De Havilland D.H.50

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De Havilland D.H.50

Страна Country: ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom

Год Year: 1923

Легкий пассажирский самолет с одним пилотом

de Havilland DH.50

В 1922 году стало ясно, что оставшиеся с военных времен DH.9C более нельзя эксплуатировать из-за износа. Де Хэвилленд спроектировал замену - DH.50. Аэроплан вмещал четырех пассажиров в закрытой кабине между крыльями, пилот размещался за этим салоном в открытой кабине. Мотор Siddeley Puma остался от DH.9C. В итоге получился надежный и экономичный легкий пассажирский аэроплан.
   DH.50 впервые взлетел 3 августа 1923 года. Четыре дня спустя под управлением пилота Алана Кобхэма он выиграл первый приз в испытаниях на надежность, которые проводились между датским Копенгагеном и шведским Гётеборгом с 7 по 12 августа. Кобхэм совершил на прототипе несколько дальних перелетов, затем он пересел на второй самолет, оснащенный звездообразным мотором Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar мощностью 385 л. с. (287 кВт), названный DH.50J, и с 16 ноября 1925 года до 17 февраля 1926 года совершил 25-й 749-километровый перелет из Кройдона до Кейптауна. Позднее в 1926 году он выполнил исследовательский перелет в Австралию и обратно, для чего колесное шасси было заменено на поплавковое.
   Фирма "de Havilland" построила 16 серийных DH.50. В Австралии фирма QANTAS выпустила по лицензии четыре самолета DH.50A и три DH.50J; фирма "West Australian Airways" собрала три машины DH.50A; "Larkin Aircraft Supply Company" изготовила один DH.50A. В Европе бельгийская фирма SABCA из Брюсселя также по лицензии собрала три DH.50A для Бельгийского Конго. Чешская фирма "Aero" сделала семь самолетов.
   Из самолетов, построенных фирмой "de Havilland", в Британии осталось только четыре, две из них принадлежали авиакомпании "Imperial Airways". Один аэроплан закупило правительство Чехословакии, 11 машин попали в Австралию и одна в Новую Зеландию. Дольше всех прослужил 15-й серийный самолет британской сборки, поставленный в 1928 году австралийской инспекции гражданской авиации. В 1942 году его разбомбили японцы во время налета на Новую Гвинею.

ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ

   de Havilland DH.50

   Тип: легкий пассажирский самолет с одним пилотом
   Силовая установка: рядный поршневой двигатель Siddeley Puma мощностью 230 л. с. (112 кВт)
   Летные характеристики: максимальная скорость 180 км/ч на уровне моря; крейсерская скорость 153 км/ч на оптимальной высоте; начальная скороподъемность 184 м/мин; практический потолок 4450 м; дальность полета 612 км
   Масса: пустого самолета 1022 кг; максимальная взлетная 1769 кг
   Размеры: размах крыльев 13,03 м; длина 9,07 м; высота 3,35 м; площадь крыльев 40,32 м'
   Полезная нагрузка: до четырех пассажиров в закрытой кабине.

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Flight, August 1923

A NEW DE HAVILLAND COMMERCIAL AEROPLANE
The D.H.50 with 240 H.P. Siddeley "Puma" Engine

   "THIS is not a good machine." Thus commenced the report of one of the de Havilland test pilots after a trial flight on the first of the new D.H.50's just completed at the Stag Lane works of the de Havilland Aircraft Company. It should be pointed out, however, that the continuation of the pilot's report made it clear that the machine, in his opinion, was not merely a good machine, but that from the pilot's point of view it was something quite out of the ordinary, quite extraordinarily good. As the pilot is a man who has done many thousands of hours in the air on a number of different types, he may be assumed to have become somewhat blase, and to be with difficulty moved to enthusiasm. When, therefore, he expressed himself, in no uncertain terms, delighted with the D.H.50 it may be accepted that the machine really does possess features which mark a definite improvement upon previous types.
   Yet on looking at the new D.H.50 in a casual way, one might be forgiven for failing to detect anything very remarkable in its design. Resembling in general appearance other de Havilland machines that have become famous, the D.H.50 looks, and is, a clean, straightforward piece of work, but certainly not remarkable for originality. It is not until one begins to go into detail, and looks into the figures of weight, useful load, etc., that the real merits of the type become apparent. When it is stated that the D.H.50, although possessing all modern features such as oleo undercarriage, damped tail skid, gravity petrol feed, etc., carries four passengers and yet weighs something like 100 lbs. less than the D.H.9 from which it has descended, one begins to get an idea of the progress that has been made. And even so, it seems quite possible that it will not be the economy, the performance, nor the general excellence of the design that will make the type most popular during the years to come. That popularity will most likely be based upon the delightful manner in which the D.H.50 responds to her controls. This applies not only at full speed and cruising speed, but also, and what is, perhaps, even more important, at or near the stalling speed. Although complete tests have not yet been carried out, especially on performance, etc., sufficient has been found out to be able to state that the D.H.50 is very definitely faster than the D.H.9 - how much faster cannot as yet be stated with certainty - and also has a greater speed range. From the preliminary tests it appears that the L/D of the machine is very good indeed, especially is this noticeable at large angles, i.e., at low speeds. In gliding in to land, the machine "floats" along, and even at about 50 m.p.h. banked "S" turns can be carried out with the greatest ease, the controllability being, apparently, just as good as at higher speeds. Thus, even if it is granted, in the absence of complete data, that on a basis of wing loading the D.H.50 should land as fast as the D.H.9, the practical landing speed at which it can be put down will be considerably lower, owing to the excellent controllability at large angles. Now, it is a well-known fact that it is not possible to land the majority of machines at their absolute minimum speed, owing to the controls becoming "sloppy" at low speeds. In other words, lack of controllability prevents full use being made of the speed range of which the machine is capable. In the D.H.50 it appears that a very marked improvement in this respect has been effected, and that this type will come much nearer to the ideal than even its designers had expected.
   The natural question that will be asked, as the general appearance of the machine does not at once indicate the reasons for this all-round improvement, is: Which are the causes that have contributed towards making the D.H.50 not merely a good machine, but something considerably more than that? The answer must be that no one feature of the design is responsible, but that the improvement is due to the cumulative effect of a number of things. For instance, as regards the reduction of 100 lbs. in weight which has been effected, this is the result of the most painstaking care in detail structural design. Thus, by way of an example, it may be mentioned that the fuselage has "bulges" on the sides to give "elbow room." By making the fuselage itself narrower by the extent of the "bulges" something like 4 ins. in the width has been saved, with consequent reduction in fuselage weight. This is only one item; a number of others could be mentioned but this will serve as an example of the attention which has been given to detail, and which has resulted in such a considerable saving in structure weight.
   As regards the aerodynamic reasons for the improved performance, and the vastly improved controllability., it is more difficult to get at the facts. To begin with, the fuselage, with its small nose radiator and enclosed cabin top, is much "cleaner" than that of the D.H.9, giving the air, one may assume, a more undisturbed flow. Then there is no cut-out in the trailing edge of the top plane, nor any cables running along the leading edge, nor any wing flap cranks projecting upwards on the upper surface, so that here again the air flow is probably greatly improved, with resultant improvement in the aerodynamic efficiency of the machine.
   The improvement in controllability is due, in the first place, to the de Havilland patented type of differential ailerons, in which system the upward-moving flap travels through a greater angle than that moved through by the corresponding downward-moving flap on the opposite side. This system of aileron control is not, however, in itself sufficient to account entirely for the better controllability, which must be partly due to other causes, connected, probably, with the generally cleaner airflow over the wings. The degree of differential movement, and the area and shape of the ailerons, play an important part, and perhaps the best one can do is to say that here is one of those cases where a machine has come out "right" from the first. Any designer knows that this occasionally happens, and that one can never be quite certain beforehand whether it will or will not happen. In this case there is not the slightest doubt that the machine is exactly "right," and one can but congratulate the designers on their achievement.
   Considered as a commercial machine, the D.H.50 is intended for use on "feeder" lines, where the employment of a larger machine is not justified by the volume of traffic, or as a "taxi-plane" in place of the D.H.9's, which have hitherto been employed for this purpose with such remarkable success. One can also envisage its usefulness in opening out new air routes where, at first, the number of passengers, or the amount of goods, cannot be expected to be sufficient to fill machines with larger capacity. For all such work the D.H.50 should be particularly suitable, not only on account of its economy, but also because of its good performance. As already mentioned, the makers have not yet completed their tests, and do not, therefore, wish performance figures to be quoted, but that both the maximum speed and the speed range are greater than those of the D.H.9 has already been definitely established. It seems safe to state that the cruising speed of the machine will be somewhere very close to the 100 m.p.h. figure. The fuel economy at this speed, owing to the high value of the L/D of the whole machine, should be very good indeed, and the criticism that the machine is using, on a basis of full power, close upon 60 h.p. per paying passenger, is met by calling attention to the fact that the "power-required" curve is very far below the "power-available" curve at cruising speed, and that consequently there is a large excess of power, which means that the machine has an ample reserve of power for emergencies, while at the same time the engine can be run normally at only 60 per cent, or so of its maximum, thus ensuring not only a long life but also good reliability.
   The general lines of the D.H.50 are well shown in the accompanying general arrangement drawings and photographs. The "clean" lines and absence of projections should be noted. The fuselage is of usual de Havilland construction, i.e., it is a ply-wood covered structure without wire bracing. The sides and bottom are fiat, for ease and cheapness of construction, while the cabin top, roof of engine housing, and deck fairing aft of the cabin are cambered.
