Air Pictorial 1999-11

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APWZ   [2]

Jim Pearce’s restored Edgar Percival EP.9 G-APWZ, the only known flying example of its type.

Мировая Авиация 117

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ARDG   [4]

Оснащенный звездообразным мотором последний Lancashire Prospector Mk II эксплуатировался до 1982 года.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

Edgar Percival in prototype G-AOFU is taking off at full throttle with elevator neutral, but the tail is already rising by itself. Features on the prototype only were the two clamshell rear doors closing along a straight line at the rear and the elevator mass balance weights on arms which can be seen projecting forward under the tailplane.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

Edgar Percival flying the prototype EP.9 G-AOFU in its initial form near Stapleford Tawney.

Air Pictorial 1956-02 / The journal of a roving spotter

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

EDGAR PERCIVAL P.9. Famous for his pre-war designs such as the Gull series, Mr. Edgar Percival has more recently done an extensive survey of the New Zealand top-dressing market and his latest machine is particularly built for this market, while also being a general-purpose passenger and freight transport. The P.9 first flew from Stapleford Tawney aerodrome on 21st December.
Salient features: A practical design, the P.9 is also easy to recognise. The front fuselage is deep with a typical flat four cowling and intake. The windscreen is large and the side windows are irregular in shape. Aft of the cabin the rear fuselage becomes a boom underneath which are the two clamshell rear loading doors. The boom tapers sharply away to the equi-tapered fin and tailplane which are strut braced. The constant-chord wing has full-span slatted flaps and blunt tips, and is strut-braced to the fuselage. Main undercarriage is supported on single main legs with additional vee bracing to the fuselage . The tailwheel is mounted on a long cantilever leg.

Air Pictorial 1957-09 / J.Stevens - Farnborough 1957

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

Edgar Percival E.P.9

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

Early flights of G-AOFU indicated a need for increased fin area which was provided by an elegant curved fin fillet. In this view the cutaway wing root leading edge and adjacent small roof window combine to remove the blind area found on most high wing aeroplanes when turning.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10], ZK-BDP   [2]

After its first flight on 27.8.56 ZK-BDP c/n 22 was demonstrated to the press in company with the prototype G-AOFU at Stapleford Tawney. On ZK-BDP the additional internal space provided by the curved production-type door is apparent from the greater distance behind the door's lower fixing

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-09 / R.Percival - A portrait of Percival

A flight of five E.P.9s on a “test flight" from Staple ford in 1958.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

G-AOFU had some production-type modifications made before sale to Air Ads Ltd including replacement of the balance weights by elevator tip balances and of the clamshell doors by a single door hinged on the right side and here seen open.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

G-AOFU remained the only EP.9 with a straight-line contour on the rear door. Seen here before going to the Sudan it has spray bars fitted and the final standard three-blade propeller which went with the GO-480-G1A6 engine.

Air Pictorial 1956-10 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOFU   [10]

REVISED E.P.9, Capt. Edgar Percival's first post-war design. for a crop-duster, has new dorsal fin fillet and cream and green finish. C/n. 920.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APBF, D-EDUV

G-APBF c/n 26 seen wearing Ernst Lund KG titles before delivery to West Germany in 11.57 where it became D-EDUV to replace the crashed c/n 23 G-AOZY. Eight months later it was reduced to parts after an accident near Schiphol in the Netherlands.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APLP

G-APLP c/n 35 was used by Crop Culture of Bembridge after its CofA 31.3.58 and is seen with a duster venturi below the fuselage hopper, which is also visible through the cabin window. In 7.59 it reverted to Lancashire Aircraft at Blackpool but on 15.7.59 it force-landed on the beach, turned over and was submerged by the tide.

Air Pictorial 1957-12

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APFY

The name is not the same on initial deliveries of EP-9s made recently to Australia. G-APFY, shown at Bahrein on 29th September, was on its way to Super Spread Pty. at Moorabbin, Vic., in company with 'BR.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-DAI   [4], G-43-7   [4], G-APBR   [4], VH-SSV   [4]

VH-DAI c/n 28 in Airesearch Exploration titles at Parafield airport, Adelaide, on 8.3.70. The main rear cabin windows have been blanked out.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-DAI   [4], G-43-7   [4], G-APBR   [4], VH-SSV   [4]

Another Australian, this time VH-DAI c/n 28 wearing Doggett Aviation titles.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ARTU

C/n 38 was operated by G R Moore Airwork Ltd at Staverton after being civilianised as G-ARTU. The colour scheme is navy blue and white.

