Douglas C-47A ET-AGI taxies past a Yugoslav Govt Falcon 50 at Addis Ababa in January 1988.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Falcon 50 - ФранцияFrance - 1976Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

C-47A ET-AGT of EAL apparently in immaculate condition at Bahar Dar on 23.1.88. Unfortunately it too was destroyed by air attack later this year at Axum airfield.

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

Another active EAL C-47 is ET-AHG, photographed at Gondar on 24.1.88.

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

RRC Air Dakotas seem to come in a variety of colours, ET-AGV at Addis Ababa on 18.4.84 having a green/yellow/green cheat line and red lettering. The port engine had been removed.

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

ET-AGX on the other hand had its EAL colours replaced by a plain red line at Addis Ababa 4.81.

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

EAL Douglas C-47A ET-AHP lying in a dry gully after its take-off accident at Makele on 24.8.82.

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

The rather sad remains of EAL/RRC Air C-53D ET-AGR at Jijiga airfield after it had been destroyed in an air raid in July 1977.

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

The problem picture, submitted by Dan Hagedorn, shows a line-up of Chilean Avro 504's of the Scott Mission. Nearest to the camera was No.97 named "Jeneral Korner" which appears to have an in-line engine with an exhaust pipe extending as far as the front cockpit. Can anyone identify which engine this might be and which version of the 504? The next three aircraft in line seem to be standard 504K's, in order No.82 "Curico", No.78 "Capitan Avalos" and No.75. The other aircraft in the line appear to be at least two SE-5A's and several DH.9's, one named "Tacna".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

OO-HHE was one of the first batch of SF.260W Warriors which eventually found their way to the Rhodesian Air Force, seen here at Gosselies.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 - ИталияItaly - 1964

James Baring's G-AYFK ex (OO-HEZ) at the World Aerobatic Championships at Hullavington 26.7.70 shortly after being registered. It took up genuine Belgian marks a year later as OO-CNL with AC Sanicole.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 - ИталияItaly - 1964

A Beech C-45s which did not make it onto the Belgian register. F-BLHB ex (OO-CDB) standing unairworthy at Romorantin 2.8.69.

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

A Beech C-45s which did not make it onto the Belgian register. F-BHMM ex (OO-GET) taxying at Sywell on 13.4.62 is still active with the Salis collection.

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

Dornier 28A-1 spent several years hangared at Kiewit with OO-MAI painted on one side. It was photographed outside on 4.4.87 and shortly afterwards was sold to Iceland as TF-DOV.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.28 - ГерманияGermany - 1959

Cessna Skywagon ET-AGJ wearing the badge of the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Organisation parked at the Admas Air facility in April 1984.

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

The debate about the origins of Cypriot National Guard Colt CR8 continues. It seems unlikely to be related to 5B-CAJ, shown in the photo taken 12.2.73 at Nicosia still wearing its factory colour scheme. The comparison with the photo of CR8 on p.88/55 also reveals several other detail differences - so it would be better to delete reference to CR8 from c/n 22-8014. Thanks to M.W.Glasscoe for report and photo.

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

Providing the STOL capacity essential in the Ethiopian countryside, DHC-5A Buffalo ET-AHI loads up at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo / C-8 - КанадаCanada - 1964

The second Buffalo, ET-AHJ, seen at about the time of delivery unpainted and still registered C-CBXL.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo / C-8 - КанадаCanada - 1964

Cessna R172K Hawk ET-AGZ in EAL colours, although much of the red has been removed by the weather, at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 172 Skyhawk / 182 Skyline / T-41 - СШАUSA - 1955

DH60 Moths at New Zealand's first Air Meeting at Auckland. In the foreground is DH.60G c/n 866 'NZAW' (for G-NZAW) which later became ZK-AAL. Next in line is DH.60X c/n 500 ZK-AAB "Hawkes Bay", previously G-NZAT, with Cirrus II (first type DH.60X with straight axle). In the centre of the second row is a NZPAF Moth, possibly 872/C.

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

The first Cirrus II Moth for Australia, G-AUFR c/n 351 which later became VH-UFR, seen here after delivery to QANTAS whose company name appears on the cowling.

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

G-EBUF c/n 441, straight-axle DH60X, now fitted with a close-cowled Hermes engine by ADC, In which form It was sold to S.Smith & Sons. The Hermes LH carburetter Intake hole at the front, the faired-over carburetter and the induction manifold above It can all be seen, and stub exhausts were fitted on the RH side. The windscreens have been modified to a non-standard 'tunnel' type.

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

DH60 G-EBME c/n 193 won the 1927 King's Cup held on the August Bank Holiday piloted by W.L.Hope. Racing modifications visible are removal of the long exhaust pipe from the Cirrus I, the covered over front cockpit containing the main fuel tank, and the special cover for the rear cockpit leaving a smaller opening for the pilot's head. On 21.7.28 Hope again won, this time in DH60G G-EBYZ, making the Moth winner of the King's Cup race for three years in succession.

