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That looks very like Richmond Bridge on the River Thames in the background
I don't think that's G-ACPA, which is a Percival D.2 Gull Six, a low wing monoplaneNice work.
By the way, there is an aircraft on the right of the picture of the KLM flight, G-ACPA. I found some information about it.
Incident Percival D.2 Gull Six G-ACPA,
Percival D.2 (P.3) Gull Six (fitted with 200 hp (149 kW) de Havilland Gipsy Six engine, deeper cabin windows and spatted undercarriage). First registered (C of R 4929) on 28.3.34 as G-ACP...aviation-safety.net
It must be G-ACPK, which is a DH.85 Leopard Moth ( a high wing monoplane)
De Havilland DH85 Leopard Moth
An updated version of the Puss Moth designed from the outset to carry three occupants.
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G-ACPK was put into military service in 1940 and was written off after undercarriage collapsed while landing at RAF Lichfield in August 1941
Incident de Havilland DH.85 Leopard Moth X9382,
First registered (C of R 4953) 4.4.34 as G-ACPK to E. Hicks, Heston Aerodrome, Heston, Middlesex. C of A 4311 issued later in April 1934. Sold on and re-registered to Squadron Leader The ...
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e2a: some useful dating info for your photo in that last report
're-registered (C of R 7383) 6.10.36 to Olley Air Service Ltd., Croydon Airport, Croydon, Surrey'
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