Sopwith Pup
The Pup, thought of by its pilots as the perfect flying machine, was used extensively by the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps both …
Period: WWI
Bristol M1c
In the spring of 1916 casualties among Royal Flying Corps’ aircrew began to mount as their aircraft were no match for the Fokker monoplanes used by the …
Caudron G3
The Caudron G3 first appeared in France in May 1914 but saw no British military service before World War One began. During the early months of war …
de Havilland 9A
The de Havilland DH9A, known as the ‘Ninak’, was developed as a medium bomber. It was produced in 1918 and saw limited service in World War One …
Royal Aircraft Factory BE2b
The BE2b evolved from earlier aircraft after a great deal of experimental work by the government-owned Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough and proved to be one of …
Royal Aircraft Factory SE5A
The SE5a was considered by many pilots to be the best British single-seat fighter of World War One. Designed at the Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough, the …