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

DH60 G-EBMO c/n 197, in which the 1926 King's Cup was won by Hubert Broad on 10th July, in single-seat racing format fitted with the first Cirrus II engine with stub exhausts. The unmistakable Moth tailplane shape is silhouetted in this view, each side being a near duplicate of the fin and rudder shape. In pre-war years the King's Cup was a 'round-Britain' race averaging over 1000 miles.

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

Cessna Agwagon sprayer ET-AHD outside the Admas hangar, also on 23.1.88.

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

Cessna Agwagon ET-AGF stripped down at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88.

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

Luton LA3 Buzzard G-ADYX in its Mk II form with its 35 hp Anzani engine running but with the top of the cockpit cover removed. Visible in the background is the Arpin Tricycle G-AFGB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Arpin A-1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938Luton Buzzard - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

A welcome post-war survivor is the still extant Chilton DW.1 G-AFGH seen here on a visit to the Sywell PFA Rally on 8.7.73.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Chilton D.W.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Short S.23 'C' Class flying boat "Capella" G-ADUY which was the aircraft wrecked at Batavia, Java 12.3.39. Our reports indicate that it was beached without casualties but we note that AJJ included "Capella" in the list of those destroyed in 'major fatal crashes'.

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

Northrop 2L Gamma G-AFBT was used as a flying test-bed for the Bristol Hercules engine. Another 'heavy' operated as an engine development aircraft on an Authorisation to Fly was Rolls Royce's Kestrel powered Heinkel He 70 G-ADZF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop Gamma / A-13 / A-16 - СШАUSA - 1932

Drone G-AEKT photographed in 1937 at 'Carswell Manor' (possibly Carswell in Oxfordshire?) with an Aeronca and a Gipsy Moth possibly G-ABOE of the Misses Glass with number 57 on the tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronca C - СШАUSA - 1929De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928Kronfeld Drone - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Admas Air' s Turbo Thrushes ET-AHN and AHO a t Addis Ababa 16.4.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ayres Thrush - СШАUSA - 1956

The first Martin M130 flying boat NC14714 named "Hawaii Clipper", shown here during trials as X14714, was the subject of the Casualty Compendium accident of 28.7.38. The last of the three M130's was "China Clipper", NC14716, which survived until 8.1.45 and is the featured n the adjacent Extract dated 19.1.45.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Martin China Clipper / Type 130 - СШАUSA - 1934

All-yellow Turbo Centurion ET-AGS of RRC Air at Addis Ababa on 18.4.84.

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

The Brunswick Zaunkoenig slow-speed evaluation aircraft flying at Denham on 6.6.70.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Brunswick LF-1 Zaunkonig - ГерманияGermany - 1939

Barr Bros FU-24 ZK-BHK taking on a load of superphosphate, engine running for a quick turn-round, while dressing on Government contract in Waipu. On the right is ZK-BIB returning for its next load.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

ZK-BHQ in Robertson's black and yellow chequered colours was the FU-24-1160 prototype fitted with a Garrett Airesearch 331 turboprop, seen near Whitehall, Cambridge in February 1968.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

Aviation Enterprises ZK-BHS, which was to survive only 13 months, at Mangere.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

ZK-BHI of Aerial Projects Ltd being flown by Keith Allington over Hawkes Bay.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

Also at Mangere was Advance Aviation's ZK-BHY.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

James Aviation's ZK-BHV in FU-24-950M form at Hamilton on 28.6.78, only a few days before delivery to the company's Solomon Is subsidiary as H4-AAW. Colour scheme is black and red.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fletcher FU-24 / FD-25 Defender - СШАUSA - 1954

Piper Aztec G ET-AHH in EAL colours at Addis Ababa in April 1981.

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

Joe Currie with his first Currie Wot G-AFCG with 40 hp 2-cylinder JAP J-99 engine. It differed from the second Wot in having angle-cut wingtip corners and rudder top, forward sloping diagonal struts in the centre section and a straight axle undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Currie Wot - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Currie Wot 2 G-AFDS was built in 1937 by Cinque Ports Aviation Ltd at Lympne and was destroyed there during an air raid in May 1940.
The second Currie Wot G-AFDS had the same JAP engine transferred from G-AFCG, but differed in having orthodox wingtips, a taller rudder pointed at the trailing edge top, backward sloping diagonals on the centre section and a divided undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Currie Wot - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Drone G-AEKT as PR-? flown by 609 Sqdn pilots during 1940/1.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kronfeld Drone - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The Taylor-Watkinson Dingbat G-AFJA with C.W.Taylor standing left and E.T.Watkinson in the cockpit. It was considered underpowered with its 30 hp Carden-Ford engine and only one aircraft was built.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Watkinson Dingbat - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

