Seen flying over Malta in 1928-29 is the last Fairey IIID built for the FAA, S1108 (Fleet No.40) of No.440 Flight. This three-seat spotter reconnaissance seaplane was powered by the 450 h.p. Napier Lion engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey III - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

An Osprey of No. 803 Squadron about to be hoisted out by 'Eagle's' massive crane

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Deck crews preparing to strike down Ospreys of No. 803 Squadron aboard 'Eagle'. Note the mixture of RAF and naval crew. K2780, Fleet No.287

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Deck crews preparing to strike down Ospreys of No. 803 Squadron aboard 'Eagle'. Note the mixture of RAF and naval crew. S1696, Fleet No.290

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Bison N9592 of No.421B Flight carries 'Eagle's' fuselage band and Fleet Number '34'. Visible in this view are the bomb racks, the open window to the observer's cabin and the flight of steps providing access to the cockpit

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Bison / Type 555 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Bison II N9848, Fleet No. 21, of No.423 Flight is fitted with a fixed Vickers gun for the pilot

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Bison / Type 555 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Конструктивной особенностью фюзеляжа Flycatcher являлась возможность его быстрой разборки на элементы длиной не более 4,11 м. Авианосец на фотографии - "Игл".
The photo of a Flycatcher flying past 'Eagle' was taken by the late Charles E.Brown who died a few weeks before this issue was prepared. As with so many of his photographs, the timing is precise. No part of the aircraft obscures the carrier and even the planeguard destroyer in the background is beautifully positioned.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

The trio of Fairey Flycatchers flying over the Mediterranean are N9923 (1), N9954 (7) and N9922 (5), all built in 1924. These single-seat carrier-borne fighters were also operated as seaplanes or amphibians. They were powered by a 400 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III or IV and were armed with two synchronised Vickers guns. There was also provision for four underwing mounted 20lb bombs. The Flycatcher became the standard FAA fighter for 10 yr until succeeded by Hawker Nimrods and Ospreys from 1934.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

'Eagle' sailing not quite into wind with palisades down and a Fairey IIIF on deck. Note the complex lift shape and the signalling mast over the port side

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Fairey IIIF S1487(86) of No.825 Squadron over HMS Eagle

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Fairey IIIF S1821 of No.824 Squadron comes to a halt. The chocks are rapidly positioned, just in case!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926