Two challengers to the Boeing 707 on the Atlantic run are the Douglas DC-8 and (photo) the de Havilland Comet 4.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954

The North American A3J Vigilante carrier-based bomber is expected to make its first flight by the time these words are written. It is powered by two General Electric J79-GE-2 turbojets rated at 10,500-lb. thrust. Approximate span and length is 50 ft. and 70 ft. respectively. Height 20 ft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American A-5 Vigilante - СШАUSA - 1958

Latest Mark of Canberra is the U Mk. 10, a pilotless, radio - controlled target drone for missiles. More than one hundred flights have been made by the new Canberra.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: English Electric / BAE Canberra - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

The Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 has flown and will be phased into service later this year. It differs externally from other Mks. in the afterburners fitted to its Sapphire turbojets (serial XH966).

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Javelin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951

The DR-100 is a three-seat version of the Jodel D.117. A five-seat version of the D.117 is scheduled to begin flight tests soon. It is designated the D.140.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Jodel D.11 / D.112 / D.117 / D.119 - ФранцияFrance - 1951

This Bell 47G-2 helicopter is equipped with Hawk Spraykits for agricultural duties. The bulges on the fuselage are tanks for fertilisers, etc.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell H-13 Sioux / Model 47 - СШАUSA - 1945

The K-600 utility helicopter developed from military H-43. Major external difference is the large fins fitted directly to the booms.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman HTK / HOK / HUK / H-43A Huskie - СШАUSA - 1951

The Aerfer Ariete is now undergoing flight tests. It is powered by a Rolls-Royce Derwent 9 turbojet exhausting under the fuselage and a Rolls-Royce Soar turbojet under the fin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ambrosini Sagittario / Ariete - ИталияItaly - 1953

The Bensen B-7 can, as shown in our photograph, be fitted with a detachable cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bensen B-8 Gyro-Copter - СШАUSA - 1955

First photo of the Colonial C-2 Skimmer four-seat amphibian. Span 34 ft. 0 in., length 23 ft. 6 in., height 8 ft. 10 in. Maximum speed 136 m.p.h., cruising 125 m.p.h. Gross weight 2,350 lb., empty weight 1,470 Ib. Company designation is Skimmer Tach IV.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Colonial C-1 Skimmer - СШАUSA - 1948

Britain's largest helicopter, the Westland Westminster, made its first flight on Sunday, 14th June. The Westminster can carry a load o/ six tons or forty-two passengers. Fuselage length is 70 ft. and the five-bladed main rotor has a diameter of 72 ft. Powerplant consists of two 2,800-h.p. Napier Eland engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Westminster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958

Another turbine-powered helicopter is the Sikorsky S-62 amphibian, which flew for the first time last month.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky S-62 - СШАUSA - 1958

Helicopter from Kaman is the K-17 "cold-jet" type which flew for the first time recently. The fixed-pitch tail propeller is used for steering only and can rotate in both directions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Kaman K-17 - СШАUSA - 1958