Civilian Coupe Mk2
Civilian Coupe Mk2. Design originated in about 1926 by Harold Boultbee, Assistant Chief Designer at Handley Page, resigning in 1928 to produce his Coupe aircraft. G-AAIL was first flown on 11 August 1929 powered by an ABC Hornet of a nominal 80 HP. Flight tests at Martlesham Heath did not fare too well, in flight handling & the forward view were criticised. Further woes were added when the undercarriage collapsed & some engine bearers broke due to vibrations from the Hornet engine.