The MiG-15's history is obscure.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-15 / И-310 - РоссияRussia - 1947

The Midland Air Museum has obtained MiG-21 SPS No 959 from the Old Flying Machine Company. It is seen here on display at the museum's Baginton Airport site at Coventry on June 22, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-21ПФ / МиГ-21ФЛ - РоссияRussia - 1959

Dutch-based Douglas A-26 N7705C was making its final European appearance, and has now returned to the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas A-26 / B-26 Invader - СШАUSA - 1942

From the state of its forward fuselage, it looks unlikely that Lady Be Good will be restored.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-24 Liberator - СШАUSA - 1939

Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 Werknr 163306 is currently on show at the Polish Aviation Museum at Krakow.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.109G - ГерманияGermany - 1942

Representing the second of a number of Sabres flown by Capt Joseph McConnell during the Korean War, F-86E 50-653 was previously Hickam Air Force Base's gate guardian.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-86 Sabre - СШАUSA - 1947

Snarling, growling, and purring, the incredible "Bethpage Balbo" of Grumman aeroplanes, which opened the show on each day. The formation comprised F3F, G-32, Wildcat, Hellcat, Tigercat, Bearcat and Avenger. This sight is unprecedented, even in the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F3F - СШАUSA - 1935Grumman F4F Wildcat - СШАUSA - 1937Grumman F6F Hellcat - СШАUSA - 1942Grumman F7F Tigercat - СШАUSA - 1943Grumman F8F Bearcat - СШАUSA - 1944Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

The utterly gorgeous sight of 15 Hawker Hunters at the Hunter 50th show at Kemble on July 22, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hunter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

Dave Southwood in Hurricane “Z7381" and Paul Bonhomme in AE977 flew an exquisite, tight formation routine on the Sunday.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Hurricane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935Hawker Sea Hurricane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The Rhinebeck Collection's Curtiss JN-4H Jenny airborne again on June 9, 2001. Although other Jennies are flying, this is the only one powered by a 150 h.p. Hispano-Suiza engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss JN-4 Jenny - СШАUSA - 1916

P-51C Mustang N1202 at Los Angeles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Mustang 44-14419/G-MSTG, an ex-New Zealand Air Force machine restored by Maurice Hammond in some secrecy over the last four-and-a-half years, returned to the air on July 14, 2001. Rob Davies, the owner of G-HAEC Big Beautiful Doll, was at the controls for the maiden flight, and after refuelling at North Weald at the end of a second sortie he flew the fighter to his grass strip at Woodchurch in Kent, from where the machine will undergo its test programme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

Spitfire XVI SM411, obtained by the Polish Aviation Museum from the RAF in the late 1970s, now wears the colours of TB995, a No 308 Free Polish Squadron Spitfire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

North American T-6 G-BRWB on its belly after its take-off accident in front of TV and newspaper cameras at Duxford on July 5, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935

Stefano Rusconi, Antonio Sandano and Giancarlo Bonometti in front of the nearly completed Fokker Dr I replica.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Dr.I - ГерманияGermany - 1917

In this view the Fokker's authentic welded-steel-tube fuselage and original Siemens-Halske Sh.4 rotary engine are clearly shown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fokker Dr.I - ГерманияGermany - 1917

Hawker Fury FB.10 N56SF, with Carey Moore at the controls, takes off for its ill-fated final flight at the Sarnia show in Ontario on July 8, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Fury / Sea Fury - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

The majestic sight of DC-6 G-SIXC, c/n 45550, the fourth from last DC-6 built, in its new livery over Warwickshire in mid-June, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-6 / C-118 Liftmaster - СШАUSA - 1946

Lefty Gardner airborne in his Р-38 N25Y on May 28, 2001, on its last air-to-air sortie.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-38 Lightning - СШАUSA - 1939

Deperdussin TT replica F-PDEP nears completion with Finimodel, run by Gilles Alexandre and his wife Sylvie at La Ferte-Alais.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Deperdussin B/C/D/TT - ФранцияFrance - 1911

Consolidated PBY-5A being painted at North Weald on July 4, 2001.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina - СШАUSA - 1935

Making its presence felt at the rustic-looking Warrensburg airport is this Vietnam-camouflaged Republic F-84 Thunderstreak.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Republic F-84F Thunderstreak - СШАUSA - 1950

The panel from Roland Beamont's Typhoon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Typhoon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Pictured in Overstrand Road at Pendeford Business Park, Wolverhampton, with the recently acquired Boulton Paul Overstrand relics are Jack (left) and Brian Holmes, who were both Boulton Paul apprentices and are now on the Committee of the Boulton Paul Association.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Overstrand / P.75 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

