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Main photo: An atmospheric photo

of Hermes IV G-ALDI at Nairobi’s

Eastleigh airport in September 1954.

This aircraft was passed onto Britavia

in the mid-1950s. AirTeamImages.com/

ATI Collection

The second prototype Hermes G-AGUB, known as the Mk.II development aircraft. It  rst  ew on

September 2, 1947, piloted by ‘Hazel’ Hazelden. Key Collection

The Hermes 1940s-era cockpit was well laid out and functional. Key Collection

The Hermes IV  rst  ight crew on September 5, 1948. From the left: Noel Brailsford ( ight

observer), McPhail (foreman,  rst name unknown); William MacRostie (works superintendent),

Hedley Hazelden (chief test pilot); Reginald Stafford (chief designer); and Jimmy Steele ( ight

observer). HPA Collection

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