By coincidence we begin with the same background as our cover photo, this time the foreground is taken up by Boeing 720B ET-AAH.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 707/720 - СШАUSA - 1954

Seven years of Archive have now gone by without a DC-3 appearing on the cover. We remedy the omission with a view of Ethiopian Airlines C-47A ET-ABI on the apron at Addis Ababa Airport in 1964 or 1965.

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

ET-ABE after overshooting the runway at Mota on 5.8.74.

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

[Uruguay] Douglas C-47B CX-BHP engineless and presumably withdrawn from service. In the colour original the two parallel bands on the rudder are blue, the diagonal red. Undersides are grey with a narrow black line on the fuselage and black serial T-516 on the nose.

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

C-47 ET-ABR still showing signs of previous marks I-LORO under the wing.

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

Douglas C-47 ET-AAR which was written off in 1974.

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

This view of ET-AAS clearly shows the large cargo door referred to elsewhere in the text.

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

C-47 SE-CAZ in the process of being converted into IEAF '703' in Sweden, presumably late in 1957.

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

Another view of C-47 '703' at Addis Ababa - but is this the same aircraft?

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

The ultimate fate of ET-AAP is still in doubt. It is shown here at Addis Ababa in January 1967 with another EAL C-47 and a DC-6B in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935Douglas DC-6 / C-118 Liftmaster - СШАUSA - 1946

Douglas DC-6B ET-AAY shows one version of the EAL colour scheme without the letters on the fin and with a cheat-line which ends ahead of the tailplane.

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

DC-6B ET-AAZ in the earlier EAL colour scheme than the version shown above on ET-AAY.

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

Beech C18S ET-ABM in January 1967 only a few weeks before it was written-off at Gondar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 18 / C-45 Expeditor - СШАUSA - 1937

Hughes 369D OO-RYM (3351) takes a rest from a film assignment at Wevelgem on 14.8.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hughes OH-6 Cayuse / MD 500 - СШАUSA - 1963

Cessna A185 Skywagon OO-PCA (3358) at its sky diving base of Zoersel 6.9.86 wearing ferocious teeth and still in the titles of former owners Dymond Lake Air Services Ltd of Canada.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 180/185 Skywagon / U-17 - СШАUSA - 1953

Cessna 180A ET-ABH at the new Addis Ababa airport before receiving its EAL colours

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 180/185 Skywagon / U-17 - СШАUSA - 1953

Another Cessna 180A this time ET-ABL in full EAL livery at Addis Ababa.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 180/185 Skywagon / U-17 - СШАUSA - 1953

EI-AYS (22-8448) on a visit to Elstree on 6.7.78.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22 / Colt - СШАUSA - 1951

G-ARNL 22-8625 at the Cranfield Business and Light Aircraft show in September 1977.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22 / Colt - СШАUSA - 1951

Austrian Colt OE-AIZ (22-8475) visiting Aschaffenburg, W.Germany in August 1980.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22 / Colt - СШАUSA - 1951

The Tri-Pacer ET-AAL is apparently unmarked, but the registration can be found under the wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22 / Colt - СШАUSA - 1951

Super Cub ET-AAJ in its original colour scheme in January 1967.

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

Also in Ethiopian colours, but without the 'EAL' lettering on the tail, Super Cub ET-AAI.

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

Super Cub OO-DKB (3290) at Cranfield on 3.7.82 later became British.

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

Super Cub ET-ABW clearly showing Sorensen belly tank and rotary spray gear at Addis Ababa, January 1967.

