Bristol Type 12,14,15,16,17, 22, 96 и O-1 (F.2 Fighter)
В марте 1916 года Фрэнк Барнвелл закончил работу над проектом двухместного самолета-разведчика, создававшегося в порядке конкуренции с самолетом Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 за право ДальшеMore>>>
заменить RAF В.Е.2. Самолет под обозначением R.2A (позже Type 9) представлял собой двухстоечный биплан с крыльями равного размаха, оснащенный рядным двигателем Beardmore мощностью 120 л. с. Появление затем более мощного V-образного двигателя Hispano-Suiza 8 мощностью 150 л. с. привело к переработке машины, в результате чего появился вариант R.2B (затем Type 9А). Но затем, после появления V-образного двигателя Rolls-Royce Falcon мощностью 190 л.с., пришлось снова переделать фюзеляж, чтобы разместить в нем новый двигатель или двигатель Hispano-Suiza. 28 августа 1916 года был заключен контракт на выпуск по одному прототипу каждой модификации, предусматривающий также последующую постройку 50 серийных самолетов.
Первый прототип, получивший обозначение F.2A (Type 12), указывающее на его новую функцию истребителя, совершил свой первый полет 9 сентября 1916 года. Все серийные экземпляры F.2A оснащались двигателем Falcon и имели измененные капоты и модифицированные по форме крылья.
Первым подразделением Королевского летного корпуса, перевооруженным на самолеты F.2A, стала 48-я эскадрилья, получившая первую машину в февраля 1917 года и отправившаяся 8 марта во Францию. Эскадрилья базировалась в Бельвю, а 5 апреля шесть машин выполнили первый боевой вылет. После столкновения с равным числом одноместных истребителей Albatros D.III германской 11-й истребительной эскадрильи, которые вел в бой сам барон Манфред фон Рихтгофен, домой вернулись только две машины. Причиной таких потерь, как утверждают историки, стали тактические ошибки, допущенные британцами. В частности, использование самолета в качестве простой "платформы" для стрелка, размещавшегося сзади. После применения тактики одноместного самолета, пилоты, используя в качестве основного наступательного вооружения синхронизированный пулемет Vickers, сделали "Brisfit" (как прозвали самолет) одним из наиболее эффективных истребителей Первой мировой войны.
После окончания Первой мировой войны F.2 Fighter использовался в качестве самолета связи с армейскими подразделениями и учебного, оставаясь на службе в зарубежных подразделениях Королевских ВВС Великобритании вплоть до конца 1932 года. Общее число построенных самолетов составило 5308 машин.
Варианты
Type 14 F.2B Fighter: основная серийная модификация с рядом усовершенствований. Машины первой серийной партии оснащались двигателем Falcon I мощностью 190 л. с. (142 кВт), вторая серийная партия - двигателем Falcon II мощностью 220 л.с. (164 кВт), а большинство - двигателем Falcon III. Когда выпуск самолетов стал опережать выпуск двигателей, пришлось использовать другие модели двигателей - в частности, модификации V-образного Hispano-Suiza 8 мощностью 200 и 300 л. с. (149 и 224 кВт), что привело к появлению модификаций Type 16 и 17 соответственно. V-образный двигатель Sunbeam Arab мощностью 200 л.с. (149 кВт) получили самолеты модификации Type 15. Также применялись V-образные двигатели RAF 4d (200 л.с/149 кВт) и Wolseley Viper (180 л.с/134 кВт), а также рядный Siddeley Puma (230 л.с/172 кВт)
Type 22 F.2C Fighter: на самолет F.2B в экспериментальном порядке устанавливался звездообразный двигатель Salmson мощностью 200 л.с. (149 кВт), в результате чего появился вариант Type 22 F.2C; звездообразный Dragonfly мощностью 300 л.с. (224 кВт) использовался для Type 22А F.2C, а ротативный Bentley B.R.2 мощностью 230 л. с. (172 кВт) - для Type 22В F.2C
Type 14 F.2B Mk II: впервые поднялся в воздух в декабре 1919 года и использовался в качестве вспомогательного самолета войсковой авиации. Данная модификация оснащалась специальным оборудованием для использования в пустыне и системой охлаждения в условиях тропического климата; было выпущено 435 машин, среди которых были как вновь построенные, так и переделанные из других самолетов
Type 96 Fighter Mk III: модификация с усиленной конструкцией, в период с октября по декабрь 1926 года было поставлено 50 самолетов, а с января по июнь 1927 года - 30 учебных машин со спаренным управлением без вооружения.
