ZK-AOD in Mount Cook colours on a rather wet Christchurch apron on 18.6.71.

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

ZK-AOH without titles, possibly on delivery to NZNAC ?

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

CX-AOF is a 1952 model C35 Bonanza seen here on a visit to Paysandu and clearly showing the famous stylised Beech 'bird' emblem in its paint scheme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 33/35 Bonanza - СШАUSA - 1945

Delta Air Transport DC-6B OO-EVG (2229) at Antwerp during 1972.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-6 / C-118 Liftmaster - СШАUSA - 1946

Arado Ar.79 D-EHCR at Surabaya, January 1939. The nose of Miles M.2 Hawk PK-SAL is also visible.
Miles Hawk PK-SAL was delivered with a Cirrus engine to Sourabaya in 12.33. B.A.Clarke assures us that the 'Colonial Hawk' was outwardly identical, apart from extra cooling louvres, with the standard Hawk - but it was strengthened internally and designed for minimum maintenance. In May or June 1936 PK-SAL was fitted with a Gipsy I from Pander E PK-SAJ, writes Harm Hazewinkel, and this no doubt accounts for the different exhaust arrangement.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Arado Ar.79 - ГерманияGermany - 1938Miles Hawk / M.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Miles Hawk Trainer G-AFBS at Blackbushe 5.9.62.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Magister / M.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Wellington Aero Club had two ex-RAF Magisters in 1947 but both were short-lived. Seen here at Mangere is ZK-ANJ which lasted three years.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Magister / M.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Still in military colours but without wings, OL-LIO (18-3213) awaiting conversion at Fornebu, Oslo about 1969/70. It later became LN-UXC.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Super Cub PA-18 / L-8 / L-21 - СШАUSA - 1949

Previously L-135 and OL-L09, then civilianised as D-ELFZ, OY-ECO c/n 18-3209 visited Sywell 3.7.76.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Super Cub PA-18 / L-8 / L-21 - СШАUSA - 1949

Prince Bazu Cantacuzino pictured in front of his Fleet YR-ABY.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fleet Model 10 / 16 Finch - КанадаCanada - 1935

One of Vital Melotte's Dornier 27s, OO-VPJ (2225) was at Namur-Temploux on 2.5.74.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.25 / Do.27 - ГерманияGermany - 1954

Convair 440 OO-TVG (2247) newly-painted in Delta colours. The letters VG in Delta registrations were derived from the name of managing director Van Gaever.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Convair CV-240 Convair-Liner / C-131 / C-340 / C-440 - СШАUSA - 1946

OO-PVG (2258) is seen awaiting conversion at Antwerp 21.8.72.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Convair CV-240 Convair-Liner / C-131 / C-340 / C-440 - СШАUSA - 1946

IN BELGIUM: The Beechcraft C.17R exhibited at the Brussels Show by Aviquipo. Surrey Flying Services did some high-pressure work in installing the machine at the show after it had been held up at Croydon awaiting an export licence. Incidentally, a rather novel brochure, "A Day in the Life of a Beechcraft," containing copies of an American commercial log, is issued by Surrey's at Croydon.
Beech 17 G-AESJ (c/n 118) on the stand at the First International Aircraft Exhibition at Brussels in May/June 1937. Visible behind are Porterfield G-AEOK, Koolhoven FK53 PH-FKJ and SABCA S30 OO-AVB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932Koolhoven FK-53 - НидерландыNetherlands - 1936Porterfield 35 Flyabout - СШАUSA - 1936SABCA S.30 - БельгияBelgium - 1936

Pioneer pilot Doug Greig about to take on a load of 'super' in Aircraft Services' ZK-ANN at Ihumatao, near Mangere in 1949.

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

A trio of Tiger Moths all dating from June 1946. Currently being rebuilt, G-AHVV was based at Cranfield when seen visiting Sywell on 30.10.67.

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

A trio of Tiger Moths all dating from June 1946. G-AHVY at Baginton on 22.8.53. This Tiger was written off in 1958.

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

The last three entries above quote UK registrations on the Applications but not on Issue. The marks were later allocated to two Tiger Moths and a Consul, as proven by this photo of G-AHXN in highly un-York-like form on a visit from Cambridge to Rearsby 2.6.51.

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

A trio of Tiger Moths all dating from June 1946. Still active, though now in military guise as N6985, G-AHMN of Scottish Gliding Union was seen at Strathallan Castle in 1967.

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

Passing the rugged Young Nick's Head near Gisborne, ZK-ANS shot from another East Coast Air Services Tiger by an anonymous loader/driver riding in the front cockpit hopper like his colleague in the photo.

