at Brooklands. Messrs. Dancy and Rowarth, the handicappers, are standing behind the Comper "Swift" (Gipsy Major), but although Leech got the fastest time in the race he did not beat their allowance sufficiently to win.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-08 / A.Henshaw - Miles for the Cup! (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
Richard Shuttleworth taking off in the Gipsy-engined Comper Swift G-ABWW, with the locker door flapping open. A leaking tank put him out of the race and he landed back at his home at Old Warden.
Flight 1934-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
THE FAST MACHINES: The last three entrants in the races were considerably faster than the rest of the machines. Here we see Capt. Dancy (with the flag) and Mr. Rowarth starting Mr. Cook in his Gipsy "Major" engined Comper "Swift."
Flight 1932-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
THE TWO COMPER "SWIFTS" ("GIPSY III") Fielden and Styran getting away on Friday morning.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
Fitted with a 120 h.p. Gipsy III, G-ABWH was initially purchased by the British Air Navigation Company Ltd for the 1932 King's Cup. The following year it was fitted with a sliding hood and shipped to America to compete in the Roosevelt Field Air Races as NC27K.
Flight 1932-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
"GIPSY III's" AT SKEGNESS: Mr. Styran's "Swift."
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
The Swift at Roosevelt Field, still with British markings
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
G-ABWH in the UK, showing its enclosed canopy.
Flight 1936-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
Types of competing machines: Comper Swift.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

THE COMFORTER: Capt. W. L. Hope derives comfort from an empty pipe when flying in the race. His "greenhouse" is shown in the open position.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

THE PRINCE OF WALES' ENTRY: The "Gipsy Swift" taxying in after securing second place.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ACBY [2]
Richard Shuttleworth’s Gipsy Swift, G-ACBY, photographed in India at the time of the Viceroy Trophy race in 1933.
Flight 1932-09 / Flight

Ready for the start of Folkestone Aero Trophy Race. The nearest machine is Mr. MacGilchrist's "Swift" (Gipsy III), on which Mr. Styran won the race.
Flight 1935-09 / Flight

Well known at races are the Comper Swifts (Gipsy III).
Flight 1938-06 / Flight

The second and first pilots home, Messrs. A. Henshaw and S. T. Lowe, face the weather with the former’s Gipsy Comper in the background.
Flight 1936-07 / Flight

The Monospar is being demonstrated by Mr. Seth-Smith while the interested spectators engulf Mr. Lowe's Swift

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: General Aircraft Monospar ST-25 Universal - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

THE PRINCE OF WALES' ENTRY: The "Gipsy Swift" is being groomed.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: NC27K
Fitted with a 120 h.p. Gipsy III, G-ABWH was initially purchased by the British Air Navigation Company Ltd for the 1932 King's Cup. The following year it was fitted with a sliding hood and shipped to America to compete in the Roosevelt Field Air Races as NC27K. The photograph shows it at Croydon with American markings.
Aeroplane Monthly 1985-12 / Grapevine
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWH [6]
At Jandakot, Western Australia, restoration of Doug Muir's Gipsy-engined Comper Swift has reached the undercoat stage. The Swift was built in 1932 and joined British Air Navigation at Heston as G-ABWH. In December 1933 it went to the USA as NC27K, but returned to the UK in August 1935. It went to Australia in 1939, stopped flying in the Sixties and was derelict by the time Muir bought it at Kalgoorlie in 1971. The airframe has been rebuilt and a Gipsy Major I engine has been installed. Muir plans to paint the aircraft in the Prince of Wales’ colours.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
VH-ACG in the 1964 Ansett air race, at Parafield, South Australia, 1964.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
VH-ACG at Kalgoolie Western Australia, 1965.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
Gipsy Swift G-ABWH was sold in Australia and became VH-ACG.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
VH-ACG, named ‘Marco Polo' and operated by Morris Air Services.

Flight 1931-03 / Flight

UNDER THE SHADOW OF THY WING. Flt.-Lt. Comper, Miss Johnson, Mr. Everard, Miss Spooner, and Mr. Franklin, beneath the "Swift" at Leicester
Flight 1930-04 / Flight

Lady Bailey tries the cockpit of the Swift under the eye of Flt.-Lt. Comper.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

YOUTH AND EXPERIENCE: Mr. A. Henshaw (in white flying suit), though one of the youngest pilots in the race, flew his Comper " Swift" (Pobjoy) into seventh place, and also won the Siddeley Trophy as a representative of the Skegness and East Lincolnshire Aero Club.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABRE [9]
Arthur Butler in the cockpit of G-ABRE.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

SECOND MAN: Flt. Lt. E. C. T. Edwards in his Comper "Swift" (Pobjoy) waiting to get away in the final. He flew a remarkably fine race, winning each of his heats and ultimately running into second place.
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

A TIGHT FIT: Flt. Lt. Pope housed his parachute in the luggage locker of the Comper "Swift."
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-11 / M.Bowman - Golden Shuttleworth

Richard Shuttleworth in the cockpit of one of his Comper Swifts - he was a director of Comper Aircraft for a period.
Flight 1935-09 / Flight

No. 20, Capt. W. L. Hope, and No. 21, R. O. Shuttleworth, are both flying Swifts.
Flight 1936-07 / Flight

Mr. S. T. Lowe who, with his Comper Swift, won the Portsmouth - Shoreham - Portsmouth race which replaced the Isle of Wight event.
Flight 1933-08 / Flight

Mr. A. Henshaw, who came in first in both races, but was unfortunately disqualified for cutting a corner in the first. He has recently taught his father (standing behind the machine) to fly, and now the two are seen together at all meetings.
Flight 1932-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AAZF [10]
Mr. A. J. Styran (left) looks cheerful after his victory as does Flt. Lt. N. Comper, who, besides coming in second on a "Swift" (Pobjoy), is designer also of both machines.
Flight 1930-04 / Flight

THE COMPER SWIFT: The first production batch of Swifts going through the Hooton works of the Comper Aircraft Co.
Flight 1931-11 / Flight

Butler's Flight to Australia: The special drinking-water supply on this machine.

