Appleby seated in a four-metre span Pou at Maux, France. Along the wing leading edge is written: “Le plus petit avion du monde” - the smallest aeroplane in the world.

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

Mr. S. V. Appleby took off from Heston aerodrome in his Carden-engined "Pou" -
The author's Flea G-ADMH in original form with uncowled Carden Ford engine.

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

Bereted Stephen Appleby at Lympne on December 5, 1935 just prior to his Channel flight.

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

Stephen Appleby crossing the English Channel in his Flea, G-ADMH, on December 5, 1935.
To say that Mr. S. V. Appleby had an escort on his Channel flight would do an injustice to his 70 m.p.h. Pou.

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

The author crosses the coast of France on his way to St Inglevert, where he landed 35min after leaving Lympne, Kent.

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

After modification by L. E. Baynes. Note lengthened wings and enclosed engine and radiator.

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

A signed photograph presented by Mignet to the author and inscribed, “To my old friend S. V. Appleby, who has just finished an HM8 ‘D’ and which flies perfectly. Souvenir of the Pou du Ciel”

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

Sir John Carden stands with the author and G-ADMH at Heston in 1935.

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

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

Appleby in his Flea G-ADMH at Heston in August 1935. Note the uncowled Carden Ford engine.

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

G-ADMH at Heston in 1935.

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

The author's HM8 “D” built at Nice in 1932 in its final form with 35 h.p. ABC Scorpion engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet HM-4 / HM-8 - ФранцияFrance - 1922

Appleby seated in the HM8 in its original form with 1,100cc Harley-Davidson engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet HM-4 / HM-8 - ФранцияFrance - 1922

The HM8 on floats entering Beaulieu harbour.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet HM-4 / HM-8 - ФранцияFrance - 1922