The Benes Mraz Sokol prototype OK-ZHA (photo) was a two-seater but the M1C three-seat version was developed and built in substantial numbers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Let M1 Sokol - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1946

The Benes Mraz Sokol prototype OK-ZHA (photo) was a two-seater but the M1C three-seat version was developed and built in substantial numbers. Examples went to France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria as well as to home buyers in Czechoslovakia. One came onto the British register as G-AIXN c/n 112 and the photograph shows some wrinkling of the ply covering at a late stage in its career.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Let M1 Sokol - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1946

The Czech Praga E117 OK-AFU exhibited (photo) was the second aircraft c/n 1001 and followed prototype OK-PGH, both with the 79 hp Praga D flatfour engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Praga E-114 Air Baby / E-115 / E-117 - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1934

OK-AFU was later fitted with a tricycle undercarriage (photo) but no production is known and the success of its predecessor, the prewar E114, 25 of which were licence-built and flown in Britain, was not repeated.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Praga E-114 Air Baby / E-115 / E-117 - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1934

The Fokker F.2 5 Promotor prototype four-seater PH-NBA seen on test with 190 hp Lycoming O-435-A engine, could cruise at 120 mph on 75% power.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.25 Promoter - НидерландыNetherlands - 1946

The low tricycle undercarriage and a lowered step allowed occupants to step straight into the cabin through the forward-opening right hand door.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.25 Promoter - НидерландыNetherlands - 1946

One hundred were ordered by Frits Diepen Vliegtuigen in May 1946 and a production line set up but sadly only 21 were built and not all of them flew. The twin on the left of the photograph is not identified but may mock up of the S.13?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker F.25 Promoter - НидерландыNetherlands - 1946Fokker S.13 Universal Trainer - НидерландыNetherlands - 1949

The Sokol had an orthodox tailwheel undercarriage but its successor, the all-metal L40 Meta-Sokol, had a "reversed tricycle" undercarriage. This had a long-leg tailwheel moved forward under the mid fuselage. This gave a level ground attitude like a tricycle but it did not have the tricycle's "run straight" properties and it could ground loop like any other tailwheeler. It sold quite well and there were eight on the British register including G-ASTT c/n 150908.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Let L-40 Meta-Sokol - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1956