AS YOU APPROACH the Salis Collection airfield at La Ferte-Alais from the north, take time to visit a small memorial in a field on your right, about a mile south of the airfield. It is in memory of Richard Broggio, one of the Collection's most experienced pilots, who died when Albatros C II replica F-AZAW spun in during the display on May 26, 1996. Salis converted two Tiger Moth airframes to represent Albatros C IIs. The photograph shows the ill-fated replica, F-AZAW, during the Collection's display in May 1985 - shows are held at the Pentecost weekend annually.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Albatros C.I - ГерманияGermany - 1915De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

North American O-47 39-098, believed to be one of only four survivors, is for sale.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American O-47 - СШАUSA - 1935

Seen at Miramichi airport, New Brunswick, in June 2001, Grumman Avenger C-GLEL is one of ten still serving as fire-bombers with Forest Protection Ltd. They are due to be phased out in 2002.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

Tiger Moth F-BGCS was originally DE210 and served with the French Air Force. It now takes up vintage marks F-AZTM. Here it is at Diest in August 1981.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

De Havilland Tiger Moth F-PMDS is flying from Reims-Prunay airfield.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Boeing Stratoliner NC19903 being rolled out on June 23, 2001 in front of 500 invited guests.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 307 Stratoliner - СШАUSA - 1938

The world's last Stratoliner landing on July 11, 2001 with the propeller on No 3 engine feathered.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 307 Stratoliner - СШАUSA - 1938

The two-seat Grumman G-32A, which flew alongside its single-seat stablemate, the F3F.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F3F - СШАUSA - 1935

The three Vultee BT-13s operated by members of the Heart of America Wing of the Confederate Air Force flying near Olathe, Kansas.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vultee BT-13 / SNV Valiant - СШАUSA - 1939

Caproni Ca 100 I-ABMT during its flight from Linate to Bresso Airport. Built in 1934, it is now the world's oldest airworthy Italian aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.100 Caproncino - ИталияItaly - 1929

Hawker Nimrod S1581 made its long-awaited first public flying appearance at Legends.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Nimrod - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

The Salis Collection painted two of its Pilatus P-2s in Luftwaffe colours; F-AZCD, seen at La Ferte-Alais in 1982, is now in the USA as N6145U.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Pilatus P-2 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1945

Percival Provost T.1 WW421, formerly with the Lincolnshire Aviation Museum and now G-BZRE, at Sandtoft with two de Havilland Vampire T.11s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hunting Percival Provost / P.56 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

Companion Provost WV499, newly registered G-BZRF, was formerly with the 39 Restoration Group at North Weald.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hunting Percival Provost / P.56 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

The two Vampires are WZ584 "K", registered G-BZRC, and XH313 “E", now with the civil marks G-BZRD.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Vampire T / Vampire NF / D.H.113 / D.H.115 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1950

PA-17 G-BDVB began life as a PA-15 model.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Vagabond PA-17 / PA-15 / PA-20 Pacer - СШАUSA - 1947

British-registered Piper PA-17 Vagabond G-BCVB was previously N4890H and F-BFMT.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Vagabond PA-17 / PA-15 / PA-20 Pacer - СШАUSA - 1947

<...> A year or two ago I chanced upon the other photograph shown here. Clearly taken at the same event, it shows the Bluebird, so named because it was covered with blue rubberised cotton fabric, with a lady in the cockpit, wearing florally extravagant headgear completely unsuited to early aviation. Who was this lady? She is definitely not Mrs Handley Page-to-be, as Frederick did not marry Una Helen Thynne, who was a rather petite woman, until May 18, 1918. Consultation with Harry Fraser-Mitchell of the Handley Page Association drew a blank. If the lady cannot be identified, then perhaps the occasion can be pinpointed. As the second photograph reveals, there was an audience present, so it might have attracted some attention from the local press. Presumably the location was somewhere reasonably close to Creekmouth, Barking, where Handley Page had his first works and flying ground; but that is pure speculation. Philip Jarrett.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Type A/C/D (H.P.1/3/4) - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1910

The one and only Piper PT-1 displays unusually sleek lines for a primary trainer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper PT-1 - СШАUSA - 1943

Stripped of its skin, the PT-1's fuselage reveals non-original metal formers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper PT-1 - СШАUSA - 1943

John Isaacs's major claim to fame was in the designing and building of two original aeroplanes based on a scaled-down Hawker Fury and a Spitfire (he is seen with his Spitfire here).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Isaacs Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1975