| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-ACJL |
| Other Marks: | 14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Airspeed AS-5 Courier |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Airspeed AS-5 Courier |
| Aircraft Version: | Airspeed AS-5A Courier |
| C/n (msn): | 10 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | MildenhallMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGUN IATA: MHZ Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | MacRobertson Air Race 1934 |
| Photo Date: | 15 October 1934 to 20 October 1934 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 149897 |
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The Courir was the first British production aircraft with a retractable undercarriage. Alan Cobham tried to fly the prototype G-ABXN to India non-stop with aerial refuelling but only made it to Malta in September 1934. A month later G-ACJL took sixth place in the London - Melbourne Air Race, flown by Sqn Ldr David Stodart and Sgt Pilot Ken Stodart. The type was also used as small airliner. 16 examples built. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum This photo was added on 6 July 2019, and has since been viewed 1181 times. |