J. B. Allman Page 1
Justin B. Allman was winner of the 1934 Wakefield Trophy competition. His aircraft was the last model made of hardwood, wire and Silk to win the competition. He also formed one of the team members for the British Wakefield Team of 1936 but it was Bert Judge who won the Trophy in Detroit on this occasion.
In 1973 Allman wrote a very interesting letter to 'The Aeromodeller' from his home in South Africa. Below are the 4 pages of that letter. It is an eloquent introduction to a man who was generally tought of as professorially kind!
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1. This was taken in about 1973 some time after Allman had returned to his native South Africa.
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2. The 1934 British Wakefield Trophy team.
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3. The following are Alwyn Greenhalgh's hand written notes on the 1934 Wakefield Trophy Competition.
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10. 1934 Wakefield' winner - 'Grasshopper' by JB Allman
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ABOVE: Allmans actual 1934 Wakefield winning model before restoration by A.G.
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ABOVE: Allmans actual 1934 Wakefield winning model AFTER restoration by A.G.
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Photo with 'Will O The Wisp' written on the back.
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Left and above reports on the 1934 Wakefield Competition - which was won by Allman.
Above Right is a report on the 1935 Wakefield Competition where Allman was a member of the British Team. RIGHT is Pelly-Fry's report. |
Allman also built this boat that he named 'Will O The Wisp'!
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Above 4 photos - Allmans "Imp" model that is from a very poor quality plan. Appears to be mostly sheet balsa.
Below is a fascinating letter written by Horace Claymore who acted as Allmans 'Fetchermite' for some time!
Below is a fascinating letter written by Horace Claymore who acted as Allmans 'Fetchermite' for some time!
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