G-AKFB in BEA colours at the Gatwick Beehive on 15.5.40.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell H-13 Sioux / Model 47 - СШАUSA - 1945

The Fairchild Argus featured prominently in applications for Certificate of Airworthiness Validation in 1947, but this was only granted in the case of Warner-engined versions. Today all four British-registered examples are Ranger-powered and G-AJPI, shown landing at Badminton on 15.7.84, was converted early in 1982

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

Argus G-AJBF was certificated for racing driver W.P.Bowles (who also had G-AIYO). In 1951 it was sold to Finland and as OH-FCH was converted to Ranger power.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

Warner-engined Argus G-AJSX was withdrawn from use after its C of A expired on 16.8.63. Final owner was Terravia Trading at Biggin Hill where it was to be seen completely tailless on 15.9.62 - was it repaired afterwards or was this the start of its decline?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

The UK's first Ercoupe was G-AKFC shown at Coventry on 13.8.66. The Validation listing quotes the original US C of A for export to Belgium, where it was C of A no.702. After being acquired by the Ministry of Supply it was evaluated as VX147, 1947-52.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: ERCO 415 Ercoupe - СШАUSA - 1937

Sedate fly-past from the still very active Cub G-AKAA at Badminton Air Day on 15.7.84.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Cub J-3/J-4 / L-4 Grasshopper / PA-11 - СШАUSA - 1937

G-AKDN was the eleventh Chipmunk from the Canadian production line, shown here at Sywell on 3.7.77.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946