READY TO TAKE OFF. An Armstrong Whitworth Whitley (Rolls-Royce Merlin engines) about to set out on a leaflet-dropping raid.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley / A.W.38 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The nose of the Me 109 showing the hole in the spinner for an engine-mounted shell-gun.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - ГерманияGermany - 1938

A Messerschmitt Me 109 fighter brought down behind the French lines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109E - ГерманияGermany - 1938

DESERT DEFENCE: A Bristol Blenheim of a Middle East bomber squadron co-operating with the army.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The new Air Minister, Sir Samuel Hoare, visits one of the home stations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The new Dewoitine D.520 which is capable of 330 m.p.h.
Resplendent without camouflage the prototype of the Dewoitine D.520 is seen on a test climb over France.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

The engine cowling of the D.520. A Hispano 12Y is fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

D.520s off the production line of the S.N.C.A. du Midi, the nationalised factory which is mass-producing the type. The D.520 is the fastest of the French fighters now in service, being capable of something like 340 m.p.h. Armament comprises an engine-mounted shell-gun and two or more machine guns. It will be seen that the undercarriage is of wide track.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

This is how the D.520 appears in its service form. It is considerably faster than the Morane 406s and Curtiss Hawk 75As which have been mainly used on the Western Front.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

On the right is a section of the wing of the D.520 while below is a portion of the main spar together with a sketch to show the section. The machine is much better suited to rapid production than previous Dewoitine types.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

DEWOITINE D.520

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dewoitine D.520 - ФранцияFrance - 1938

THE NEWSPAPER SERVICE. A Belgian aeroplane loading up at an aerodrome "Somewhere in the South of England."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

TELEVISION IN THE AIR. An American airliner photographed from a television screen at the same time that it was being seen by ground viewers and by passengers on board. The horizontal lines from the scanning device should be noted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

A Do 215 which completed its military career in less tragic fashion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.17Z / Do.215 - ГерманияGermany - 1939

The Fiat G.50. Machine is in service and is fitted with the Fiat A74 R.C.38 engine of 840 h.p.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT G.50 Freccia - ИталияItaly - 1937

An aerial impression of an H75-C1 of the newest type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

The Curtiss Hawk 75A of l'Armee de l'Air is being groomed prior to a search for Messerschmitts. These Curtisses are extremely popular.
A Curtiss of the "Sioux" squadron which has met with several successes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

An imposing line-up. Note the method of mounting the guns in the top of the engine cowling.
French fighters: Curtiss Hawk 75 A.s (Twin Wasp); the latest version of this machine has six Brownings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

A "French Hawk" about to be taken up for a test flight at the Curtiss Buffalo plant.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

Behind the pilot's cockpit is a sheet of armour plating as shown here. A back-type parachute offers additional protection.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

That the Curtiss H75-C1 is very manoeuvrable is conveyed by this special drawing. The four wing guns may be seen; there are two others in the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

CURTISS HAWK H75-C1

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss Hawk 75 / P-36 / Mohawk - СШАUSA - 1935

A fine machine aerodynamically, the mass-produced He 111 has several shortcomings as a military weapon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-111P/H - ГерманияGermany - 1938

A Heinkel He 111K meets a terrible end after trying to escape from French fighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-111P/H - ГерманияGermany - 1938

A Heinkel He 111 K brought down by French Curtiss fighters in the Meuse.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-111P/H - ГерманияGermany - 1938

Apart from the airscrews and the tail-end of the fuselage there is little recognisable structure in this He 111K bomber.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-111P/H - ГерманияGermany - 1938

IN THE NEWS. It is now confirmed that a considerable proportion of aircraft used in the night attack on Sylt were Handley Page Hampdens.
The Handley Page Hampden bomber is extremely efficient, due in a large measure to the installation of Handley Page slots and flaps
Maj Cordes displays Hampden I L4143 for Flight’s photographer, 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

"WELL, WE DIDN'T DO SO BADLY." The pilot of a Hampden discusses experiences with his crew on their return from the raid on Sylt.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Newly loaded bomb racks form the centre of photographic interest at a Hampden station which sent machines to attack German warships off Bergen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The crew of a Hampden which, with many others of its kind, co-operated with naval forces in attacking warships off Bergen. It will be noted that the Hampden's rear armament has been doubled. There are two Vickers K guns in each of the upper and lower positions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Clearing ice and snow from the wings of a Henschel Hs 126 army co-operation machine somewhere behind the Siegfried Line; a picture taken some weeks ago.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Henschel Hs 126 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