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

Loading bucket hovers as James Aviation's ZK-AOC prepares for yet another topdressing sortie,

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

Agricultural Tiger Moths were often rebuilt many times, as was ZK-ANW after this damage caused by strong winds in Canterbury.

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

Ron Souch's G-ABEV (1823) which was a major attraction at the PFA Rally at Leicester 6.7.80 in its first summer season after being rebuilt.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928Percival Gull - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Undignified pose for Vega Gull G-AEYC at Gransha Mental Hospital, Londonderry on 30.1.39.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Vega Gull / K.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

D17S-1017 N1038M at an unidentified location about 1958.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

The lowest-powered of the D17 series was the D17A with a 350hp Wright R-760 E2 capable of a maximum speed of 185 mph. The fully-cantilevered tailplane is clearly visible on this shot of NC19453, c/n 305.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

Originally used in an Antarctic expedition, D17A-357 returned to the Southern Hemisphere as A39-2 and was sold to E.J.Connellan as VH-AFP. Seen here at Moorabbin on 6.1.62, it was written off at Springton, Queensland on 22.12.63.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

The last civil D17S, NC21934 c/n 424, was modified during the war to become the first model G17S. The longer, streamlined engine cowlings and slightly different vertical tail profile are clearly visible here.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

Photographed in 1971 and still active is N9885H, c/n 3091.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

D17S-395 N20753 taken about 1965 when owned by R.C.Horn, Hermosa Beach, California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

A yellow and black D17S N1190V c/n 398 at its then current home base of Salt Lake City, Utah on 10.8.66.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

Another unknown location, but this back-of-the-hangar shot was taken in July 1958 and shows that D17S-3121 F-BDRX served with the Escadrille Mercure company for a time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

The precise fate of F-BEEK c/n 3119 is not known but the aircraft was seen in very poor condition at Beirut on 26.7.56. It carried the name "Mon Solo II" and its USAAF plate showed it to have been accepted as 42-38676 on 16.12.42.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing - СШАUSA - 1932

We had thought of painting out the registration on this one to make it just a little (?) more difficult. However, it certainly is not a new form of DDT, in fact the vegetation seems to have won this encounter which happened on 17.12.38 and apparently amused the local inhabitants (unless of course they are the crew ?).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon / D.H.84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Puss Moth c/n 2187 received its first civilian C of A on 27.7.46 as G-AHLO, having previously been the US Naval Air Attache's BuA.8877 and impressed as DR630 and HM534. It was photographed by Bernard Martin at Redhill 23.7.67 in Tiger Club service and two years later was sold in Canada as CF-PEI.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Last operated by Air Charter as Super Trader 4B "Conqueror", G-AHNO ended its days on the Stansted scrap heap where it was photographed on 14.4.61.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tudor / Type 688/689 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946

The Dart Kitten G-AEXT receiving some loving care at Stapleford on 29.6.61, about the time that it was acquired by Ron Long of Navestock. It crashed 29.11.64 at Willingale, was purchased in 1976 by M.W.Rice for restoration which has proceeded through further changes of ownership, and is currently nearing completion at Cambridge. Note the Messenger fuselages including G-ALAW in the back of the hangar!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dart Kitten - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Proctor G-AHTF which was later sold to Finland, becoming OH-PPB on 1.4.53. It was photographed at Malmi, Helsinki on 17.5.55 by Eino Ritaranta.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Proctor / P.28 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Two of the Vikings listed at the foot of the previous page illustrated in their later independent guises by these photos from George Jenks' collection. Both had identical early careers, being transferred from BEAC to BSAAC and then joining BWIA as VP-TAT and VP-TAU respectively. On their return from the West Indies both were purchased by Independent Air Travel Ltd of Blackbushe. G-AHOS (shown) quickly passed to Eagle and then Orion, with whom it was photographed as "Sirius" on 3.9.57 at Blackbushe. It later went to Air Safaris and was broken up at Hurn in 1962.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Viking / Valetta - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

Two of the Vikings listed at the foot of the previous page illustrated in their later independent guises by these photos from George Jenks' collection. Both had identical early careers, being transferred from BEAC to BSAAC and then joining BWIA as VP-TAT and VP-TAU respectively. On their return from the West Indies both were purchased by Independent Air Travel Ltd of Blackbushe. G-AHOU was used for a time by Swiss Universal of Basle, though the photo shows that it retained the IAT colours on the nose, also at Blackbushe on 3.9.57. Later with Overseas Avn and again Swiss Universal, it was scrapped by Tradair in 1963 at Southend.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Viking / Valetta - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

