1961 Collection (page 18)

Simmering-Graz-Pauker A. G. M-222 Flamingo OE-FEA
Simmering-Graz-Pauker A.G. M-222 Flamingo OE-FEA (msn 2), 2nd prototype, after being re-registered from OE-VEB on 27 September 1961. Date: circa 1962

Cessna 175B G-ARFL (msn 175-56868), at Coventry - Baginton on 29 April 1961. Built as N8168T, for flight test before delivery to Airwork Limited in 1960

Piaggio P. 166 N7650E
Piaggio P.166 N7650E (msn 342), circa 1961. Imported to the US by Trecker. Date: circa 1965

Piaggio P. 166 Portofino G-APSJ
Piaggio P.166 Portofino G-APSJ (msn 354), circa 1961. After being exported to Australia on 25 November 1963, as VH-ACV, this aircraft was scrapped in 1968, due to corrosion in the keel

Klemm Kl. 107C D-ELOQ
Klemm Kl.107C D-ELOQ (msn 150) at Coventry-Baginton, circa 1961. First registered in Germany as D-ELOQ. Re-registered in the UK as G-ASAW (C of R R7645/1)

Westland WS. 51 Srs. 2 Widgeon G-APPS
Westland WS.51 Srs.2 Widgeon G-APPS (msn WA/H/3), of British United Airways 1960-1961. The first prototype, G-ALIK, was brought up to full Widgeon standard

Douglas B-26B Invader N202PP (msn 27847, ex 44-34568), of Purolator Products. 1945: Built as a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader for the United States Army Air Force, re-designated B-26B in 1948

Convair F-106A Delta Dart O-70237
United States Air Force - Convair F-106A Delta Dart O-70237 (msn 8-24-26) Built August 1958; Air Force Flight Test Center [AFFTC], Edwards AFB, CA. Date: circa 1965

Pilatus PC-6 Porter D-ENLI (msn 348), May 1961 to July 1962 Date: circa 1962

Piper PA-22 Caribbean SE-CSX
Piper PA-22-150 Caribbean SE-CSX (msn 22-7273), owned by U Knppel, of Stockholm, at Gatwick Airport on 23 July 1961 Date: 1961

McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 133576
Unites States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 133576 (msn 88, base code NJ, call-sign 144 ), of VF-121, at Naval Air Station North Island on 19 August 1961

Westland-Sikorsky S. 55 Series 3 G-APDY
Westland-Sikorsky S.55 Series 3 G-APDY (msn WA.241). Westlands Gnome-Whirlwind demonstrator at the 1963 Biggin Hill International Air Fair

Mooney M. 20A OY-AIZ
Mooney M.20A Mark 20 OY-AIZ (msn 1594). Date: circa 1961

Dassault Super Mystere B. 2 10-RE
Armee de l Air - Dassault Super Mystere B.2 10-RE, of Escadron de Chasse 1/10 Valois, from Base aerienne 705 Tours, with 10-RB parked next door. Date: 1961

de Havilland U-1A Otter 55-3300
United States Army - de Havilland U-1A Otter 55-3300 (DHC-3, msn 156) of the 2nd Aviation Company, at Saran in France Later assigned to the 54th Aviation Company, South Vietnam

Transall C-160D 50+53
Luftwaffe - Transall C-160D 50+53, at RAF Greenham Common for the 1973 International Air Tattoo. (Transall - TRANSport ALLianz). Date: 1973

Duke of York, The Netley Belle, Duke of Norfolk engines
A line-up of traction engines at The 1958 Worcester rally: Duke of York - Fowler. 10 Nhp Compound, Crane Engine, KD 2826, (number 17106), built in 1928

Vickers VA. 1 hovercraft
Vickers VA.1 hovercraft, (G-15-252) at Royal Naval Air Station Lee on the Solent, for trials. Date: circa 1961

Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin FAW. 7R XH901
Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin FAW.7R XH901 delivered 13 January 1959, relegated to ground instructional duties as 7800M at Catterick Fire School 25 January 1965. Date: circa 1961

United States Navy - Sikorsky HSS-1 Seabat 141582 (msn 58-228, unit code VB, call-sign 2 of HS-8 (Helicopter anti-Submarine squadron 8) Date: circa 1961

Curtiss-Wright C-46D Commando CC-CDH
Curtiss-Wright C-46D-10-CU Commando CC-CDH (msn 32940), of Alfa Chile at Miami International Airport, with a RANSA (Rutas Aereas Nacionales SA) Boeing 377 in the background

United States Navy - Grumman F9F-6K Cougar 128194, target drone at Naval Air Station Johnsville. Date: circa 1961

United States Air Force - North American F-86F Sabre 52-5083
United States Air Force - North American F-86F-30-NA Sabre 52-5083 (msn 191-779, Buzz number FU-083) of Air Training Command from Nellis Air Force Base

United States Air Force - Chase YC-122C 49-2879, of the 16th Troop Carrier Squadron at Stewart Air Force Base, TN. 14 November 1954 16th TCS moved to Ardmore AFB, OK. 30 August 1955 to storage

PENN Air National Guard - Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar 51
Pennsylvania Air National Guard - Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar 51-8167 (msn 170), at Reading, PA. Delivered to the United States Air Force as Kaiser-Frazer C-119F-KM Flying Boxcar

Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445 (msn 33477 - ex 44-78081) of Phenix Airlines. One of several irregular carriers which existed specifically for the purpose of transporting gamblers to