Air travel in winter. Passengers walking through the snow at Kastrup airport to the London-bound aeroplane. The monoplane flying overhead is one of the Danish Junkers Ju.52s used on the Berlin route.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

Another picture of Stavanger, with what appear to be two 500 lb. bombs going down. On the right are two Junkers Ju 52 transports, the remainder of the aircraft seem to be Junkers Ju 88 bombers. Two large bomb craters are visible near the 52s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

Some fairly ancient Fokkers were used on inland work. In the photograph is one of the Swedish machines chartered from A. B. Aerotransport for operation between Kastrup and Marslev.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

A Junkers Ju 88 which came down in Denmark and was fired by its crew. The shape of the wing and tail may be noted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

PUTTING ON THE BRAKES: The story of the fight between a Short Sunderland flying boat and Junkers Ju 88 bombers is told on the preceding pages. This is how an attacking Junkers might have looked were it used its diving brakes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

The Martin 167 as supplied to France. Machines of this type are already flying over the Western Front on reconnaissance missions. The engines are Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasps.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Martin Maryland / Type 167 - СШАUSA - 1939

The lower aerial of the M.S.406 is retractable. As shown here, as the wheels retract the aerial is extended.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

Visitors to the military flying display at Evere last year will recall the pretty show put up by three Moranes. Here they are taxiing in through the dust storm.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

The side view is actually of an M.S.405 but is almost identical with that of the M.S.406.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

NATIONALISATION GETS GOING: Morane 406 single-seater fighters for L’Armee de l'Air on the assembly line in one of France’s big new factories - actually at Angers. The Morane 406 has a 20 mm. shell-gun between the cylinder banks of its Hispano Suiza engine, and two free-firing, wing-mounted machine guns.
M.S.406s in production. The panels of Plymax can be seen on the wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

Moranes before a delivery flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

A sketch showing the arrangement of the Hispano-Suiza moteur canon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morane-Saulnier MS.405/406/410C1 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

One of the early Spitfire fighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

In spite of its high speed the Supermarine Spitfire is docile enough to be used as a night fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

OUR FASTEST FIGHTER. A special Flight drawing showing features of the Supermarine Spitfire single-seater eight-gun fighter which is now capable of over 380 m.p.h. This high speed is combined with excellent manoeuvrability thanks to the comparatively low wing-loading. The engine is a Rolls-Royce Merlin which gives 1,030 h.p. on 87 octane fuel and considerably more on 100 octane. Each of the eight guns fires at the rate of 1,200 rounds a minute.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Off on a formation training flight. A Harvard about to start with instructor and pupil at Trenton, Ontario.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

A GREAT MOMENT. Twenty-seven young Canadians receive their "wings" at a Canadian air base.
This scene was typical at Canadian bases during the war. Young men receive their wings, while around them stand Fairey Battles, a Harvard and an Oxford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

CANADIAN TRAINING: North American Harvard advanced trainers refuelling at the R.C.A.F. base at Trenton, Ontario. It will be noted that one of the machines has an adjustable inner cowling to suit it to Canadian conditions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.110 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.87B - ГерманияGermany - 1938

Complete with wings. The twenty-seven pilots shown on p. e march past their training machines, the Fairey Battle and the Airspeed Oxford.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

PRONE TO ATTACK: A bomb-aimer demonstrates the use of the prone position on the floor of the Fairey Battle bomber. Large numbers of these strong, versatile single-engined machines are in use in France.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

FIAT B.R.20 (latest type).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT BR.20 Cicogna - ИталияItaly - 1936

BLENHEIMS IN FRANCE: An impressive piece of formation work by Bristol Blenheim reconnaissance-bombers in France. At the time of writing, machines of this type are standing by with bomb racks full.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV/Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

TURRET FIGHTER: The Boulton Paul Defiant two-seater fighter which mounts a four-gun "B.P." turret. This type has not yet been in action but should prove an extremely dangerous opponent to bombers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

A NEW VIEW of the Boulton Paul four-gun turret as installed on the Boulton Paul Defiant. It will be gathered that exit is comparatively easy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Installing equipment in a Lysander at a Canadian aircraft factory.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The S.4 (Napier racing engine) which, after establishing a world's speed record of 226.752 m.p.h. at home, crashed at the Baltimore contest of 1925.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine S.4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The S.5 on which Flt. Lt. Webster (by the engine) won at Venice in 1927 at a speed of 281.54 m.p.h. This also had a Napier racing engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine S.5 / S.6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

