The windowless Boeing 707-327C freighter ET-AIV at Addis 23.1.88.

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

Formerly operated by C.G.Von Rosen in Ethiopia as SE-GUL, C-47B ET-AHS retained its lion's head insignia and name "The Helping Lion" below the cockpit when seen in RRC Air Service markings at Addis Ababa on 18.4.84.

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

DC-3D ET-AIB seen about to depart from Addis Ababa on 32.1.88.

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

Ex-EAF C-47B ET-AIJ at Addis in June 1984.

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

One of RRC Air's most recent acquisitions is this ex-EAF C-47A ET-AJG in bare metal with a white top and a new RRC emblem and Ethiopian flag on the fin at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88.

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

Once painted as OO-RAB, SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 c/n 1-14 carried Italian, Belgian and French marks before becoming G-MACH in 1980. It was a visitor to Air-Britain's Fly-In at Wroughton on 28.6.87.

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

Boeing 767 ET-AIE arriving at Addis Ababa on 1.6.84 after Its non-stop record delivery flight from the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 767 - СШАUSA - 1981

ET-AIZ is the third Boeing 767 of Ethiopian Airlines. (Photo at Addis Ababa 23.1.88 by O.G.Nordbo)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 767 - СШАUSA - 1981

Boeing 737-260 ET-AJB became the first Ethiopian registered aircraft to land in Norway when it touched down at Oslo Fornebu airport at 1825 local time on 21.8.88, no doubt delighting our ET- specialist Ole Nordbo who took the picture!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737 - СШАUSA - 1967

The first Boeing 737 for EAL was ET-AJA which unfortunately suffered a bird strike and crashed last September at Bahar Dar. (Photo at Addis Ababa 23.1.88 by O.G.Nordbo)

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737 - СШАUSA - 1967

One of the Belgian Air Force Oxfords. O 19, ex NG771, one of the later survivors

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

One of the Belgian Air Force Oxfords. O 20, ex BG656, of 9 Wing at Bierset in 1955.

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

ET-AHZ is one of a batch of Cessna R172K Hawk XP trainers operated by the EAL Pilot Training Centre, seen at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88.

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

G-EBQH c/n 276, initially the first Cirrus II Moth with the lowered engine mounting, here converted to the first 'pointed nose' Gipsy Moth or DH.60G. To advertise the Gipsy it was modified to single seat racer, with main fuel tank moved to the front cockpit and replaced by a slim fixed centre-section containing a small gravity tank. This was faired into the mainplanes, removing the wing-folding capability and recognizable by the curved cutout. Note the streamlined windscreen, small cockpit opening and head fairing extending back almost to the fin. The straight-axle undercarriage was retained but fitted with small wheels, and exhaust stubs were the buried type. The 1 ft increase in span and slightly enlarged gap introduced on G-EBQH in its original form as the first straight-axle DH.60X are normally too small to be noticeable.

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

G-EBTD c/n 430 in the form in which it came to grief on 19.3.28 during the slot demonstration by Geoffrey de Havilland. Because of its modified Cirrus-type cowling it seems it was always identified as a Cirrus Moth, giving the credit for the first Gipsy to G-EBQH which was not converted to a Gipsy until the following June. Three things reveal its Gipsy identity, the LH carburetter intake scoop halfway down the side of the cowling, the induction manifold and part of the carburetter above it, and the LH tractor propeller. The slats are open, giving a clear view of the slots formed by their extension.

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

G-EBTD with a straight-axle undercarriage replacing the divided one which was wrecked in the slot demonstration test. Here it is being used on the Gipsy Endurance Test, for which a new Gipsy engine was taken at random off the production line and sealed with 40 seals so that no part could be removed for servicing during the test. It will be seen that the slots have been removed. (Strictly speaking it is the slats that were removed as the slots are the spaces formed when the slats are moved out by the airstream at higher angles of attack of the wing, but the complete installation was always known as 'Handley Page Slots'.)

