The two photographs show the similarity between the Gordon Dove and the Tipsy S.2. The Dove, top, appeared two years after the S.2 but outlived it. The S.2 was powered by a 28 h.p. Douglas Sprite and had a maximum speed of 95 m.p.h. The first S.2s were built by Avions Fairey, and nine British examples were constructed by Aero Engines Ltd at Bristol in 1937, but all of them had disappeared by the end of the year.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gordon Dove - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Tipsy S - БельгияBelgium - 1935

The prototype Gordon Dove c/n SCB III single-seat ultra-light monoplane G-AETU shows clean lines in a fly-past. The 750cc Douglas Sprite flat twin is generally quoted at 28 hp which would be the maximum (full throttle) figure. The Dove was designed by S.C.Buszard and built by Premier Aircraft Constructions Ltd formed in 1936. G-AETU had A to F No. 126 and is also mentioned in our article about the Maylands fire on page 89/27.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gordon Dove - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The Gordon Dove G-AETU, with old Hillsons hangar in background. Gordon Dove G-AETU was destroyed in a hangar fire at Maylands, home of the Romford Aero Club, on February 6, 1940.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gordon Dove - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The panel of the Dove, instrumentated with the barest essentials. Of the eight Doves allocated British registrations only three were built.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gordon Dove - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937