Type 96А Fighter Mk IV: представлял собой переделку варианта Mk III с усиленными шасси и конструкцией для выполнения полетов с увеличенной максимальной массой. Самолет имел увеличенный стабилизатор, руль направления с роговой компенсацией и автоматические щелевые предкрылки Handley Page
O-1: самолет F.2B был одной из моделей, выбранных для серийного выпуска в США после ее вступления в Первую мировую войну в апреле 1917 года; 2000 машин было заказано компаниям "Curtiss Aeroplane" и "Motor Company" до декабря 1917 года. Первый самолет поднялся в воздух 5 марта 1918 года, он был оснащен V-образным двигателем Liberty 12 мощностью 400 л.с. (298 кВт). Установка двигателя на этот самолет оказалась неудачной, и в июле 1918 года контракт был отменен - предпочтение отдали модификации с V-образным двигателем Wright-Hispano мощностью 300 л.с. (224 кВт). Два экземпляра самолета в июне были переданы британцами США, причем второй самолет оснащался двигателем Liberty 8 мощностью 290 л. с. (216 кВт) и разбился до проведения официальных оценочных испытаний.
ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
Bristol Type 14 F.2B Fighter
Тип: двухместный истребитель и самолет связи с армейскими подразделениями
Силовая установка: один V-образный двигатель Rolls-Royce Falcon III мощностью 275 л. с. (205 кВт)
Летные характеристики: максимальная скорость на высоте 1525 м -198 км/час; набор высоты 3050 м - за 11 мин 15 с; практический потолок 5485 м; продолжительность полета 3 ч
Масса: пустого 877 кг; максимальная взлетная 1261 кг
Размеры: размах крыла 11,96 м; длина 7,87 м; высота 2,97 м; площадь крыльев 37,62 мг
Вооружение: один 7,7-мм пулемет Vickers на неподвижной установке в верхней передней части фюзеляжа и один или два 7,7-мм пулемета Lewis на подвижной установке в задней кабине, плюс до 12 бомб калибра 9 кг на подвеске под нижним крылом
The first of the "Biffs" - A3303, the prototype F.2A in original state, with twin flank radiators, end plates to lower wing roots and no provision for rear armament.
Комбинация на Bristol F2B турельного пулемета Lewis в задней кабине и высокой прочности конструкции, обеспечившей самолету отменные пикирующие качества, стала роковой для многих германских пилотов.
50 серийных аэропланов F2A оснастили моторами Rolls-Royce Falcon I мощностью 190 л.с. (142 кВт). В боях участвовали только две эскадрильи (11-я и 48-я) на этих машинах. На снимке показан аэроплан из 48-й эскадрильи.
Bristol F.2B Fighter A7195 was a Series I example, with the 190 h.p. Rolls-Royce Falcon I engine. It was from the first production batch of 200 aircraft assembled at Brislington by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Co Ltd. Delivery of these aircraft began on April 13, 1917, the first squadrons to be equipped with the type being Nos 48 and 11.
Captain Ross Smith and his observer in front of their 'Brisfit'.
The Bristol F.2B B1148, seen in the foreground, was on charge with No 1 Sqn, Australian Flying Corps. It has been reported that this aircraft bore the presentation inscription, “Australia No 3, New South Wales No 2, The White Edenglassie.”
A No. 5 Squadron “Brisfit” - in this case C801.
A Bristol F.2b Mk IV C4740 of the Cambridge University Air Squadron.
The aeroplane which made the name "Bristol" famous. The Bristol Fighter, F.2.B., which acquired the affectionate title “Brisfit” during the war. The engine was a Rolls-Royce Falcon of 275 h.p.
Although regulations concerning aircraft markings were strictly observed at the front, officers and instructors at home-based RFC training squadrons often adorned their personal mounts in garish schemes, of which the Bristol F2B Fighter shown here is typical. This machine is probably C4879, belonging to a Wing Examining Officer who travelled around the Salisbury Plain district.The “toothed bird's head" cowling markings foreshadowed the many similar designs which appeared in later years.
Chequered Bristol F.2B Fighter C4879, used by a Wing Examining Officer in the Salisbury Plain District during World War One.
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.
Fighting colours - D8084 of No. 139 Squadron, Villaverla, Italy, in September 1918, displaying the unit's black/white hooping on its fuselage and upper wing.
D8096 with 208 Sqn at San Stefano, Turkey in 1923.
D8096 on February 14, 1951 on the occasion of its first post-restoration flight at Filton. Note the temporary undercarriage.
