The latest Russian fighter, according to German sources. The I-26, also known as the I-200, has a liquid-cooled AM35A engine of 1,200 h.p. Armament comprises two heavy and two light machine guns.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: МиГ МиГ-3 - РоссияRussia - 1940

In daylight camouflage. A Douglas Boston with the usual "sand and spinach" topsides and duck egg blue beneath.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas A-20 Boston / Havoc / P-70 Nighthawk - СШАUSA - 1938

A row of Bostons (two 1,600 h.p. Wright double-row Cyclones) awaiting A.T.A. pilots to fly them to operational stations or store depots.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas A-20 Boston / Havoc / P-70 Nighthawk - СШАUSA - 1938

After being used for stratosphere raiding from this country the Fortress is now in use in the Middle East. Its long range should show up to advantage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1935Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939Douglas A-20 Boston / Havoc / P-70 Nighthawk - СШАUSA - 1938

BOSTON III: Tall, graceful fin and rudder and shapely tapering tailplane, all blending smoothly into lines of fuselage. Tailplane has dihedral angle. Tricycle undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas A-20 Boston / Havoc / P-70 Nighthawk - СШАUSA - 1938

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Botha / B-26 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938Douglas A-20 Boston / Havoc / P-70 Nighthawk - СШАUSA - 1938

The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley which has bombed targets as far afield as Milan and Prague. After more that two years operational flying it is still very much in service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley / A.W.38 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The old Mark I Whitleys with Tiger engines are finishing their flying careers as paratroop training carriers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Whitley / A.W.38 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The Boeing B-17E is the latest version of the "Flying Fortress." Slightly longer than the earlier models, and with a gross weight about 6 tons heavier, the most noteworthy features are the power-operated turrets in the fuselage and the gun position in the extreme tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941

Consolidated Liberator of Coastal Command. Cannon armed, the Liberators have attacked and destroyed convoy raiding Kuriers far out over the Atlantic.

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

JACK O'BOTH SIDES: A short-nosed Blenheim being hauled on to a Finnish airfield on the Northern Front. It is one of a number supplied to Finland for their previous war with Russia in 1939.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

This three-quarter front view of the St. Louis gives a good idea of the large but beautifully streamlined fuselage and the long chord cowlings of the 18 cyl. double row Cyclone engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss-Wright C-46 / CW-20 Commando - СШАUSA - 1940

From wing-tip to wing-tip the St. Louis measures 108ft. and she is the biggest landplane with two engines yet produced. These two Wright Cyclones, however, supply a total of 3,400 h.p. and she can climb to 13,000ft. on one alone. Her spacious cabin accommodates 24 passengers as well as two 620-gallon supplementary fuel tanks which increase her range to 4,000 miles.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss-Wright C-46 / CW-20 Commando - СШАUSA - 1940

DORNIER DO 24: A three-engined high wing arrangement with sponsons instead of wing-tip floats. Gun turrets are carried in the nose, amidships and tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.24 - ГерманияGermany - 1937

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina / ГСТ / МП-7 - СШАUSA - 1935Dornier Do.24 - ГерманияGermany - 1937

Twelve Brewster Buffaloes in formation over Malaya.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Brewster F2A Buffalo / B-239 - СШАUSA - 1937

Grumman Martlets of the Fleet Air Arm, who fly wherever men go down to the sea in ships.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F4F Wildcat - СШАUSA - 1937

A Grumman shipboard fighter taking off from one of the U.S. aircraft carriers. It has a speed of 350 m.p.h. and a ceiling of 37,000 ft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman F4F Wildcat - СШАUSA - 1937

A Vulture-engined Avro Manchester of Bomber Command sweeps past the tail of a Hampden.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Manchester / Type 679 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

P for Popeye. A Hampden of Bomber Command.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

MINENWERFER: Loading a Handley Page Hampden with a parachute mine. The dropping of these mines goes on every night and is very exacting work. It calls for extremely accurate navigation, since narrow channels have to be found during the hours of darkness, and sometimes under heavy anti-aircraft fire.
One of the most exacting duties of Bomber Command is the laying of sea mines. Handley Page Hampdens are used for this work in addition to night raiding with bombs over Germany.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Hampden / H.P.52 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Hurricanes lined up on an Icelandic aerodrome.

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

W.A.A.F. Flight Mechanics at work on a Hurricane at a training centre. These girls will soon be posted to squadrons.

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

Hawker Hurricane over the defended Isle of Cyprus.

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

Bomber Hurricane of Fighter Command off for an attack on occupied France. The two 250 lb. bombs are carried in streamline racks under the gun bays.

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

The Battle of Malta. A Hurricane being refuelled and rearmed immediately after landing from an engagement.