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

Gipsy Moth G-AAHP c/n 1067 with racing no.7 was flown from the rear cockpit which had a small opening and a streamlined windscreen. Main fuel tank was in the covered-over front cockpit and the fairing over the out-and-return fuel pipes to the gravity tank in the special slim centre section can be seen sloping forwards. Racing centre sections were nonstandard and the curved cutout varied in size, this one being almost non-existent. The record-breaking G-EBWV on page 88/25 had a straight trailing edge with no cutout at all.

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

The top corner of this historic photo was already broken off when added to the writer's collection after the war. It shows G-EBTD at the end of the Gipsy Endurance Test having the final figures painted on: 600 hours and 51,000 air miles, indicating operation at 85 mph. The cockpit openings are still the original "rounded hole" type which had the small-sized RH door flap, but the front windscreen has been replaced by a steeply-sloping three pane racing type.

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

Twin Otter ET-AIO taxying at Gondar on 27.1.88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - КанадаCanada - 1965

The ill-fated Twin Otter ET-AIQ at EAL's base in April 1985.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - КанадаCanada - 1965

Convair 440 OO-UVG of Delta Air Transport was first painted as OO-NVG for delivery. The reverse was also true!

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

Lockheed Vega 5B NC106N c/n 118 of the Standard Oil Co before rebuild as NR869E "Century of Progress" No.2 for Mattern's solo round the world flight which ended In Siberia on 14.6.33. The same 'Red Eagle' paint scheme was retained but with a blue background. The Wasp engine, now supercharged, and the repaired wings and other parts salvaged from No.1 were fitted with a new variable pitch propeller replacing the fixed pitch type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Vega - СШАUSA - 1927

The Emperor's Junkers W 33c after its recovery by by the RAF in the Sudan.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Junkers W 33 / W 34 / Ju.46 - ГерманияGermany - 1926

Tipsy S2 c/n 102 G-AESU was the second built by Fairey and lasted less than six months before it crashed in September 1937. It had A to F No.128. The S2 single seaters were a short-lived series, all six on the British register having careers that started and ended in 1937. By comparison the Tipsy B two-seater was a successful and long-lasting design. The S2 was powered by the 28 hp Douglas Sprite flat twin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tipsy S - БельгияBelgium - 1935

The third Gordon Dove G-AEZB was redesigned and was described by one of its owners, the late Harold Best-Deveraux, as having a new fin and rudder without bracing, increased area tailplane and elevators and a trousered undercarriage. The three-view, based on a manufacturer's drawing, matches H.B-D's description and is believed to show the redesign, although no photographs to prove this appear to have survived its last accident. G-AEZB c/n 3 had A to F No.136.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gordon Dove - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Swallow L25C IA G-ACTP of the Romford Flying Club was scrapped in 1940 but as it was still insured for some time after the fire it seems unlikely to have been a victim.

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

G-ACMZ was the second British Klemm Swallow L25C 1A sold to Lord Willoughby de Broke with CoA 10.2.34. It was still around in a derelict condition at Old Warden in 1958.

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

Identity required for the Guinea Airways Lockheed 14 seen parked at Alice Springs on 6.11.42 with the port engine clearly removed for servicing! What the chap on the right is doing may prove more difficult to determine.
The caption proves that the Editor doesn't know his port from his starboard! The Lockheed 14 was VH-AEW of Guinea Airways, c/n 1497 ex EI-ABV and VH-ADW, The accident occurred at 1650 on 6.11.42 at Alice Springs and the aircraft was repaired and flown to the Guinea Airways base at Parafield for overhaul. It was withdrawn from use and cancelled 6.8.51, finally being scrapped in 1952.
Jack Headen has attempted to reconstruct the accident from the photo evidence and suggests that the feathered port propeller indicates a single-engined landing. The flaps are still locked up so a high-speed wheeler landing would be likely in order to maintain directional control for as long as possible. When a swing started the u/c would be let up, the starboard wheel is not locked up and wheel marks can be seen in the foreground. The aircraft then ground-looped and slid backwards on its belly, right wing down, bending the wingtip. The rotating prop of the (starboard) engine under power cut a deep groove in the ground and ripped the engine out of its mounting to roll off by itself. The man on the right is either a) rolling a cigarette, b) examining his fingernails or c) taking a compass bearing (answers on the back of a fiver please to Jim Halley at the Aeromilitaria address!).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Super Electra 14 - СШАUSA - 1937

