Fairchild 24 (Argus) - Air Transport Auxilliary
Hi.
I'm trying to gain some information about this venerable old aircraft.
Specifically I have been trying (without much luck) to gain information and particularly pictures of the Fairchild Argus during service with the Air Transport Auxilliary during the Second World War. There were many hundreds of these aircraft in service during the war yet few photographs survive, particularly colour shots.
A visit to the library at Hendon was unfortunately somewhat unrewarding however there must be some alternative means to obtain this historial data. BA have a nice ATA website though with no Argus photographs and a number of model aircraft have been produced although these fail to provide specific details.
The ultimate aim will be to assist with the restoration of a colleagues' Fairchild to represent one of the EV700-series of aircraft that was based at White Waltham. What we do know is that the aircraft were usually camoflagued on top and yellow underneath, with yellow props and spinners. Earlier registrations we believe were usually completely olive drab (such as the Cosford Museum example).
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.
Pete.