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Parnall

January 01, 1970

Parnall was a British aircraft manufacturer that evolved from a wood-working company before the First World War to a significant designer of military and civil aircraft into the 1940s.[citation needed][1][2] It was based in the west of England and was originally known as George Parnall & Co. Ltd.[3]

History edit

 
Memorial to the 52 killed in German air raids on 27 February 1941 at Parnall Aircraft in Yate

In 1916, the Bristol based Parnall & Sons shopfitters started to manufacture aircraft at the Colliseum Works at Park Row in Bristol.[4][5] During the First World War, the skilled staff were moved to sites around the city and in neighbouring South Gloucestershire producing planes to their own designs and, under contract, those of other companies.[1]

In 1919, the aircraft business was split from the parent company Parnall & Sons as George Parnall and Company.[5] In the 1920s, aircraft manufacture was centralised at a factory in Yate close to an airfield used by the Royal Flying Corps.[6] In the 1930s, gun turrets for bomber aircraft were produced. The site was a strategic target for Luftwaffe bombing and during 1941, over fifty people were killed during the raids.[7]

In 1935, Parnall Aircraft Limited was formed when George Parnall and Company amalgamated with the Hendy Aircraft Company and Nash and Thompson Limited.[8] After the Second World War as aircraft component manufacture reduced, domestic appliances were built at the site.[9] To reflect this move away from aviation the company changed its name to Parnall (Yate) Limited in 1946. This was acquired by Radiation Ltd. in 1958 and TI Group in 1967.[10][11][12]

Aircraft edit

 
Parnall Scout fighter prototype nearing completion

The Parnall Scout was a prototype single-seat anti-airship wooden biplane fighter aircraft developed in the 1910s. It was too heavy and slow and never went into production.[13][14]

The Parnall Panther was a carrier-based wooden, single-bay biplane spotter and reconnaissance aircraft designed by Harold Bolas,[15] who had joined Parnall and Sons after leaving the Admiralty's Air Department. It had a 230 hp Bentley BR2 rotary engine.[14] Following contractual disputes production was transferred to the Bristol Aeroplane Company.

The Parnall Puffin was an experimental amphibious fighter-reconnaissance biplane.

The Parnall Plover single-seat naval fighter aircraft of the 1920s for use off the Royal Navy's aircraft carriers, was ordered into small-scale production, but after extensive evaluation, the Fairey Flycatcher was preferred for large-scale service.

The Parnall Possum was an experimental triplane, with a single, central engine driving wing-mounted propellers via shafts and gears. Two of these aircraft were built in the mid-1920s.

The Parnall Pixie was a low-powered single-seat monoplane light aircraft originally designed to compete in the Lympne trials for motor-gliders in 1923, where it was flown successfully by Norman Macmillan. It had two sets of wings, one for cross-country flights and the other for speed; it later appeared as a biplane which could be converted into a monoplane.[16] Parnall Pixie IIIa G-EBJG is still in existence with the Midland Air Museum, Coventry, England. The remains are in deep store and are not generally on view to the public without prior arrangement.

The Parnall Perch was a single-engined, side-by-side-seat aircraft designed as a general-purpose trainer. No contract on this specification was awarded and only one Perch was built.

 
The Peto N181

The Parnall Peto was a small seaplane with folding wings for use as a submarine-carried reconnaissance aircraft.[17]

The Parnall Pike was a two/three-seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft, capable of operating off carrier decks or from water, built in 1927.[18] Only one was constructed.

The Parnall Pipit was a single-engine, single-seat naval fighter designed to an Air Ministry specification in 1927. Two prototypes were built but both were destroyed by tail flutter.

The Parnall Imp was an unusual single-engine, two-seat biplane built in 1927. It had a straight cantilever lower wing which supported the markedly swept upper wing. Only one was built.[19]

The Parnall Elf was a two-seat light touring biplane, three being built at Yate between 1928 and 1932.[19] The Elf was the last aircraft designed by Harold Bolas before he left the company to go to the United States.

The Parnall Prawn was an experimental flying boat built in 1930. Its single engine was fitted on a tilting mounting in the nose, so that the propeller could be kept clear of the water on takeoff and landing. Only one was built and it is not known whether it was ever flown.

The Parnall Parasol was an experimental parasol winged aircraft design to measure the aerodynamic forces on wings in flight. Two were built and flown in the early 1930s.

The Parnall G.4/31 was a 1930s general purpose aircraft which could operate as a day and night bomber as well as the reconnaissance, torpedo and dive-bombing roles. It was a large angular biplane powered by a 690 hp (515 kW) Bristol Pegasus IM3 with a Townend ring.