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.
Acro Sport OO-80, exhibited at the Wevelgem Salon on 14.8.84, was originally intended to become OO-RAG.

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

Corvette OO-MRE of Hessenatie had originally been painted as OO-MRA. Photo at Antwerp by Silvain Croes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Corvette / SN-601 - ФранцияFrance - 1970

Turbo Thrush ET-AIK at the Admas base 23.1.88 with former US regn still just visible on the fuselage panel resting behind.

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

Bristol Type 89 prototype Jupiter Trainer G-EBIH c/n 6382 had dual control cockpits rather than the rear cockpit gun of the Jupiter Fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Jupiter-Fighter / Advanced Trainer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Intended as OO-WAX for Western Aviation Co, this Reims Aerobat c/n 0292 was delivered to Abelag instead as OO-CPC in 1976 and was still with them at Grimbergen on 10.8.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 150 / 152 - СШАUSA - 1957

Although the marks were painted on an Aerobat at Reims in 1970, the real OO-PRK was only to appear in 1988. Cessna 150M c/n 77811 ex N7685U was regd to Publi Air on 22.4.88 with CoR 3690 and was photographed at Grimbergen on 18.6.88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna 150 / 152 - СШАUSA - 1957

Very few aircraft in Ethiopia do not display the national colours. This Cessna Stationair 6 ET-AII is one of them although it does have the insignia of ILCA/CIPEA on the fin. It was photographed at Addis Ababa 23.1.88.

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

DH.83 Fox Moth almost certainly G-ABVI c/n 4004 being used by the Romford Flying Club to demonstrate prop-swinging technique to young lady trainees. The photo was clearly staged as there are no chocks and the observers are too close for safety. This aircraft was destroyed by the fire at Maylands on 6.2.40.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Dart Kitten II G-AEXT, A to F 129, seen flying in 1950 crashed in 1964 but after rebuild it flew again in 1985.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dart Kitten - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

DH.53 Humming Bird prototype c/n 98 on an early test flight in 1923 before being painted with its regn G-EBHX. The Douglas flat twin engine was replaced after the Daily Mail trials at Lympne by the 698cc Blackburne Tomtit engine which gave 26 hp.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Humming Bird / D.H.53 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The XROE-1 Rotorcycle c/n 2 BuNo.4004 flown by Hiller chief test pilot Dick Peck, comes via Arthur Piercy Jr who has compiled a list of the twelve production machines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hiller ROE-1 Rotorcycle - СШАUSA - 1957

Genairco produced ten aircraft based loosely on the Moth, three of which are shown here, VH-UOF, UOD and UNY being c/ns 15, 14 and 12 respectively. Unique features visible here are the larger round-top rudder, sharply pointed nose with the front cylinders completely exposed and wider fuselage seen most clearly on UOD with side-by-side 2-seat front cockpit. The wide fuselage provided a wide centre section and fuel tank, this increasing the fuel contents for greater range. The upper wing cutout is filled in by a portion which folds upwards (the hinges can be seen) to allow the wings to fold. An unusual feature on UOF is a 'park bench' aerofoil above each aileron, presumably intended to lighten the aileron control but not seen on other aircraft. The RH stub exhausts of the Hermes engine with which all were powered initially can be seen on UOF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Genairco Biplane - АвстралияAustralia - 1929

