Another view of G-EBIA over Hendon in 1927.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

One of Maj Jack Savage's fleet of British-registered sky-writing S.E.5a’s, the Wolseley-built G-EBIA, demonstrates its “penmanship” for Flight’s camera at Hendon in March 1927. This aircraft is now the world's only surviving airworthy example of this famous fighter, and makes display appearances bearing its original serial, F904, and the markings of 56 Squadron, one of the most famous First World War units to operate the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

S.E.5A G-EBIA, with smoke on, at Hendon in March 1927. This SE.5A flew with Savage Skywriting 1923-1928.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EBIA demonstrates at altitude for Flight’s photographer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EBIF was used for skywriting in Germany, and was re-registered in that country as D-1633 in 1929.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

A line-up of five skywriting S.E.5As at Hendon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

A different selection of five S.E.5As at Hendon soon after the company was formed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Major Savage’s first S.E.5A, G-EATE, bought from Handley Page Ltd in November 1921. Note the cutaway area on the starboard elevator, above the smoke pipe.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

S.E.5A G-EBDT was operated on the Continent, mainly in Germany.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EBDU, The Sweep, at Gothenberg during demonstration by M. L. Bramson.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916