Illustrating a recent Impressments Review is this shot of Miles M.2F Hawk Major G-ACWV at Castle Bromwich before the war. This particular Hawk , c/n 110, was used for skywriting as is evident in the photograph from the extra-long 'exhaust-pipe' which ends beneath the letter C of the registration.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Hawk / M.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Dragon Rapide 9Q-CJE ex OO-CJE (C.324) seen at Mweka during 1961/2 after its accident.

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

Cub OO-AVX (624) which was cancelled in 1970 was still in existence at Grimbergen as recently as 14.10.78.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Piper Cub J-3/J-4 / L-4 Grasshopper / PA-11 - СШАUSA - 1937

NX41816, the prototype Republic RC-1 and forerunner of the RC-3 Seabee production.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Republic RC-3 Seabee - СШАUSA - 1945

Of amusing interest is this obscured shot of Safir OO-HUG (1340). The apprehensive pilot and advancing top brass were at RAF Kenley where the Safir landed on 28.5.61 during the Surrey Wing Inspection, apparently mistaking the field for Biggin Hill!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Saab 91 Safir - ШвецияSweden - 1945