Performing over Old Warden in the old, familiar overall silver colour scheme.
The Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol Fighter made its first post-renovation home appearance at the year's last Old Warden display, on October 31, 1982. Both the Brisfit and the Avro Tutor made their first flights following rejuvenation in the late afternoon of Thursday September 2, the Tutor being flown by Dicky Martin and the F.2B by Angus McVittie. The Tutor flew again on the 3rd in the hands of David Ogilvy, and there were “no major snags at all". Both aircraft appeared and flew at Duxford's History in the Air display on September 5, as part of the biggest “away" gathering of Shuttleworth aircraft for 16 years.
The Shuttleworth Trust's Bristol Fighter photographed in its new colour scheme by ADRIAN BALCH
Returning the machine to the IWM, 1953
His Majesty as a Squadron Leader, seen near two famous war-time types, the Bristol Fighter and the Avro 504.
Bristol F.2B Fighter F4440 was stationed at Cologne, Germany in early 1919 with 18 Sqn. This photograph was almost certainly taken at Bickendorf airfield. The lengthy inscription reads: Presented by Maharaja Bahadur Sir Rameswar Singh of Darbhanga No 1. The Lord Hardinge.
AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: Event No. 2, the Message Picking-up Competition. The Bristol "Fighter" F.4513 from No. 16 (Army Co-operation) Squadron dives to pick up its message, which is suspended in a bag on a line between two posts by means of the line, provided with hooks, seen trailing below the fuselage.
"Brisfit" оказался одним из наиболее долговечных британских аэропланов. Он не только безупречно служил во время Первой мировой войны, но и сыграл важную роль в охране Британской империи в межвоенный период. В конце 1920-х годов эти аэропланы модификации Fighter Mk IV со щелевыми предкрылками Handley Page и рулями направления с роговой компенсацией поставлялись в университетские учебные эскадрильи (на снимке показан экземпляр из Кембриджа).
Standard aircraft up to the 1930s although built in the last year of the war: a Bristol Fighter at Farnborough
Bristol F.2B Fighter F4569 up from Farnborough in 1936 with Sgt D. J. Munro at the controls.
После службы в 1920-е годы в 16-й эскадрилье самолет F4587 был переоборудован в вариант Mk III и оставшуюся часть службы провел в Центре испытаний самолетов и вооружения (А&АЕЕ) и Королевском авиационном научно-исследовательском институте (RAE). В начале 1930-х годов самолет передали компании "Handley Page", где он испытывался с предкрылками одноименной конструкции (на снимке), позже внедренными на Mk IV.
Bristol F.2b, F4717 of 2 (AC) Squadron from Manston, Kent. Pilot Fg Off Jordan, and LAC Watkins as passenger. The fuselage bands were No. 2 Squadron’s unofficial markings - two outer red bands, with centre band in Flight colour, i.e. White (A), Yellow (B), Blue (C).
At first glance just a nice shot of Brisfit F4942 aloft over typical Middle East terrain. However, the bundle strapped along the fuselage top decking and over the gunner’s position is a Neil Robertson aeroplane stretcher - probably with an unfortunate airman trussed inside.
Another Brisfit from Lt Walker's collection, this time F5812 "A", probably a rebuilt aircraft, fitted with the more usual Rolls-Royce Falcon engine.
Peaceful fighter - a two-seat conversion for pure communication and general “hack” work. The rather pristine condition of H1398’s fabric seems to suggest VIP usage.
Bristol Fighter H1453 in Iraq during 1924. Note the unusual “6 Squadron" motif on the fuselage side, and the squadron leader's pennant on the fin.
The Bristol Fighter H1598, powered by a 275 h.p. Rolls-Royce Falcon III engine, called in to Stag Lane in May 1925. Bristol Fighters entered service with the RFC in April 1917 and some remained on strength in Iraq and India until replaced by the Fairey Gordon in 1932.
Затем пытались ставить 300-сильные моторы Hispano-Suiza 8F и Siddeley Puma в 240 л. с. (179 кВт) (фото), но серийный выпуск обоих вариантов затянулся. Последний мотор оказался труден в установке, пришлось переносить синхронный пулемет на левый борт.
