View of Tipsy G-AFJR. After the war in went to the Barton Flying Group as a Tipsy Trainer and was seen in that form at Baginton on 13.7.57. However, by the following summer it had been converted to Belfair standard with enclosed cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Tipsy B / BC - БельгияBelgium - 1937

G-AFIR was the first homebuilt Luton Minor to be completed, built by Mr Squires and flown in 1938. It is shown here in post-war configuration with a JAP engine replacing the original Anzani at a Panshanger Open Day about 1966. It later moved to Fairoaks where it was wfu on 9.4.72.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Luton Minor - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Monarch G-AFLW continued in Rolls-Royce employ until 1958 when it passed into private ownership after 20 years service. It is seen here at Blackbushe on 6.10.62.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Monarch / M.17 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

This late production Vega Gull, G-AFIE, was initially sold to Smith's Aircraft Instruments Ltd and based at Hatfield. On October 10, 1940 it was destroyed during a German air raid on Hendon aerodrome.
Vega Gull G-AFIE which was used by Smith's Aircraft Industries as a wartime communications aircraft in civil marks until destroyed in 1940.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Percival Vega Gull / K.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Wicko GM.1 G-AFJB shown at the home of owner Ken Wooley wearing its wartime Warferry colours as DR613.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Foster Wikner Wicko - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Another Wicko in military guise but on close examination G-AFKK can be seen to be wearing the 'last two' 'KK' on the rear fuselage. It was photographed in 1940 some time before impressment 5.41 as Warferry ES913 and may have been the aircraft prepared to challenge for the ATA contract won by the Fairchild Argus. In comparison with the postwar shot of G-AFJB note the standard tailskid, mass balanced rudder and spats. ES913 was soc 29.12.42 and reduced to spares at Barnstaple.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Foster Wikner Wicko - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The third Wicko in this edition but a most unusual photograph of a modified production GM.1 with a ski undercarriage. Known as the Wicko "Snowbird", G-AFKS is shown posing with designer Geoffrey Wickner at Eastleigh in December 1938.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Foster Wikner Wicko - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

An even rarer bird in Britain was Aeronca 50C Chief G-AFJC which was imported in 1938 and stored throughout the war only to be scrapped in 1949 at Woolsington.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aeronca K Scout / KM Chief - СШАUSA - 1937

Hawker Tomtit G-AFIB disposed off by the RAF, civilianised in 1938 and used by Alex Henshaw during the War ir camouflage and civil registration.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Tomtit - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928