The SUC.10 Courlis F-BEKO, a neat four-seater with pusher propeller, attracted interest as a comparatively rare visitor. In the background, Ryan Navion OO-DEN taxies in.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American Navion / L-17 (Ryan) - СШАUSA - 1946SECAN SUC-10 Courlis - ФранцияFrance - 1946

A line-up of visiting aircraft at the Gatwick rally. Piper Cub PH-NCU was unfortuinately involved in a fatal crash on its return flight. In the background a number of Spitfires await attention from Airwork, in front of three Saudi Lodestars.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Lodestar L-18/C-59/R5O - СШАUSA - 1939Piper Cruiser J-5 / L-14 / PA-12 / PA-14 - СШАUSA - 1939Piper Cub J-3/J-4 / L-4 Grasshopper / PA-11 - СШАUSA - 1937Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIII / 21 / 22 / 24 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

All the way from Algeria came Fairchild Argus 3 F-BDAQ L’Echo d’Oran, still wearing its military serial 44-83171 across the tail. It is seen here parked in front of Gatwick’s “Beehive” terminal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

M and Mme Bohly in Globe Swift F-OAGN are greeted on arrival in front of Cessna 170 HB-CAW. In the distance guests wait by their coaches for the trip to London, while behind them is the old Gatwick Airport railway station.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 120 / 140 / 170 - СШАUSA - 1945Globe GC-1 Swift - СШАUSA - 1941

Major Bremer’s veteran Junkers Junior OH-ABB. It survives today, suspended in the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport terminal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers A 50 Junior - ГерманияGermany - 1929

Major Bremer’s veteran Junkers Junior OH-ABB, its open cockpits wisely covered against the weather, received an award as the most efficient aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers A 50 Junior - ГерманияGermany - 1929

From Switzerland came M and Mme Perrier in their three-seat Piper Super Cruiser HB-OOC, an aircraft that is still registered today.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Cruiser J-5 / L-14 / PA-12 / PA-14 - СШАUSA - 1939