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Insert of cover design, Popular Flying
Insert reproduction of cover design, Popular Flying, the National Aviation Paper, July 1936. Running the Gauntlet(s), showing a Hawker Demon (with a Rolls Royce Kestrel engine) of 23F Squadron, intercepted during air operations by three Gloster Gauntlets of 19F Squadron. Date: 1936
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Biplane Biplanes Clouds Demon Fields Gauntlet Gauntlets Gloster Hawker Howard Insert Intercept Kestrel Leigh Media Monoplane Monoplanes Monthly Operation Operations Press Publication Reproduction Rolls Royce Running Squadron 1936 Intercepted Intercepting
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This striking cover design from the July 1936 issue of Popular Flying, the National Aviation Paper, captures the tense atmosphere of air operations during the 1930s. The image, titled "Running the Gauntlet(s)," depicts a Hawker Demon biplane of 23F Squadron, powered by a Rolls Royce Kestrel engine, being intercepted by three Gloster Gauntlets of 19F Squadron. The Hawker Demon, a versatile and agile fighter aircraft, was a common sight in the skies during this era, while the Gloster Gauntlets, with their advanced monoplane design and powerful Armstrong Siddeley engines, represented the cutting edge of aviation technology. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of rolling fields and clouds, highlighting the contrast between the grounded world below and the dynamic world of air combat. This historical photograph, reproduced from the original cover design, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the evolution of military aviation during the 1930s. The image features prominently in the aviation history, with Howard Leigh's skilled use of composition and shading creating a sense of drama and excitement. This cover design is a testament to the enduring allure of aviation and the thrill of flight.
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