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

Wearing the same basic colour scheme as the C-47, Friendship CX-BHV/T-560 was photographed on 26.3.75.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.27 Friendship - НидерландыNetherlands - 1955

Falcon 20C OO-DOK (3347) required little repainting having previously been F-ODOK.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Falcon 20 / 30 - ФранцияFrance - 1963

Midland Aero Club Cirrus Moth G-EBXT, with G-EBOI in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth / D.H.60 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

The first aircraft in the numerical homebuilt series to appear in the normal C of R sequence was the rather Bede-like MASS 302 OO-100 (3348) caught, apparently nosewheelless, by the Editor at Ostend on 14.8.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bede BD-5 Micro - СШАUSA - 1971

Bell 47J ET-ABC in the strong sunlight at Addis Ababa in January 1967.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell H-13 Sioux / Model 47 - СШАUSA - 1945

A somewhat unexpected passenger for Bell 47G-2 ET-ABD as Santa Claus makes no concession to tropical gear despite an obvious shortage of reindeer!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell H-13 Sioux / Model 47 - СШАUSA - 1945

Convair 240 CX-BHT-F awaiting delivery, presumably early in 1970, but without any titles. Can anyone identify the location - our guess would be Miami?

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

On page 85/118 we published a photo of Dornier Wal M-MWAP on HMS "Eagle" on 29.6.29 and had earlier given details of how the "Numancia" put down in the Atlantic near the Azores due to fuel shortage. Now Brian Laws has found some photos which must have been taken originally by a member of "Eagle's" crew. The comments are those found on the reverse of these prints.
"Plane hoisted on crane", note Spanish roundel on nose and the serial V-16 on the rudder.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.J Wal - ГерманияGermany - 1922

"Plane being towed to ship by Eagle's sea boat crew with airmen still on the plane", taken at about 4.00 am in the morning.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.J Wal - ГерманияGermany - 1922

"The Spanish seaplane with Major Blanco on board and his three companions" with lifting gear being attached.
Our thanks to Mr.Laws for the loan of the photos. We can add that the CASA-built Wal was actually lost on 21.6.29 and rescued on 29.6.29, though another photo not included here mentions the crew's "ten-day" ordeal. The land background to our photo on p.85/118 was not identified, nor was the date which could be several days after the actual rescue.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.J Wal - ГерманияGermany - 1922

TB-10 Tobago OO-TBT (3322) was another Belgian visitor to Cranfield on 7.7.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SOCATA TB-9 Tampico / TB-10 Tobago / TB-20 Trinidad - ФранцияFrance - 1977

Auster 5 ET-ABJ which was restored before sale to the USA. It has not yet been registered there but currently is slowly being rebuilt with a 160 hp Lycoming and constant speed prop to be fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Auster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Dragon Rapide ZK-BCP was owned by Mount Cook Airlines but displayed no titles externally when photographed at Queenstown on 12.11.70.

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

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

Lycoming O-360 powered SV.4E OO-LEE (3317) in Belga-team colours at Donceel on 2.9.84. Donceel is not an airfield but was the site of a two day airshow for which special permission was obtained. The Belga publicity has since been removed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stampe et Vertongen SV-4 - БельгияBelgium - 1933

Stampe OO-HOE in all-orange colour scheme with cockerel on the tail was at Antwerp on 1.9.84 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the airport by flying in formation with nine other Stampes over the River Schelde. Unfortunately only four days later it was destroyed by fire in a refuelling accident.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stampe et Vertongen SV-4 - БельгияBelgium - 1933

Tiger Moth ZK-BBS of Thames ATD Co topdressing part of 13,000 acres of Kapiro-Redcliffs Land & Survey block on September 15th 1954.

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

ZK-BCF was a rather short-lived registration. The Adastra Tiger Moth clearly shows the hopper in the front cockpit and spreader between the u/c legs.

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

ZK-BCA at Paraparaumu when with the Wanganui AC (JG)

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

G-ADXL was a production Praga E.114 imported prior to F.Hills & Sons beginning licence-building of the type. The all-yellow aircraft is seen at Hendon early in 1936 before it was flown to, and sold in, South Africa.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Praga E-114 Air Baby / E-115 / E-117 - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1934

