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Squadron Leader D. S. Don - Kings Cup Air Race
Hanworth Aerodrome, Kings Cup Air Race. Hawker Tomtit G-aLL, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose IIIA, belonging to the then Prince of Wales (Edward VIII), flown by Squadron Leader D.S. Don MVO CO. - G-aLL, which finished eighteenth at an average speed of 123.42 mph. Note that the performance of the Tomtits in the 1930 Kings Cup was quite credible due to handicappers over-estimating the performance of the Tomtit. The Vickers Vellore III G-aSW can be seen in the background, whihc was the last aircraft built at Vickers Crayford factory. Date: 5 July 1930.
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In this photograph from the historic 1930 Kings Cup Air Race at Hanworth Aerodrome, Squadron Leader D.S. Don MVO, the proud pilot of G-aLL, a Hawker Tomtit powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose IIIA engine, takes the helm of the two-seater biplane. The Tomtit, owned by the then Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, finished an impressive eighteenth place in the prestigious competition with an average speed of 123.42 mph. The Tomtits' performance in the race was noteworthy, as handicappers had overestimated the capabilities of the aircraft. In the background, the Vickers Vellore III G-aSW, the last aircraft produced at the Vickers Crayford factory, can be seen. The 1930s was an era of innovation and excitement in aviation, and the Kings Cup Air Race was a testament to the technological advancements and the skill of the pilots. The Tomtit, a sleek and agile biplane, was a formidable contender in the race, and Don's determination and expertise behind the controls led to a respectable finish. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the rich history of flight and the pioneering spirit of the aviators of the past. The Tomtit and the Vellore III, two iconic aircraft from the 1930s, stand as symbols of the ingenuity and passion that drove the development of aviation technology during this fascinating period. Image courtesy of The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library.
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