The photograph, recently acquired by John Wegg, shows the remains of a "TWA DC-2" but the visible part of the registration on the wing (NC173..) proves it to be a DC-3. The time is winter, possibly in an east coast or central state. Can anyone suggest which DC-3 ?

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

DHC-2 Beaver demonstrator ZK-BFN was used for fence dropping trials near Wellington, 9.54. They were so successful that Fieldair bought the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver - КанадаCanada - 1947

The photo from Godfrey Ball via Dave Birch, shows Heinkel He 111 D-ACLQ and Savoia Marchetti SM.79 I-DOUL at Maison Blanche, Algeria in November 1942. During Operation Torch the Hurricanes of 43 Squadron flew in and took the airfield without opposition, finding these two aircraft which apparently belonged to the German Armistice Commission. Dave thinks that they might have been used for liaison with Vichy France but would like to know what happened to them after they fell into Allied hands. Were they captured, destroyed, or considered neutral and allowed to fly away? Can anybody help please?
The He 111 D-ACLQ and SM.73 I-DOUL raised a number of points and eyebrows! Maison Blanche airfield was taken on 8.11.42, though the date the aircraft were captured is given as the 9th in a report by the Technical Intelligence Section attached to Eastern Air Command (Algeria). This report gives D-ACLQ as a Jumo-powered He 111 H-3 of the German Armistice Commission (Wastiker), armed with four machine guns and carrying ammunition. It was not fully civilianised as the bomb arming and release mechanisms were also retained, though the interior contained nothing more dangerous than two tables and four chairs. I-DOUL was a SM.73 (not SM.79) in standard 18-passenger and mail configuration but it also carried the military serial MM60348. It is possible that it could even be one of the ex-Sabena aircraft OO-AGL/O which were interned in Algeria and handed over to the Italians in 1940. It was being used by the Delegazione Aeronautica per l'Algeria, the members of which, including two generals, were captured. The fates of the aircraft are still unknown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Heinkel He-111P/H - ГерманияGermany - 1938Savoia-Marchetti / SIAI S.73 - ИталияItaly - 1934

T.E.A.L.'s ZK-BGA poses at Whenuapai.

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

In response to our appeal for photos of the Municipal Aerodromes already listed David Birch sent us two shots from his collection. The air-to-ground view shows the fuel pumps, hangar and club house at Tollerton, from the east. Arranged outside are some of the local residents, comprising five Moths, one Hornet Moth, one Falcon, one Hawk, one Whitney Straight, one Swallow 2 and one Bluebird IV. The aircraft on the left appears to be the Nottingham Flying Club Moth Major G-ACZX, which enables us to date the photograph between 11.34 and 8.37.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Bluebird / L.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924British Klemm L.25 Swallow - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928De Havilland Hornet Moth / D.H.87 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934De Havilland Moth Major / D.H.60GIII - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Miles Falcon M.3 / Hawcon M.6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934Miles Hawk / M.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Miles Whitney Straight / M.11 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Cessna 180 ZK-BFD wearing the titles of Poverty Bay Airways, the operating name of Marshall Air Transport Ltd.

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

Union of Burma Air Force Oxford on test as G-22-11.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Danish Air Force Oxford 21-219 was civilianised for Transair in 1956 becoming OY-FAP. As the underwing registration is very crudely painted and other markings are visible beneath, we assume that this photograph was taken during conversion.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The Norwegian Air Force's V-AW was sold as SE-BTP in 1951 and onward to KarAir in Finland as OH-VKT in July 1952. Based at Halli, where this photograph was taken in June 1953, it was reregistered OH-OXA on 30.11.54 and wfu on 14.11.57.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Oxford V4+DT masquerading as a Luftwaffe machine. We have no other details except that it was photographed by T.Martin, possibly during the fifties and is from Peter Keating's collection. We know that G-AOUT was used for filming in 1956 and G-AIOS later in 1961, while another candidate might be G-AJNE which was owned for a time in 1956 by Capt John Crewdson of Film Aviation Services fame. We would like to know the identity, date and location to add to our Oxford/Consul story, but no marks awarded for spotting that it was winter!
V4+DT "Luftwaffe". Photo was taken at Panshangar on 4.1.59 by Terry Martin and is actually of Film Aviation Services G-AHGU c/n 3277. It was seen at a few other locations about this time and an almost identical view appeared in BCAN of 28.3.59. The commentary there refers to a film called "Girls in Arms" which must have been retitled, one of our correspondents suggests "Operation Bullshine" but the BCAN reference to Brigitte Bardot favours "Babette goes to war" which commenced in 1.59. Several other sources refer to its use in the "Inn of the Sixth Happiness" in 1958. Doesn't anybody take their log-books to the cinema?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

