From left to right: John Bellam, Ken Pye, Peter Conchie and John Johnston discuss a problem in the unheated workshop at Salisbury Hall.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

An aileron awaiting repair. The ailerons have suffered the worst damage on the aeroplane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

John Bellam (left) and Ken Pye refit the aileron control box to the starboard outer lower wing. The warmer summer weather allows for some of the work to be done al fresco.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Bernard Jones (left) and John Ball consider their next move on the right lower stub wing. Space at Salisbury Hall is at a premium, and accommodation for the Rapide project may be described as “snug”.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

David Wingate cleans out a ring hole in a cylinder head at the Vintage Engine Technology workshop at Little Gransden. Three members of the HAA team have been integrated into the work programme at Vintech, gaining skills in the specialised arts of piston engine restoration.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

The Rapide was given only a basic restoration for display in Holland. The removal of damaged fabric revealed this bird’s nest and other evidence of animal habitation within the structure.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Bernard Jones checks the work done on the starboard outer bottom wing. The Rapide’s fuselage remains in the spurious colours it wore when displayed at Amsterdam’s Aviodome.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Brian Hiscock, assisted by Peter Conchie (underneath the wing) works on one of the port upper wing ribs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Structurally complete, the port outer lower wing awaits the attention of a Civil Aviation Authority surveyor.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

This painting by Eddie Miller GAvA shows G-AKDN in the colours of Gibraltar Airways - to which the aircraft will be restored.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934