The first Shapley Kittiwake G-AEZN with open cockpit, powered by a 40 hp Continental engine in 1937. It was broken up after a crash landing but parts were used in the second Kittiwake G-AFRP.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Shapley Kittiwake - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

G-AAIM DH60G c/n 1153, 'Arom II' of the Shell Company, with close-cowled Hermes engine and coupe hood. The LH induction manifold and faired-over carburetter can be seen, but the RH exhaust pipe feeds into the cowling and across the bulkhead to emerge by the first centresection strut and run down the left side. Fully-enclosed cowlings on the Cirrus and Cirrus-Hermes allowed cooling air to escape through louvres in the sides as seen here.

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

Divided undercarriage DH60X G-EBWD c/n 552 with Hermes engine and right hand exhaust is the second oldest surviving Moth and is kept in flying condition by the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden.

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

DH.60G ZK-AAX c/n 1202 of Western Federated Flying Clubs. The original of this photo was heavily retouched but clearly visible are the fuselage stringers which show that this was taken after the aircraft was rebuilt as a DH.60M in 1935.

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

Gipsy Moth c/n 818 CX-AAD in Uruguay seems to have acquired an extra large 'headrest' fairing behind the rear cockpit.

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

Cirrus III Moth G-AAKJ c/n 1162 had a fully-enclosed cowling and was owned by the Anglo American Oil Company. The fuel trade name 'High Test' can be seen on the cowl in the original photograph. The fairings over the RH carburetter and the intake hole at the right front together indicate the Cirrus. The 'square' cockpit openings and divided undercarriage became standard by the late production Cirrus III Moth, final version of the DH60X.

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

G-AAKJ seen from the LH side during the visit to Haldon at which it was reported as a Gipsy Moth. The RH tractor rotation metal prop, LH exhaust manifold and lack of a carburetter or intake on the left side identify it as a Cirrus engine and the exhaust pipe passing inside the first strut confirms it as a Cirrus III. The oil company's trade name 'Pratts' is visible on the rudder in the original photo.

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

G-AAIM 'Arom II' with the coupe hood removed and slots fitted, but otherwise the same, being refuelled at the Shell filling point outside the Desoutter hangar at Croydon. The exhaust manifold on the RH side is seen with the pipe feeding down into the cowling and across the bulkhead where it is out of the way of the refueller using the RH step. The RH door can be seen in the open position and in the original photo the covered RH tractor propeller can be identified.

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

The first Broughton-Blayney 'Brawny' G-AENM (30 hp Carden-Ford engine) on display at Hanworth with the price with Permit to Fly whitewashed on both sides. With C of A it was L225. On the left is Flt/Lt H.J.Wilson who made the first flight earlier on the same day (in 1945 as Gp Capt Wilson he set up a World Speed Record of 606 mph in Meteor F.4 EE454). Next is A.J.Blayney who financed production, but the designer F.W.Broughton who was there on the day did not get into the photograph. At a later stage, when the aircraft was painted, the name Brawny appeared on the rudder.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Broughton-Blayney Brawny - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The Hillson Pennine 2-seater G-AFBX was powered by a 36 hp Praga B engine, no doubt one of those intended for the Hillson Praga but not used. The Pennine was probably built to test the spoiler control system which it used, but no more was heard of it.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hillson Pennine - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Featured in this edition of 'Authorisations to Fly', the Hordern-Richmond Autoplane G-AEOG was built by Heston Aircraft and powered by two 40 hp Continental engines. It was unusual in having rudder control operated by means of a small wheel at the top of the control column.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hordern-Richmond Autoplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The Aerogypt's final resting place, providing free accommodation for local hens not far from White Waltham in 1960. Note the patented Helmy flap strapped to the fuselage roof.
Aerogypt G-AFFG reduced to chicken hut duties on edge of White Waltham in the late '50s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Helmy Aerogypt - ЕгипетEgypt - 1939

G-AADK c/n 921 of the Singapore Flying Club as later fitted locally with a Hermes and wingtip slots. The right hand non-standard exhaust is brought down the side to an outlet at the bottom, but may have been unsatisfactory as other Singapore Club Moths converted to Hermes had stub exhausts.

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

A HERMES AMPHIBIAN MOTH: The property of the Hon. A. E. Guinness, who is using it in Ireland, with Capt. G. A. Allison as his pilot.
DH60G G-AAVC c/n 1238 was the second of two central-float Moth amphibians converted by Short Brothers who fitted it with a Hermes engine and metal prop. The Hermes is identifiable by the RH tractor propeller rotation and RH exhaust manifold with crossover pipe disappearing down the left side.

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