Airspeed A.S.5 Courier G-ADAX in the livery of Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

The author’s Flea emerges from an upstairs bedroom at his Isle of Wight home.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

Rene Coupez’s H.M.14, No 15, being towed to the Orly Flea meeting in October 1935. Built by Coupez jointly with Victor Lane, this Flea was powered by a 25 h.p. Poinsard engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

The master himself; Henri Mignet about to fly an H.M.14 Pou-du-Ciel at Orly in October 1935. This “Flea” was fitted with a three-cylinder Aubier et Dunne engine, developing 28 h.p. at 3,400 r.p.m.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

A line-up of Poux at Orly during the October 1935 meeting, when around 15,000 spectators turned up to watch the entertainment. At one stage there were nine Poux airborne at the same time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

The October 1935 front cover of the magazine Practical Mechanics, containing the first instalment of a three-part article on how to build a Flea.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

Two mouthwatering illustrations from Mignet’s book The Flying Flea, published in English by the Air League in 1935.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932