North American F-100C Super Sabre 54-1760
District of Columbia Air National Guard - North American F-100C-1-NA Super Sabre 54-1760 (msn 217-19), of the DC ANG at Nellis Air Force Base. Retired to MASDC on 30 December 1971 as FE147

Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A N41881
Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A NC41881 / N41881 Mother Goose (ex Excambian) of Avalon Air Transport, tied up on the Avalon jetty at Long Beach

Royal Canadian Air Force - Canadair CL-28 Argus Mk. 1 20718
Royal Canadian Air Force - Canadair CL-28 Argus Mk.1 20718 at RAF St. Mawgan. The Argus was also known by its Canadian military designation of CP-107. Date: 1961

Rollason-Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ARNZ
Rollason-Druine D.31 Turbulent G-ARNZ (msn PFA/579, Built by Rollason Aircraft & Engines Ltd. in 1961), of the Tiger Club at Baginton (Coventry Airport). Date: 1960s

SECAN SUC-10 Courlis F-BEVZ, at Le Bourget for the 1961 Paris Air Show. The Courlis was produced by SECAN ( Societe dEtudes et de Construction Aeronavales)

United States Air Force - Kaman HH-43F Huskie 59-1544 (msn 25), of Detachment 14, 42nd Aerospace Rescue Squadron, at Nellis Air Force Base

United States Navy - Vought TF-8A Crusader 143710
United States Navy - Vought NTF-8A Crusader 143710, of the Test Pilot School, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, with a ground run intake guard fitted

FALL / CAVALIER / 1961
CAMILLA OF HILLBARN DICKON OF LITTLEBREACH Sitting together. Owner: Percival Date: 1961

FALL / SMOOTH COLLIE / 1961
PETERBLUE LOVE IN THE MIST Date: 1961

FALL / NORFOLK TERRIER / 61
CHAMPION NANFAN NIMBUS Owner: Taylor Date: 1961

FALL / ST. BERNARD / 1961
CORNAGARTH MARKEE OF BRONDEG Owner: Lewis Date: 1961

FALL / SUSSEX SPANIEL / 1961
BURY OF MOUNTGARVEY Owned by Manley-Cooper. Date: 1961

FALL / BLOODHOUND / 1961
PODLEA SARAH AND PODLEA PETA Owned by Hull. Date: 1961

FALL / WOLFHOUND / 1961
LURGAN OF BRADFIELD Owned by Miss N. I. Nichols. Date: 1961

FALL / GREAT DANE / 1961
CHAMPION TELTON OF MOONSFIELD Owned by Harrild. Date: 1961

FALL / DACHSHUND / LONG / 1961
CHAMPION PRIORSGATE ALEXANDER Owned by Sherer. Date: 1961

BEARDED COLLIE / BENJIE
SCOTCH BEARDED COLLIE CHAMPION BENJIE OF BOTHKENNAR Owned by Willison. Date: 1961

Royal Air Force Hunting P. 84 Jet Provost T. 4 XP551
Royal Air Force Hunting P.84 Jet Provost XP551 T4, delivered on 7 December 1961 to the Central flying School at RAF Little Rissington and scrapped on 22 November 1968 at No.27 MU Shawbury

Hiller 360 G-AOFV of Helicopter Services Ltd. at Newcastle Airport. Date: 1961

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3A G-AKHC
Miles M.65 Gemini 3A G-AKHC (msn 6490) at Baginton. Converted to Gemini 3A in 1954, G-AKHC was operated by Flight magazine until broken up at White Waltham in 1965. Date: 1961

Tipsy T. 66 Nipper series 2 G-ARBG
Tipsy T.66 Nipper series 2 G-ARBG (msn ABAC1) at Coventry for the 1961 Shackleton Aviation weekend. Date: 1961

Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N4877V (msn 22442) of Capitol Airways. 44-78619, disposed of to the Foreign Liquidation commission on 20 August 1947 and bought by Claire L

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"1961: A Year of Literary Legends, Political Tensions, and Technological Triumphs" In the realm of literature, 1961 witnessed the publication of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren. This timeless tale captivated readers with its enchanting narrative and exploration of chivalry. Meanwhile, in the world of psychology, Carl Gustav Jung continued to delve into the depths of human consciousness, unraveling mysteries that lay within our collective unconscious. On a political stage filled with intrigue and controversy, Ernest Hemingway found himself entangled in discussions surrounding Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba. Their meeting sparked debates about revolution and ideology that would echo throughout history. Amidst these intellectual pursuits, HMS Victorious (R38) made its majestic approach towards the Persian Gulf. Symbolizing Britain's naval prowess during this era, it stood as a testament to their global influence. The automotive industry also experienced an iconic moment when Jaguar unveiled their E-Type Series 1 Coupe in 1961. Its sleek design and powerful performance captured hearts worldwide. While Erwin Schrodinger delved into quantum mechanics' enigmatic principles behind closed doors, a couple on a tennis court showcased their athleticism - with a woman gracefully leaping into action in the foreground. Their energy mirrored society's growing enthusiasm for sports during this time. Queen Elizabeth II forged diplomatic ties across continents as she met with the Kennedys - John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - fostering relationships between nations while symbolizing cultural exchange. And there it was again – Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8-litre Coupe painted dark green – epitomizing elegance on wheels as it roared down streets around the globe. Finally, humanity reached new heights when we embarked on our first manned space flight in 1961—a monumental achievement that expanded our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.