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

STEPPED UP. Not only in this formation, but in fire power, for these are Hurricane IIs, with four 20 mm. shell-guns.
A formation of cannon-armed Hurricane IIs of Fighter Command. These hard-hitting fighters have done excellent work ground strafing.

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

The Gamecock sported by Sqn. Ldr. Dalton Morgan, D.F.C. and Bar, on his Hurricane.

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

This Hurricane pilot nationality could almost be guessed.

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

Hurricane fighters, from a painting by Frank Wootton.

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

South African Air Force, Martin Maryland taxying in on a Western Desert bomber flying field.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Martin Maryland / Type 167 - СШАUSA - 1939

MIND MY TRIKE! Bell Airacobras, with their tricycle undercarriages, are now in full operation with the R.A.F. Here is an impressive line-up at a station in England.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939

Home Defence Bell Airacobra of Fighter Command above the clouds.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939

P/O. H. A. Taylor - a pre-war member of the staff of Flight - at the controls of a Bell Airacobra.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939

AIRACOBRA: Tailplane has backswept leading-edge, straight trailing-edge with V-shaped "bite" and round tips. Low aspect-ratio fin and rudder, with curved apex and trailing-edge. Tricycle undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell P-39 Airacobra - СШАUSA - 1939Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The Allison-engined Kittyhawk as seen from below. It has the typical Curtiss undercarriage which turns through an angle of 90 degrees during retraction.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

A flying picture of the Curtiss Kittyhawk from above. The familiar characteristics of the Mohawk and Tomahawk are accentuated in this view.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941

A three-quarter front view of the North American Mustang. From some angles the Mustang is reminiscent of the Me 109F.

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

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

Douglas SBD-1 dive-bombers with a Grumman fighter in the foreground with engines running ready to take off in quick succession from the flight deck.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas SBD Dauntless - СШАUSA - 1939

FIGHTER HOSPITAL: A Spitfire which has received a hit in the fuselage from a cannon shell arrives at a repair depot.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

AMERICA AT WAR: The Stars and Stripes flying over the 2nd U.S.A. Eagle squadron of Fighter Command, Will the pilots now return to their own air services?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Loading 20 mm. cannon shell drums for the Spitfire Vs. of No. 603 (City of Edinburgh) Fighter Squadron. No. 603 has 128 enemy aircraft to its credit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The cannon-armed Supermarine Spitfire V, which many pilots of Fighter Command consider is the ideal machine from a handling, fighting or speed point of view.
Spitfire R6923 was originally built as a Mk I and was later converted to a Mk VB. This 92 (East India) Squadron Spitfire was shot down by a Messerschmitt Bf 109 on June 22, 1941.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Cyrenaica ground-strafer. One of many cannon-armed Bristol Beaufighters which have been used for low attacks in the Western Desert. The Beaufighter is also a standard night fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

FLYING ON ITS REPUTATION: The crew of a Western Desert Beaufighter standing by their machine after bringing it back over 400 miles after losing three feet from the starboard wing. They were ground-strafing enemy transport and failed to notice a telegraph post.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

A Mitsubishi 96 cooperating with the Japanese Navy.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi A5M / Ki.18 - ЯпонияJapan - 1935

THE BELLE OF BERLIN: A Messerschmitt Me 110 captured in the Middle East and given R.A.F. markings. The cannon chutes and external bomb racks can be clearly seen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Messerschmitt Bf.110 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

The Northrop tailless flying "scale model" is claimed by its originator, Mr. John K. Northrop, to indicate that large aircraft can be built on these lines with a gain in speed of some 100 m.p.h. The model has made more than 200 test flights, and is said to handle like an orthodox aircraft. The significant feature of the design is at the wing tips, which are tilted down so that the control surfaces can act both as rudders and elevators.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-1M - СШАUSA - 1940

AERODYNAMIC REFINEMENT: The Northrop tailless all-wing monoplane, which is a flying scale model of a much larger military aircraft. Interesting features which result from the all-wing ideal in a craft of small size are the retracting nose wheel, the air scoops in the leading-edge which direct cooling air to the engines inside the wing, and the windows for the pilot, whose view does not appear to be very good. On the right is Mr. John K. Northrop, talking to pilot Moye Stephens.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop N-1M - СШАUSA - 1940

Soviet medium bomber type SB-RK is a development of the SB-3. The engines are liquid-cooled M 105's of 1,100 h.p. Note the diving brakes under the wings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Архангельский Ар-2 / СБ-РК - РоссияRussia - 1939

In the A.T.27 the pilot sits between two steam-cooled V-12 engines of 1,250 h.p. each.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kawasaki Ki.64 - ЯпонияJapan - 1943

The Ubiquitous Blenheims. Natives and airmen erecting long-nosed Blenheims in Malaya.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV / Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

From the days of the short-nosed Mark I version the Bristol Blenheim has fought on every front in the war. This photograph shows a long-nosed Blenheim in day camouflage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Blenheim IV / Bolingbroke - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Black-painted Boulton Paul Defiants of a night fighter squadron, formation flying by day to keep their hand in.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

DEFIANT: Triangular fin and rudder. Tapered tailplane with straight-edged "bite" in trailing-edge. Retractable wireless mast near fixed tail wheel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boulton Paul Defiant / P.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

FLOATING BASE: Consolidated Catalinas being operated from a U.S. seaplane carrier.

