Licence Built Collection

Hillson Praga G-AEUT (msn HA.35), licence-built Praga E.114B, by F. Hills & Sons Ltd of Manchester. (destroyed at Sinalunga, Siena, Tuscany on 19 June 1957. Date: circa 1955

Aero S-102 3006 mounted on pedestals in a park. (The Aero S-102 was a licence-built MiG-15Fs) Date: circa 1995

Avia Av-14T 3108 (msn 813108), (licence-built Ilyushin Il-14M), at Prague Kbely Air Base, Czech Republic Date: circa 2000

Aveling and Porter tandem road roller reg. XP 237, in the Thames Land Co. scrap yard:- a vertical-boiler roller licence-built by A and P from an American design from Buffalo-Springfield

Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As
United States Air Force ?? Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As during a demonstration. (The YR-6As were built by Hash-Kelvinator as licence-built versions of the Sikorsky VS-316B) Date: circa 1945

PZL-Mielec Lim-6MR 634 (msn 1D-06-34), at the Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona. (The PZL-Mielec Lim-5 and Lim-6 are Polish licence-built versions of the Mikoyan-Guryevich MiG-17) Date

PZL-Mielec Lim-2 N822JM - 822
PZL-Mielec Lim-2 N822JM / 822 (msn 1B-00-822), a former Polish Air Force example, on display in spurious North Vietnamese Air Force colours, at the Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

PZL-Mielec Lim-5R 1905 (msn 1C-19-05), a former Polish Air Force example, on display in spurious North Vietnamese Air Force colours, at the Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Slingsby T. 59F Kestrel 19 918
Slingsby T.59F Kestrel 19 918 (msn 1790, BGA 1683), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1981

Fairtravel Linnet II G-ASZR (msn 005), at Blackbushe Airport in February 1967, with ex Royal Navy WS-51 Dragonflies stored in the background

PZL-Mielec M-20 Mewa 215
Polish Air Force - PZL-Mielec M-20-03 Mewa 215 (msn 1AH002-15), a licence-built version of the Piper PA-34 Seneca II. Date: circa 1995

Let C. 11 N11SN
Let C.11 N11SN (msn N1701231), of the The Old Flying Machine Company, at Duxford. (Note: The Let C.11 was a licence-built version of the Yakovlev Yak-11) Date: 1990

Slingsby T. 59J Kestrel G-BDWZ 7
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 G-BDWZ BGA 2470 - 85 (msn 1867), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401

Centrair ASW-20F EDE (msn 20128, BGA 2596, civil reg G-EEDE), a licence-built Schleicher ASW 20, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Aero C-104 N121U (msn 215), licence-built Bucker Bu 131D-2 Jungmann. Date: circa 1978

Avia 14-40 OK-MCP, of CSA - Ceskoslovenske statni aerolinie (Czechoslovak State Airlines). The Avia 14-40 was a 40-seat licence-built Ilyushin Il-14. Date: circa 1968

Slingsby T. 59J Kestrel G-BDWZ 7
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 G-BDWZ BGA 2470 / 85 (msn 1867), waiting for the slack to be taken up on the tow-rope. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built / developed version of the Glasglugel 401

Slingsby T. 59 Kestrel 17 85
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 85, waiting for the slack to be taken up on the tow-rope. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built / developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1982

Slingsby T. 59 Kestrel 17 667
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 667. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built / developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1982

Slingsby T. 61A G-AYZU
Slingsby T.61A G-AYZU (msn 1740). A licence-built / developed version of the Scheibe SF.25 Motor-Falke, produced by Slingsby Sailplanes. Date: circa 1982

Let C-11 G-AYAK. The Let C-11 was a version of the Yakovlev Yak-11 licence-built in Czecho-Slovakia during the 1950s. Date: circa 1970-1975

Heinkel HD. 37a
Heinkel HD.37a prototype. The HD.37c was licence-built for the Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS): adapted by the TsKB (Tsentrahl noye konstrooktorskoye byuro - central construction bureau)

Cox-Klemin CO-1 P-377 at McCook Field for evaluation. The CO-1 and CO-2 (company designations) were licence-built Heinkel HD17 reconnaissance biplanes

Ryan-Siemens 9 radial aero-engine
A Ryan-Siemens 9 radial aero-engine, licence-built version of the Siemens-Halske Sh12 from Germany. Date: circa 1930

Bolkow Bo 208C Junior G-ASFS (msn 516) at the Biggin Hill Air Fair. The Bo 208 is a licence-built version of the Malmo Flygindustri MFI-9 Junior from Sweden. Date: 1963

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"License Built: A Showcase of Aviation Excellence" In the world of aviation, the term "license built" holds a special significance. It refers to aircraft that were manufactured under license from their original designers, ensuring quality and adherence to established standards. Let's take a closer look at some remarkable examples: Hillson Praga G-AEUT: This elegant aircraft exemplifies the craftsmanship involved in license-built models. Its sleek design and superior performance make it a true gem in aviation history. Aero S-102 3006: With its robust construction and powerful engine, this license-built marvel showcases the ingenuity of its manufacturers. It stands as a testament to precision engineering. Avia Av-14T 3108: Combining functionality with style, this license-built beauty boasts impressive capabilities that have made it an icon among aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Aveling and Porter tandem road roller reg. XP 237: While not an aircraft per se, this unique inclusion demonstrates how licensing extends beyond just planes. The attention to detail in manufacturing is evident even in ground vehicles like this one. Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As: These helicopters represent the successful collaboration between renowned companies through licensing agreements, resulting in top-notch aerial machines that pushed boundaries. PZL-Mielec Lim-6MR 634: This fighter jet showcases the prowess of Polish manufacturing expertise when it comes to producing licensed military aircraft with exceptional speed and agility. PZL-Mielec Lim-2 N822JM - 822: Another example from PZL-Mielec highlights their dedication towards creating reliable training jets for pilots around the globe while adhering strictly to licensing protocols. PZL-Mielec Lim-5R 1905: An embodiment of power and versatility, this licensed fighter plane embodies cutting-edge technology combined with meticulous attention to detail during production. Slingsby T.