   The 240 h.p. Siddeley "Puma" engine is very accessibly mounted, but there is no separate engine mounting unit such as that fitted in some of the larger machines. Nor is this probably necessary in this case. There is ample space left around the engine, and all parts and accessories likely to need attention are easily accessible, either through inspection doors or through the large openings left on each side of the upper part of the engine. Although the top of the engine housing is covered by a cambered roof, and the fuselage floor under the engine by a sheet beaten up to form a rounded belly, the space from the top longerons to the "eaves" of the roof is left entirely open, with the exception of curved deflectors near the back, serving to send the air which has passed through the radiator and into the engine house clear of the cabin sides. A special arrangement has been adopted for dealing with oil leak problems, with the consequence that the D.H.50 should be exceptionally clean and free from oil thrown back over the walls of the cabin. This feature is of importance not only because of the general cleanliness of the machine, but also, and even more so, on account of the smaller amount of work required to keep the machine spick and span. By leaving the sides of the engine-house open a considerable amount of heat is carried off by the air direct from the water jacket walls, and a smaller nose radiator can be employed, with consequent gain to the appearance of the machine. At the same time the upper portions of the cylinders, with sparking plugs and high tension cables, are immediately accessible, without inspection doors to undo. Needless to say, a fireproof bulkhead separates the engine from the cabin space, which follows immediately aft of the engine.
   The cabin, although its size has been kept down to a minimum, is not at all cramped. In fact, on sitting down inside one is surprised at the amount of leg-room and the general airy impression which the cabin gives. Seating accommodation is provided for four passengers, all facing forward. The front seat is of the hammock type, the two cross bars for which rest in trunnions on the sides of the cabin. The after seat is fixed, and is of three-ply construction, but provided with .a comfortable back-rest and air cushions. An air-speed indicator and an altimeter are mounted on the front wall of the cabin, and a map of England, Northern France, north-western portion of Germany, and the Scandinavian countries was provided on the machine which we had an opportunity of inspecting at Stag Lane the other day. This was because the machine was that evening flying to Rotterdam in connection with the Rotterdam-Copenhagen-Gothenburg "Arrival Competition." The machine was piloted by Mr. Alan Cobham, who carried as passengers Mrs. Cobham, Admiral Mark Kerr, and Mr. C. C. Walker, chief engineer and a director of the de Havilland Aircraft Company.
   By so arranging the seats that they can be easily unshipped the D.H.50 can very rapidly be converted into a goods carrier, in which role its carrying capacity is extraordinarily good - approximately 1,100 lbs. of paving load being possible without exceeding the total loaded weight for which the machine's airworthiness certificate is issued. This amount of paying load is additional to the weight of fuel carried, which is in the neighbourhood of 400 lbs. weight, or sufficient for more than 3 1/2 hours' flying. Assuming a range of about 400 miles, the paying load of the D.H.50 is therefore approximately 4-6 lbs. per horse-power, and that at a cruising speed of 100 m.p.h. As a passenger-carrier we believe it is intended to hire out the D.H.50 at the usual fee charged for the D.H.9's, i.e., 2s. per mile, so that the cost per passenger works out at 6d. per mile, which is certainly very reasonable indeed. What it amounts to is this: Assuming that four people wish to travel from London to Paris in a private aeroplane. The distance is approximately 240 miles, which, at 2s. per mile, works out at L24, or L6 per passenger, or about the same fare as that charged on the regular air lines. If goods be carried, and the full load of 1,100 lbs. assumed, the cost from London to Paris works out at 5 1/4d. per lb. These figures are, of course, based upon the charges made when the machine is hired out by the de Havilland Hire Service, and may therefore be assumed to show a profit on the actual cost, which profit would be gained by any firm operating the machines on their own lines.
   Mention has already been made of the seating accommodation in the cabin. Access is gained from the starboard side, the roof of the cabin being hinged along the port side. The passengers step up on the trailing edge of the lower right-hand plane, which is reinforced with three-ply for the purpose, and from there to a small step permanently mounted on the side of the fuselage. When the passengers have embarked the roof is closed down, the fastenings being within easy reach from inside as well, although a notice warns the occupants not to open the cabin while the machine is in flight. Ventilation is ensured in the simplest way possible, i.e., by leaving the window on the starboard side without glass panes. Owing to the direction of the slip stream from the propeller this has been found quite feasible, and, in order to get rid of the very small amount of draught noticeable in the back seat, a small deflector is mounted outside the starboard window, adjustable by the passengers. From the cabin it is quite easy to converse with the pilot, whose cockpit is placed aft of the cabin, through a large-diameter tube of three-ply running aft from the cabin. The long exhaust pipe on the port side effectively silences the engine, and conversation in the cabin is easily possible during flight.
   From the pilot's cockpit an exceptionally good view is obtained, and the coaming has been so shaped as to restrict his view as little as possible, while at the same time "streamlining" his head. The controls are of usual type, but fitted with ball bearings everywhere, as in all recent de Havilland machines, and the cables are in all instances arranged "straight through" so as to avoid taking them over pulleys. The consequence is that all control surfaces work remarkably easy, and even during flight the pilot can operate the joy-stick with his little finger.
   The petrol tank is mounted above the top centre-section, and is given the shape of a thick, high-lift wing section. From it the fuel flows by gravity to the carburettors, through "Petroflex" tubing, and the tank is divided by a partition, two petrol cocks being, of course, provided, so that, although a petrol gauge is fitted the pilot need not worry much about its extreme accuracy, as he knows that when the main supply runs out he has, by turning on the supply in the smaller tank, sufficient petrol for one half-hour's flying. The two cocks are operated by cables from the port side of the cockpit.
   A certain amount of unorthodoxy is found in the wing bracing, which at first sight looks rather incomplete. To begin with, there are no anti-lift wires in the inner bays. At first this looks alarming, but the reason for the omission at once becomes evident: by leaving out this wire access to the cabin is greatly facilitated, and as these particular wires are only loaded to any great extent on landing the incidence wires between the first pair of struts are probably well capable of transmitting the loads. Again, in the bracing of the centre section struts the right-hand set of wires has been omitted, the left-hand set being duplicated. As in the case of the anti-lift wires the reason is found in the problem of access to the cabin. The top centre-section has been covered with thick three-ply so as to transmit the stresses, and the upper ends of the centre-section rear struts are attached behind the rear spar, to specially strong beams used to reinforce the structure. Thus the omission of certain wires need cause no misgivings, although looking at first somewhat alarming.
   The undercarriage is of the usual V-type, but with oleo gear. The first 6 ins. or so of the travel is taken by the oil, and is then assisted by rubber shock absorbers for the rest of the stroke. The tail skid is sprung and damped, as shown in the sketch, by rubber compression blocks. It is steerable and works in conjunction with the rudder, although springs are incorporated so that, should the skid jam, the rudder can still be operated.
   The tail is of usual de Havilland form, and the tail plane is of the trimming type. It is operated by a horizontal T, as shown in a sketch, by cables and a lever in the cockpit. The action is, of course, much quicker than in the case of a worm type of trimming gear, and it has actually been found possible to control the machine on the trimming gear instead of on the elevator, although the latter is, of course, more effective. Thus it will be seen that the machine can be very quickly trimmed to meet any emergencies.
   The main dimensions of the D.H.50 are shown on the accompanying scale drawings. The empty weight of the machine is 2,253 lbs. and the weight of fuel 394 lbs. The useful load, including pilot, is 1,253 lbs., giving a maximum permissible total loaded weight of 3,900 lbs., which is the weight covered by the machine's air-worthiness certificate. The wing loading is approximately the same as that of the D.H.9, and the power loading is 16.3 lbs. per h.p.