Bristol Fighter (Rolls-Royce "Falcon"). The Bristol Fighter is one of the hardy war veterans, and as a fighter made a name for itself during the Great War, when it was produced in large numbers. It is still in regular Service use exclusively for Army Co-operation. With some ten years of service already to its credit, it is probable that this type may shortly be replaced by modern designs. The following squadrons (Army Co-op.) are equipped with "Bris-Fits" :- Nos. 2 (Manston), 4 (S. Farnboro), 5 (Risalpur, India), 6 (Iraq, Mosul), 13 (Andover), 16 (Old Sarum), 20 (Peshawar, India), 24 (Communications, Kenley), 28 (Quetta, India), 31 (Ambala, India), and 208 (Middle East).
IN THE DISPLAY: Although a War Veteran, the Bristol Fighter, modernised and fitted with slots, is still seeing service in the R.A.F.
Khyber tourist - J6647 of No. 20 Squadron seen at 1,000ft over a section of the infamous Khyber Pass, India, on December 9, 1925. Note the squadron commander’s “streamers” on wings and tail - a distinguishing sign derived from WWI days.
THE BRISTOL FIGHTER: First produced during the war, the "Brisfit," as it is often called, is now becoming obsolete, although one Squadron is still equipped with it.
5-я эскадрилья британских ВВС воевала на Bristol Fighter в районе северо-западной границы в Индии с февраля 1920 по май 1931 года. Самолеты доставляли припасы в удаленные форты и преследовали отряды мятежников.
Bristol F.2b, J6774, “W” of No. 5 Squadron, India, later had its identity changed to “C”.
Getting away - J6782 of No. 31 Squadron leaving Fort Dardoni, NWFP, India, for a recce in 1923, with Flg Off Ford as pilot.
Two Bristol Fighters from No. 2 Squadron over RAF Mansion in the mid 1920s.
Самолеты F.2B часто использовались Королевскими ВВС после войны. Они служили также в Австралии, Канаде, Греции, Мексике, Новой Зеландии, Перу и Испании.
A study of an H-serialled Bristol F.2B Fighter, possibly of No 23 Sqn, over Tuckatoo and Hanna, Quetta, Baluchistan. The auxiliary tropical radiator beneath the engine cowling can be seen, and the crew are appropriately attired in sola topis.
Bristol F.2b, “L” of No. 20 Squadron, India, taken in the late 1920s.
Illustrating the use of constructor's numbers as serials in the late 1920s, a Bristol Fighter Mk. II trainer with dual controls (7120) in formation with a Hawker Tomtit (51). Markings are those of the R.N.Z.A.F. New Zealand took delivery (new) of the "Brisfit" in 1927.
The author in his Bristol Fighter performing for the official photographer near Serny aerodrome, France, No. 22 Squadron's base, in June 1918. Inboard of the lower port wing roundel is the aircraft's individual letter, "G", on a dark background
A Formation of "Bristol Fighters" of the O.U.A.S. Note the dark blue bands.
WHAT HAS THE ISIS COME TO? The formation flown by members of the O.U.A.S. over the Thames near Sheppey. The instructor can be seen in the leading machine, but the pilots are all undergraduates.
A Formation of Bristol Fighters. Note the Cambridge arms on the fins.
OXFORD IN THE AIR: Formation flying by members of the O.U.A.S. An instructor is in the spare seat of the leading machine but the pilots are all undergraduates.
Британская 24-я эскадрилья эксплуатировала Fighter в 1920-1928 годах. Самолеты активно использовались в качестве посыльных во время забастовки в 1926 году. Здесь сфотографированы самолеты около авиабазы Кенли.
A flight of Bristols in the clouds
Bristol Fighter сыграл важную роль во время столкновений с повстанцами в районе северо-западной границы Индии в 1920-е годы. Данные самолеты стали последними, покинувшими Пешавар в марте 1932 года.
Звено аэропланов F2B 22-й эскадрильи пролетает над аэродромом Вер-Галан около Ленз, апрель 1918 года. Основными задачами этой части были дежурство в воздухе и сопровождение бомбардировщиков.
R.A.F. PAGEANT: Event No. 4. A quintette of Bristol Fighters flying in formation "round the mulberry bush"
THE FIRST R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1920: Perhaps the most impressive event of the first year's programme was when a flight of five Bristol Fighters gave a demonstration of trench bombing, as depicted above. Flying in formation, the five machines swooped down on to the trench, firing their machine guns, and then releasing their bombs with realistic effect.
"SET PIECES" AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAYS: At each of the previous "Pageants" and Display a grand finale was given in which some episode relating to aerial warfare was realistically enacted, viz. :- (1) 1922, Bristol bombers bombing the enemy village of "Scrapper Plain."
