Douglas C-47B ET-AFW in a somewhat embarrassing 'nose-down' attitude. Although this appears to be a take-off incident, we are not certain whether it illustrates the accident at Elborle referred to in the text or whether it is another, unrecorded event.

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

Cessna Skywagon ET-AFR operating with MAF from a grass strip appears to be ET-AFB but the horizontal tail is responsible for the optical illusion.

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

D-ENZU c/n 22-9524 of LSC Hamm at Hamm/Lippewiesen airfield on 26.4.74.

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

Botswana-registered Colt A2-TED c/n 22-9784 at Johannesburg-Rand in January 1974.

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

N5804Z c/n 22-9657 parked at Watsonville, California on 22.5.87. On the original a Percival Pembroke/Prince can be seen in the background!

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

ZS-DTG c/n 22-9723 was used by the Pretoria Flying Club.

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

One of the last Colts to be produced, TG-GOS 22-9844 awaits delivery to Guatemala from Lock Haven early in 1964.

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

HB-OWB c/n 22-9565 was a Stauning visitor 6.80.

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

F-OCCM c/n 22-9648 of Euraf-Air was Dakar based during the sixties.

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

he wrecked CR-LGB c/n 22-9618 at Luanda in October 1975 appears to have overturned or been blown over.

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

Also found at Hamm on 26.4.74 was the fuselage of N5799Z c/n 22-9637 which had been operating in Germany with the Sembach base Aero Club.

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

G-EBLV c/n 188, although the eighth Moth to be built and the oldest survivor, has been kept flying by modifications which make it a cross between a Cirrus I Moth with the early humped fuel tank and straight-axle undercarriage, a DH60X with the lowered engine mounting, and a Cirrus III Moth with the exhaust pipe inside the first centre-section strut. Another later feature is the prominent scoop and cover assembly projecting upwards over the tops of the cylinders.

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

The first Moth G-EBKT c/n 168 showing the high-mounted Cirrus I engine with RH exhaust pipe crossed over from the LH exhaust ports and manifold, RH carburetter intake and induction manifold and in front the rounded 'bull' nose. Two instruments are mounted externally behind the engine, almost certainly Oil Pressure Gauge and RPM Indicator. Other features of the prototype in its initial form are the lack of a refuelling step and the unbalanced rudder.

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

G-EBLW c/n 189, the ninth Cirrus I Moth showing the high engine position of the early production machines, RH side carburetter intake, high LH exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe routed down the LH side. The production balanced rudder can be seen and painted on the nose is 'MIDLAND AERO CLUB No.2' (No.1 was G-EBLT c/n 186). The two air inlet holes under the propeller boss appeared on many of the early aircraft, approximately in line with the ends of the longer oil-breather pipes which were on some of the early Cirrus I engines. Prior to the first DH60X the base of the fuel tank was in line with the lower wing surface giving a humped appearance.

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

Swedish straight-axle DH60X S-AABN c/n 481 on the ice near Stockholm having its low-mounted Cirrus II engine started by swinging the RH tractor rotation prop from behind. The impression of a face is created by the carburetter air intake as an eye, the propeller hub as a nose and the air inlet hole beneath it shaped like a mouth. Above the hub is the oil filler cap with its access hole, now a larger triangular shape. The more symmetrical fuel tank has lost the humped appearance but projects slightly below the wing.
Note: With no brakes or chocks and no-one in the cockpit, this starting method would nowadays be considered 'dicey', but note that the pilot is holding on securely to the front centre-section strut with his ungloved left hand which would enable him to pull himself up onto the wing walkway from where he could climb into the rear (solo) cockpit, the straps of which are already spread and hanging over the side. It is very likely that the engine had already been warmed before pushing it out onto the ice so that the above procedure could be carried out with the throttle fully closed at the tickover setting to counter the risk of a 'runaway'.

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

Cirrus II Moth G-EBUF c/n 441 was initially a standard production DH60X with long exhaust pipe but is seen here with stub exhausts and a metal propeller as modified by the first owner ADC engine division who used it from 9.27 to 6.30 for Cirrus and Hermes development. Clearly seen in this photograph is the slight and easily overlooked trailing edge taper at the roots of all four mainplanes which was necessary to prevent the wings from fouling each other when folded.

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

G-EBNO c/n 261 showing early steps taken to improve performance for racing: single seater with front cockpit covered over and long stub exhausts enclosed in a flat fairing with a streamlined tail. This fairing was used as late as the 1929 King's Cup (on G-EBPQ c/n 357) but disappeared when shorter stubs were used without problems in the cockpit. The humped fuel tank and large wheels were unchanged.

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

'G-EBNO' preserved in non-flying condition using a number of non-original parts. The bungee tension-sprung tailskid is replaced by the later compression coil-spring type and associated cut-away rudder which were fitted to the DH60M and T models. The main wheels are the doughnut type, the fuel tank is the late model and a Gipsy LH tractor propeller is fitted. The cowlings have no openings for carburetter or intake and the wings are uncovered except for the starboard upper and the ailerons. Remaining original parts, if any, would be over 60 years old. It has been painted to represent a DH60T at the Ugglarp Flygmuseum.

