They bought 10,000 airframes and 30,000 engines, for the sum of £1,000,000 in 1920 and sold 1925 2,000 airframes and 3,000 engines, generating profits of over £2,500,000 – what a good profit! http://all-aero.com/index.php/36-manufacturers/manufacturers/572-aircraft-disposal-company-ltd-adc
Like this collection too http://raec.daisy.websds.net/pioneers.htm
Sorry, only bw – but the caption reads red/silver…
…and this https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/view/1309495
Martin
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Michael, it is possible to order the book from Allister Ingham http://snowmobilehistory.com/index.html
but it’s risky if the conversion of the Widgeon is reported there!
Thanks DonClark! Yes he survived and died March 6, 2012.
Have to made an update: correction of birthdate 21. July 1922
Additional I attach three photos.
Lancaster JI-Q – Guess it was 514 sqn,
Hope of any kind of reaction. Thanks!
Martin
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One example is the Thomas-Morse S-4C on wooden pontoons
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and the Aeromarine 39A https://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Shumaker/12428.htm
Martin
ken, the photo in #6 was taken ca 1975
Thanks Laurence!
Thanks Mothminor and bazv!
Couzinet 101
Yes, thanks rckens!
Thanks to Anon, The Blue Max, windhover and AndyY for your hints! Very helpful!
Thanks Ossington! Try to get them from Germany… It’s nearly impossible to get British screws in such a small dimension…