Flight 1929-06 / Flight

The cockpit of the C.(L.A.) 7 "Swift," showing the altimeter and speed indicator mounted on the rear spar.
Air Enthusiast 2007-05 / N.Follett - Swift Australians /Between the wars/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ACG [6]
Cockpit of VH-ACG at Kalgoolie.
Flight 1931-11 / Flight

Butler's Flight to Australia: The assortment of Smith's aero instruments
Flight 1935-09 / Flight

Tempering the wind - a deflector noticed on a Comper Swift.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled

The snug cockpit has plenty of legroom.
Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / R.Riding - A dream fulfilled

The self-contained toolkit, which fits in the pilot’s headrest, may be seen here.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-08 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EI-AAL
The ill-fated Irish Swift EI-AAL after its fatal crash near Marseille on February 21, 1932. The pilot, Manco Scally, was attempting to fly from Dublin to Ceylon and then to the Cape.

Flight 1933-10 / Flight Advertisements
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
Comper "Swift." Wing span, 12 in. Wings fold back.
Flight 1933-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
RAMMED BUT REPAIRABLE: This crash occurred last week under convenient circumstances for our photographer to get this unique view. Luckily there were no lives lost. Close attention to the photograph will show that it is rather unusual in fact...

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1933-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
TRUE TO LIFE: Scale models (pieced together after the crash) of a Comper "Swift" and a D.H. "Puss Moth."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Aeroplane Monthly 1994-02
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABPE [10]
Aeroplane Monthly 1989-12 / R.Bentley - Swiftly with Shell
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABUS [6]
Artist LYNN WILLIAMS's painting evokes a June day in 1933, at the start of a flying meeting in the English countryside. The author makes a low pass with the Shell-Mex & BP Ltd Comper Swift, while Joe Taylor of the company's Aviation Department (in plus-fours) looks on by the nose of Gaxy, the venerable Shell-BP Puss Moth. Parked alongside are HRH the Prince of Wales's Fox Moth, with Flt Lt “Mouse” Fielden - later Captain of the King's Flight - by its cockpit, and the Gipsy-engined racing Swift in Household Brigade colours. The artist carried out considerable research for this painting, such that every machine shown was actually airworthy and in those colours during the month in question. The painting was used on the cover of Hugh Scanlan's hook Winged Shell: Oil Company Aviators 1927-1987, published by Alison Hodge, Penzance, 1987.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932 De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1935-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ABWW [13]
The rubber-driven "Comper Swift" model with which Mr. H. G. Lambert won the Flight Challenge Trophy at the Northern Heights Model Flying Club's Rally last Sunday. Results were judged both on appearance and performance. The model is of the machine which finished second in the 1932 King's Cup Race, entered by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and flown by Flt. Lt. E. H. Fielden.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-12 / P.Masefield - Wren

Wren's first contribution to C. G. Grey's The Aeroplane was published in the issue for June 22, 1933. It was titled: Identification made easy - a caricaturist’s memories of the prominent characteristics of some popular aeroplanes.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Airspeed Ferry / AS.4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932 Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913 Blackburn Bluebird / L.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924 Blackburn Iris / R.B.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 Cierva/Avro C.30A / Rota - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929 Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 Handley Page H.P.42 / H.P.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930 Handley Page Hyderabad/H.P.24 / Hinaidi/H.P.33 / Clive/H.P.35 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923 Hawker Fury - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931 Klemm L.25 - L.28 Swallow - ГерманияGermany - 1927 Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Vickers Jockey / Type 151 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930 Vickers Virginia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922 Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 Westland Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

The deck fairing is detachable so as to facilitate fuselage inspection, and contains a luggage locker.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

The Comper "Swift": On the left, details of rib construction. The nose ribs are covered with plywood up to the front spar. On the right, a typical fuselage joint.
Flight 1929-06 / Flight

Sketch showing the split-axle type landing gear of the C.(L.A.)7 "Swift." The shock absorbers are housed inside the fuselage.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

The Undercarriage of the Comper "Swift" is of somewhat unusual arrangement.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

Details of the tail plane and elevator construction.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

The aileron crank and its operating rod.
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

Stern post, rudder post, etc. (in metal), of the Comper "Swift."
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

DESIGN AIDS TO SPEED (8) A well-faired tail on Flt. Lt. Pope's Comper "Swift."
Flight 1937-09 / Flight

The elevator and rudder hinge gaps of Lowe's Comper Swift were faired over with metal foil doped to the fabric.
Flight 1937-09 / Flight

Some extra special fairings were to be found on Lowe's Comper Swift. The wing struts were faired together, unusual spats at the after end of each wheel fitted close up against the tyre, and the special cowling for the Pobjoy engine embodied a neat air intake.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-08 / Comper Swift /Preservation Profile/ (16)
Flight 1929-06 / Flight

C(LA) 7 "Swift" A.B.C. "Scorpion" Engine
Flight 1930-01 / Flight

C(LA) 7 "Swift" A.B.C. "Scorpion" Engine
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / R.Riding - Comper Swift /British pre-war ultralights/ (2)

Pobjoy-engined Swift G-ABWE
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

Comper "Swift" D.H. Gipsy III Engine