The Supermarine "Sea Eagle" (360 h.p. Rolls-Royce "Eagle IX"): Side view. Note the steps from the fin chine to the pilot's cockpit, and the "coach roof" cabin top.
Commercial aviation in 1923. The Sea Eagle was a six-seater amphibian. The high bows were intended to give protection against spray.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Sea Eagle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The machine which really laid the foundation for the greatness of the Supermarine firm was the so-called Channel Type developed from Admiralty designs. It did good work as a commercial aircraft, and was also sold abroad for Naval training purposes. It began to appear in 1919.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: A.D. Flying Boat - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

The Seagull, Mark I, amphibian making a landing test on rough ground in the Air Ministry competitions of 1921.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: A.D. Flying Boat - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

A single-engined pusher which was built during the last war (1915). It was also flown as a landplane. It became nicknamed the "Push-prodge."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: A.D. AD.1 Navyplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

THE EQUIPMENT USED. The latest lightweight television transmitter installed in an aeroplane. It operates on a wavelength of 104 centimeters. Similar work has been done in this country, but has been kept secret.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Model 247 - СШАUSA - 1933

FLEET AIR ARMAMENT: A close-up of a Blackburn Roc two-seater naval turret fighter. Like the Defiant this machine has a Boulton Paul turret with four Browning guns. It will be seen that this operates in conjunction with retractable fairings. Another point to notice is that there are bomb racks beneath the wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Roc / B-25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

The single-engined flying boat the Cant Z.501. The Z.501 (Isotta Fraschini Asso XI R2C15) is used for long-range scouting and light bombing.
The head of the upper gunner can be seen protruding from the nacelle of the Cant Z.501.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CANT Z.501 Gabbiano - ИталияItaly - 1934

The grim end of a Do 17 reconnaissance machine after being attacked by French fighters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.17 - ГерманияGermany - 1934

The working platforms which are being used for the construction of the vast wing of the Douglas B-19. Following usual modern procedure, the wing is being built in the vertical position, and its outline is shown superimposed on the photograph.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

The rear section of the fuselage of the Douglas B-19 bomber, under construction in the company's Santa Monica works. With a wing span of 210ft. and a gross weight of 70 tons, it will dwarf all other aircraft. The colossal proportions of the single fin may be seen, and the tailplane appears as large as the wing of many a transport aeroplane. There appears to be a circular turret opening in the top of the fuselage. Note the screens hung from the roof for secrecy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

The large three-engined floatplane is the Cant Z.506B. The Z.506B is used for the Italian Air Force for long-distance patrol, reconnaissance, bombing or torpedo dropping. There is a bomb-aimer's position at the forward end of the torpedo compartment. Two heavy machine guns (12.7mm.) with 350 rounds each, comprises the defensive armament.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CANT Z.506B/S Airone - ИталияItaly - 1937

Летчики 615-й эскадрильи и их самолеты Gladiator Mk II запечатлены в период нахождения эскадрильи в составе Британских экспедиционных сил во Франции, 1939-1940 годы. Эскадрилья тогда понесла тяжелые потери - бипланы не могли противостоять новейшим истребителям Люфтваффе.
A squadron of Gloster Gladiator biplane fighters (Bristol Mercury IX) on the Western Front. Although not so fast as the Hurricanes, these outstandingly manoeuvrable machines will be excellent for tackling such types as the Henschel Hs 126 army co-operation machine and the Henschel Hs 123 and Junkers Ju 87 dive-bombers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Gladiator - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The biplane Fiat C.R.42. Machine is in service and is fitted with the Fiat A74 R.C.38 engine of 840 h.p.
The Fiat CR 42 represents the biplane formula and is said to be extremely manoeuvrable.
The display by the Fiat C.R. 42 “was what would be expected from a clean biplane.”

