More Russian treasure has arrived in the UK - this Yak-1 fighter, believed to be a unique survivor of its type, is destined to fly again.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Яковлев Як-1 / И-26 - РоссияRussia - 1940

Benson’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 lands at Duxford, its new home, on July 12, 1991.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109G - ГерманияGermany - 1942

Duxford again, where the Aircraft Restoration Company’s second Bristol Blenheim is well on the way to completion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV / Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Duxford again, where the Aircraft Restoration Company’s second Bristol Blenheim is well on the way to completion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV / Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Fokker D VII replica G-BFPL will be appearing at West Mailing’s Great Warbirds Air Display in a few days’ time, on August 25-26, 1991, as part of Anthony Hutton’s Great War Combat Team.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917

Shuttleworth Sopwith Pup N5180, sans front and side cowls, and with upper wing damage just visible, makes for a forced landing at Old Warden on August 4, 1991.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sopwith Pup - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

De Havilland Dragon Rapide G-AIYR has recently had a lot of photographic coverage elsewhere in its old colours, but here it is in its new Hillman’s Airways-style livery. Owned by the Clacton Aero Club, ’YR is currently pleasure-flying at Duxford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

A fine static restoration was rolled out at the Mosquito Aircraft Museum at London Colney on July 13, 1991 - built in 1938 and last flown in 1961, de Havilland Tiger Moth G-ANRX/N6550 is returning to life in its 1957 cropspraying configuration, which makes a pleasant change.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

The sad remains of Percival Mew Gull G-AEXF near Old Warden on July 17, 1991. Miraculously, pilot Desmond Penrose escaped uninjured.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Mew Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann HB-UUE, the only example of the type still wearing its original Swiss Air Force colours and number, A-15. It served in the air force from May 1938 until 1973, and is now flown for the Swiss Antique Aeroplane Association by Ulrich Wenger.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bucker Bu.131 Jungmann - ГерманияGermany - 1934

Paul McConnell’s stunning White Waltham-based Beech 17D Staggerwing NC18028, photographed near Shoreham on July 4, 1991.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

Proud Cypriot Shackleton owner Savvas Constantinides, seen here with his wife and daughter, poses for the press in front of newly arrived Shack WL757 (and crew) at Paphos in mid-July 1991.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Shackleton / Type 696 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Shackleton WL747 heads down the coast of Cyprus towards Akrotiri to bid farewell to the RAF before landing at Paphos.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Shackleton / Type 696 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Another Swiss rarity is Comte AC-4 HB-IKO, seen here being flown by Capt W. Nussbaumer over the Rhonetahl. The Comte makes very occasional appearances at fly-ins in Switzerland.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Comte AC-4 Gentleman / AC-8 / AC-12 Moskito - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1927