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Flight, May 1924

THE NEW D.H. AUTOMATIC CAMBER GEAR

   SOME weeks ago we announced that the de Havilland Aircraft Company, Ltd., had developed, and were experimenting with, a new device for altering, automatically, the camber of the wings during flight. The device has since then been further perfected, and on Thursday of last week we were invited by Capt. Geoffrey de Havilland to witness actual flying tests with the new camber gear. Unfortunately, for reasons connected with the granting of foreign patents, it is not possible to give, this week, a detailed description of the actual mechanism employed, and details must be reserved for a future occasion. The general principle may, however, be outlined, and an account given of the results and impressions of the flying tests.
   Briefly explained, the de Havilland automatic camber device consists of wing flaps extending over the whole length of the wings, and working upwardly against the action of springs. On the ground, or at very low speeds, all the flaps are right down to the limit of their travel. Once the machine gets into the air the flaps begin to move up against the action of the springs. According to the spring tension the speed at which the flaps are right up varies. In the D.H. 50, with 240 h.p. Siddeley "Puma" engine, this speed is about 70 m.p.h. At about this speed, and at all speeds above it, the flaps are lying flush with the rest of the wing section, i.e., the wing section becomes normal. At lower speeds the flaps gradually move down, until at about 45 to 50 m.p.h. they are right down. It will thus be seen that the top speed of the machine is not in any way affected (except, of course, lo such small extent as is caused by the weight of the cambering device, which is quite light). The landing speed is, however, considerably reduced.
   It is not, perhaps, in the actual reduction in landing speed attained that the chief merit of the D.H. camber gear lies, although this is not inconsiderable. (In the D.H.50 it amounts to something like 7 or 8 miles per hour.) Rather is it in the improvement in the angle of climb, and in the reduction in speed on approaching an aerodrome.
   On the occasion of the demonstration last week we took our seat in the D.H. 50, with Capt. de Havilland himself as passenger and Capt. Broad as pilot, and were taken for a flight around the district surrounding the Stag Lane aerodrome. The machine got off after a very short run, and the climb appeared extremely good. By this we do not necessarily mean that the rate of climb was better than that of the standard machine. It may have been, but we do not know. What we mean by "better climb" is better angle of climb.
   During the flight referred to Capt. Broad gradually slowed down the machine, the airspeed indicator needle drooping back slowly to 60, 50, 45 and 40 m.p.h. When the needle touched the 40 m.p.h. figure the machine gently stalled. The recovery was extremely rapid, and it was estimated that the drop from stall until the machine was again flying level (without opening the throttle) could not have been more than about 60 ft. It would appear that in recovering from a stall the spring-loaded trailing edge flaps assist materially.
   Another thing that was particularly noticeable during the flight was that whatever the speed shown on the indicator, the level of the fuselage altered but little. This was, of course, to be expected, as the fact of the flaps coming down virtually increases the angle of incidence as well as the camber, and is thus equivalent to dropping the tail. It was, however, rather startling to have the fact brought home to one by actual experience.
   Even on approaching the aerodrome when about to land, the tail remained nearly horizontal, and the speed at which the aerodrome was approached seemed ridiculously low, especially when taken in conjunction with the level fuselage. As a matter of fact, the feeling of floating into an aerodrome at about 45 m.p.h. air speed with the tail still well up is wholly delightful, and gives a sense of security that must be experienced to be appreciated. On dropping to the ground the machine stopped its forward speed almost in its own length, the flaps, then right down and the whole wing at a large angle, acting as a very efficient air brake.
   There is, of course, the risk that a pilot unaccustomed to this flap gear might accidentally stall the machine, being accustomed to dropping the tail far landing, but this is purely a question of the pilot getting used to the particular machine, and is hardly worth serious consideration.
   It is not difficult to foresee a line of development by which the Handley Page front slot and permanently slotted ailerons are combined with the de Havilland automatic cambering device, and, as a matter of fact, some such combination should add very greatly to the speed range of a machine, especially by using the new type H.P. metal auxiliary aerofoil, which does not affect the wing at all when closed. The disadvantage of the large angles necessitated by the H.P. slotted wing should be to a great extent counterbalanced by the D.H. camber gear.
   In the meantime we understand that the de Havilland Aircraft Company are prepared to consider the granting of licences to any constructor who desires to employ the camber gear, much as several constructors are already incorporating the de Havilland differential aileron gear, which also constitutes a de Havilland Patent.

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Описание:Description:

de Havilland DH.50
Flight, August 1923
A NEW DE HAVILLAND COMMERCIAL AEROPLANE
Flight, May 1924
THE NEW D.H. AUTOMATIC CAMBER GEAR

История Авиации 23 / С.Корж - Коммерческая авиация /Ретроспектива/ (9)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
D.H.50J Алана Кобхэма в Порт Дарвине (северное побережье Австралии). Репродукция с открытки того времени.

Flight 1923-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
The D.H. 50 is a commercial aeroplane carrying four passengers, although the engine is a Siddeley "Puma" of 230 h.p. only. The cruising speed is about 100 m.p.h.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-02 / P.Moss - Wings for the Empire (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBKZ
G-EBKZ, a D.H.50A used by I.A.L. for taxi work from 1924.
Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v3

de Havilland D.H.50.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
The prototype D.H.50, G-EBFN. It made its first flight on July 30,1923, from Stag Lane with Hubert Broad at the controls.
Flight 1923-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
THE D.H.50: Side view.
Flight 1923-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
THE D.H.50: Three-quarter rear view.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / P.Capon - Stag Lane /Capon's Corner/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
The D.H.50 prototype, G-EBFN, photographed at Stag Lane in 1925. Powered by a 230 h.p. Siddeley Puma, the D.H. 50 carried four passengers. Seen in the colours of Northern Air Lines Ltd, this D.H.50 was sold in Australia as G-AUEY in February 1926.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
FLYING TO PRAGUE: The D.H.50 is seen actually starting on its splendid flight.
The second D.H.50, G-EBFO, was fitted with full-span automatic flaps.
Flight 1924-09 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
На de Havilland DH.50 ставили самые разные моторы, включая ADC Nimbus, Bristol Jupiter IV, Jupiter VI, Jupiter XI и Pratt & Whitney Wasp С. Чехи оснащали эти самолеты моторами Walter W-4.
The D.H.50 biplane, 230 h.p. Siddeley "Puma": It •was on a similar machine to this, G-EBFP, that Alan Cobham made his splendid flight to Tangier and back.
Flight 1924-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
FIRST IN THE KING'S CUP RACE: 1. Mr. A. J . Cobham getting out of his D.H.50 (Siddeley "Puma") after winning the race. 2, Cobham, crossing the finishing line.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

THE END OF A 17,000-MILE FLIGHT: The D.H.50 arriving at Croydon Aerodrome.
Flight 1924-05 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
The D.H.50 Landing at about 40 m.p.h. Air Speed: The flaps are right down, and it should be noted that although the machine is very near its stalling angle the tail is well up.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
G-EBFO, the second de Havilland-built D.H.50, pictured during its visit to Prague on May 30, 1924 with Lord Thomson aboard. Note the flaps on the upper and lower wings.
Aeroplane Monthly 1985-11 / H.Morris - The Barnstormer's Apprentice (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBQI [3]
Northern Air Lines' D.H.50A G-EBQI was built in 1927. Powered by a 230 h.p. Siddeley Puma, the aircraft was painted blue and silver. This photograph was taken before its acquisition by NAL.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBQI [3]
D.H.50A G-EBQI when in service with Air Taxis at Stag Lane. It later flew with Northern Air Transport and the Brooklands School of Flying.
Aeroplane Monthly 1985-11 / H.Morris - The Barnstormer's Apprentice (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBQI [3]
The Northern Air Lines Puma-engined D.H.50A G-EBQI at Barton in 1931.
Flight 1928-05 / Flight