OO-DEC, the former O-19, seen in 1964 in a tail-less state. According to our Belgian register it crashed at Chievres on 26.10.62, though no other damage is visible here so possibly it was repaired before being scrapped at Antwerp (where this was taken?) during 1966.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

O-16 seen at the Brussels Museum in 1965 before the presentation of exhibits was improved.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The engineless shell of Oxford G-AOUT, formerly Belgian O-6 which returned to the UK to be registered to Eagle Aviation 8.56. It is normally reported as having been burnt after film use in 8.56 but this photograph was taken at Ringway on 18.7.58 and shows no obvious signs of fire damage to the fuselage or wing. Instead, we believe that it was broken up as spares for G-AJLR and G-AJXH.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The long-range Moth with Capt Geoffrey de Havilland in trilby and heavy-duty flying suit. The upper wing fuel tank filled the centre section completely, small wheels were fitted and the fuselage forward of the cockpit was modified and irregularly painted. Part of the registration G-EBWV can be seen.

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

G-AKFB in BEA colours at the Gatwick Beehive on 15.5.40.

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

CASA Aviocar OO-FKY (CoR 3514) with Hawa Air titles on the fuselage and Antwerp Air on the tail. The rear cargo door can be seen partially extended.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C-212 Aviocar - ИспанияSpain - 1971

An immaculate Tiger Moth, ZK-BFH.

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

Tiger Moth ZK-BFX picketed out at Ihumatao airstrip near Mangere.

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

Allan Potter taxying Tiger Moth ZK-BFZ of Willmott's ATD Co. Note the decidedly unstreamlined hopper outlet and windscreen.

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

Moth Minor ZK-BFP in quasi-military markings at Christchurch on 10.9.78.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The same aircraft as shown in the centre of p.85/84, photo no. is DH.110A so the date must be 1.10.37. It clearly shows the raised tailplane and bulbous fairing ahead of it. The cockpit sides are high as previously noted and the strange baffle on top of the cowl is clearly visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The coupe version with the same style of raised tailplane. This is the aircraft shown on p.85/119 and is photo DH.115B of 13.10.37. Were the two types being test flown simultaneously or was the open cockpit version converted to coupe and repainted within twelve days?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Yet another variant! This time we have a faired canopy over the rear cockpit only, a style which was to be developed later into the tricycle undercarriage version of 4.40. This version looks very similar to the E-6 shown on p.85/119 and is photo no. DH.253A indicating a later model than the others, possibly late 1938 or early 1939. None of these examples appear to have production Gipsy Minor engines. Has anyone any comments to add?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

C/n 4934, which is clearly marked on the cowling, wearing the US serial 310886 on the tail and standard star and bar insignia together with RAF serial FZ-438 (sic) on the rear fuselage.

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

We have FZ434 c/n 4924 flying over rugged Hadnamont country in Aden on 10.2.44. This probably indicates that the aircraft served, with others already identified, in the Aden Communications Flight. (David Bennett, who flew it in the area!)

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

The Fairchild Argus featured prominently in applications for Certificate of Airworthiness Validation in 1947, but this was only granted in the case of Warner-engined versions. Today all four British-registered examples are Ranger-powered and G-AJPI, shown landing at Badminton on 15.7.84, was converted early in 1982

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

Argus G-AJBF was certificated for racing driver W.P.Bowles (who also had G-AIYO). In 1951 it was sold to Finland and as OH-FCH was converted to Ranger power.

