The RAF Museum’s Bristol Scout D replica, N5419, at Cardington in May 1986. Knowing it was to be re-covered, previous owner Leo Opdycke removed the roundels and serial in true World War One souvenir-hunter style.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Scout - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

At Strathallan, Fairey Battle R3950 is to be restored to flying condition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Battle - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Duxford's new Lancaster, KB889, being unloaded in the Superhangar on May 14 1986 by Vanguard Engineering, who transported the aircraft from Bitteswell.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Top, C-FOWE disappears in a cloud of spray after hitting a buoy at Plymouth on May 31, 1986. The severed port wingtip float is visible on the right of the picture. Bottom, its hull split, the all-white Catalina begins to sink with all flags flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina - СШАUSA - 1935

The wing damage is shown at left: the wingtip was broken off a few feet outboard of the aileron root. Right, the tip float and wing panel were recovered by one of the dockyard pinnaces.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Consolidated PBY Catalina - СШАUSA - 1935

The de Havilland Queen Bee fuselage seen at the Mosquito Aircraft Museum on April 13 1986 will form the basis for a restoration project.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Queen Bee / D.H.82B - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Roberts' winning Gloucestershire Gannet, which spans just 13 in. The larger-than-scale propeller is essential for good flying performance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gloster Gannet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Mike Beach's recently restored Rheinland sailplane at Booker during April 1986. Originally built in the late Thirties, the Rheinland still has an impressive performance.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FVA (Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung Aachen) FVA-10 Rheinland - ГерманияGermany - 1936