DE HAVILLANDS IN AUSTRALIA: A "Nimbus"-engined D.H.50A, assembled by De Havilland Aircraft Pty., Melbourne.
Air Pictorial 1956-11 / Photos by request
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UAB [3]
NO-NAME DE HAVILLAND D.H.50. Sir Alan Cobham used a 385-h .p. Jaguar (radial) powered D.H .50J (G-EBFO) for his epic England - South Africa survey flight. This photograph illustrates the unique World War II 230-h.p. A.D.C. Nimbus-powered VH-UAB (c/ n. 106), built at Stag Lane in 1924. Before R.A .A.F. impressment as A.10-I it was G-AUAB, then VH-AUB. Four passengers plus pilot (in rear cockpit) could be carried.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UER
The fifth D.H.50, as VH-UER with the Flying Doctor Service.
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

"QUANTAS": A D.H. 50 employed for air mail and passenger service by the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, Ltd., between Charleville and Camooweal, Queensland. Our illustration shows mail and passengers on their arrival at Longreach from Charleville.
История Авиации 23 / С.Корж - Коммерческая авиация /Ретроспектива/ (9)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UFA
Во второй половине 1920-х гг. под эгидой QANTAS была создана австралийская служба авиационной медицинской помощи, первыми самолетами которой стали D.H.50.
Aeroplane Monthly 1978-12 / Personal album
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UQX
De Havilland D.H.50 VH-UQX, seen at Watut, New Guinea, in 1937 with Nev Bruckhauser in the cockpit, was powered by a Bristol Jupiter radial. The roof of the passenger cabin forward of the cockpit is opened for access.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHA [2]
The first Aero-built D.H.50A at Prague-Kbely state civil aerodrome.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHC [2]
Two views of L-BAHC taken during pre-flight checks, showing detail of struttery and bracing wires.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHC [2]
L-BAHC on one of its inaugural flights during the 1928 season. The CSA aeroplanes wore the dark blue/silver livery of the day.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHD [5]
The fourth Aero-built D.H.50, L-BAHD, photographed after September 1927.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHD [5]
L-BAHD being manhandled. Note the non-standard wheels with square cross-section tyres, possibly taken from a Farman Goliath, an example of which can be seen in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Farman F.60 Goliath / F.169 - ФранцияFrance - 1918
Aeroplane Monthly 1977-01 / G.Endres - Czechoslovakian Air Transport since 1920 (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHD [5]
De Havilland D.H.50 L-BAHD was one of several licence-built at the Aero factory and operated by the company until taken over by CSA in 1927.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHD [5]
L-BAHD photographed during refuelling at Prague circa 1926-27.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHE [3]
Factory-fresh fifth Czech-built D.H.50 L-BAHE photographed near the Aero hangar at Kbely airport. Note the larger-diameter wheels of this licence-built D.H.50 in comparison with its British counterpart.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHE [3]
The fifth Aero D.H.50A L-BAHE in company with Aero A-14 L-BARM, which operated the first CSA routes.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Aero Ae.01 / A.14 - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1919
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-05 / Personal album. Civil
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHG [2]
D.H.50 L-BAHG experimentally fitted with larger, uncovered wheels of squared cross section and new Hedderheimer Kupferwerke metal propeller under test.
De Havilland D.H.50 L-BAHG, later OK-AHG, was one of seven licence-built '50s produced by Aero Tovarno Letadel at Vysocany, Prague in 1925-26. All Czech-built 50s were powered by the 240 h.p. Walter W-4 inline engine. These licence-built de Havilland aircraft were registered L-BAHA to L-BAHG and were later re-registered OK-AHA to OK-AHG when the current Czech registration sequence was introduced.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHG [2]
L-BAHG prepared for its passengers. Standing at right is State Civil Airport director B.Trnka. Later registered OK-AHG, this aircraft survived until April 1936.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BALG [5]
L-BALG seen with Walter W-IV engine and exhaust pipe below the starboard wing and alongside the fuselage.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BALG [5]
L-BALG, formerly G-EBKJ, photographed near Brandys, north of Prague.
D.H.50 L-BALG was built by the de Havilland company and first registered as G-EBKJ in December 1924. In the following month it was sold to the Czech government as L-BALG, later becoming OK-ALG.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BALG [5]
Another air-to-air view of L-BALG near Prague.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BALG [5]
The Walter-engined L-BALG with dark blue fuselage of a later period. Note the exhaust pipe below the fuselage.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OH-AHC
The third Aero-built D.H.50A as OH-AHC, formerly L-BAHC, in later use as a private mount for Julius Arigi - note the inscription on the engine cowling.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)

A good detail view of a brand new Aero-built D.H.50A, showing the high standard of production work.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: O-BAHX
The third SABCA-built D.H.50 for Sabena. The aircraft in the air is a Farman Goliath.
Flight 1924-11 / Flight

THE FLIGHT TO INDIA: On November 20 Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Brancker, Director of Civil Aviation, started on his flight to India on a D.H.50 biplane (Siddeley "Puma") piloted by Alan Cobham. The accompanying photograph shows the "50" being filled with "B.P." fuel prior to the departure from Stag Lane Aerodrome. Incidentally, "B.P." originates from the Persian Oil Fields, one of the countries to be traversed in the course' of the flight, so here, perhaps, is a modern version of "taking coals to Newcastle."
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
G-EBFO photographed at Prague-Kbely aerodrome on its way to the Far East in early 1925.
Air Enthusiast 1999-07 / J.Grant - Anti-clockwise
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AUAB
DH.50A G-AUAB being refuelled at Herne Hill airstrip, WA. This site is now a vineyard.
Flight 1926-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BALG [5]
TWO DE HAVILLANDS: Capt. Broad flying Mrs. Eliott-Lynn's "Moth" above the Czechoslovak D.H.50 and, inset, doing one of his large-diameter slow loops.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Moth / D.H.60 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1928-11 / Flight

FLYING IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA: The D.H.50 (right) and ANEC III passenger machines at Hermannsburg, Central Australia, after flying 1,300 miles from Melbourne. The pilots were Capt. H. J. Larkin and Capt. F. Neale.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: ANEC III - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926
Flight 1927-03 / Flight

AUSTRALIAN AERIAL SERVICES (LARKIN): Snapshot from a correspondent showing some of the flying-stock of this air transport company, which operates the Adelaide-Cootamundra, Broken Hill-Mildura, and Melbourne-Hay services. A D.H.50 (Siddeley "Puma") on the left and one of the three A.N.E.C.III (Rolls-Royce) six-seaters.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: ANEC III - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926
История Авиации 23 / С.Корж - Коммерческая авиация /Ретроспектива/ (9)

