Douglas Alexander Pavely - "DAP" Page 1
Many of the photographs in the following pages are taken from a very old, very fragile Photograph Album that was once the property of DAP. Sadly, there is very little in the way of captions to confirm that many of the models are those of DAP himself. In all likelihood they are - but I will not claim this to be so unless I can find further proof. Where I am fairly certain of their provenance I have indicated the fact. In any case, they are pictures worthy of inclusion in this section!
Pavely is most remembered for his Compressed Air machinery - Not just engines but everything down to Fish Tank Aerators and Compressed Air Scooters!
Pavely is most remembered for his Compressed Air machinery - Not just engines but everything down to Fish Tank Aerators and Compressed Air Scooters!
DAP with Atom Minor powered aircraft
Although often associated with Compressed Air driven machines, DAP also achieved much success with other forms of power. This aircraft is powered by an Atom Minor engine - designed by Edgar T. Westbury and marketed by the well known Model Shop and Promoter of all things 'Model Aircraft' - A. E. Jones
Although often associated with Compressed Air driven machines, DAP also achieved much success with other forms of power. This aircraft is powered by an Atom Minor engine - designed by Edgar T. Westbury and marketed by the well known Model Shop and Promoter of all things 'Model Aircraft' - A. E. Jones
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You may just be able to make out the words "Congratulations on the Atom Minor - D. A. Pavely" on this picture.
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This picture was captioned 'Britten Twin'
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Pavely's FIRST Compressed Air Motor 1914
A relatively crude, Single Cylinder unit. This is his original.
Pavely with fish-tank aerator
If you look carefully you can see the fish!
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Pavely's own Rubber Motor Winders
One is for single motor skeins - The other for twin skeins. The appear to have started life as Egg Whisks!
Pavely, Brother and A. E. Jones
DAP on right, his brother on left and A. E. Jones standing. Jones was one of the prime movers in the early model aviation days. Arther Edward Jones was instrumental in the formation of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers (S.M.A.E.) and he had a model shop in New Oxford Street, London
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