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

A Catalina I of 209 Sqn, Coastal Command, takes off. The first deliveries to the RAF were made early in 1941, and the type was a valuable addition to Britain’s armoury in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Of all the types obtained from America, the Consolidated Catalina boat has been outstanding. The R.A.F. purchased one a year or two before the war.

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

CONSOLIDATED CATALINA: Characterised by the prominent blister gun turrets in the wide hull. The retracting wing-tip floats are also a feature exclusive to the Catalina.

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

Westland Lysanders from one of the Eighth Army co-operation squadrons over the Suez Canal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

STAR PERFORMERS: Russian I.16 fighters in Vee formation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Поликарпов И-16 тип 18 (29) - РоссияRussia - 1939

SANS AIRSCREW: First photograph of a jet-propelled aircraft - the Campini - which is discussed in the accompanying notes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni-Campini CC.2 / N.1 - ИталияItaly - 1940

An Airspeed Oxford three-seat advanced trainer waiting by the flarepath on a night training flight in 1941. The Oxford II, used mainly for pilot training, had the dorsal turret removed and was powered by two 370 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah X radial engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airspeed Oxford / AS.10 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

A fearsome Curtiss Tomahawk of a Western Desert squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk - СШАUSA - 1939

Lt. Doyle at the inter-communication telephone in the rear compartment of the Douglas B-19.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

The B-19 in flight above its native California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

Engineers have to be steeplejacks to get at the dynamically-mounted Wright Duplex Cyclone engines. The inspection panels in the cowlings are interesting. The 3-bladed airscrews are of 16ft. diam.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

A view looking forward from the radio operator's position.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

Lt. Col. Umstead, in command of the B-19. The cigar is not part of the regular service equipment.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

The after end of the control compartment, with radio and control panels. The B-19 completed its acceptance tests on November 8th.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas XB-19 - СШАUSA - 1941

"MET" RECORD: This 32-year-old Flt. Lt. of R.A.F. Coastal Command, who collects "pukka gen" about the weather from "upstairs," has now completed 849 meteorological flights in a single-seater fighter. This snap was taken just before he took off for the 849th.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Gladiator - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Night bomber by day. A four-engined Handley Page Halifax of Bomber Command in superb cloud formation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page Halifax / H.P.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Day and night heavy bomber. The Short Stirling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Stirling / S.29 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

STILL GOING STRONG: A recent picture of Wellingtons in formation. With the new Stirlings, Halifaxes and Manchester in the limelight it should not be forgotten that the Wellingtons, Whitleys and Hampdens still carry the major part of our night offensive.

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

A cheering target for German night-fighters.

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

Vickers Wellington - the beloved "Wimpey" of Bomber Command - which operates wherever a bombing job has to be done.
The Vickers Wellington bomber has two Bristol Pegasus XVIII engines. The machine is of geodetic construction.

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

A formation of Mitsubishi twin-engined bombers over China.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi G3M - ЯпонияJapan - 1935

NAVAL AND MILITARY: Used by both services, the Mitsubishi 96 twin-engined bomber is of modern all-metal low-wing layout. Span, 82ft.; length, 52ft. 6in.; height, 11ft. 6in. The engines are 1,000 h.p. 14-cylinder Kinsei radials.
Twin-tailed Mitsubishi 96 bombers which are an adaption of the Junkers Ju 86.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Mitsubishi G3M - ЯпонияJapan - 1935

The latest Taylorcraft light plane has side-by-side seating and a 100 h.p. engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Auster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Auster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Taylorcraft Auster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Britain's only amphibious type, the Vickers Walrus, is carried on most of our cruisers. Catapulted off, it is able to alight alongside its parent ship or proceed to the nearest land base.

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

A Consolidated PB2Y of tne U.S. Navy on Atlantic patrol.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PB2Y Coronado - СШАUSA - 1937

BOTHA: Large ungainly fin and rudder with vertical trailing-edge and projecting trimming tab. Tailplane set well back, tapered leading-edge with line broken near round tips by elevator horn balances. Fixed tail wheel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Blackburn Botha / B-26 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

G for Ghoul. A Coastal Command Beaufort.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufort - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

C for Churchill. Another Beaufort of Coastal Command.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Beaufort - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

After reconnaissance a Fairey Swordfish is hoisted inboard the battleship H.M.S. Malaya.

