Ward P.45 Gnome

R.A.Fixter in G-AXEI about 1968

The Ward P.45 Gnome was designed and built by M. Ward at Scarle, Lincs, as the smallest aircraft in Britain.

All-wood construction, it was powered by a Douglas motor cycle engine conversion. First flown on 4 August 1967 at Wigsley, piloted by R.A.Fixter. Sold to R.A.Fixter in 1968, it was registered G-AXEI about 1968.

It later went on display at the Lincs Aviation Museum, Tattershall.

Engine: Douglas
Wingspan: 15 ft 9 in
Length: 11 ft 6 in

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