A line-up of Dakotas of No.1315 Flight at Iwakuni, Japan. This Flight formed a vital link in the communications chain to the Commonwealth Occupation Forces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935

Liberator nose-art is fairly uncommon in the RAF but this example appeared in the scrap-yard at Chakeri around October 1945. The 3D door is very well painted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-24H / B-24J Liberator - СШАUSA - 1943

First in line is EV842 coded V but we have not been able to find an owner for this Liberator yet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated B-24H / B-24J Liberator - СШАUSA - 1943

Wellington IC P2469 wearing the codes of No. 149 Squadron. But there is something wrong here. P2469 was a Magister. Answers next issue!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Wellington / Type 271 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

NZ101 was the first Vildebeest IIIs of a batch of twelve, NZ101 to NZ112, ordered under Contract 327476/34 for delivery in 1935. They were later joined by many surplus RAF Vildebeests and Vincents.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Vildebeest / Type 132 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Stirling V coded ORT-C on the trooping and freight run from the UK to India.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Stirling IV/V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943

Scapas K4194 and K4196 of No.202 Squadron set off on a cruise to West Africa on 12 December 1936. At Freetown, K4194 suffered an engine failure which required its removal. Lacking the equipment on the spot for an engine change, the engine was attached to a derrick on a jetty, detached from the engine mount and then the crew waited patiently for the tide to go out and leave the engine suspended. Replacement was by the help of a rising tide!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Scapa - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932