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Предыдущая статья в серии: Aeroplane Monthly 1988-02 - J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
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  • Регистрационный номер: G-ADAX

    Portsmouth Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation's AS.5A G-ADAX.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - Великобритания - 1933

  • Регистрационный номер: G-ABXN

    The prototype Airspeed Courier destined to be used for Cobham's unsuccessful attempt at a non-stop flight to India, during to an early test flight with ex-Schneider Trophy pilot George Stainforth at the controls. Stainforth made its maiden flight on April 10, 1933.
    The prototype Airspeed A.S.5 Courier, G-ABXN, being flown by G. H. Stainforth in April 1933, shortly after its first flight. The Townend ring around the 240 h.p. Lynx IVC radial engine added at least 15 m.p.h. to the aircraft’s speed.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - Великобритания - 1933

  • Регистрационный номер: G-ACLF, X9342

    G-ACLF as an AS.5B with Cheetah V engine. This was the first Colonial model. After demonstration in India it served North Eastern Airways, by then fitted with a Lynx IVC.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - Великобритания - 1933

  • Регистрационный номер: G-ACNZ

    The Napier Rapier IV installation in the AS.5C G-ACNZ, which averaged 166 m.p.h. in the preliminary heats for the 1934 King's Cup.
    Courier G-ACNZ was designated A.S.5C and used as a test-bed for the Rapier IV 325 h.p. engine. This engine drove a four-bladed propeller and greatly reduced the frontal area, with a resultant increase in performance.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - Великобритания - 1933

  • Регистрационный номер: G-ADAY

    KEITH WOODCOCK’S painting shows Portsmouth Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation’s Airspeed AS.5A Courier G-ADAY.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Courier / AS.5 - Великобритания - 1933

  • Регистрационный номер: ZS-AGB

    One of South African Airways' AS.6JC Convertible Envoys.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Envoy / AS.6 - Великобритания - 1934

  • Регистрационный номер: J-BDBO

    This Japan Air Transport Envoy was probably the second of JAT's Airspeed-built aircraft. Others were built by Mitsubishi.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Envoy / AS.6 - Великобритания - 1934

  • Регистрационный номер: OK-BAL

    CSA AS.6E OK-BAL, with Walter Castor II engines. It was delivered in August 1935.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Envoy / AS.6 - Великобритания - 1934

  • Регистрационный номер: G-ADCA

    Portsmouth Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation's Lynx-powered AS.6A G-ADCA.

    Самолёты на фотографии: Airspeed Envoy / AS.6 - Великобритания - 1934