Peter Amos acquired four photos of this accident at a collectors' fair and sent them in to us in the hope of obtaining some information about the incident. The aircraft is British Klemm L.25c-Ia G-ACSO which was actually written-off in a hangar collapse in 1952. The prints, of which we reproduce one here, have a pre-war appearance but the only real clue may be the note on one of them identifying "H.H.Syke's Aeroplane" which presumably refers to the owner. Anyone who can suggest the date and location of the accident, which seems to be an overshoot into a fence and hedge, is welcome to write to the Editor. This is one case in which we do not know the answer in advance!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Klemm L.25 - L.28 Swallow - ГерманияGermany - 1927

Cessna Airmaster G-AEAI also in 1936. It survived impressment but was burnt out at Blackpool in 1950.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna Airmaster / C-34 / C-38 / C-145 / C-165 - СШАUSA - 1935

G-AECO was the first Fairchild 24 imported for a British customer, it was to be impressed later as BK869.

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

Lockheed 10A Electra G-AEPR, B.O.A.C.'s "Leith", was an aircraft with a part in history. It was used to fly Neville Chamberlain to Germany to meet with Adolf Hitler in September 1938 and on 3.9.39 became the RAF's first Electra. It was used by NAC in civil marks until destroyed in this crash at Almaza on 14.4.44.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Electra 10 - СШАUSA - 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

Taylorcraft 15A Tourist ZK-BCM, one of the last built, was an unusual type in New Zealand, shown here in front of the Wanganui Air Work hangar.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Model 15 / 20 - СШАUSA - 1944

PA-28-161 Warrior II OO-YAC (3331) at Diest 11.8.84 wears marks previously used by a Bonanza in the fifties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Cherokee PA-28 - СШАUSA - 1960

Second homebuilt with a C of R in 1983 was this EAA Super Acro Sport 1 OO-80 (3360) exhibited at the Wevelgem Salon on 14.8.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Acro Sport Acro Sport - СШАUSA - 1972

Aiglet Trainer ZK-BBU in Nelson Aero Club titles and named "Will Watch".

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

Citabria OO-RTQ (3272) at Elstree on 2.3.84 pending cancellation and sale as G-BLHS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Champion Model 7 Citabria / Model 8 Decathlon - СШАUSA - 1964

Breda 33 G-ABXK was used by owner Miss Winifred E.Spooner in the 1932 Circuit of Europe (which we assume to be the same as the Rundflug of 8.32 quoted elsewhere) and was cancelled in September 1932, dismantled and crated at Heston for return to Breda. There our records lose track of it - can any reader supply more details?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Breda Ba.33 / Ba.39 / Ba.42 - ИталияItaly - 1931

Turbo Stationair LV-PRJ before delivery.

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

Missionary Aviation Fellowship Cessna U206 at work.

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

Twin Astir OO-ZEG at Keiheuvel 16.8.86.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grob G.102 Astir / G.103 Twin Astir / G.104 Speed Astir - ГерманияGermany - 1974

Suitably registered and retaining much of its former Norwegian military colour scheme, Safir OO-NOR (3327) was receiving attention at Gosselies on 14.8.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Saab 91 Safir - ШвецияSweden - 1945

Part of the aircraft 'graveyard' at Bole airport, Addis Ababa. In this rather dark print, taken from a colour slide, we can see the remains of the former IEAF Saab Safir ET-AAN partially dismantled in the foreground.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Saab 91 Safir - ШвецияSweden - 1945

Aztec ET-ABN after delivery to Australia.

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

Varga 2150A Kachina. Later to be sold with other Kachinas to the UK, OO-RTZ (3280) was a Cranfield visitor in July 1982.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Morrisey Nifty - СШАUSA - 1948

Illustrating the OO-X.. series of temporary marks, PA-38-112 Tomahawk II OO-XKU (3276) at NEAS, Brussels.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Tomahawk PA-38 - СШАUSA - 1977

Cliff Minney's drawings show c/n 1229 G-AAMN in National Flying Services orange, black and silver colours

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

Cliff Minney's drawings show Brooklands School of Flying's G-ABAO c/n 1247 in their red, black and silver with white registration.

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

Witney & Oxford Aero Club Moth G-EBZI at Witney in 1938.

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

A typical publicity photo of the period showing Gipsy Moth G-AAAA.

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

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