John Yoxall’s dramatic photograph showing Peto N255 being catapulted from the submarine M.2 in August 1931. N255, the rebuilt prototype, was fitted with the more powerful Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose Mk I engine, which gave 138 h.p. at 1 620 r.p.m.
Two-seat biplane naval reconnaissance seaplane for operations from submarines with a 135hp (100kW) Bristol Lucifer IV three-cylinder radial or 135hp (100kW) Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose IIIC five-cylinder radial - two built, N181 and N182.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

With wings folded the Peto had a span of 8ft. Here the unarmed, wireless-equipped Peto is seen being pushed back into the hangar of the submarine M.2 in August 1931.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The first Peto prototype, powered by a 135 h.p. Bristol Lucifer Mk III engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Having carried out its mission, Peto N255 is hoisted back onto the catapult rails. The pilot and observer can be seen standing in their respective cockpits. It was said that if the observer wished to take along an extra item of equipment the pilot had to wear gym shoes instead of flying boots!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

A view from M.2’s conning tower as N255 is fired from the catapult. The aircraft is seen with slotted, square-tipped wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Seen at Felixstowe is Peto N182, with the later larger fin and rudder, 135 h.p. Mongoose engine with metal propeller, and slotted wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Peto N255 flying over the submarine M.2 in August 1931.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The first prototype Peto, N181, temporarily fitted with wheels from the Pike for initial tests as a landplane. It is fitted with a three-cylinder Bristol Lucifer Mk III radial engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

An earlier photograph of Peto N182 showing it with original smaller rudder and three-cylinder Bristol Lucifer engine and wooden propeller.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Peto N181 after a mishap, suspended from a jib at (probably) Gib. The port lower wing has failed outboard of the interplane struts, and the floats have come adrift.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Parnall Peto - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925