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

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

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

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928De Havilland Moth / D.H.60 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Carl Gustav von Rosen, a legendary figure in the history of Ethiopian aviation, operated Red Cross flights during the Italian occupation from 1935. After the Second World War he organised the Ethiopian flying school at Debre Zeit and was Colonel and Director of the Air Force from 1946 to 1956. From 1974 he operated as an ambulance and relief operation pilot in famine-hit areas using aircraft such as the SAAB MFI-15 Safari ET-AFQ seen here. He died at Gode, Ethiopia on 14.7.77.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

Three of the SAAB MFI-15 Safari aircraft obtained by missionary organisations and operated by the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission Air Service (RRC Air) in famine-hit areas. ET-AGB shows clear evidence of damage to wings and cockpit, possibly as a result of overturning and presumably the reason for its withdrawal from use. ET-AGC and ET-AGD were apparently intact and airworthy. All three were photographed at Addis Ababa on 16.4.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

Cessna Agwagon ET-AFV picketed out in the Admas area at Addis Ababa on 16.4.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 188 AG Wagon - СШАUSA - 1965

A decorated Monospar which seems to be a model ST-25 Universal with scales painted on the wings and fuselage, eyes and teeth on the nose, and the whole not unlike the Drone that we featured on page 81/2 long ago. The photo came via Mr.W.H.Gent of Tangmere and may have associations with the airfield or the Kent area - any offers?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Aircraft Monospar ST-25 Universal - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Short Empire Flying Boat VH-ABE, the subject of the 12.12.38 entry.
12.12.38 "Coorong" was Qantas Short S.23 Empire VH-ABE c/n S.851, driven ashore from moorings during the night and blown onto a breakwater at the peak of the high tide. As the sea subsided the aircraft was secured to prevent salt water penetration of the hull. Dismantled and returned to Shorts for rebuild. It later reverted to G-AEUI 10.39.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. Ropes have been secured around the aircraft to prevent it from slipping back into the water. The tailplane is shown rammed up against the breakwater.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. The starboard float is crushed between the wing and a jetty, the propeller has already been removed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. The forward fuselage is shown out of the water at low tide, wedged against the jetty.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Proctor V G-AIAA which failed to become both OO-CCD and OO-SCO, pictured at Kidlington on 30.8.59. It was dbr at Burnaston 26.11.61.

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

Cri-Cri OO-106 at the Donceel air display 2.9.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Colomban Cri-Cri - ФранцияFrance - 1973

C.L.Storey's well-known Pou du Ciel G-ADXS "Fleeing Fly" which flew at Southend in 1936, seen here in the Staverton museum 18.10.64, is now preserved at Andrewsfield.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

Pou du Ciel G-AEGV was built by the East Midlands Aviation Co and is fittingly now in the care of the Midland Air Museum. It was photographed as a static exhibit at what seems to be Blackbushe in the sixties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mignet Pou-de-Ciel / HM-14 - ФранцияFrance - 1932

Tipsy Nipper OO-DEL displayed standing on one wingtip.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tipsy Nipper - БельгияBelgium - 1956

FN.333 Riviera 010 was a Nardi-built example originally I-SIAO and reserved as OO-DEA for ASPE. It was illustrated as such in Archive page 83/41. When officially registered it became OO-HEB but crashed only 17 days later, on 25.7.68 at Heppignies. It was returned to Gosselies for use as spares and was photographed in stripped-down condition there on 28.12.71.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nardi F.N.333 Riviera - ИталияItaly - 1952

The beautifully restored Cirrus II Moth G-CAUA c/n 630 outside the De Havilland factory at Downsview, Ontario.

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

VT-ADC c/n 1886 was supplied to the Bombay Flying Club without an engine but this photograph, probably of 1935, shows it to be Gipsy-powered so it appears to have been a standard split axle DH.60G.

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

A scene at the Bombay Flying Club about 1935 with three Moths visible. In the foreground is DH.60G III VT-AGL, centre is DH.60G VT-ADC and behind is another DH.60G III VT-AFA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928De Havilland Moth Major / D.H.60GIII - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

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

OO-107 is revealed as an open trike with a high aspect wing in this shot taken at Gosselies on 13.7.85.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SCWAL 101 ATL - БельгияBelgium - 1986

The lower engine mounting for the Cirrus II and the forward intake hole for the carburetter are clearly seen on this DH60X seaplane with Italian rudder markings taxying in to a mooring. The mooring helper stands by with rope and fender while the front cockpit crew member, blocking the view of the neck-craning pilot, climbs out over the open side door-flap on to the wing walkway. From here he can hold onto the front flying wire while getting on to the float ready to take the mooring rope, when the engine can be stopped and the rope tied to one of the 'eyes' on the nose of each float.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Seaplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

The European Staff of the Singapore Club with their "full" bodied native assistants.
Cirrus II Moth floatplane G-AADK c/n 921 of the Singapore Flying Club shows the lower engine mounting and forward carburetter intake inherited from the Cirrus II Moth. The cockpit door-flap, its protection not needed in the warm climate, has been removed to give the front cockpit crew member quicker exit during mooring operations. To allow access to the left float, the long exhaust fitted initially has been replaced by stubs, the downward-turned first stub being visible projecting outwards from the first cylinder. For permanent use on floats no tailskid was fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Moth Seaplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926