HESTON PHOENIX
- Of six examples of the five-seat Heston Phoenix built in 1935/37, three
airworthy in the UK in 1939 were impressed in March 1940, as X9393 (G-AEMT),
X2891 (G-AESV) and X9338 (G-AEYX). First Heston Phoenix flew on August
18, 1935, with a 205 hp DH Gipsy Six; those impressed had Gipsy Six Srs
Us and DH vp propellers. Two of the Heston Phoenix used by ATA Ferry Pilot
Pools were lost during the war; G-AESV survived until 1952.
Max speed, ISO mph (241 kmlh). Gross weight, 3,300 Ib (1,497 kg). Span,
40ft 4 in (12.29 m). Length, 30ft 2 in (9.19 m).