Мистер Кеннеди собственной персоной. Снимок сделан, очевидно, гораздо позднее 1922г., так как на заднем плане явно не "Армстронг Уитворт" F.K.8, а, скорее всего, D.H.50. Последние появились у QANTAS во второй половине 20-х годов.
Flight 1923-09 / Flight

THE D.H.50 AT GOTHENBURG: On the left, Mr. Alan J. Cobham on arrival, with his two passengers, Admiral Mark Kerr (centre) and Mr. C. C. Walker, director of the De Havilland Company. On the right, Cobham with some Swedish friends. On Cobham's right is Dr. Malmer, who was responsible for the drawing up of the rules governing the competitions.
Flight 1928-05 / Flight

D.H.50A's CARRY DISTINGUISHED AUSTRALIAN PASSENGERS: On the left, His Excellency Lord Stonehaven and Capt. Davidson, prior to leaving on their flight to Tatura in the "Wattle Bird." On the right, the Prime Minister and Mrs. Bruce emplaning in the "Lyre Bird," for a flight to Adelaide.
Flight 1924-06 / Flight

FLYING TO PRAGUE: On Friday, May 30 Lord Thomson, Secretary of State for Air, General Sir Sefton Brancker, and Mr. Frank Hodges made the flight from London to Prague in a D.H. 50 (240 Siddeley-Puma), Piloted by Captain Broad.Leaving Croydon at 7.30 a.m., the party arrived on the Kbely aerodrome at Prague at 4.40 p.m. Mr. Hodges was on his way to Vienna, while Lord Thomson and General Sir Sefton Brancker were attending the opening by Professor Masaryk, President of the Czechoslovak Republic, of the Third International Aero Exhibition in Prague. Our photograph shows the three air travellers in merry mood a moment before the departure. Above the luggage is being loaded on board.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

THE END OF A 17,000-MILE FLIGHT: The three happy travellers, from right to left, Gen. Sir Sefton Brancker, Director of Civil Aviation, Mr. Elliott, Engineer, and Mr. Cobham, Pilot.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

At Calcutta: Lord and Lady Lytton and their daughter, Lady Hermonia, discussing their trip in the D.H.50 with General Sir Sefton Brancker and Mr. Cobham.
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

A PATIENT BEING PLACED IN THE A.I.M. AMBULANCE PLANE: A striking contrast to the Camel ambulance transport, used in the early days.
Flight 1926-08 / Flight

VISITORS FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA: During the Orly meeting a D.H.50 built in Prague under licence, arrived with distinguished passengers. This group, taken immediately after the arrival of the machine, includes, from left to right: Pavel Benes, Avia, chief designer; Dr. Lhota, amateur pilot and president of the Czechoslovak Pilots' Association; Mrs. Lhota; M. Srba, member of the Czechoslovak Diet; Maj. Krysner, director of Czechoslovak Railways; Capt. Josef Jira, Ing. Stocis, of the Ministry of Public Works; M. Brebenec, pilot of the D.H.50; and M. Milos Bondy, managing director of the Avia Co.
Flight 1924-06 / Flight

BRITAIN'S AIR MINISTER AT PRAGUE: Our photograph shows Lord Thomson with several notabilities who met him on his arrival at the Kbely aerodrome. Inset shows the D.H.50 landing on the Prague aerodrome, carrying Lord Thomson, General Sir Sefton Brancker, and Mr. Frank Hodges. The flight from Croydon to Prague was accomplished in a little under nine hours.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
THE END OF A 17,000-MILE FLIGHT: The D.H.50 is seen surrounded by interested spectators
Flight 1925-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Native interest in the D.H.50 at Jalpaiguri.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

At Jalpaiguri the ground was cleared by elephants, here seen standing guard over the D.H.50.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

OFFICIAL WELCOME TO THE VOYAGERS: Maj. J. W. Hills and Mr. Hubert Scott-Paine at Croydon, where, on behalf of the Board of Imperial Airways, they met Gen. Sir Sefton Brancker and Mr. Cobham.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

The End of a Perfect Trip: Gen. Sir Sefton Brancker alighting from the D.H.50, while Mr. Elliott stands by on the wing, and Mr. Cobham greets his many friends.
Flight 1923-09 / Flight

A D.H.50 AT GOTHENBURG: Mr. Cobham getting out of his cockpit immediately after winning the competition
Flight 1925-01 / Flight

DE HAVILLANDS IN AUSTRALIA: Our photographs were taken on the occasion of a flight from Winton to Longreach and back, when the Federal Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, Mrs. Bruce and a party were the passengers. Above are seen the two machines at Longreach aerodrome. On the left the Prime Minister and Mrs. Bruce are seen conversing with Mr. Fysh, while on the right the D.H.50 is seen taking off from Winton. Note the flat and apparently unlimited aerodrome.
Flight 1927-02 / Flight

A D.H.50 FOR NEW ZEALAND: This machine has been ordered for survey work, the cabin being specially arranged for the taking of photographs. Our picture shows the 50 on a test flight, piloted by Captain Broad, shortly before its despatch to the Antipodes. In the background is seen a "Moth," piloted by Capt. Geoffrey de Havilland himself.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Moth / D.H.60 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1927-10 / Flight

THE RETURN OF THE SCHNEIDER TEAM: The Armstrong-Whitworth "Argosy" of Imperial Airways, Ltd., arrives at Croydon aerodrome, escorted by six Gloster "Grebes" and a de Havilland 50. Considering the extremely gusty wind, the "Grebes" kept excellent formation.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Argosy - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 Gloster Grebe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

At Calcutta: Government House, Calcutta, from the de Havilland 50.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

Rangoon as seen from the D.H.50: The pagoda with the golden roof may be seen in the distance.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

Vari-coloured rock formation on Persian Gulf.
Flight 1925-03 / Flight

Some of the country on the Persian Gulf does not look very inviting for a forced landing.
Flight 1926-08 / Flight

An Anglo-Czech Alliance: The 230 h.p. Walter engine in the D.H.50
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

LORD STONEHAVEN'S D.H.50: Side View.
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

Three-quarter front view of the D.H.50 fitted with floats built by Short Brothers, a portion of whose works may be seen in the background.
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

D.H.50 AS A SEAPLANE: This front view shows the clean lines of the machine.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace

The D.H.50A for the Governor-General of Australia taking off from the Medway at Rochester in March 1926.
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

CLEAN RUNNING: Two views of the D.H.50, fitted with floats, which has been built for Lord Stonehaven, Governor-General of Australia. The absence of spray is most noticeable, and the machine appears to have no tendency to porpoise.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: A8-1
D.H.50A floatplane A8-1 was a British-built example which went to the RAAF for the use of the Governor-General of Australia. It is seen here wearing RAAF roundels and rudder stripes, but with no serial. Once in . Australia, it was used for survey duties as well as in the communications role, and surveyed New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Flight 1926-04 / Flight

THE FLY-PAST: The D.H.50 passing the Rochester works of Short Brothers, piloted by Capt. Broad.
Flight 1926-05 / Flight

AN "EELS-EYE VIEW" OF THE D.H.50 SEAPLANE: In this photograph the shape of the Duralumin floats may be seen. Note the rounded bows and sharp heels.

