The majority of the pictures came from a collection owned by Mr Terry Faragher (identified by WTF in picture.) Mr Faragher has an extensive collection of Manx pictures, not just of aeroplanes, of which these photo's form just a part. Mr Faragher is always interested to hear from fellow enthusiasts and can be contacted at:
Most of the text is reproduced by kind permission of Mr Gordon Kniveton, and is taken from his book: Manx Aviation in War and Peace
This book is published by The Manx Experience, who have a large range of other books of Manx interest. Contact them at:
The material about the Schneider Trophy race came from Stella Pixton, the daughter of Howard Pixton, who is resident on the Isle of Man with her own business: 'Jurby Junk'. (Pictures marked: 'SP')
Thanks also to John Woodside, who provided much information, particularly regarding G-ACLL. (pictures marked: JW)