In the last selection of Extracts we combined a reference to the Goodyear Duck with a full production history of the type. C/n 4027, NC5508M, was noted as "to unknown party 6.11.48", a gap that can now be filled thanks to Barney Deatrick of Lancaster, CA. Barney noted the Duck at the Lockheed Air Terminal, Burbank, CA on 19.11.48 and recorded that it was on lease to Paul Mantz (the charter, race and stunt pilot) for tests. One of his photos is shown here with the Duck in front of a PBY.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina - СШАUSA - 1935Goodyear GA-2 Duck - СШАUSA - 1944

The last of the C Class Empire flying boats in the Antipodes, VH-ABG "Coriolanus" was retired after ten years service with Imperial Airways, BOAC and QEA, beached at Rose Bay, Sydney and dismantled in 1948.
Aeroplane April 2nd 1948 *p.393 - The last Short C-Class "Coriolanus" has been retired from service with Qantas. Its last flight was on 22.12.47 and at its retirement ceremony the nameplate and log books were presented to Hudson Fysh, Chairman of QEA. It was the first aircraft into Singapore after the Pacific War and was used to fly out Australian PoWs. For the past two years it has flown the Sydney - Noumea route and is now beached at Rose Bay pending disposal.
A: 2.4.48 p.393: "Coriolanus" was of course VH-ABG c/n S.838, ex G-AETV, registered to Qantas on 12.8.42. The first flight to Singapore at the end of the Pacific War took place between 4.10.45 and 8.10.45 with Capt K.Caldwell in command. The return flight 12.10.45 to 17.10.45 brought out 34 prisoners of war. By her last service on 20.12.47 "Coriolanus" had flown about 18,500 hours, covering over 2,500,000 miles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Avro 643 Cadet EI-ALP (ex G-ADIE) was still active when seen in the long grass at Kilkenny on 24 .7.76.
Flight March 11th 1948 *Ads - Two Avro Cadets, well stored since 1940 and including spare engine, etc.- offers to North of Ireland Aero Club, Ards Airport.
F: 11.3.48 ads: The two Avro 643 Cadets G-ACIH and G-ADIE were sold to the Northern Ireland Aero Club, Newtownards in late 1938. G-ACIH c/n 657 became EI-ALU on 14.3.61 regd to M.P.Cahill. G-ADIE c/n 848 became EI-ALP 12.9.60 with Republic Air Charters Ltd, was regd Thomas Cunniffe on 24.4.61, then to John C.O'Loughlin 18.4.64. It suffered an engine failure at Dublin 12.6.77 and did not fly again. It was last reported Weston in 5.92.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Cadet / Type 631/643 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

The 85 foot span Northrop N23 Pioneer prototype NX8500H which was the only example of the type built.
Aeroplane April 2nd 1948 *p.399 - Prototype Northrop Pioneer crashed on a test flight recently when the empennage structure failed and fin broke off at 5000 ft. All crew except the pilot successfully bailed out.
A: 2.4.48 p.399: The Northrop N23 Pioneer prototype NX8500H crashed on 19.2.48 at Hawthorne, California while testing an experimental dorsal fin which failed. The co-pilot and test engineer parachuted to safety but test pilot Latham A. "Slim" Perrett bailed out too low and was killed. The Pioneer was a three-engined load carrier designed to do similar work to the Bristol Wayfarer. It first flew on 21.12.46. After the accident the Pioneer was succeeded by the Northrop YC-125 Raider, of similar layout but a complete new design. Twenty-three were built, none of which went into military service, nor were they licensed for civil use in the USA. A few were sold such as XB-GEY to Mexico and CP-650 and CP-651 to Bolivia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-23 Pioneer - СШАUSA - 1946

The Cunliffe-Owen Concordia 10-seater Y-0222 was a nice-looking prototype, seen in a photo session soon after its first flight piloted by A.Corbin on 19.5.47. It was powered by two 505 rated hp Alvis Leonides 9-cyl radial engines and had an economical cruise of 190 mph.
Aeroplane May 7th 1948 *Ads - Cunliffe-Owen Aircraft Ltd were selling by tender various lots comprising its Concordia programme, including the Concordia prototype and production aircraft, fuselage shells, engines, part-completed aircraft and components. All were at Eastleigh and viewing 24-27th May with a closing date of 29th May.
A: 7.5.48 *Ads: The Cunliffe-Owen Concordia programme consisted of the prototype c/n 1 Y-0222 which first flew 19.5.47 and the only production aircraft to fly G-AKBE c/n 2. The company ceased manufacture on 18.11.47 due to insufficient orders and economic conditions and c/n 3 G-AKBF/VT-CQT for the Nawab of Bhopal and two aircraft ordered by BEA were cancelled. Reserved registrations G-AKBF to 'K were re-allocated to other aircraft. All the complete and partially constructed airframes were scrapped.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cunliffe-Owen Concordia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1947