Skeeter Collection

Saunders-Roe W. 14 Skeeter AOP. 10
Army Air Corps - Saunders-Roe W.14 Skeeter AOP.10 XK482 (msn S2/3070), at Eastleigh on 22 November 1960. Date: 1960

Cierva Skeeter 1 G-AJCJ (msn W.14/1), prototype of the Skeeter, powered by the unsuccessful Jameson JJ-1 engine, at the 1948 SBAC Farnborough air show. Date: 1948

Cierva W. 14 Skeeter 2 G-ALUF
Cierva W.14 Skeeter 2 G-ALUF (msn W.14/2), 2nd prototype at the 1949 SBAC Farnborough Air-show in September 1949 Date: 1949

Avro 707 VX784, parked in front of Percival Survey Prince G-ALRY (msn P50-8) and Percival Prentice T.1 VS639 and Cierva Skeeter 1 G-AJCJ (msn W.14-1)

Cierva Skeeter, G-AJCJ, at the 1949 Royal Aeronautical S?
Cierva Skeeter, G-AJCJ, at the 1949 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodrome on 8 May

Four helicopters. From left: Westland Gazelle, Westland Scout AH1, Westland Lynx AH1 and Saro Skeeter

Saro Skeeter AOP12 XL738 of the British Army
Saro Skeeter AOP12, XL738, of the British Army

Saro Skeeter 2 G-ALUF
Saro Skeeter 2, G-ALUF

Cierva Weir W14 Sceptre G-AJCJ the Skeeter prototype
Cierva Weir W14 Sceptre, G-AJCJ, the Skeeter prototype

Saro Skeeter 6 XK773
Saro Skeeter 6, XK773

Saro Skeeter 6 G-AMTZ shown at the 1957 SBAC show
Saro Skeeter 6, G-AMTZ, shown at the 1957 SBAC show fitted as a flying ambulance. Date: 1957

Saunders-Roe Skeeter brochure

11: 00 A. M. Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeters Bra
11:00 A. M. Monday, May 9th, 1910. Newsies at Skeeters Branch, Jefferson near Franklin. They were all smoking. Location: St. Louis, Missouri. Date 1910 May 9

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The Skeeter, a versatile and iconic helicopter, has left an indelible mark on the aviation industry. From its early models like the Saunders-Roe W. 14 Skeeter AOP. 10 and Cierva Skeeter 1 G-AJCJ to later versions such as the Cierva W. 14 Skeeter 2 G-ALUF and Avro 707 VX784, this aircraft has continually pushed boundaries. In 1949, the Royal Aeronautical Society witnessed the awe-inspiring sight of the Cierva Skeeter, G-AJCJ, soaring through the skies with grace and precision. This event marked a turning point in helicopter technology. With four helicopters in its lineup, including Saro Skeeter AOP12 XL738 of the British Army and Saro Skeeter 2 G-ALUF, this fleet showcased unparalleled maneuverability and reliability. One cannot forget about the groundbreaking Cierva Weir W14 Sceptre G-AJCJ - a prototype that paved the way for future advancements in helicopter design. Its innovative features set it apart from other aircraft of its time. The Saro Skeeter 6 XK773 proved to be another triumph for this remarkable series. Its exceptional performance capabilities made it a favorite among pilots worldwide. During the prestigious SBAC show in 1957, all eyes were on Saro Skeeter 6 G-AMTZ as it took center stage. The crowd marveled at its sleek design and cutting-edge technology. From prototypes to production models, each iteration of the Skeeter demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation engineering. Today, we pay homage to these incredible machines that have shaped our understanding of flight dynamics and opened up new possibilities for aerial exploration.