W. A. Smallcombe
Although Smallcombe is not one of the better known aeromodellers, he did contribute considerably to the hobby and became well known to Alwyn Greenhalgh.
"Good Old Days"
Before you go any further I highly recommend that you relax and read Willie Smallcombe's wonderful account of the early days of aeroplanes - model and full-size! CLICK HERE
W. A. Smallcombe
A photograph taken in 1966
Bristol Club - 1928
Smallcombe appears to have started his modelling life in Bristol with the Bristol Club
1935 Petrol Driven Aircraft
This is Smallcombe's 1935 model.
1936 Petrol Driven Aircraft
Believed to have been used for photographic experiments.
'Hydro' model and 1937 Petrol
I have little information other than that they are Smallcombe models
RAF Exhibition - Reading
That may be Smallcombe on the left?
Water Bug
Smallcombe also designed this 'Water Bug'!
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The Rook - 1914
'The Rook' was built in 1914 and this appears to be a photo taken at that time. Construction is of Hard Wood, Wire and Silk. The wing tips were derived after studying bird flight. The machine incorporates an ingenious - if elaborate - method for varying the elevator angle.
Smallcombe and Greenhalgh
This photograph was obviously taken after Alwyn Greenhalgh had restored 'The Rook'
'The Rook'
And here is 'The Rook' today!
Smallcombe and Chandler - 1937
The title says it all!
1937 Petrol Aircraft
E Chandler. About 1939
E. Chandler is mentioned as a 'Stalwart of the Reading Club' and for his 'Exquisite workmanship'.
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