Two challengers to the Boeing 707 on the Atlantic run are the Douglas DC-8 and (photo) the de Havilland Comet 4.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

The North American A3J Vigilante carrier-based bomber is expected to make its first flight by the time these words are written. It is powered by two General Electric J79-GE-2 turbojets rated at 10,500-lb. thrust. Approximate span and length is 50 ft. and 70 ft. respectively. Height 20 ft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American A-5 Vigilante - СШАUSA - 1958

Widgeon VR-HFL (ex-G-APBK) on sky shouting duties with the Hong Kong Police. 'FM (ex-'PBL) flies in military colours with the final M as its sole identification.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Dragonfly / Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

Latest Mark of Canberra is the U Mk. 10, a pilotless, radio - controlled target drone for missiles. More than one hundred flights have been made by the new Canberra.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: English Electric / BAE Canberra - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

The Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 has flown and will be phased into service later this year. It differs externally from other Mks. in the afterburners fitted to its Sapphire turbojets (serial XH966).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

The second Farmair Super Cub which is a sprayer, whereas the first is used lor dusting.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper PA-18 Super Cub / L-8 / L-21 - СШАUSA - 1949

First prototype of the Fairchild F-27 Friendship is now flying along with three other prototypes, which will be used for test purposes. The F-27 can carry 32-40 passengers according to the internal configuration.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.27 Friendship - НидерландыNetherlands - 1955

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT (Alenia) G.91R - ИталияItaly - 1956

The DR-100 is a three-seat version of the Jodel D.117. A five-seat version of the D.117 is scheduled to begin flight tests soon. It is designated the D.140.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Jodel D.11 / D.112 / D.117 / D.119 - ФранцияFrance - 1951

The Eagle Viscounts VR-BAX "Enterprise" (ex-G-APDW) and G-APDX photographed together at Blackbushe recently.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Viscount - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

This Bell 47G-2 helicopter is equipped with Hawk Spraykits for agricultural duties. The bulges on the fuselage are tanks for fertilisers, etc.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell H-13 Sioux / Model 47 - СШАUSA - 1945

The Dart Herald is a fast, adaptable airliner for the shorter routes. It carries up to 43 passengers in a style to which any traveller gladly becomes accustomed. They relax in pressurised, air-conditioned comfort, enjoying the smoothness of turboprop flight. Alternatively, the Herald takes over 4 1/2 tons of cargo or combinations of passengers and freight. Between cabin and hold is a partition which can be set in several positions to give differing passenger and cargo space for each flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page H.P.R.3 Herald / H.P.R.7 Dart Herald - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955

Saro class B marking G-12-2 was carried temporarily by Luftwaffe Skeeter PC-117.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cierva/Saunders-Roe W.14 Skeeter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

Adding achievement to achievement, Fairey Aviation have now built - and flown - potentially the most important transport aeroplane in the world, the Fairey Rotodyne. Carrying 48 passengers or 4 1/2 tons of freight it takes off vertically as a helicopter and having gained height flies forward as a normal twin-engined airliner. It is the most adaptable rotary-wing aircraft in the world and the first to offer operating economy directly comparable to that of fixed wing aircraft over ranges of up to 400 miles. The arrangement within the Rotodyne's capacious fuselage can readily be adapted to suit civil or military applications. Powered by two Napier Eland propeller-turbines with Fairey Pressure-Jets at the flies the first vertical take-off Airliner rotor-tips for take-off and landing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Rotodyne - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1957

New examples of prewar ultra-lights are now taking shape and include a Luton Minor. It is under construction at Bourne End. Bucks, by Mr. Richard Potter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Luton Minor - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Lockheed 10A Electra ZK-BUT (c/n. 1138 ex-NC21735 ex-NIOY) has been newly commissioned by Trans Island Airways.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Electra 10 - СШАUSA - 1934

Spartan Air Services' single Taylorcraft 20 Topper VP-KOK currently in use for similar work in Kenya.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Model 15 / 20 - СШАUSA - 1944

The K-600 utility helicopter developed from military H-43. Major external difference is the large fins fitted directly to the booms.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman HTK / HOK / HUK / H-43A Huskie - СШАUSA - 1951

The Aerfer Ariete is now undergoing flight tests. It is powered by a Rolls-Royce Derwent 9 turbojet exhausting under the fuselage and a Rolls-Royce Soar turbojet under the fin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ambrosini Sagittario / Ariete - ИталияItaly - 1953

The elusive Agricola G-APFZ which has now appeared at Stapleford bearing Crop Culture (Aerial) Ltd.'s titling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Auster B.8 Agricola - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1956

The Bensen B-7 can, as shown in our photograph, be fitted with a detachable cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bensen B-8 Gyro-Copter - СШАUSA - 1955

First photo of the Colonial C-2 Skimmer four-seat amphibian. Span 34 ft. 0 in., length 23 ft. 6 in., height 8 ft. 10 in. Maximum speed 136 m.p.h., cruising 125 m.p.h. Gross weight 2,350 lb., empty weight 1,470 Ib. Company designation is Skimmer Tach IV.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Colonial C-1 Skimmer - СШАUSA - 1948

Prentice I G-APIU is now in service with the Surrey Flying Club at Croydon and sports their well-known blue and yellow colour scheme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Prentice - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946

Britain's largest helicopter, the Westland Westminster, made its first flight on Sunday, 14th June. The Westminster can carry a load o/ six tons or forty-two passengers. Fuselage length is 70 ft. and the five-bladed main rotor has a diameter of 72 ft. Powerplant consists of two 2,800-h.p. Napier Eland engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Westminster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958

New examples of prewar ultra-lights are now taking shape and include a Currie Wot biplane at Eastleigh

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Currie Wot - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Another turbine-powered helicopter is the Sikorsky S-62 amphibian, which flew for the first time last month.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-62 - СШАUSA - 1958

Helicopter from Kaman is the K-17 "cold-jet" type which flew for the first time recently. The fixed-pitch tail propeller is used for steering only and can rotate in both directions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman K-17 - СШАUSA - 1958