АвиаМастер 1999-03 / В.Кондратьев - Палестинский гамбит /Неизвестная война/

"Остер" Mk.III ВВС Израиля, июль 1948г.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-04 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus C G-AFTN began life with the Wiltshire School of Flying. Today it is undergoing restoration by the Leicester Museum of Technology.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

Taylorcraft Plus C G-AFTN.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-04 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Registered shortly before declaration of war, this Plus C was scrapped at Portsmouth in 1960.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-04 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AFWO, registered in April 1940, remained active until destroyed in a crash in North London in May 1963.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus C.2 G-AHAF spent most of its short life with the Wiltshire School of Flying.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus C.2 G-AHLJ was used as a hack by the Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd company and was sold in Ireland as EI-ALH in April 1960.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Impressed Taylorcraft Plus Cs were upgraded following to C/2 standard, replacing the original Lycoming with the Cirrus Minor I. HH985, here in June 1942, was struck off charge on February 28, 1943.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-05 / Personal album. Civil

Taylorcraft Model D G-AHXG of the Shropshire Aero Club following C of A renewal at Baginton. It was destroyed in a gale at Sleap on February 12, 1961.

Air-Britain Archive 1986-01 / Impressment Review (24)

Plus D G-AFZI at Baginton on 11.7.59, it was to be written off at Bembridge on 21.10.63.

Air-Britain Archive 1983-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (13)

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHAI, apparently at Denham where it spent many years with the Flying Club. Not long after being sold to Vendair it was written off in France on 8.11.59.

Aviation Historian 22 / N.Stroud - Off to Butlin's /The John Stroud Archive/

With Butlin’s bunting waving in the breeze in the background, G-AKOG comes in over Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHCG to land at Ingoldmells.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Air-Britain Archive 1983-04 / U.K. C of A Applications (16)

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHCR is still active although now known as the Gould-Taylorcraft Plus D Special.

Air-Britain Archive 1985-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (20)

G-AHGW at Hemswell 2.9.73 proving itself to be a Plus D and not as originally recorded.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHGZ, ex LB367, won the 1952 King's Cup air race.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Midland Aero Club Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHVP flying over Elmdon on June 26, 1947. It crashed at the same airfield on April 15, 1951.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (17)

Plus D G-AHVR which only survived until 24.4.60 when it was written off in Devon

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-07 / Whitchurch /Gone but not forgotten/ (10)

Taylorcraft Plus D, G-AHWJ, was used by Bristol & Wessex aero club for years.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-04 / U.K. C of A Applications (19)

Plus D G-AHWK at White Waltham 27.5.52 was apparently in the best of health, yet it was wfu on CofA expiry 5.9.52.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / G.Bain - Vintage pair

Two views of the Taylorcraft Plus D LB312 in civvies.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / A.Hitchman - Auster ancestry (1)

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHXE, ex LB312, was photographed by AIR VISUAL.

Air-Britain Archive 1986-02 / U.K. C of A Applications (25)

Plus D G-AIXA airborne at Sywell 7.76.

Air-Britain Archive 1990-02 / N9999F: Americans overseas (1)

For years a familiar part of the White Waltham scenery, Argus N9996F named "Young IV" is seen here on a visit to Coventry-Baginton on 20.8.55 along with Taylorcraft Plus D G-AIRE and Chipmunk T.10 WZ875.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946Fairchild C-61 Forwarder / Model 24 / Argus - СШАUSA - 1932

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Now back in the air following an eight-year rebuild is Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHEN, now finished in military markings as LB375.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

A glimpse of some of the aircraft up for tender at RAF Kemble in summer 1947. On the left can be seen Taylorcraft Plus D LB319, which became G-AGZN and crashed at Rearsby on February 2, 1948.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / G.Bain - Vintage pair

The photo was taken by MICHAEL BLACKMAN near Middle Wallop on July 17, 1979.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Plus D T9120 was the first aircraft delivered to the British military from Taylorcraft Aeroplanes, being used in the original evaluation.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / G.Bain - Vintage pair

Taylorcraft Plus D LB312 over Shoreham in mid-1977. Inset, Major Roy Waters

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / News Spotlight

One of the visitors to the PFA Rally at Sywell on July 1-3, 1977 was Taylorcraft Plus D G-AHXE.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / A.Hitchman - Auster ancestry (1)

Taylorcraft Plus D W5741 of No 1424 Flight from Larkhill was previously G-AFZI, and was later restored to the civil register.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Plus D W5741 flying from Larkhill in 1942. The pre-war registration, G-AFZI, was re-issued in January 1946.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Taylorcraft Plus D G-AFZI was impressed soon after the outbreak of hostilities, becoming W5741.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

"Остер" I на аэродроме
Auster Mk.I LB278. The 'stick' in front of the cockpit is the crude fuel level indicator, while visible under the horizontal tailplane is the aerodynamic trim vane.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v2

Auster 1 of 1942.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

The new engine for the Mk.II - MZ105 illustrated - required a shorter cowling design.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Like many British prototypes of the era, MZ105 had camouflage upper surfaces and yellow undersides. The lines on the underside of the fuselage are zips in the fabric that gave easy access to the internal structure of the aircraft.

