Sopwith 1F1 Camel D.3333, probably serving with the RNAS, upside down, with another Camel in right background. Built by Clayton & Shuttleworth Ltd at Lincoln, it was one of 575 Camels licence-built by the company. The photograph was possibly taken in Belgium.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

D.H.4 A7469, also possibly crashed in Belgium. Built by the Aircraft Manufacturing Co Ltd at Hendon, it was one of a batch of 690 ordered for the RFC.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland D.H.4 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 reconnaissance biplane E239 "S", built by The Siddeley-Deasy Motor Co Ltd of Coventry, has lines attached in preparation for the righting ceremony. The usual R.E.8 powerplant was the 140 h.p. RAF4a.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF R.E.8 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Handley Page O/400 D8340 after a cross-wind landing at Castle Bromwich in March 1919. Miraculously the pilot and five passengers escaped unhurt. This O/400 was built by the British Caudron Co at Cricklewood and had a pair of 360 h.p. Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Handley Page H.P.12 (O/400) - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

Almost certainly from the serial batch D2626-2775, this Bristol F.2B Fighter, built by Marshall & Sons of Gainsborough, is an example of the variant powered by a 200 h.p. Sunbeam Arab engine. Unfortunately the Squadron is unknown, but the pictures originally belonged to Lt J. Walker, RFC.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

A fine detail study of the Arab installation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Another Brisfit from Lt Walker's collection, this time F5812 "A", probably a rebuilt aircraft, fitted with the more usual Rolls-Royce Falcon engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Avro 504A 4034, fitted with an 80 h.p. Gnome rotary engine, prepares to have its propeller swung outside the Bleriot works, Brooklands, Circa 1915. It is not certain whether this machine was built as new at the Bleriot factory or if it was a rebuild.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

"One of the best” is our contributor’s comment to this picture of Sopwith Pup A7317, built by the Standard Motor Co Ltd of Coventry. Doubtless many ex-RFC types will share this view, as the Pup had a reputation for good handling qualities. Power was provided by an 80 h.p. Le Rhone rotary.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sopwith Pup - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916