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

Italian fighter No. 6 bears a striking resemblance to the American Republic (late Seversky) designs. It is the Reggiane Re 2000.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Reggiane Re.2000 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1939

No longer is the working of the Nash and Thompson turret a secret. Here is a Wellington which was brought down by German A.A. fire on the North Sea coast on the night of March 23. One member of the crew was killed; the others escaped with slight injuries.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington / Type 271 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

BREDA 88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Breda Ba.88 Lince - ИталияItaly - 1936

Piaggio two-row radials are specified for the Cant Z.1007 bis. These engines give 1,000 h.p. each.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CANT Z.1007 Alcione - ИталияItaly - 1937

CAPRONI Ca 312-bis.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.311/312bis/313/314 - ИталияItaly - 1937

The Axis powers seem to be "going nap" on specialised dive-bombers with air brakes to retard the speed in a dive. Last week Germany's Ju 88 was illustrated, and here is an impression of Savoia-Marchetti S.M. 85 twin-engined dive-bombers. It will be seen that the air brakes are lowered to 90 degrees for diving. The bomb load is stowed internally.
Savoia-Marchetti S.M.85 single-seater twin-engined dive-bombers. The diving brakes are lowered to 90 deg. and enable bombing attacks to be made at any angle up to the vertical.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Savoia-Marchetti / SIAI SM.85 - ИталияItaly - 1936

A heated "nose hangar" is used to keep the engine warm. The icicles on the trailing edge indicate that this is a necessary precaution.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wapiti - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

BREDA 65.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Breda Ba.65 - ИталияItaly - 1935

MERIDIONALI Ro 37-bis.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IMAM(Meridionali) Ro.37/37bis - ИталияItaly - 1933

IN THE DAYS WHEN FELIXSTOWE WAS FELIXSTOWE: A Short Sunderland in peaceful pre-war surroundings. Last week it figured, with great credit, in the war news. With its 44,600 lb. gross weight it is the largest aircraft used by the R.A.F. The four engines are Bristol Pegasus XXII, rated at 800 h.p. each. The maximum speed is 210 m.p.h.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

A Canadian-built Supermarine Stranraer. The combination of snow-covered ground and open water should be noted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Stranraer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The Seagull, Mark V, deck-landing amphibian with Bristol Pegasus engine has been bought in large numbers by the Australian Government. The R.A.F. version is known as the Walrus.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

A Dornier Do 18 flying boat brought down by fire from British warships.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.18 - ГерманияGermany - 1935

A ROYAL AIR FORCE PICTURE OF STAVANGER. According to the official inscription on the back of the photograph, the machines on the water are Blohm and Voss seaplanes. To us three appear to be Heinkel He 59s and the rest He 115s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-115 - ГерманияGermany - 1937Heinkel He-59 - ГерманияGermany - 1931

Looking like some great flat fish, part of a He 115 float-plane is washed up on the east coast

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-115 - ГерманияGermany - 1937

A VERY BAD MISTAKE. This official photograph showing four German seaplanes moored off Bergen, with a bomb dropping in the left-hand corner, was issued with a caption stating that the aircraft were Heinkel He 115 bombers. After close examination Flight has come to the conclusion that the machines shown are Junkers Ju 52s. An error of this sort could have grave consequences in view of the fact that naval operations might have been conditioned by the assumption that modern torpedo-bomber aircraft were based at Bergen, whereas the machines were actually some of the old transports.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3mW (See) - ГерманияGermany - 1933

Built by the Meridionali concern the Romeo Ro 43 fighter-reconniassance seaplane is a single-float type fitted with a Piaggio P.XR radial.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IMAM(Meridionali) Ro.43/Ro.44 - ИталияItaly - 1936

Blackburn Skua fighter dive-bombers are carried on board

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Skua / B-24 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Typical winter scene on a Canadian aerodrome.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Swordfish - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

SPRING SEES A REVIVAL OF COMMERCIAL FLYING, BUT NOT IN THIS COUNTRY. Before the start of the first Swissair Douglas on the inaugural flight of the new Locarno-Rome route.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-1 / DC-2 / C-32 / C-39 - СШАUSA - 1933

FIAT CR.25.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.25 - ИталияItaly - 1937

Pupils and instructors at No 10 EFTS, Yatesbury, in April 1940, with Bristol's civil and Service Tiger Moths in identical camouflage and yellow, with roundels.
Behind are Ansons and Rapides used by the Electrical and Wireless School for instructional purposes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

On the way to lectures past the Tiger Moths which are being prepared for the afternoon's flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Getting set for an afternoon's instructional flying. It will be noted that some of the Tiger Moths retain their civil markings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

NO OTHER TIGER. Four members of the staff of the new flying school which the French Government is establishing in Indo-China. From left to right they are: M. Maurice Thoraval (chief pilot), Commandant-Aviateur Louis Castex (organiser of the school), M. Marcel Couratin (chief engineer), and M. Marcel Degand (assistant engineer).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

It will be seen in this overhead view that the cockpits of the Tiger Moth are grouped close together and that exit in emergency is easy. Note the blind-flying hood.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