Air International 1995-08 / D.Allport - Army Aviation (1)

The Auster was the backbone of the RAF Army Co-operation Squadrons during World War Two and throughout the 1950s. This example, MT105, was built as an AOP.III but is seen here after being temporarily converted to Mk II standard with a Lycoming engine. In 1944/45 it was one of many transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force, as the RAF reequipped with later models.

Air Enthusiast 2002-09 / C.Justo - Auspicious Auster

Classic view from a 'walk-around' sequence of MZ105 as a Mk.II at Boscombe Down in February 1943.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

MZ105 was one of two prototype Mk.IIs with a Lycoming O-293-3.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-02 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (2)

Taylorcraft Auster III LB319 pictured in October 1942

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

The prototype Auster Mk.III, October 1942, introduced the Gipsy Major I. LB319 lacked other features of the Mk.III, most notable of which was the extension of the glazing to the rear of the fuselage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / A.Hitchman - Auster ancestry (1)

Taylorcraft Auster AOP III at Foggia Main, Italy, on December 2, 1943, where it was engaged on RAF Communications Squadron duties.
Taylorcraft Auster III MZ127 was delivered ex-Rearsby early in 1943.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Recent photograph of Auster III G-ATAX, currently flying in its former AOP guise and wearing the RAF serial number NJ916.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-02 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (2)

Taylorcraft Auster III MZ108 operating in Italy in 1943. Built at Rearsby early in 1943, it was finally struck off RAF charge in August 1944.

Aviation Historian 34 / V.Flintham - Rover David (1)

Air Observation Post (AOP) Austers initially played a complementary role to close air support, guiding artillery where targets were within range. They operated in detached flights, each of four aircraft, one aircraft and pilot being a section: A (numbered 1-4), B (5-8), C (9-12) and HQ (13-16). This Mk III flew with B Flt, No 655 Sqn.

Aviation Historian 35 / V.Flintham - Rover David (2)

The Austers of the four RAF squadrons in Italy played an important part in the Rover system. Flown by Army pilots from advanced landing grounds, they could call in fighter-bombers to attack targets out of sight of ground controllers via their Army links. Seen here is Auster III NJ908 of No 651 Sqn, attached to the Army’s V Corps.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (3)

A fine study of Auster AOP III NJ747 making an uncharacteristic leap off the ground during a demonstration at Rearsby in September 1943.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Another view of Taylorcraft Auster III NJ747 demonstrating its agility at Rearsby in September 1943. The roof glazing gave pilot and passenger excellent upward, or in this case sideways, view.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-03 / Auster Mk III NX500 /Preservation Profile/

Post-restoration shot of NX500 taken on September 29, 1985.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-03 / Auster Mk III NX500 /Preservation Profile/

The plate was taken by DAVID E. FOOTE in November 1985.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (3)

An Auster III is guided on to a beach at Akyab, Burma.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (3)

The Auster III was powered by a 130 h.p. D.H. Gipsy Major engine and had split trailing-edge flaps to give better short field performance.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Visibility was vital to the AOP mission, and also the survival of the Auster itself. Production Mk.IIIs, such as MT407, had more extensive Perspex glazing at the rear of the cockpit. In addition a rear-view mirror was mounted above the cockpit cabin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-05 / Skywriters

Capt Day RA shortly after his arrival on HMS Hunter in an Auster III in the Bay of Bengal in May 1945.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Moss - Air Op Austers: eyes for the Army (3)

An Auster III on a beach at Akyab, Burma in January 1945.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-08 / R.Brooks - Penshurst /Gone but not forgotten/ (15)

Left, Mrs Richard Law with Maj Tetley Jones inspecting the Austers of 653 Squadron at Penshurst in January 1944. Right, another view of the same occasion with Auster AOP.III NJ838 at left.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-08 / R.Brooks - Penshurst /Gone but not forgotten/ (15)

An Auster AOP.III of 653 Squadron takes off from Penshurst in 1944.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Auster III G-AREI, ex MT438, was flown from Malaya to Middle Wallop by Mike Somerton-Rayner in 1960.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Auster III, ex NJ911, became G-AHLI and flew as a company hack with Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd for many years.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (17)

