G-ABLS c/n 2164 was flown in the 1934 King's Cup by Owen Cathcart-Jones. It survived the war and went into storage in Aberdeen, being restored twenty years later and then fitted with a Gipsy Major and a tailwheel. It is seen at Staverton on 31.3.68 and is still current, having been with the same owner for over twenty years.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

G-ABMD c/n 2168 in its original 1931 model form as a standard Puss Moth at Heston. Registered in May 1931, this Puss was later extensively modified to compete in the Warsaw International Touring Competition in 1934. G-ABMD perished in the famous Hooton Park fire of July 11, 1940.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

C/n 2169 ZS-ACS is christened "Nyasa I" by His Excellency the Governor Sir Shenton Thomas at Limbe, Nyasaland, 18.7.31. It later became VP-YAP with Rhodesia and Nyasaland Airways.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

ZS-ACT c/n 2181 parked alongside Imperial Airways DH.66 Hercules 'City of Karachi'- "somewhere in Africa".

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Hercules / D.H.66 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Puss Moths HS-PAC c/n 2179. HS-PAB c/n 2175 and HS-PAA c/n 2171 of the Aerial Transport Co of Siam (now Thailand) at Korat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

G-ABMD was extensively modified by Airwork Ltd for W D MacPherson as an entry in the 1934 International Touring Competition at Warsaw. Visible here are the adjustable pitch propeller, full span leading edge automatic slots and the flaps inboard of the drooping ailerons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

A Puss Moth for £45? That was the price of G-AEOA without CofA in 8.52. It was rebuilt by Dr John Urmston in 1967 and is seen re-engined with a Gipsy Major

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

G-AEOA c/n 2184 seen at White Waltham on 8.5.48 was restored after wartime impressment as ES921 but was withdrawn from use shortly afterwards for nearly 20 years.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

G-ABMD as No.81 taking part in the competition at Warsaw. It was won by Capt Jerzy Bajan piloting a Polish RWD.9 SP-DRD (260 hp GR760 9-cyl radial engine). The Puss Moth flew the course at 61.52 km/hr (38.23 mph) but fifteen of the competitors flew it at less than 60 km/hr (37.28 mph). MacPherson retired before the high-speed trials, unable to compete with aircraft having twice the horsepower of his machine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

In this view of G-ABMD are seen the forward-positioned intake identifying the 147 hp high-compression Gipsy Major engine, the fabric fairings over the undercarriage legs, and the extra rear cabin windows.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929