OUR END OF THE ATLANTIC SERVICE: Early next month will start a regular British service between London and Lisbon, linking there with the Pan American Atlantic. Recently an Albatross was flown to Lisbon experimentally, where it is seen at Sintra aerodrome with visitors and hosts. In the centre of the group is our Ambassador to Lisbon, Sir Walford Selby.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Albatross / D.H.91 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

MOTH MINORS AT MASCOT. A glimpse inside the De Havilland works. The wings in the background seem to promise large production in Australia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster F.5/34 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

INSTRUMENT BOARD. 1, Flaps Position Indicator; 2, Airspeed Indicator Correction Card; 3, Speaking Tube Connection; 4, Reflector Sight Lamp Socket; 5, Reflector Sight Dimmer Switch; 6, Cockpit Lamps Dimmer Switch (Port); 7, Undercarriage Position Indicator; 8, Instrument Flying Hood Release; 9, Engine Revolution Indicator; 10, Cockpit Lamps Dimmer Switch (Starboard); 11, Signalling Switchbox; 12, Main Magneto Switches and Undercarriage Indicator Switch; 13. Oxygen Regulator; 14, Airspeed Indicator; 15, Artificial Horizon; 16, Rate of Climb Indicator; 17, Oil Temperature Thermometer; 18, Oil Pressure Gauge; 19, Boost Pressure Gauge; 20, Fuel Pressure Gauge; 21, Cockpit Lamp; 22, Landing Lamps Switch; 23, Time of Flight Cock; 24, Altimeter; 25, Directional Gyroscope; 26, Turn and Bank Indicator; 27, Fuel Contents Indicator (Port Tank); 28, Fuel Contents Indicator (Starboard Tank); 29, Fire Extinguisher Switch (under Flap); 30, Bomb Selector Switches; 31, Radiator Flap Indicator; 32, Bomb Jettison Switch; 33, Oil Cock; 34. Starting Magneto Switch; 35, Engine Priming Pump; 36, Pneumatic System Pressure Gauge; 37, Radiator Temperature Gauge; 38, Fuel Contents Indicator Switch; 39, Brake Triple Pressure Gauge; 40, Hydraulic System Pressure Gauge; 41, Control Box; 42, Radiator Flap Control; 43. P.6 Compass.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Kestrel M.9 / Master I M.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

STARBOARD SIDE OF COCKPIT. 1, Stowage for Gun Reflector Sight Lamps; 2, Cockpit Lamp; 3, Fire Extinguisher Bayonet Connection; 4, Fuel Cock Control; 5, Signal Pistol in Mounting; 6, Cine-camera Gun Footage Indicator Mounting; 7, Navigation Lamps Switch; 8, Cine-camera Gun Switch; 9, Pitot Head Heating Switch; 10, Fuse Boxes; 11, Fuel System Priming Lever; 12, Rudder Bar Adjustment Lever; 13, Seat-operating Handle and Locking Plunger; 14, Safety Harness Release Gear; 15, Voltmeter; 16, Charge-regulating Switch; 17, Ammeter; 18, Fuse Boxes; 19, Fuse Boxes; 20, Resistance Unit; 21, Accumulator Cut-out; 22, Relay Switch; 23, Relay Switch; 24, Stowage for Signal Pistol Cartridges; 25, Emergency Door Handle; 26, Starting Handle Stowage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Kestrel M.9 / Master I M.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

CONTROL BOX. 1, Undercarriage Selector Lever; 2, Flaps Selector Lever; 3, Landing Lamps Control Lever; 4, Rudder Trimming Tab Control; 4a, Rudder Trimming Tab Indicator; 5, Elevator Trimming Tabs Control; 5a, Elevator Trimming Tabs Indicator; 6, Throttle Control Lever and Bomb Firing Switch; 7, Mixture Control Lever; 8, Airscrew Pitch Control Lever; 9, Engine Controls Friction Adjuster; 10, Boost Control Cut-out; 11, Landing Lamps Control Friction Adjuster.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Kestrel M.9 / Master I M.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The fast-climbing Italian fighter, the Meridionali Ro.51. The engine is the Fiat A74 R.C.38.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: IMAM(Meridionali) Ro.51 - ИталияItaly - 1937

The racy-looking machine is a special long-distance version of the Nardi F.N.305 two-seater monoplane trainer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nardi F.N.305 - ИталияItaly - 1935

OFF TO LISBON. A Clipper leaves the seaplane base of La Guardia Field, New York, for its transatlantic flight. The incoming passengers will prefer this to Ellis Island.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 314 Clipper - СШАUSA - 1938

