V1638 served with the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment. Photo from Imperial War Museums

Early production Albemarle. This photo is sometimes dated March 6, 1942 but the IWM caption says was taken after assembly by AW Hawksey at the factory aerodrome (known as Hucclecote at the time). 13 Albemarles had flown by the end of the 1941 and P1372 was the 13th Albemarle. The date might be the date the photo was received by the records office. Following trials with the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, P1372 served with No. 511 Squadron RAF and No. 42 Operational Training Unit. Photo from: Imperial War Museums

Gloucestershire Aircraft changed its name to the simpler Gloster in 1926. The Sparrowhawk was a development of the Nieuport Nighthawk for the Japanese Navy. The Mk.I was a single seat fighter, the Mk.II a trainer, the Mk.III a carrier aircraft. Japan acquired 90 aircraft, some built locally. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia