Aeroplane Monthly 1995-12 / I.Harwood - Fleas over Popham

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PYHD

Two views of Jean-Luc Watteel’s H.M.293 F-PYHD. The H.M.293 design of 1946, originally with a tailwheel, was developed from the wartime H.M.280 “Pou Maquis" and intended for amateur construction from plans. F-PYHD has flown many hundred of hours and is powered by a VW engine; the tricycle undercarriage is Watteel’s own modification.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-06 / G.Jones - The Flea fights back

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AXPG   [2]

Bill Coles’s Mignet HM.293 at Sywell in 1971. After years on the ground G-AXPG flew again in 1996.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-06 / G.Jones - The Flea fights back

This Belgian-registered H.M.293 built by Philippe Balligand is one of the most widely-flown Fleas in Europe. It is expected to be at the Popular Flying Association Rally at Cranfield this July 1997.

My photos 2019-01 / France - Lyon - Musee de l'Aviation Clement Ader

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-06 / G.Jones - The Flea fights back

Originally flown way back in 1970, this American H.M.293 has recently been rebuilt and re-engined with a Hirth 27-03. The airframe has clocked up more than 650hr flying time.

Aeroplane Monthly 1995-12 / I.Harwood - Fleas over Popham

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PFKC   [2]

H.M.360 No 1 F-PFKC, built by L.F. Gancel under the guidance of Henri Mignet, who made its first flight on the date proudly displayed on its side: June 12, 1959. The design was an update of the H.M.293, using more sophisticated construction techniques but still within the capabilities of the amateur.

Aeroplane Monthly 1995-12 / I.Harwood - Fleas over Popham

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PFKC   [2]

Pierre Bordas of Cannes, the present owner of H.M.360 No 1 F-PFKC. He has reluctantly put the machine on the market, as he intends to acquire an HM-1000 Balerit microlight.

Air International 1985-01 / G.Jones - In the Mignet Tradition

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HB-YBK

Two Swiss Poux types at Brienne were HB-YBK, a two-seat HM.380, and HB-SPG, the tri-gear HM.19.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-06 / G.Jones - The Flea fights back

An H.M.380 flown by Pierre Devacoup.

Flight 1936-08 / Flight

M. Mignet smiles at Flights photographer as the H.M.18 leaps into the air.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-07 / J.Viner - The great Flea race

A deadstick landing by Mignet in the H.M.18. This Flea was purchased by Stephen Appleby a month later and registered G-AENV.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / A.Ord-Hume - Isn't it time we stopped poo-poohing the pour Pou? (2)

Evolution: Finally, here is shown the H.M.18, intended for commercial production in France.
The HM18 flown by Mignet makes a dead stick landing at Ramsgate in August 1936.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-07 / J.Viner - The great Flea race

The H.M.18 Pou du Ciel in which Mignet flew the English Channel in order to attend the meeting. This aircraft was powered by a Menguin flat twin engine and featured a small elevator in the trailing edge. Its performance was far superior to any of the other Fleas at the meeting and its fighter-like performance must have been the envy of the other pilots.

Flight 1936-08 / Flight

Mignet's latest. The H.M.18 will probably be the French factory-built version of the Pou. Note that the wings do not overlap, and that the front wing is placed much higher than in the original Pou.

Flight 1936-08 / Flight

The H.M.18 is a cabin single-seater with Mengin engine. It takes off in a very short run and has an excellent climb.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-07 / J.Viner - The great Flea race

Henry Mignet pushes his H.M.18 along the Ramsgate crowd line.

Flight 1936-09 / Flight

Where the Pou pinches: M. Mignet apologises to one of the officials, Mr. C. A. Wilson, for a certain difficulty of egress from the H.M.18.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1972 / 01 - Aircraft

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AXPG   [2]

The HM 293 Pou-du-Ciel built and flown by Mr Cole of Hazeleigh, Essex

Air Pictorial 1958-03 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PGYA   [3]

M. Henri Mignet's revolutionary (or retrogressive?) "Pou de Ciel" or "Flying Flea" ultralight of pre-war notoriety has weathered the post-war years and now comes full circle back to France. There are two views of an enclosed cabin, single-seat Henri Mignet H.M.293 (F-PGYA), powered by a 30-h.p. Volkswagen flat-four, giving a cruise of 65 m.p.h. and stalling speed of 25 m.p.h.

Air Pictorial 1958-03 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PGYA   [3]

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / A.Ord-Hume - Isn't it time we stopped poo-poohing the pour Pou? (2)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: F-PGYA   [3]

Post-war Mignet derivative is the HM293 with wings folded;

Air Pictorial 1957-03 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

A home-built single-seat Pou-de-Ciel at Eastleigh was badly damaged. November 1956.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1964 / 01 - Aircraft

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N360HM   [2]

Wefel/Mignet HM-360 Pou-du-Ciel (40 hp Continental A40 engine)

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1966 / 02 - Aircraft

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: N360HM   [2]

Wefel-Mignet HM-360 Pou-du-Ciel in its latest form with tricycle landing gear