The Desoutter I monoplane was built by Desoutter Aircraft at Croydon. It was based on the Dutch designed Koolhoven FK41. Forty-one British built Desoutters were produced between 1929 and 1931. They were used mainly as air taxis or ambulances. Nineteen were acquired by National Flying Services at Hanworth for use on instructional, taxi and pleasure flying work. |
| Imperial Airways operated one Desoutter for charter work. The Desoutter was improved with the Desoutter Mk II, which had a different engine, brakes, modified tailplane and other detail differences. |
G-AAPZ c/n D.25 was constructed by National Flying Services (NFS) at Hanworth in 1931 from components supplied by Desoutter Aircraft of Croydon. It made its first flight on August 18 1931. \'PZ was damaged in a landing accident on January 22 1932 at Derby racecourse, however it was flying again by April of that year. It was then sold to William Samuel Stephenson, but remained in its orange and black colours. It was flown in the 1933 Kings Cup air race by Flt. Lt. Don Eyre, and finished in fourth place with an average speed of 116mph. It was also flown in the 1934 Kings Cup race by Flt. Lt J.B. Wilson, but was forced to retire due to engine problems.
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Desoutter 1
G-AAPZ
Old Warden, Beds, UK7th May 2006
Desoutter 1
G-AAPZ
Old Warden, Beds, UK7th May 2006
Desoutter 1
G-AAPZ
Old Warden, Beds, UK7th May 2006
Desoutter 1
G-AAPZ
Old Warden, Beds, UK7th May 2006