Mr. Willis has also sent the two photos reproduced here of German-operated Rapides. Here is an example found by the Allies at the end of the War which has a unique colour scheme. The wing upper surfaces are dark green, the fuselage sides silver and the tail and undersurfaces are yellow. The Balkankreuz on the wing partially covers a blanked-out roundel. This could be of RAF origin since some later impressed aircraft retained their original silver colours.

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

The photograph shows a Latvian Dragon Rapide which appears to be coded SB+AH although the letters are not fully visible. The original airline colours seem to have been retained despite the camouflage and there is a yellow fuselage band on the far right of the picture.

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

One new problem this time. The photograph on the left shows a Ryan ST somewhere in Brazil with just the marks 'OK' on the fuselage and under the wings. Behind is Paulistinha 56B PP-HOH. Gary Kuhn submitted the photo and would like to identify the Ryan more precisely. Can anyone help?
The photo of a Ryan ST series marked 'OK' in Brazil has been identified by Jack Meaden as an early 1936 model ST-A from the cockpit shapes and 125 hp Menasco C4 engine cowling. The spinner and cutaway spats are non-standard features.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CAP (Paulista) CAP-4 Paulistinha - БразилияBrazil - 1945Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

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Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 205 Super Skywagon / 206 Super Skylane / 207 - СШАUSA - 1965

The photographs from Dave Birch, perhaps solve the problem of the Farman Seaplane at Eastbourne introduced in Archive No.3 1986. Top is a Curtiss seaplane which appears to have the words Daily Mail under the lower wings and is dated 17th August 1912. This fits the period from May to August 1912 during which the newspaper sponsored tours of coastal resorts by floatplanes. The second shot shows a Farman, clearly labelled Eastbourne Aviation Co Ltd, at the same location as the original postcard view of Marine Parade. The aircraft appears to be identical to that on the postcard. The two photos above seem to be from a series, the Curtiss is No.XIII, the Farman No.IV which could indicate that they are of roughly the same age. Our thanks to Dave for the loan of the photos, now does anyone know precisely what type of Farman we are dealing with?
The Curtiss appears to be a standard 1911 hydro design developed from the A-1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss A - СШАUSA - 1911

The photographs from Dave Birch, perhaps solve the problem of the Farman Seaplane at Eastbourne introduced in Archive No.3 1986. Top is a Curtiss seaplane which appears to have the words Daily Mail under the lower wings and is dated 17th August 1912. This fits the period from May to August 1912 during which the newspaper sponsored tours of coastal resorts by floatplanes. The second shot shows a Farman, clearly labelled Eastbourne Aviation Co Ltd, at the same location as the original postcard view of Marine Parade. The aircraft appears to be identical to that on the postcard. The two photos above seem to be from a series, the Curtiss is No.XIII, the Farman No.IV which could indicate that they are of roughly the same age. Our thanks to Dave for the loan of the photos, now does anyone know precisely what type of Farman we are dealing with?
The Farman Seaplane at Eastbourne, page 87/2, was an early 1912 model and a predecessor of the later F20 but no type number can be positively assigned to this model. In 1914 it was impressed as '886'. Credit for that to Jack Meaden.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Farman HF.14 / HF.19 - ФранцияFrance - 1912