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

SWORDFISH. Irregular shaped tailplane externally braced by double struts and set back in relation to leading-edge of fin, which makes a bold convex curve. Fixed tail wheel.

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

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Albacore - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938Fairey Swordfish - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Carrier-borne or land-based, the Fairey Albacore will be in action wherever the Fleet Air Arm is to be found.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Albacore - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

OFF ON PATROL. A Fairey Albacore taking off from H.M.S. Victorious. Ahead is the battleship King George V, a sister ship of the ill-fated Prince of Wales.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Albacore - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

ALBACORE. Cantilever tailplane with backswept leading-edge, round tips and straight trailing-edge with semi-circular "bite." Straight slope to leading-edge of fin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Albacore - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Another type which fights in the widely separated actions of the Fleet Air Arm is the Fairey Fulmar. This is the Navy's standard eight-gun fighter.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fulmar / P.4/34 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

MIND THOSE FLASKS! The American pilot in A.T.A. uniform seems to be concerned about the coffee flasks as his navigator collects their gear in preparation for the transatlantic flight in the new Hudson. The interested looker-on in the doorway is the radio officer. A few hours after this picture was snapped they handed the aircraft over on an R.A.F. station in Britain.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

READY FOR OFF: Five Lockheed Hudsons lined up on the tarmac ready to leave the Atlantic Ferry Command airfield in Canada on their flight to this country. Three others are being checked and serviced and a fourth is seen coming in to land at the end of its flight from the factory south of "the 49th parallel."

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

Lockheed Hudsons of Coastal Command over Heligoland.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

EASTWARD HO! The crew of a Hudson look out over some 2,000 miles of ocean at the start of their transatlantic flight. The civilian pilot sports a snappy line in American headwear, while the R.A.F. corporal checks their course and the radio officer exchanges a few final remarks with the ground station.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

An artist's impression of the Hudson aircraft which got home after striking a rock in Norwegian waters.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Hudson A-28 / A-29 - СШАUSA - 1938

PARATROOPSHIP: Personnel of what is known as the Special Air Service emplaning on a Bristol Bombay in the Middle East.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bombay / Type 130 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The troop-carrying Bristol Bombay, which is now being used in the Middle East for parachute troops.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Bombay / Type 130 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

FOR URGENT CASES: One of a number of D.H. Rapide ambulances now being used in the Battle of Libya. Seriously wounded men can be taken in comfort direct to base hospitals.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

A three-engined Caproni which now sports the tricolour roundels and sees service with the R.A.F. in Egypt.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Caproni Ca.133/148 - ИталияItaly - 1934

Douglas B.T.1 two-seater dive-bombers, from a U.S. Navy school, flying over Miami. Hooks are fitted under the fuselage for use when landing on aircraft carriers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop BT - СШАUSA - 1935

An impressive line-up of Stearman trainers on the airfield with a couple of Ryans and two Sikorski amphibians in the distance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934Sikorsky S-36 / S-38 - СШАUSA - 1927Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

FOR THE NEW YORK - SOUTHAMPTON SERVICE? A four-engined Sikorsky flying boat in course of construction fof American Export Airlines. It may be put on the Atlantic run.
Excambian under construction in mid-1941. The aircraft already carries the overall grey paint scheme. Note the hinged wing leading-edge sections on either side of each Pratt & Whitney engine. They served as fold-down servicing platforms for the engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky PBS / VS-44 Excalibur - СШАUSA - 1937

Instructors (in white) each take a class of four pupils into the air in Stearman PT-13 trainers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Flight mechanics (engine) running up engines which they have installed in fuselages - mostly Wallaces.
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Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Wallace / PV.3 / PV.6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

The Paulhan-Tatin "Aerial Torpedo" of 1911. The engine was a 50 h.p. Gnome rotary, driving an airscrew located in the extreme stern.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Paulhan, Tatin Aero-Torpille - ФранцияFrance - 1911

The Suzukaze 20, which is said to have two air-cooled radials in tandem. The exhaust stubs do not appear to bear out this statement. A speed of 478 m.p.h. is claimed, but appears very unlikely.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payen P.321AC / P.310CB / P.340TP / P.360TP / P.400 - ФранцияFrance - 1935

Work on this interesting light plane had to be postponed on the outbreak of war.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

THE GUARDIAN IN SKELETON: The low ground clearance is partly due to the legs not being pumped up when the picture was taken.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

The landing flaps are arranged to move backwards as they open, in order to reduce operating loads.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

The nose wheel has a parallel-link motion and is linked to the rudder pedals for steering.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

In the undercarriage the telescopic legs are inside the fuselage and are relieved of bending loads.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Payne Guardian - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939