Air Pictorial 1957-12

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APIA   [3], VH-FBY   [3]

The all-red G-APIA left Croydon with 'IB on 27th October, en route to Skyspread Pty. at Sydney

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APIA   [3], G-APIB, VH-FBY   [3], VH-FBZ

G-APIA c/n 33 and G-APIB c/n 34 are seen In the red colours of Skyspread whose pilots flew them out to Australia in 10.57. There they became VH-FBY and VH-FBZ respectively.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-FBY   [3], G-APIA   [3]

C/n 33 as VH-FBY with a modified cowling and stub exhausts.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APWX

G-APWX c/n 41 was the first LAC Prospector with the 295 hp Lycoming GO-480-G1A6 engine and 3-blade Hartzell c/s propeller. The large rear door windows were fitted for use in locust control in Africa.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APWZ   [2]

G-APWZ c/n 42 wearing Crop Culture (Sudan) Ltd titles 21.9.60 at Lympne.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APBR   [4], G-43-7   [4], VH-DAI   [4], VH-SSV   [4]

G-APBR c/n 28, ex G-43-7, while still with Edgar Percival Aircraft awaiting sale, is fitted out with spray bars under the wings and a fan-driven pump under the nose. This allowed a 90-foot wide swath to be sprayed from a 170 gallon hopper in the fuselage.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APCS

G-APCS c/n 24 parked out with its port leg supported by a beam during a wheel removal at Biggin Hill c.1961.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APCT   [5], EC-ASO   [5], G-43-4   [5]

G-APCT c/n 25 was another Bahamas/World Wide Helicopters machine awaiting disposal at Biggin Hill alongside c/n 24.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-01 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EC-ASO   [5], G-43-4   [5], G-APCT   [5]

Edgar Percival EP.9 EC-ASO, ex G-APCT, was photographed in a dilapidated state at Cuatro Vientos

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: EC-ASO   [5], G-43-4   [5], G-APCT   [5]

C/n 25 was sold to Spain in 1962 becoming EC-ASO. It is shown picketed out at Cuatro Vientos in 10.76 when it had clearly been the target of vandals and it deteriorated thereafter.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: XM797   [3]

The Army purchased two examples of the EP.9 for evaluation purposes, XM797 c/n 38 and XM819 c/n 39. After being civilianised as G-ARTU, c/n 38 was later repainted in its former colours as XM797 and was seen as such at Elstree on 27.4.69.

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: XM797   [3]

Edgar Percival EP.9 XM797 seen in 1958 when it was one of two being evaluated by the Army Air Corps. Although the aircraft underwent several years of trials, in 1961 they were returned to the manufacturer and no orders were placed.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOZO   [3]

Green/white G-AOZO at Blackbushe 11.71 with a 295 hp Lycoming and 3-blade c/s prop.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOZO   [3]

In early 1958 c/n 29 G-AOZO was used by L Marmol of ADS (Aerial) Ltd to carry out trials at Ostersund on Swedish military-type skis.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ARTV, D-ELSA, XM819

The other ex-Army machine XM819 c/n 39 became D-ELSA in 2.62. Shown here after returning to the UK as G-ARTV, it is seen to have unusual long underside exhausts.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-DAX

VH-DAX c/n 40 shown with spraybars clearly visible. It was buried by bulldozer where it finally crashed in the hope of evading detection!

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-43-1   [2]

The first production EP.9, G-43-1 c/n 21, showing the curved rear door with right side hinge fitted to all production aircraft. The overalled engineers crowding around the nose on the port side suggest engine problems and may explain why c/n 22 flew before it.

