Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Mosquito B / D.H.98 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1940

Seen flying over Malta in 1928-29 is the last Fairey IIID built for the FAA, S1108 (Fleet No.40) of No.440 Flight. This three-seat spotter reconnaissance seaplane was powered by the 450 h.p. Napier Lion engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey III - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

In AM.1/82 we covered the Mustang III in RAF service. The photograph has come into our hands by an unknown route and we would like to hear from the donor.
The aircraft would appear to be FX873 of No.306 Squadron which became involved in a battle with German fighters near Ureux on 24 June 1944 and failed to return to base. The code letters 'UZ-T' are visible and the serial FX8-3 and as FX873 is the only serial which fits a 306 Squadron Mustang III, we have put two and two together. Any other suggestions would be unwelcome. The aircraft shows signs of major gunfire damage and several panels and the canopy are missing. Possibly the work of German souvenir hunters who had not yet appreciated their situation?

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51 Mustang - СШАUSA - 1940

Modern equipment at last for the REAF - just as jet fighters started to flow. Spitfire F.IX at Kasfareet

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

No.1 Squadron's Lysanders went into camouflage after Italy entered the war and adopted RAF-stype code letters 'GF'

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Lysanders of the REAF's No 1 (Army Co-operation) Sqn after transfer from RAF contracts
Eighteen Lysanders, Y500 to Y517, were ordered for No.1 (AC) Squadron in 1938

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The back cover photograph is from Charles E.Brown and shows the Short R.24/31 Knuckleduster (K3574) flying off Harwich in July 1934. For some curious reason, a press release which stated that the armament was three machine guns in nose, dorsal and tail positions was translated as an armament of nine guns on triple mountings, an odd idea which was copied assiduously by succeeding journalists.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Knuckleduster / S.18 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

In AM.2/82 we surveyed the Lincoln and in the tables were listed RF560 and RF561 belonging to, respectively, the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment and the Telecommunications Research Establishment. Armament was removed and 'Lancastrian' fairings were fitted in nose and tail. Unlike the 'Aries' Lincolns of the Empire Air Navigation School, these Lincolns had more ungainly fairings, especially RF560.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

In AM.2/82 we surveyed the Lincoln and in the tables were listed RF560 and RF561 belonging to, respectively, the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment and the Telecommunications Research Establishment. Armament was removed and 'Lancastrian' fairings were fitted in nose and tail. Unlike the 'Aries' Lincolns of the Empire Air Navigation School, these Lincolns had more ungainly fairings, especially RF560.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Lincoln / Type 694 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

The RAF's two ex-Yugoslav Do 17Kas were AX706 and AX707 but which this one is cannot be seen

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.17 - ГерманияGermany - 1934

REAF Gladiators in camouflage after the outbreak of World War Two. L8028 is the RAF serial, the Egyptian serials being in the K13-- series. These belong to No. 2 (Fighter) Squadron and in the background are two Ansons of the REAF

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935Gloster Gladiator - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

First real 'operational' type with the REAF was the Hawker Audax, fitted with a Panther VI engine

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Audax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Eight of the first batch of Avro 626s lined up prior to departure from the United Kingdom

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

A formation of Avro 626 three-seaters of the REAF flying near Almaza. J208 and J223 have gunrings fitted, J309 and J229 have open third cockpits and J312 has its third cockpit faired over by a flat plate.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Close-up of the Avro 626 cockpits

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Avro 626 J301 comes to grief in a landing accident

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

An Osprey of No. 803 Squadron about to be hoisted out by 'Eagle's' massive crane

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Deck crews preparing to strike down Ospreys of No. 803 Squadron aboard 'Eagle'. Note the mixture of RAF and naval crew. K2780, Fleet No.287

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Deck crews preparing to strike down Ospreys of No. 803 Squadron aboard 'Eagle'. Note the mixture of RAF and naval crew. S1696, Fleet No.290

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Hawker Osprey - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1930

Bison II N9848, Fleet No. 21, of No.423 Flight is fitted with a fixed Vickers gun for the pilot

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Bison / Type 555 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Bison N9592 of No.421B Flight carries 'Eagle's' fuselage band and Fleet Number '34'. Visible in this view are the bomb racks, the open window to the observer's cabin and the flight of steps providing access to the cockpit

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Bison / Type 555 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Конструктивной особенностью фюзеляжа Flycatcher являлась возможность его быстрой разборки на элементы длиной не более 4,11 м. Авианосец на фотографии - "Игл".
The photo of a Flycatcher flying past 'Eagle' was taken by the late Charles E.Brown who died a few weeks before this issue was prepared. As with so many of his photographs, the timing is precise. No part of the aircraft obscures the carrier and even the planeguard destroyer in the background is beautifully positioned.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

The trio of Fairey Flycatchers flying over the Mediterranean are N9923 (1), N9954 (7) and N9922 (5), all built in 1924. These single-seat carrier-borne fighters were also operated as seaplanes or amphibians. They were powered by a 400 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III or IV and were armed with two synchronised Vickers guns. There was also provision for four underwing mounted 20lb bombs. The Flycatcher became the standard FAA fighter for 10 yr until succeeded by Hawker Nimrods and Ospreys from 1934.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

Fairey IIIF S1487(86) of No.825 Squadron over HMS Eagle

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

'Eagle' sailing not quite into wind with palisades down and a Fairey IIIF on deck. Note the complex lift shape and the signalling mast over the port side

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Fairey IIIF S1821 of No.824 Squadron comes to a halt. The chocks are rapidly positioned, just in case!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Although REAF Moths did not carry radio, these are not observers training in air-to-air communications

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928