DH.83 Fox Moth off Southport beach, probably 1970. Open cockpit, closed passenger cabin.
An-2 (Slovak reg, UK base) operating in the UK as a skydiving aircraft in the 1990s, which it was perfect for with a 45 knot run in speed. That was real transport, to get me up there. Took for ever to get up to altitude though. More takeoffs than landings
. Quite a recent build, 1980s, they were built in Poland by then. The "fabric" on the wings is actually a plastic.
DH.89 Dragon Rapide out of Duxford.
Here by London City the Duxford DH.89 is a regular weekend overhead performer. Some years more than others, but this year, 2017, they seem to have notably picked up. That distinctive tinkling engine sound always has me out into the back garden to watch it make it's stately way overhead.