Air Pictorial 1957-02 / The journal of a roving spotter

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-43-2   [3], G-AOZY   [3]

Latest allocation of a "G" designation for test and experimental flying is G-43, for Edgar Percival Aircraft Ltd. This E.P.9, marked G-43-2, is the fourth built; G-43-5 was seen at Stapleford early in January.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-09 / R.Percival - A portrait of Percival

Edgar Percival with the E.P.9

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-43-4   [5], EC-ASO   [5], G-APCT   [5]

G-43-4 c/n 25 with the rear door removed and flaps down makes a slow flypast to demonstrate the dropping of straw bales. It was sold as G-APCT to Bahamas Helicopters (UK) Ltd in July 1957 and operated for several years in Libya before finally being disposed of as EC-ASO.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: XM797   [3]

The Army version of the EP.9 was able to carry supply containers up to 500 lbs (on overload) under each wing which could be airdropped, as seen here on XM797.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOZY   [3], G-43-2   [3]

Third production EP.9 G-AOZY c/n 23, previously G-43-2, flies over with its spray bars still emitting moisture after a demonstration spray run. Shortly after it departed to Germany 4.57 for Ernst Lund KG and in the following month was destroyed in a spraying accident.

Air-Britain Archive 1987-02 / 3 - New Zealand /Complete Civil Registers/ (24)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: ZK-BDP   [2]

Manawatu ATD Co's white EP.9 ZK-BDP in topdressing action in the North Island hill country.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AOZO   [3], G-APXW   [2], G-ARDG   [4]

Assorted Prospectors viewed at Lympne on 5.10.63. From left to right they are G-ARDG, G-AOZO and G-APXW.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-43-1   [2], G-43-2   [3], G-43-3, G-43-4   [5], G-43-5, G-43-6, G-43-7   [4], G-43-8, G-AOFU   [10], EC-ASO   [5], G-AOZY   [3], G-APBR   [4], G-APCT   [5], VH-DAI   [4], VH-SSV   [4]

G-43-7 c/n 28 heads a line of nine aircraft at Stapleford Tawney in February 1957 awaiting sale. Behind it, in order are G-43-6, -2, -5, -4, -3, -8, -1 and (presumably) G-AOFU. G-43-7 was flown to Australia in 9.57 and became VH-SSV, later VH-DAI and is currently preserved at Wodonga, Victoria.

Air International 1994-10 / P.Cooper - Forever Farnborough (2)

General view of the SBAC area seen during September 1960 showing, among others, the Gnat, Sea Vixen, Belvedere, Heron, Jet Provost, Comet, EP-9, Scout, Wasp, Whirlwind and Wessex. Note the exhibition area and the chalets, and compare with the area covered by these today.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Belvedere / Type 192 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958De Havilland Comet 3 / 4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954De Havilland Heron / D.H.114 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1950De Havilland Sea Vixen / D.H.110 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1951Folland Gnat - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1955Hunting Percival Jet Provost / P.84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1954Westland Wasp / Scout - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958Westland Wessex - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1958Westland Whirlwind - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1953

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ARDG   [4]

While the Cheetah improved performance it destroyed the important forward view for spraying.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-ARDG   [4]

Prospector 2 G-ARDG c/n 47 with 410 hp Cheetah X radial gets airborne at Farnborough in 1960.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-APXW   [2]

G-APXW c/n 43 was dismantled in the open at Ford, Sussex in 10.71. It was later rebuilt and is one of the three airframes held by the Museum of Army Flying for eventual display.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-02 / EP.9 / Prospector

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-SSX

VH-SSX c/n 27 was stored in the garden of a house in Tintinara, SA 7.3.70 following fire damage. The aperture for loading the hopper is visible in the cabin top.

Air Pictorial 1956-02 / The journal of a roving spotter

EDGAR PERCIVAL P.9. Data: Manufacturer: Edgar Percival Aircraft Ltd., Stapleford Tawney, Essex. Power: one 270-h.p. Lycoming GO-480-B. Accommodation: six seater. Dimensions: span 43 ft. 6 in .; length 30 ft.; height 8 ft. 9 in. Weights: empty 1,850 lb.; all-up 3,415lb. Performance: maximum speed 138 m.p.h.; cruising 123 m.p.h. ; landing speed (light) 37 m.p.h.; rate of climb at sea-level 1,090 ft. /min. ; endurance 4 3/4 hours.