BOMBING THE "VILLAGE" AT THE PAGEANT: Event 14. Top right, the village of Scrappa Plain, before the attack. The building on the right is the Inn noted for its Lager. The church steeple was originally an aeroplane fuselage. The Albatross biplane in the foreground "went up" on the first bombs being dropped. On left, the Bristol bombers drop their first "pills" on the deserted village, the "inhabitants" having just made good their escape. Below, right, the village well alight. The Albatross (on extreme right) has just "come down."
THE HALTON PAGEANT: Destruction of Desert Stronghold. The bombers (Bristol Fighters and a D.H.9A) bomb the fort.
AN EVENT AT THE PAGEANT: Event 2, two Snipes attacking a Bristol Fighter, which was eventually "brought down in flames." The Snipe on the right is on its back, and the Bristol, in the centre, is diving out of the danger zone of the second Snipe.
FIGHTING TACTICS AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: In Event No.9 a demonstration of flight evolutions in aerial attack was given by three Siddeley ''Siskins'' (No. 41 Fighter Squadron), three Gloucestershire "Grebes" (No. 32 Fighter Squadron), and two Bristol Fighters (No.24 Communication Squadron), In the picture some of the "Siskins" and "Grebes" are seen opening the attack on one of the Bristol Fighters.
THE SECOND R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1921: On this occasion the lighter-than-air side service flying was represented by the rigid airship R.33, which cruised overhead throughout the afternoon's programme and also assisted in controlling (by wireless) the traffic to and from the aerodrome. Our picture shows the R.33 and a formation of Bristol Fighters.
AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: Event 7, formation flying by Bristol Fighters. After each evolution they closed up into regular formation as shown in the top photograph. In the centre picture they are seen flying abreast past the Royal Box. Note R.33 in both these photos. In the bottom picture the machines are about to land in the aerodrome.
THE THIRD R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1922: Some fine formation flying was executed by No. 24 Squadron (Kenley) on Bristol Fighters, their take-off in formation (shown right) creating much enthusiasm.
A photograph recalling the extraordinary series of Royal Air Force Displays which have been held annually at Hendon Aerodrome since 1920.
AN EASTERN DRAMA AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: A trio of "Wottnott" defenders potting at an attacking bomber.
THE MORNING'S PROGRAMME: 3, A "Brisfit" in the message-picking-up demonstration.
THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: The first event: Message picking-up competition. On the left is shown a machine diving towards the "goal posts" supporting the message on the cross-line. On the right a machine is shown swooping upwards after having successfully grappled the message by means of its trailing hook-line.
"ARMY CO-OP.": One of the Bristol Fighters (School of Army Co-operation) which took part in the Message-picking-up competition.
Peering for the Mercians: A Wessex Bristol low over Whitchurch in heavy rain
AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: A batch of Bristol fighters
THE AIRCRAFT DISPOSAL CO., WADDON: A Bristol Fighter and three D.H.9's ready for tests.
A line up of Rolls-Royce-engined Bristol F.2B Fighters at Castle Bromwich in 1919. The aircraft nearest to the camera has been named Daphne.
No 141 Sqn Bristol F.2B Fighters lined up at Castle Bromwich in 1919.
FOR THE AIR LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP RACE ON BANK HOLIDAY: The Service Bristol Fighters (all 275 h.p. Rolls-Royce engines) lined up for the League Cup at Croydon before the start.
EARLY-MORNING WARMING-UP. So far we have been unable to identify this squadron of Bristol Fighter Mk. IIs ("Brisfits") photographed in Iraq, circa 1924. The Mk. II had tropical radiator and oversize, desert-use tyres. Note star marking on fins.
Aircraft are prepared for flight testing at X Aircraft Park. They are, from left to right, a Bristol F.2B Fighter, an S.E.5a, a Nieuport 17 and a D.H.9. A Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2e is also visible on the threshold of the Bessonneau tent hangar. The white circles in the foreground delineate a compass base for swinging the compasses of the aircraft.
Bristol Fighters, Sopwith Snipes, a Camel, an S.E.5a, a Fokker D.VII and a Sopwith Scooter await the day's flying at the first Hendon Pageant, 1920.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON AT OLD SARUM: The afternoon parade. Three Bristol Fighters and six Avro Lynx.
THE DARK BLUE AEROPLANES: Four "Bristol Fighters" and eight "Lynx-Avros" at Eastchurch. A dark blue line is painted on each fuselage.
Readers are invited to forward information about this Bristol F.2b, mentioned by Major K. S. Brown in his letter above.
