Can’t find any reference to CV-LIL anywhere, RT, but I think it is a BFW M.23b. It differed somewhat from the M.23a model. In the photo D-1834 has a Salmson 9 cylinder engine whereas CV-LIL has a 5 cylinder (possibly a Genet or a Sh-13) The upper fuselage of the b model was more curved. The cockpits weren’t so deeply cut either and CV-LIL also has covers over them in the picture.

Hi RT,

It’s the McGaffey Aviate of 1935/6 powered by a Ford V-8. Variously reported as being built in Pasadena, almost completed in Santa Monica and production being planned at Grand Central Airport in Glendale but, despite reports that it flew well, X-14951 was the only one built. 

We should soon find out if you’re right in suspecting Key only look at the thread titles, AA. The “feed me children” post now appears within the Service Updates thread! Posted yesterday morning.

I’ve just opened a thread called Strathallan Airshow 1976 video which includes some footage of the Student performing at the show.

Fantastic that such a large section of the Dewoitine survived and really good news that there are plans to restore it.

It’s worth keeping an eye out too for old books of the era with colour plates which, whilst not as good as a photograph, can give some idea of the colour schemes. I’ve attached a couple of plates with a French theme below. The first from a 1927 book with the plate titled “Good Morning” On The Continental Airway and the second from a 1933 publication.

Stunning photos, longshot 🙂