Handley Page Heyford Photo Gallery

The H.P.38, J9130, as originally flown, seen at Radlett in June 1930
The H.P.38, J9130, as originally flown, seen at Radlett in June 1930
The H.P.38 at Radlett in June 1930 in company with Hinaidi, its immediately lineal precursor
The H.P.38 at Radlett in June 1930 in company with Hinaidi, its immediately lineal precursor
Maj. Cordes revs up the prototype"s Kestrels for take-off at the R.A.F. Display, Hendon, 25th June 1932. Note the machine"s modified exhausts ("ram"s horn" type) and wheel spats
Maj. Cordes revs up the prototype"s Kestrels for take-off at the R.A.F. Display, Hendon, 25th June 1932. Note the machine"s modified exhausts ("ram"s horn" type) and wheel spats
The first production H.P.50 Heyford, K3489, in original form 23rd June 1933 shortly before appearing at the Hendon Display.
The first production H.P.50 Heyford, K3489, in original form 23rd June 1933 shortly before appearing at the Hendon Display.
A delightful study of two Heyford I"s of No.99 Squadron at Mildenhall, being prepared for a night raid during the 1935 Air Excercises. Note that crews are wearing electrically-heated flying suits and Heyfords are carrying reconnaissance flares beneath lower wing.
A delightful study of two Heyford I"s of No.99 Squadron at Mildenhall, being prepared for a night raid during the 1935 Air Excercises. Note that crews are wearing electrically-heated flying suits and Heyfords are carrying reconnaissance flares beneath lower wing.
The first production Heyford, K3489, 25th November 1933, after modifications had been made to wheel spats and exhausts. Heyford Mk.I"s were originally fitted with two-bladed airscrews but in service they were retro-fitted with four-bladers
The first production Heyford, K3489, 25th November 1933, after modifications had been made to wheel spats and exhausts. Heyford Mk.I"s were originally fitted with two-bladed airscrews but in service they were retro-fitted with four-bladers
Big cloth bomber banking with ease. A splendid action study of the first production Heyford at rooftop height over Radlett airfield, 25th November 1933.
Big cloth bomber banking with ease. A splendid action study of the first production Heyford at rooftop height over Radlett airfield, 25th November 1933.
K3503, the interim Heyford I/IA which served as the prototype Mk.II pictured at Radlett on 21st June 1934, shortly before appearing in that year"s R.A.F. Display at Hendon. This aircraft was later converted to Mk.III standart and at some time served with No.166 Squadron
K3503, the interim Heyford I/IA which served as the prototype Mk.II pictured at Radlett on 21st June 1934, shortly before appearing in that year"s R.A.F. Display at Hendon. This aircraft was later converted to Mk.III standart and at some time served with No.166 Squadron
Mk.I, K3492 "N", of No.99 Squadron
Mk.I, K3492 "N", of No.99 Squadron
K4029, the intermediate Mk.IA/II seen at Radlett on 29th May 1935
K4029, the intermediate Mk.IA/II seen at Radlett on 29th May 1935
A Heyford III (K5188) photographed in November 1935. This particular machine later served with No.102 Squadron and No.4 Air Observers School, in turn, and was struck off charge 19th July 1940
A Heyford III (K5188) photographed in November 1935. This particular machine later served with No.102 Squadron and No.4 Air Observers School, in turn, and was struck off charge 19th July 1940
A pleasing study of Heyford IA K4023 "K" of No.10 Squadron, flying near North Coates Fitties, 1935. The clearance between propeller tips and fuselage was about four inches — note pilot"s guard rail.
A pleasing study of Heyford IA K4023 "K" of No.10 Squadron, flying near North Coates Fitties, 1935. The clearance between propeller tips and fuselage was about four inches — note pilot"s guard rail.
Heyford I"s of No.99 Squadron seen in flight, March 1934: K3493 "U". Note raised windshield to protect mid-upper gunner from slipstream.
Heyford I"s of No.99 Squadron seen in flight, March 1934: K3493 "U". Note raised windshield to protect mid-upper gunner from slipstream.

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