Flight 1929-12 / Flight

An Australian-built D.H.50, fitted with a Bristol "Jupiter," constructed by Qantas at Longreach.
Flight 1932-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UHE
DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT IN AUSTRALIA: Some of the Q.A.N.T.A.S. company's fleet - (left to right) "Moth" (Cirrus III); "Moth" (Gipsy); "Puss Moth"; D.H.61 (Bristol Jupiter XI F); D.H.50 "Giant Moth" (450 Jupiter VI).

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Giant Moth / D.H.61 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 De Havilland Puss Moth / D.H.80 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1925-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
LONDON - CAPE TOWN IMPERIAL AIRWAY SURVEY FLIGHT: Three views of the D.H.50J biplane (385 h.p. Siddeley "Jaguar"), which has been specially equipped for the expedition. Inset, the machine inflight.
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
THE MACHINE: The D.H.50 in front of the hangars at Croydon, just before starting on its last "flip'' across to the Stag Lane Aerodrome. Both the machine and its Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" engine were in very good condition, considering the trying conditions under which the 17,000 miles' flight was made.
Flight 1925-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
LONDON - CAPE TOWN IMPERIAL AIRWAY SURVEY FLIGHT: Pilot and crew of the D.H.50J (Siddeley "Jaguar"); from left to right, Mr. Alan J. Cobham, Mr. B. W. G. Emmott (Cinematographer), and Mr. A. B. Elliott (Engineer).
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
LONDON - CAPE TOWN - LONDON: The 385 h.p. Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" engine which came through the 17,000 miles and all variations of climatic conditions, without a hitch.
17,000 + 28,000 = 45,000: The Armstrong Siddeley "Jaguar" which accomplished its second big task without a falter.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-12 / I.Rendall - Following Cobham's Feat
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Cobham with Sir Sefton Branker, Director of Civil Aviation, right, with the D.H.50J.
Flight 1925-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Final Touches in the London - Cape Town Flight: Mr. Elliott (engineer) replenishes the tanks with "B.P." spirit at Croydon, while Mr. Emmott (cinematographer) looks to see if his supply of films is in order.
Flight 1925-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
LONDON - CAPE TOWN FLIGHT. - Going - Gone! The D.H.50.J takes off from Croydon (November 16) en route for Africa.
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
LONDON - CAPE TOWN - LONDON: Some "snaps" taken by A. B. Elliott (the engineer of the party) on the outward journey. (1) The arrival at Malakal, Sudan. (2) A native helps to fill up with fuel. (3) An aerial view of the Sennar Dam recently opened to irrigate 1,000,000 acres of desert.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-12 / I.Rendall - Following Cobham's Feat
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Another view of Cobham's D.H.50J. Note the pannier beneath the fuselage for carrying the spare propeller.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / P.Moss - Wings for the Empire (3)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Sir Alan Cobham flying the D.H.50J he used to survey the Cape route, 1925-26.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-12 / I.Rendall - Following Cobham's Feat
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Flight 1926-12 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
The D.H.50 fitted with Siddeley "Jaguar" engine, flown by Sir Alan Cobham to Rangoon and back, Cape Town and back, and Melbourne and back. This actual machine has covered over 125,000 miles in extremes of climatic conditions.
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
HOME FROM THE CAPE: These three photographs tell the story of the home-coming of Cobham, Elliott and Emmott on Saturday of last week from their flight to Cape Town and back in a D.H.50 fitted with Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" radial air-cooled engine. The photograph shows the D.H.50 arriving over Croydon aerodrome, followed by some of its escorting machines.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.32 / D.H.34 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Handley Page H.P.18 (W.8) / H.P.30 (W.10) - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
HOME FROM THE CAPE: These three photographs tell the story of the home-coming of Cobham, Elliott and Emmott on Saturday of last week from their flight to Cape Town and back in a D.H.50 fitted with Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" radial air-cooled engine. On the photograph is seen the "50" actually landing after its 17,000 miles' flight.
Flight 1926-03 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
FIRST GREETINGS: These two photographs show the crowds surging around the machine as soon as it came to a standstill on the Croydon Aerodrome. In the upper photograph, Mr. Cobham is being hailed by friends, while in the lower picture he is seen being carried to the Customs House.
Мировая Авиация 116
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
После разведки маршрутов для авиакомпании "Imperial Airways" в Азии Алан Кобхэм на этом DH.50J в 1925-1926 годах начал прокладывать воздушные трассы над Южной Африкой и Австралией, преодолев за это время 25 750 км по воздуху.
"Героический" рекордный D.H.50J позднее был с почестями провезен по улицам британской столицы, заполненным толпами восхищенного народа.
Flight 1926-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
In the Lord Mayor's Show: Sir Alan Cobham's de Havilland 50J, with Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" engine, in which he flew to Cape Town and back and to Australia and back, formed part of this year's procession.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND: Mr. Cobham starting from Rochester on June 30.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND: The arrival at Singapore on July 29 during the outward journey. Mooring the D.H.50 for the night.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND: At Port Darwin, Australia, the D.H.50J was changed from a seaplane into a land plane on the outward journey, and vice versa on the home trip. Our picture shows some men of the Australian Navy assisting in this operation.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND: The concluding stage of the outward journey. On the left a view from the machine of the open sea during the 500-mile jump from Kupang to Port Darwin, and, on the right, the first glimpse of Australia.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
HOME! The D H.50J (Siddeley "Jaguar") seaplane, piloted by Mr. Alan Cobham, accompanied by Sergt. Ward and Mr. Capel, "flies past" the Houses of Parliament, at the finish of the 28,000-mile flight to Australia and back, on October 1, 1926.
История Авиации 23 / С.Корж - Коммерческая авиация /Ретроспектива/ (9)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
THE FINISH OF THE 28,000-MILE FLIGHT: The D.H.50J (Siddeley "Jaguar") seaplane, piloted by Alan J. Cobham, crossing the line, on October 1, 1926, at - according to the "Time-keeper" - 2.27 p.m. Inset, "Alan J." still smiling
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Alan Cobham putting G-EBFO onto the Thames at Westminster on his return from Australia on October 1, 1926.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
THE FINISH OF THE ENGLAND - AUSTRALIA - ENGLAND FLIGHT: Mr. Alan Cobham alighting on the Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, October 1, 1926.
История Авиации 23 / С.Корж - Коммерческая авиация /Ретроспектива/ (9)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Аллан Кобхэм "со товарищи" покидает свой самолет после триумфальной посадки на Темзе возле знаменитого Вестминстерского аббатства и лондонского Тауэра.
Flight 1926-10 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
England - Australia - England, Going Ashore: Mr. Cobham and his engineers, Sergt. Ward and Mr. Capel, leave their hardy D.H.50J seaplane, after alighting on the Thames, and proceed by boat to the House of Commons Terrace, where official welcome awaited them.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBOP [3]
BRITISH AIR LINE IN AFRICA: This photograph shows the de Havilland 50, fitted with a Bristol "Jupiter," which is to be used for the new air line operating between Khartum to Kenya. The Duralumin floats were built by Short Brothers, of Rochester. Note the extra petrol tanks.
The Jupiter-engined D.H.50J G-EBOP Pelican on the Medway.
Flight 1926-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBOP [3]
CHRISTENING THE "PELICAN": Lady Ormsby-Gore breaking a bottle of champagne on the float of the D.H.50 seaplane which is going out to Africa.
Flight 1926-11 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBOP [3]
"A WONDERFUL BIRD IS THE PELICAN": Intended for use on the Khartum-Kenya air route, the first D.H.50 seaplane, with Bristol "Jupiter VI" engine, was tested on Monday last at Rochester by Capt. Broad. In the lower picture Broad is seen taking off from the mud, while above the machine is seen alighting and in flight. The inset shows Capt. Broad. The floats, made of Vickers Duralumin, were designed and built by Short Brothers.
Air Pictorial 1994-08 / G.Swanborough - British aircraft at war, 1939-1945 (8)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UAB [3]
The fourth D.H.50, built in 1924 as G-AUAB for service in Australia, where it became VH-UAB. Re-engined in November 1942 with a P&W Wasp, it is seen here serving with the RAAF in New Guinea shortly before acquiring the serial A.10-1 in 1943.
Air Enthusiast 1999-07 / J.Grant - Anti-clockwise
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UAB [3]
DH.50A VH-UAB in its final form.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UEJ
Australian Aerial Services' Wattle Bird after being converted from D.H.50A to Jupiter-engined D.H.50J.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ULG [2]
The QANTAS-built D.H.50J VH-ULG Hippomenes. It survived until November 10, 1937, when it overshot the airfield at Chimbu in New Guinea.
Flight 1935-07 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-UMC
The remains of Sir Alan Cobham's historic D.H.50