The Parnall Heck was designed by Basil B. Henderson as a single-engined, conventional low-wing cabin monoplane, built of spruce with a plywood covering, initially a two-seater in tandem layout. The prototype was originally flown as the Hendy Heck but by the time of its first public demonstration in July 1935, the companies had merged and the aircraft was renamed as the Parnall Heck.[8]

The Parnall 382 (also known as the Heck III), was a single-engined wooden monoplane trainer aircraft with two open cockpits. It first flew in 1939.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Avro 504K". David Gregorie. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. ^ Sutherland, Jonathan; Smith, Alistair (2012). Royal Flying Corps. Casemate. p. 132. ISBN 9781848848894.
  3. ^ "George Parnall and Co". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Formation of Parnall Aircraft, Ltd". Flight. 30 May 1935. p. 600.
  5. ^ a b "Death of Mr. George Parnall". Flight. 25 June 1926. p. 688.
  6. ^ "The Factory Age". Yate Heritage Centre. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Yate wartime aircraft factory bombing is remembered". BBC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  8. ^ a b Jackson 1974, p. 89
  9. ^ "The Parnall story". Bristol Post. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Parnall (Yate) - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Radiation - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Parnall (Yate) Ltd. | Science Museum Group Collection". collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Mivart Street, Bristol: How War Transformed British Industry". BBC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Parnall Aircraft". Grace's Guide. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  15. ^ Webb, Alan. "Section 1 - Woodworking contracts, then Scout and Panther". PARNALL - Bristol's Other Plane-maker. Alan Webb. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  16. ^ "Pixie." Flight, 25 October 1923, pp. 653-654.
  17. ^ Flight 1929
  18. ^ "Parnall Pike" All-Aero. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  19. ^ a b Jackson 1974, p. 280
  • Jackson, A.J. (1974). British Civil Aircraft since 1919. Vol. 3. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-370-10014-X.

Further reading edit

  • Jarrett, Philip. "Parnall's Final Fling: The Parnall Type 381 Gunnery Research Aircraft". Air Enthusiast, No. 55, Autumn 1994, pp. 16–20. ISSN 0143-5450
  • Wixey, Kenneth (1990). Parnall Aircraft since 1914. Annopolis: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-930-1.

