A crew member of 97 Sqn uses the footholes in the lower mainplane to approach the underfuselage entry hatch. The spring-loaded cover of the lower hole has yet to close.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

AC1/Arm Freddie Prince works on the underwing Universal carrier of a 97 Sqn Heyford at Aldergrove. Note the Light Series carrier outboard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Another study of the first production Heyford Mk I, K3489, during a press demonstration in mid-1933, shortly after completion. The lowered rear upper gunner’s windshield is clearly visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

J9130, the H.P.38 prototype, cavorts for Flight’s photographer at Radlett in May 1931. Numerous changes were incorporated in the production H.P.50.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

THE HINGED STERN CAP: This gives access to the tailwheel support, tailplane trimming gear, etc. Since this photograph was taken mass balances have been fitted the elevators, and are housed inside the fuselage.
The hinged aluminium rear-fuselage fairing folded back to reveal the variable-incidence gear for the tailplane and the tailwheel installation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Engine servicing was facilitated by specially designed ladders carried aboard the aircraft, and by the cowling side panels, which opened downwards to serve as work platforms.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The first production Heyford Mk I, K3489, takes off from the manufacturer’s aerodrome at Radlett, Hertfordshire, in 1933.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Looking back at the pilot from the nose gunner’s position. Note the guard on the cockpit side to prevent the occupants inadvertently touching the revolving propeller.
Forward gunner’s view of the pilot, in this case flying Heyford K3500 from Radlett in March 1934.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The cockpit of the prototype Heyford, J9130, photographed in May 1931. The second pilot's controls could be detached in a moment when not required, as they are in this picture. The bulkhead door dividing the pilot's cockpit from the forward gunner is open.
A Heyford cockpit, with the engine control quadrant to the pilot’s right, and the bomb-aimer’s position in the nose visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The nose gunner of a 97 Sqn Heyford fires on surface targets in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland, during Armament Practice Camp at Aldergrove in 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The gunner is barely visible in this view of the “dustbin" of a 97 Sqn Heyford, but his Lewis gun with its Norman vane sight and the canvas pockets for his toes are well show.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

KEITH WOODCOCK'S painting depicts Heyford K3498 “Q” of 99 Sqn preparing for night flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Heyford / H.P.38 / H.P.50 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930