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

Warner-engined Argus G-AJSX was withdrawn from use after its C of A expired on 16.8.63. Final owner was Terravia Trading at Biggin Hill where it was to be seen completely tailless on 15.9.62 - was it repaired afterwards or was this the start of its decline?

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

The second of the photographs from David Birch's collection shows the Nottingham Flying Club members' aircraft at Tollerton in 1933. In the front row are (left to right) the Granger Archaeopteryx G-ABXL and Puss Moth G-ABLC. The second row comprises Gipsy Moths G-ABLN and G-AAEE and it is worth noting that the latter has been converted to an open cockpit configuration although built as a coupe. In the third row we find DH.60G's G-AAWR and G-AAEF with DH.60X G-AAPW on the right. Bringing up the rear is yet another Moth, DH.60X G-EBXG.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929Granger Archaeopteryx - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

The UK's first Ercoupe was G-AKFC shown at Coventry on 13.8.66. The Validation listing quotes the original US C of A for export to Belgium, where it was C of A no.702. After being acquired by the Ministry of Supply it was evaluated as VX147, 1947-52.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ERCO 415 Ercoupe - СШАUSA - 1937

Sedate fly-past from the still very active Cub G-AKAA at Badminton Air Day on 15.7.84.

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

PA-28-161 Warrior II CX-BMM also at Melilla.

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

PA-28-181 Archer II OO-BIR (3529) at home in the Grimbergen 'roundhouse'.

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

Cessna 210N CX-BMC with the ferry suffix -F removed, wearing the titles of Sixto J.Dutra at Melilla in May 1980.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 210 Centurion - СШАUSA - 1957

Reims/Cessna F406 Caravan OO-TIR (3525) at Brussels with TIA logo just visible on engine cowlings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II - ФранцияFrance - 1983

G-AKDN was the eleventh Chipmunk from the Canadian production line, shown here at Sywell on 3.7.77.

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

Schleicher Ka 7 Rhonadler OO-ZRM (3527) continued to operate for at least six months in its former German marks and even when seen at Temploux on 17.4.87 with Belgian registration it still retained the German flag on the fin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Schleicher Ka.6 / K.7 / K.8 - ГерманияGermany - 1955

Scheibe SF-25B Falke OO-MVF (CoR 3520) at the National Gliding Centre at St-Hubert in June 1987.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Scheibe SF-25 Motorfalke - ГерманияGermany - 1963

Another view of G-AAAA, the cabin conversion, now thought not to be the high altitude record machine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Coupe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

American-built Gipsy Moth NC811E, a DH.60G c/n 1-D, with its owner Mr. A. Felix Dupont Jr of Wilmington, Delaware, photographed on 25th May 1929. As was often the case the registration prefix letters were omitted from the aircraft markings. Again the left hand tractor propeller indicates that a British manufactured Gipsy engine was fitted.

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

Gipsy Moth PK-SAD which was owned by R. de Bruijn from 1929 to 1933 and then passed on to the Netherlands Indies Flying Club who named it "Mickey Mouse".

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

One of the unidentified ex-military DH.60T Moth Trainers civilianised in Brazil , PP-TZE carried Aero Clube de Santos titles on the rudder with the number '1' partly visible below.

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

Egyptian Army Air Service: The nucleus of the new service will consist of some Egyptian pilots, who have been taught to fly in England, and a small fleet of "Gipsy Moths." Five of these which were delivered at Stag Lane on November 3, are shown in the photograph.
A line-up of five Egyptian Government DH.60T Moth Trainers at Stag Lane prior to delivery. No external serials are carried and as the slightly later sixth aircraft is missing this scene is presumably dated just before their original departure by sea in November 1931.

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

British-built Gipsy Moth NC9731 c/n 341 was one of the earliest to be supplied to the Moth Aircraft Corporation of the USA.

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

American-built Moth NC302H c/n 5-A showing the left hand exhaust pipe on this early production DH.60GM.

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

DH.60GM N939M c/n 138 in the UK when owned, according to a note on the back of the print, by C. Flaglor (presumably during 1985?). Compare with photo of the same machine from the opposite side on page 87/70. Exhaust is on left side, stubs only. The left hand tractor propeller indicates a British-built engine.

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