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Parnall was a British aircraft manufacturer that evolved from a wood working company before the First World War to a significant designer of military and civil aircraft into the 1940s citation needed 1 2 It was based in the west of England and was originally known as George Parnall amp Co Ltd 3 Contents 1 History 2 Aircraft 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External linksHistory edit nbsp Memorial to the 52 killed in German air raids on 27 February 1941 at Parnall Aircraft in Yate In 1916 the Bristol based Parnall amp Sons shopfitters started to manufacture aircraft at the Colliseum Works at Park Row in Bristol 4 5 During the First World War the skilled staff were moved to sites around the city and in neighbouring South Gloucestershire producing planes to their own designs and under contract those of other companies 1 In 1919 the aircraft business was split from the parent company Parnall amp Sons as George Parnall and Company 5 In the 1920s aircraft manufacture was centralised at a factory in Yate close to an airfield used by the Royal Flying Corps 6 In the 1930s gun turrets for bomber aircraft were produced The site was a strategic target for Luftwaffe bombing and during 1941 over fifty people were killed during the raids 7 In 1935 Parnall Aircraft Limited was formed when George Parnall and Company amalgamated with the Hendy Aircraft Company and Nash and Thompson Limited 8 After the Second World War as aircraft component manufacture reduced domestic appliances were built at the site 9 To reflect this move away from aviation the company changed its name to Parnall Yate Limited in 1946 This was acquired by Radiation Ltd in 1958 and TI Group in 1967 10 11 12 Aircraft edit nbsp Parnall Scout fighter prototype nearing completion The Parnall Scout was a prototype single seat anti airship wooden biplane fighter aircraft developed in the 1910s It was too heavy and slow and never went into production 13 14 The Parnall Panther was a carrier based wooden single bay biplane spotter and reconnaissance aircraft designed by Harold Bolas 15 who had joined Parnall and Sons after leaving the Admiralty s Air Department It had a 230 hp Bentley BR2 rotary engine 14 Following contractual disputes production was transferred to the Bristol Aeroplane Company The Parnall Puffin was an experimental amphibious fighter reconnaissance biplane The Parnall Plover single seat naval fighter aircraft of the 1920s for use off the Royal Navy s aircraft carriers was ordered into small scale production but after extensive evaluation the Fairey Flycatcher was preferred for large scale service The Parnall Possum was an experimental triplane with a single central engine driving wing mounted propellers via shafts and gears Two of these aircraft were built in the mid 1920s The Parnall Pixie was a low powered single seat monoplane light aircraft originally designed to compete in the Lympne trials for motor gliders in 1923 where it was flown successfully by Norman Macmillan It had two sets of wings one for cross country flights and the other for speed it later appeared as a biplane which could be converted into a monoplane 16 Parnall Pixie IIIa G EBJG is still in existence with the Midland Air Museum Coventry England The remains are in deep store and are not generally on view to the public without prior arrangement The Parnall Perch was a single engined side by side seat aircraft designed as a general purpose trainer No contract on this specification was awarded and only one Perch was built nbsp The Peto N181 The Parnall Peto was a small seaplane with folding wings for use as a submarine carried reconnaissance aircraft 17 The Parnall Pike was a two three seat biplane reconnaissance aircraft capable of operating off carrier decks or from water built in 1927 18 Only one was constructed The Parnall Pipit was a single engine single seat naval fighter designed to an Air Ministry specification in 1927 Two prototypes were built but both were destroyed by tail flutter The Parnall Imp was an unusual single engine two seat biplane built in 1927 It had a straight cantilever lower wing which supported the markedly swept upper wing Only one was built 19 The Parnall Elf was a two seat light touring biplane three being built at Yate between 1928 and 1932 19 The Elf was the last aircraft designed by Harold Bolas before he left the company to go to the United States The Parnall Prawn was an experimental flying boat built in 1930 Its single engine was fitted on a tilting mounting in the nose so that the propeller could be kept clear of the water on takeoff and landing Only one was built and it is not known whether it was ever flown The Parnall Parasol was an experimental parasol winged aircraft design to measure the aerodynamic forces on wings in flight Two were built and flown in the early 1930s The Parnall G 4 31 was a 1930s general purpose aircraft which could operate as a day and night bomber as well as the reconnaissance torpedo and dive bombing roles It was a large angular biplane powered by a 690 hp 515 kW Bristol Pegasus IM3 with a Townend ring The Parnall Heck was designed by Basil B Henderson as a single engined conventional low wing cabin monoplane built of spruce with a plywood covering initially a two seater in tandem layout The prototype was originally flown as the Hendy Heck but by the time of its first public demonstration in July 1935 the companies had merged and the aircraft was renamed as the Parnall Heck 8 The Parnall 382 also known as the Heck III was a single engined wooden monoplane trainer aircraft with two open cockpits It first flew in 1939 References edit a b Avro 504K David Gregorie Retrieved 4 December 2015 Sutherland Jonathan Smith Alistair 2012 Royal Flying Corps Casemate p 132 ISBN 9781848848894 George Parnall and Co Grace s Guide Retrieved 4 December 2015 Formation of Parnall Aircraft Ltd Flight 30 May 1935 p 600 a b Death of Mr George Parnall Flight 25 June 1926 p 688 The Factory Age Yate Heritage Centre Retrieved 6 February 2016 Yate wartime aircraft factory bombing is remembered BBC Retrieved 6 February 2016 a b Jackson 1974 p 89 The Parnall story Bristol Post 1 September 2008 Retrieved 6 February 2016 Parnall Yate Graces Guide www gracesguide co uk Retrieved 9 January 2023 Radiation Graces Guide www gracesguide co uk Retrieved 9 January 2023 Parnall Yate Ltd Science Museum Group Collection collection sciencemuseumgroup org uk Retrieved 9 January 2023 Mivart Street Bristol How War Transformed British Industry BBC Retrieved 6 February 2016 a b Parnall Aircraft Grace s Guide Retrieved 6 February 2016 Webb Alan Section 1 Woodworking contracts then Scout and Panther PARNALL Bristol s Other Plane maker Alan Webb Retrieved 6 February 2016 Pixie Flight 25 October 1923 pp 653 654 Flight 1929 Parnall Pike All Aero Retrieved 5 March 2015 a b Jackson 1974 p 280 Jackson A J 1974 British Civil Aircraft since 1919 Vol 3 London Putnam ISBN 0 370 10014 X Further reading editJarrett Philip Parnall s Final Fling The Parnall Type 381 Gunnery Research Aircraft Air Enthusiast No 55 Autumn 1994 pp 16 20 ISSN 0143 5450 Wixey Kenneth 1990 Parnall Aircraft since 1914 Annopolis Naval Institute Press ISBN 1 55750 930 1 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Parnall Aircraft Limited PARNALL Bristol s Other Plane maker Alan Webb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Parnall amp oldid 1222800884, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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