Auster 3 G-AHLK at home at Redhill on 5.3.67

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-12 / Personal album. Civil

Photographed from a train near Beilen in 1965 are an unidentified Tiger Moth and the mortal remains of Auster III PH-NIN. Formerly NX537 with the RAF, this aircraft became R-7 and 8A-10 with the Dutch Air Force before being sold directly to Skylight, an aerial advertising company. It was written off near Beilen in the northern province of Drente, on June 27, 1964, and was broken up the following year. We would like to hear from anyone who knows the meaning of the name Antic Aeroplanes painted on the fuselage, or the identity of the Tiger Moth.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-12 / Personal album. Civil

Auster III PH-NGK also began life with the RAF, as MZ331, before being passed to the Dutch Air Force, becoming R-18 and 8A-11. At the time the aircraft was photographed, at Eelde Airport in May 1968, it was owned by Tugair.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-12 / Personal album. Civil

Auster III PH-NGF initially flew with the RAF as MZ166. In the Dutch Air Force it became R-5 and 8A-1 before being registered as PH-NGF. It is pictured at Hilversum Airport on May 14, 1966.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-12 / Personal album. Civil

Looking fresh out of the paintshop in an updated almond-and-blue colour scheme is Auster III PH-UFP, formerly NJ916 of the RAF, at Rotterdam in 1960. It had previously served with the Dutch Air Force and Navy. In 1964, registered G-ATAX, it was operated by the Geilenkirchen Flying Club in Germany. Following a return to the Dutch register in July 1965, the aircraft flew again as G-ATAX, this time with the Laarbruch Flying Club. Later it was sold in Australia as VH-KRL.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (3)

Like many foreign air arms that operated Austers, Greece used them in combat. NJ894 was one of a batch used by the Royal Hellenic Air Force during the civil war in the country following the German withdrawal

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-03 / Auster Mk III NX500 /Preservation Profile/

As VH-MBA with Tumut Aero Club.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (3)

Amongst the Mk.IIIs used by the RAAF was one of the original Mk.II prototypes, MZ105, which was upgraded to Mk.III standard before being handed over to the Australians. The aircraft survived its RAAF service and still flies in private hands.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

A line-up of Australian Austers at St Arnaud, Victoria on November 9, 1986. A total of 26 Austers attended the meeting, which was the ninth annual antipodean assembly of the type.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-03 / Auster Mk III NX500 /Preservation Profile/

A11-53 at Richmond in 1959.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-02 / Taylorcraft Auster AOP.III VH-ALS /Preservation Profile/

A11-55 as it appears today, restored to its original RAAF scheme.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-02 / Taylorcraft Auster AOP.III VH-ALS /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-02 / Taylorcraft Auster AOP.III VH-ALS /Preservation Profile/

A11-55 as VH-ALS in the colours of the RAAF Richmond Gliding Club.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (3)

The first AOP.IIIs for the Netherlands were operated in RAF markings before adopting R-prefixed serials - R-2 was one of two later transferred to the Dutch police, both becoming PH-POL.

Air Pictorial 1977-07

Auster 3 9M-ALB, probably at Sharjah

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1993-04 / Sea Otters

A rather forlorn and unidentifiable Sea Otter of the Netherlands East Indies Communications Flight shares a corner with one of the Flight's Auster IIIs at Jakarta

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Sea Otter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Air International 1979-01

An interesting photograph of the Nene-Vampire A78-2 when in use at the RAAF base at Rathmines as an instructional airframe. Also visible in this photograph are a Wirraway, Mustang, Auster III and Tiger Moth.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Commonwealth (CAC) CA-1 / CA-3 Wirraway - АвстралияAustralia - 1939De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931De Havilland Vampire / D.H.100 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1943North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

MT454 was the Mk.IV prototype. It was in this aircraft that A L Wykes was killed on May 15,1944.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

Production Mk.IVs had a neater engine exhaust than used by the prototype. Another difference was that navigation lights were mounted in fairings on the wingtips.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-11 / E.Belfield - AOPs over Normandy

Except for the new engine, the Perspex cabin roof and the tailwheel, the Auster IV resembled previous models externally.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

AOP.IV MS951 carrying a red cross and white undersides to denote its use in the casualty evacuation role with the Netheravon Station Flight in 1947.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Taylorcraft Auster IV MS951 being used as an ambulance aircraft - a stretcher case is about to be loaded into it.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / A.Hitchman - Auster ancestry (1)

Taylorcraft Auster AOP IV MS951 modified to take a stretcher and with ambulance markings.

Air Enthusiast 2006-01 / D.Willis - Military Auster A to Z /Production and industry/ (1)

The rear visibility of the Auster Mk.IV was further improved by redesigning the rear and upper Perspex units.