Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07
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A.Ord-Hume - Dart Aircraft /British pre-war ultralights/
The Dart Pup near Dunstable in August 1936, shortly after completion. It is engined with a 27 h.p. Ava 4a-100 flat four, but after modification in 1937 a 36 h.p. Bristol Cherub III was installed.
A rare flying shot of the Pup being flown by A. R. Weyl.
In September 1937 it was sold to A. E. Green but crashed during a take-off in August the following year.
The Dart Flittermouse G-AELZ seen at Abingdon in May 1937.
The same aircraft after the skid was removed, the main undercarriage legs moved back behind the wing struts, and a castoring nose wheel fitted.
The Dart Flittermouse G-AELZ seen at Abingdon in May 1937.