Genairco c/n 18 VH-UOJ, a cabin version with 4 passenger seats not unlike the Fox Moth, was converted to a seaplane and is here seen in use by Fiji Airways. The Hermes II engine had the later enclosed cowling, with the RH exhaust piped down the front in a similar way to the DH.60T. The pilot is climbing out of his open cockpit behind the centre section.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Genairco Biplane - АвстралияAustralia - 1929

General Aircraft Monospar ST6 G-ACIC c/n 20 wearing race no. 31 taking off for the 1934 King's Cup in which it was flown by Charles Gardner. It was used for joyriding by the Romford Flying Club between August and December 1938 and the evidence below suggests that it was not destroyed by the fire as is usually quoted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Aircraft Monospar ST-4 - ST-12 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

This all-yellow AgCat ET-AIY was the first to be assembled by Ethiopian Airlines under an agreement which could lead to exports to other African states. When photographed at Addis Ababa on 23.1.88 three more aircraft were in various stages of construction and up to a dozen more large crates were in evidence. As with ET-AIY, most are likely to be unsold Schweizer-built production from a few years ago but EAL have had to complete the wings before assembly. The fin bears the name "Eshet - produced in Ethiopia".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman/Schweizer G-164 Ag-Cat - СШАUSA - 1957

The second EAL-assembled AgCat ET-AJE has been given a local c/n 001E. It is shown in the assembly hangar with another, unregistered, example behind on 23.1.88.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman/Schweizer G-164 Ag-Cat - СШАUSA - 1957

Another type supplied through Canada as part of the UN Development Program Is this PA-34 Seneca III ET-AIG, at Addis Ababa on 16.4.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Seneca PA-34 - СШАUSA - 1972

The Drone De Luxe had the water cooled Carden Ford 32 hp engine and divided undercarriage standardised on later production. A to F 111 G-AEKU c/n 29 is seen here with an enclosed cockpit.

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

The Kronfeld parasol monoplane G-AESG c/n 33 A to F 130 was called a Drone in the list but it was a more sophisticated design developed from it. It was flown as a single seater with the second cockpit covered over.

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

Avro 548A G-EBKN was ADC-built originally with 120 hp Airdisco 8-cyl upright vee motor as seen here. A.G.Head purchased it fitted with the only Airdisco II of 160 hp and flew it for the 150 hrs needed for the CoA but did not proceed with it.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Type 548 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

Short Kent flying boat G-ABFC "Satyrus" which force-landed out of fuel on 4.3.33 on a flight to Athens here seen moored in Alexandria harbour. Normally on this route a stop was made in the Bay of Mirabella, Crete for refuelling, during which passengers were taken to the Imperial Airways yacht "Imperia" for refreshments before the 220 mile flight to Athens. On this occasion the passengers missed their refreshments and were delayed at sea awaiting rescue!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Kent / S.17 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

British Taylorcraft Plus C c/n 116 G-AFVU was sold to the Romford Flying Club 8.39 and damaged in the same month. Further evidence suggests that it was not destroyed in the fire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft A / B / C / F-19 / F-21 / F-22 - СШАUSA - 1937

Gipsy Moth G-AAHR c/n 1068 as racing no.20. It was unusual in obtaining a better view for the pilot by being flown from the front cockpit and having the main fuel tank in the covered-over rear cockpit. This would have made it nose-heavy when most of the fuel was used up and it would have been necessary to fit balance weights in the tail end of the fuselage to guard against ground nose-ups after landing. Note the curved cutout in the slim centre section of the non-folding wing and (just visible) the small racing wheels. The enclosed cockpit was faired right back to the tail.

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

Lady Bailey taking off in G-AAEE c/n 981 Gipsy Moth coupe. The Gipsy LH features are all evident, induction manifold, blister over carburetter, side carburetter intake, and stub exhausts are fitted. The bungee cord-sprung tailskid dug in on the grass surfaced aerodromes and tended to keep the aircraft running straight on the ground but often picked up bits of turf as shown here. The standard coupe top was a production item but a number of 'specials' with different configurations were produced.