CX-AEV We now have this photo, via Gary Kuhn, but are no nearer tracing its true identity.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Cub J-3/J-4 / L-4 Grasshopper / PA-11 - СШАUSA - 1937

Autocrat ZK-AOB refuelling near Queenstown during its tour of NZ in 1947.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Auster J/1 - J/5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

Ghent Air's Beech 65-80 Queen Air OO-CVN (2256) parked at its home base on 21.8.72.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 65/70/80/88 Queen Air - СШАUSA - 1958

Another Gemini imported new by the NZ agents John Gamble Ltd, ZK-ANU was written off in 1951.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Gemini M.65 / Aries M.75 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945

The Prince's Caudron Typhon YR-ADD which on the original is clearly shown to be c/n 7179.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caudron C.640 Typhoon - ФранцияFrance - 1935

Chipmunk OO-FFT (2211) on home ground at Aalst on 27.6.75.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

German-built Piaggio 149D OO-LWF (2261) has been a familiar part of the Antwerp scenery for some time.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piaggio P.148 / P.149 - ИталияItaly - 1951

Appearing here by virtue of its rarity value is Chrislea CH.3 srs 4 Skyjeep CX-AMR in the standard factory paint scheme. Only two other Skyjeeps were completed and all three were exported. This example was photographed not later than 1959 by Nery Mendiburu, via G.Kuhn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Chrislea C.H.3 Ace / Super Ace - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946

Clearly not a standard Apache, OO-TIP (2246) is Vecta Geronimo conversion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Apache PA-23 / Aztec - СШАUSA - 1952

Gardan GY-80 Horizon 160 OO-ADW (2234) at Oostmalle 16.4.79.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SOCATA GY-80 Horizon / Provence / ST-10 Diplomate - ФранцияFrance - 1960

New problems start with the photograph below submitted by Gerard Terry. It may show Gerhard Fieseler himself in Raab-Katzenstein RKIIc D-1212 c/n 65, and is said to have been taken at Stanley Park, Blackpool in 1928-9. Can anyone confirm or add to these details please?
We already have received a fairly rapid confirmation that the photograph in the last issue of the Raab-Katzenstein 'Schwalbe' D-1212 could have been taken in 1928 at Blackpool. Philip D.Trevor writes that the Blackpool Aviation Meeting was held at Squires Gate aerodrome on the South Shore on July 6th and 7th 1928. On both days Herr Fieseler gave aerobatic displays in the aircraft which was specially fitted with a 120hp Siemens engine. The displays included an outside loop which Fieseler claimed to be the first pilot to perform, though in the USA others challenge the claim. A full account and pictures may be found in the 'Aeroplane' of 11.7.28.
An earlier German photo, of Raab-Katzenstein D-1212 on page 84/30 is now correctly identified as a Kl Ic Schwalbe (not RK IIe). Gerhardt Fieseler obtained D-1212 in 2.28 and an item in "Airways" magazine of 7.28 stated that he intended to fly it at Blackpool on 6/7.7.28. He sold it 9.29 and it was destroyed in 11.31.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Raab-Katzenstein RK.1 Schwalbe / RK.2 Pelikan / RK.9 Grasmucke - ГерманияGermany - 1926

Lemke-Schneider LS.1d OO-ZBP (2218), date and place unknown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Rolladen-Schneider LS1 - LS11 - ГерманияGermany - 1968

Western Aviation's brand-new F.177RG OO-WIW (2239) at Amougies on 21.8.72

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 177 Cardinal - СШАUSA - 1967

Cliff Minney's sketch shows G-ABJC as used by Cobham's National Aviation Days Displays in 1932-3.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Another of Cliff Minney's drawings showing G-ABJH in the beige and silver colours of P.S.& I.O.W.Avn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

The photograph of G-ABHS (1824) was acquired by reader R.Bull who submitted it for publication and comment. As this aircraft's history shows, it must have been taken between 1931 and 1933 when the Moth was sold to Poland but we do not know the location. The back of the print is inscribed "Blue-bird two-seater biplane" (sic! - we hope the lad became a more proficient spotter later) and "Adshead". On the original the registration is clearly visible under the port wing. Failing all else, can anyone identify the school uniforms ... ?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

This photograph of VH-UPV, c/n 1812, raises some interesting points. There is some suggestion that it was taken in England following a flight from Australia, perhaps because the Australian marks were not allocated until four months after it flew to Darwin. Note the faired front cockpit, spare prop attached to the fuselage and the name "My Little Ship".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Also one of Cantacuzino’s mounts was this ICAR-Raab Tigerschwalbe YR-ADN which we would like to know more about.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Raab-Katzenstein RK.26 Tigerschwalbe - ГерманияGermany - 1929