THE 1919 SCHNEIDER CUP CONTEST: A British entry, the Supermarine "Sea Lion" (Napier "Lion"), piloted by Sq.-Com. Hobbs.
The Sea Lion I flown by Commander Hobbs in the 1910 contest at Bournemouth. The engine was a Napier Lion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Sea Lion / Sea King - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

A view of the Sea Lion III, piloted by Capt. Biard in the 1923 contest held at Cowes. Capt. Biard is in the cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Sea Lion / Sea King - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

In 1922 appeared the Sea King, a modified version of which took part in that year's Schneider Contest under the name Sea Lion II. Note that the pusher arrangement is still retained.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Sea Lion / Sea King - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

Ha 140

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blohm und Voss Ha.140 - ГерманияGermany - 1937

The fast-climbing Italian fighter, the Caproni Vizzola S.A.F.5. The engine is the Fiat A74 R.C.38.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Vizzola F.4 / F.5 - ИталияItaly - 1939

The Douglas B-23 bomber. It is not considered that machines of this class will be ordered by the Allies.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas B-23 Dragon / UC-67 - СШАUSA - 1939

The North American NA-35 primary trainer. It is reported that the North American concern has signed a contract for 1,600 of these machines for use in Canada.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American NA-35 (Lockheed Vega 35) - СШАUSA - 1937

The group shows royal interest, 1924. The Prince of Wales (now Duke of Windsor) paid a visit to Southampton. On his left in this picture is Commander James Bird. Also in the group are Mr. R. J. Mitchell, the designer, and Capt. Biard, the test pilot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Swan - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

Some fairly ancient Fokkers were used on inland work. The picture shows some ot them in the snow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.IX / F.XII / F.XVIII - НидерландыNetherlands - 1929

A MESSERSCHMITT BOMBER: In Flight of January 18 this year it was stated that the Messerschmitt Me 110 multi-purpose machine could probably be used for bombing, though if employed for dive-bombing it would be advisable to fit air brakes. Here is an exclusive Flight drawing of a new Messerschmitt bomber now in service in the Luftwaffe. The type has already been active over the North Sea. It will be seen that except for the front portion of the fuselage it resembles the fighter version, and that the nose gun-mounting is similar to that on the Heinkel He 111K.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.161 / Bf.162 - ГерманияGermany - 1938

Although the Me 110 was originally designed as a multi-purpose type, and first produced as a fighter, the new modified bomber version is not to be despised. This picture shows how the bombs are carried.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.161 / Bf.162 - ГерманияGermany - 1938

It was the metal-hull Southamptons which did such excellent work by undertaking cruises to Africa, Singapore and Australia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The Southampton, Mark X, had Siddeley Jaguar engines and a flat-sided hull.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

THIRTEEN YEARS AGO. In 1927 a number of British flying boats paid a visit to Scandinavia. They included a Supermarine Southampton, and this photograph shows Sir Samuel Hoare, Air Minister then as now, in the Southampton in which he returned from Copenhagen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

1925 - the beginning of modernity. The first Southamptons had wooden hulls. This particular machine is the first ever built, and carried on its bows a shield presented by the town of Southampton.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The Supermarine Seamew was a reconnaissance flying boat (amphibian), powered by two Siddeley Lynx engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Seamew - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

The first "Supermarine." The P.B.1 was a biplane flying boat with 50 h.p. Gnome rotary engine driving a tractor airscrew. Note the grapnel in the bows.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pemberton-Billing P.B.1 Supermarine - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

The Air Yacht was bought by the Hon. A. E. Guinness. It is shown with Siddeley Panther engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Air Yacht - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Better than drill and maths. An R.A.F. pupil gets the feel of the controls while waiting to be started. A two-seater glider is seen in the air.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lippisch / RRG Zogling - ГерманияGermany - 1926

Only a primary trainer, but plenty of thrill to be got out of a first flight. Note that the stick is over to the right to correct the slight bank.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lippisch / RRG Zogling - ГерманияGermany - 1926

An R.A.F. pupil has the controls of a primary glider explained to him. The exposed position is apt to be a little frightening at first.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lippisch / RRG Zogling - ГерманияGermany - 1926

The Scapa had its Rolls-Royce Kestrels placed just under the upper wing. It is to be noted that the radiators were placed at the tail end of the nacelles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Scapa - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The A.U.T.18

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronautica Umbra AUT.18 - ИталияItaly - 1939