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

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

Late production DH.60M Moths at the factory. The centre aircraft has wings folded with jury struts in position supporting the inboard leading edge, exposed fuel tank and wing root section, and 'clean' right side cowling with airscoop at the top. The long doors to the squared-off cockpits are open, as is the locker behind them. Not showing up well are the lines of the wood stringers supporting the fabric shape over the metal fuselage frame. On the right the nose of another aircraft shows the LH tractor propeller, side carburetter intake and opened-up blister cover over the carburetter.

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

B.E.2e G-EANW ex C7185 (80hp Renault) appearing at a flying display at Hadleigh in April 1928. Though listed in this register it was written-off in February 1929. In the background is DH.60X G-EBSA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928RAF B.E.2e - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

DH.60M G-AASL c/n 1430 with the first Gipsy II engine. It adopted a new wing section based on that of the aerobatic Genet Moth and the exhaust pipe was detoured clear of the cockpits by taking it down the engine bulkhead inside the cowling to an exit underneath.

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

DH.60T K147 c/n 3007 of the Escola de Aviacao Militar, Brazil, as a single seater with offset gunsight, camera gun on the starboard lower wing root and rack for 4 x 20 lb practice bombs under the fuselage behind the undercarriage. Note the LH exhaust pipe brought forward and down the front of the cowling which was unique to the DH.60T. Another feature of the T was the wing roots cut away at 45 degrees to enlarge the cutout and improve the pilot's upward view. The divided undercarriage has 'doughnut' tyres, properly known as Dunlop Airwheels. Goodyear also made them but Dunlop were standard for the Moth. With chocks in position and engine running the pointed nose provided by the small boss, tapered propeller hub and faired cowling which was common to all the production Gipsy Moths is emphasised.

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

An unidentified DH.60M, apparently in the Far East, with engine top cover opened up shows clearly the Gipsy LH features, exhaust manifold with pipe passing inside the front centresection strut, induction manifold, carburetter blister cover, side intake and LH tractor propeller. The second design of fuel tank, standard since the DH.60X straight-axle model, shows the curve of the base projecting below the bottom surface of the wing due to its more symmetrical form. The wing-folding struts are in position.
The wings hinged on the rear spar, the inboard trailing edge of the top wing rotated into the cutout space behind the fuel tank, the trailing edge of the bottom wing being below the fuselage. With the wings spread and locked the bottoms of the two jury struts were pulled out of their wing sockets, telescoped, folded up and back and secured along the upper wing root.

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

DH.60G single seater EC-AQQ c/n 919 showing the clean lines of the Moth and the Gipsy features from a frontal view. The standard airscoop on the right of the engine and the stub exhausts on its left show up well but the LH carburetter intake is here largely obscured by the paint scheme. The divided undercarriage has faired portions on the main legs containing the rubber-compression shock absorbers and a rarely seen feature - an 'acorn' fairing over the central junction.

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

Gipsy Moth G-AADV c/n 998 of John Scott-Taggart after an accident showing features not normally visible in photos, such as the mouthpiece of the speaking tube sticking out of the rear cockpit by the exhaust pipe and the locker sprung open behind the cockpit. The fuel filler cap and the vertical-reading fuel gauge can be seen atop the fuel tank and the locking pin 'handles' and securing straps holding the wings locked in the spread position can be seen at the leading edge roots.

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

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

The Helmy Aerogypt G-AFFG in its Mk I form with three 22 hp Douglas Sprites and tailwheel undercarriage. A unique feature was the detachable fairing on top of the cabin which increased the curvature of the aerofoil section fuselage to provide extra lift. The fairing is seen painted a darker colour in Brian Stainer's photo on p.88/106 of the remains of the Aerogypt in its Mk IV form when it had a taller fin and rudder, a tricycle undercarriage and two 65 hp Continental flat-four engines.

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