Flight 1923-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
THE D.H.50: View of the cabin. Note the absence of wire bracing on the starboard side.
Flight 1923-08 / Flight
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFN [9]
THE D.H.50: Tail and tail skid.
Flight 1924-05 / Flight

Trailing edge flap of the D.H. 50. The aileron extends over the whole span of the wings.
Flight 1924-05 / Flight

THE DE HAVILLAND AUTOMATIC CAMBERING DEVICE: On the left the inspection door on the lower starboard wing is shown open, disclosing the aileron sprocket. On the right a view underneath the wing, showing the crank, rod, and king-post of the aileron and flap control.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)

The Walter W-IV engine, of BMW origin, used to power Aero-built D.H.50As.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)

Czechoslovakian licence-built D.H.50As being built in the main hall of the Aero factory al Prague-Vysocany during the winter of 1925-26.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / P.Capon - Stag Lane /Capon's Corner/
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
This photograph of the second D.H.50, G-EBFO, was taken when it crashed after a test flight at Stag Lane in June 1925. Standing at left are R. E. Bishop, W. T. W. Ballantyne and Hessel Tiltman.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (1)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHA [2]
L-BAHA photographed following its forced landing at Kosice aerodrome in East Slovakia on June 26, 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHD [5]
The fourth Aero-built D.H.50, L-BAHD, pictured following an emergency landing near Hustopece on May 31, 1930. Pilot K. Brabenec and engineer J. Kupka escaped without injury, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / P.Kucera - Czech fifties (2)
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: L-BAHE [3]
The crashworthiness of the D.H.50 is evident in this picture of L-BAHE on snow-covered Kbely aerodrome on March 16,1929. The crew of three on this certification flight escaped with minor injuries.

Flight 1926-08 / Flight

"Teaching the Young Idea": An Air League Lecture at the camp of Welsh Scouts at Llandrindod Wells, August 4. The lecturer is seen explaining a model D.H. "Moth" to a batch of enthusiasts. About 1,000 Scouts were in camp, and a series of lectures with this model, supplemented by "FLIGHT" lantern slides, was given.
Aeroplane Monthly 1981-07 / Painted Wings
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-EBFO [37]
Alan Cobham's D.H.50 floatplane, G-EBFO, depicted on arrival at Westminster after its return flight to Australia in 1926, recalled in oils by Charles Coote, devotee of de Havilland aeroplanes.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / J.Stroud - Wings of Peace
Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-ULG [2]
KEITH WOODCOCKS painting shows D.H.50J VH-ULG and D.H.61 VH-UJC, which operated the Australian sector of the inaugural Australia-England mail service in 1934.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Giant Moth / D.H.61 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927
Flight 1925-11 / Flight

Diagrammatic sketch of the D.H.50J, used on the London - Cape Town flight, showing the disposition of the equipment, etc.
Flight 1923-08 / Flight

THE D.H.50 - SOME CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS: 1 shows the steerable tail skid, with its rubber compression block springing. In 2 are shown the details of the tail trimming gear. 3 shows the deflector mounted outside the open starboard window. 4 streamline fairing over end of elevator layshaft.
Flight 1923-08 / Flight

D.H.50 4-seater Biplane 250 hp Siddeley "Puma" Engine

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