BRITISH AIRCRAFT EAGLE

BRITISH AIRCRAFT B.K.I EAGLE - A three-seat lightplane designed by G H Handasyde for British Aircraft Klemm Aeroplane Co Ltd (later British Aircraft Manufacturing Co Ltd), the British Aircraft Eagle first flew in 1934 and was powered by a 130 hp Gipsy Major. Seven impressed in 1941 used for communications duties in the UK; two impressed in India and one in Kenya.

Max speed, 148 mph (238 km/h}. Gross weight, 2,400 Ib (1,090 kg). Span, 39 ft 3 in (11.96m). Length, 26ft 0 in (7.92 m).