Taken at an International Air Show at Prague in March 1947 is an interesting collection of types. Visible are a Meteor, French Martin 167, a CSA DC-3, a Ju 52/3m and an Aeroflot Li-2. Just visible in the background are Siebel 204s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935Gloster Meteor / G.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931Martin Maryland / Type 167 - СШАUSA - 1939Siebel Si.204 - ГерманияGermany - 1941Лисунов Ли-2 / ПС-84 - РоссияRussia - 1939

A line-up of Royal Auxiliary Air Force fighters at an unidentified airfield. In the foreground is a Meteor F.3 of No.500 (County of Kent) Squadron with a Spitfire LF.16e of No.609 (West Riding) Squadron. The Spitfire has the additional number '8', possibly a contestant in an air race.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Meteor / G.41 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Looking in need of a lick of paint is Catalina A24-64 of No.43 Squadron, RAAF, coded OX-D, over Lake Boga, Victoria, a long way from the sea. A24-64 had a relatively short life, being taken on charge in July 1943 and being lost in December 1944 on a minelaying sortie from Leyte to Manila Bay.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina / ГСТ / МП-7 - СШАUSA - 1935

Two of Kalafrana's hard-working marine craft, HSL 128 and pinnace 1245, tied up. The High Speed Launch was the RAF's main air-sea rescue boat while the pinnaces were used as tenders for the visiting aircraft, laying flarepaths and looking after the mooring' buoys. Visible (Just) in the battered hangar on the left is Catalina VA731.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina / ГСТ / МП-7 - СШАUSA - 1935

Avro 504K F2241 shows the white swan marking of No.5 (officially the 5th) Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps at Minchinhampton, later Aston Down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

Sunderland принимали участие в Берлинском воздушном мосту (операция "Plainfare") в 1948 году. Эта летающая лодка Sunderland GR.Mk 5 из 201-й эскадрильи загружается на озере Хафель (Гавел) в Берлине перед обратным рейсом в Финкенвердер на Эльбе. Вывоз продукции из Берлина был важен для поддержки работы городской промышленности в обмен на поставки пищевых продуктов и горючего.
Sunderland V VB889 of No.201 Squadron discharges its cargo on the Havel See during the Berlin Airlift. Sunderlands were very popular when it came to transporting such items as salt, being used to a diet of this commodity throughout its career.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

On 2 February 1942, Sunderland W3996 was damaged by a bomb from a Ju 88. It was beyond repair locally so became a source for spares. Camouflage nets were used to disguise its presence, although the purpose is not clear. The hulk was, after all, in the middle of a well-known RAF station.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Walrus L2177 from HMS Sussex sank on landing at Kalafrana on 16 August 1938 because the camera hatch had not been secured before landing, causing the hull to become swamped. It was hoisted ashore in a most undignified fashion. The pilot had taken off from Hal Far so the first intimation that his aircraft was not watertight was wet feet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

A Swordfish floatplane taxying off Kalafrana seaplane station, Malta. It appears to be camouflaged so could be a catapult aircraft visiting from a ship. The other possibility is that it is one of Kalafrana's ASR Swordfish.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Swordfish - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

A Barracuda II taxies out at Lee-on-Solent in September 1943, carrying a mine. Note the large ASV aerials mounted above the wings. In the background is a hangar still showing signs of the bombing raid in August 1940, notably no roof.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Barracuda - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

The Blackburn Cubaroo was a massive torpedo bomber powered by a 1,000 hp Napier Cub engine. It was intended to carry a 21-inch torpedo which required a lot of aeroplane to carry it. However, the 18-inch torpedo became standard and the need for such a large aircraft died. Two, N166 and N167, were built, the latter being later fitted with a Beardmore Simoon I engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Cubaroo / T.4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924

J8680 was an Avro 504N of No.4 Flying Training School at Abu Sueir, operating from a complex of sandy landing grounds around the main station.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920