A 200 h.p. Sunbeam Arab powered Bristol F.2B Fighter at Castle Bromwich in 1919.
THE "BRISFIT": THE BRISTOL FIGHTER WAS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TYPES DURING THE WAR. IT WAS GIVEN TO NOS. 43, 45 AND 70 SQUADRONS IN 1917.
This Bristol F.2B, serial unknown, was named The Crocodile and flew with No 7 Training Sqn from Netheravon in 1918.
Вскоре стало ясно, что серийное производство моторов Falcon III отстает от потребностей, и пришлось подыскивать иные варианты. Сначала установили рядный мотор Hispano-Suiza 8Ba мощностью 200 л.с. (149 кВт), однако он страдал от проблем с редуктором, в результате чего пришлось перейти на мотор Sunbeam Arab той же мощности. Этот двигатель также не смог реализовать свой потенциал из-за серьезных вибраций, поэтому с ним собрали всего 80 самолетов из первоначально заказанных 1800 машин.
A fine detail study of the Arab installation.
Groundcrews starting up a F.2b 25 at Balbuena airfield Mexico City. The aircraft part of the 3/o Escuadron of the 1/o Regimiento Aereo.
Tte PA Severiano Pulido Ortiz in front of a Mexican F.2b.
Unknown Mexican pilot and his dog in front of an F.2b of the 1/o Escuadrilla, showing the bomb racks under the wings - what of the cloth attached to them? The pilot on the right is possibly Mayor PA Gustavo G Leon commander of the escuadrilla.
An F.2b of 2/o Escuadrilla, without its engine cowling. Its pilot, Capt Ho PA Antonio Damn Gonzalez, poses at the wingtip. His name is carried under the gunner’s position. Of interest is the ‘2’ painted on the rudder’s horn balance.
An excellent shot of the engine compartment of a Mexican F.2b, showing good detail of the engine and bomb racks.
A view of Balbuena airfield, outside the then Mexico City, showing two F.2bs of the 2/o Escuadrilla, with three Douglas O-2s in the background.
F.2bs 27 and 28 being wheeled by a line-up of Vought O2U-2Ms and Douglas O-2Ms, after the 1929 Escobar rebellion, and the formation of the 1/o Regimiento Aereo, at Balbuena airfield.
View of 1/o Escuadrilla, under the command of Major Gustavo G Leon, showing a Boarhound, two Bristols and a Avro Anahuac (504).
In-flight shot from another F.2b of one from the 3/o Escuadrilla.
Six F.2bs at the aviation workshop, being assembled after their arrival in Mexico City.
Самолет "Бристоль Ф.2Б" с мертвой головой И.У.Павлова. 1918г.
THE PRINCE OF WALES FLIES: Our picture shows His Royal Highness entering his Bristol Fighter (fitted with Handley Page Slots) - which has been set aside for his special use - at Mousehold Aerodrome, Norwich, prior to his flight to Northolt, on May 30. Before his departure, the Prince inspected the Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, which has its home at this Aerodrome.
This dual controlled Bristol F.2B Fighter Mk III was furnished as the special personal transport for HRH the Prince of Wales.
AT OLD ALRESFORD AERODROME: Bristols of No. 2 A.C. Squadron pegged out.
DH.9 of 144 Squadron with a Bristol F.2b and BE.2 at Azrak landing ground.
FIGHTER CONTRAST: A Bristol Fighter (circa 1917) and a Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire seen at Netheravon on Empire Air Day.
A view of the F.2b - note the lack of serial number.
“Mr Dalton and Sundorph” reads the caption. These are taken to be civilian instructors, posing in front of a Bristol F.2b.
BRISTOLS FOR GREECE: One of a series of "Bristol" Advanced Training Machines recently supplied to the Greek Naval Air Service. Standing near the engine will be seen (left to right) Engineer-Lieut. Alifantis, Mr. C. F. Uwins (chief Bristol pilot) and Lieut.-Commander Retsinopoulo.
Sergeant Pilot R E Tollerfield with his navigator and Bristol F.2b at Mansion.
A close-up of the stretcher in position on Brisfit F4599. Note the flap which folds over to cover the patient’s (or victim’s) head and the securing strap around the aircraft's rear fuselage. F4599 is recorded as having served with No 6 Sqn in the Middle East.
The inner secrets of the Neil Robertson stretcher, demonstrated by a mummified airman. Effectively rendering the patient immobile, the stretcher weighed 35lb and incorporated a face mask, pillow, chest piece "to be left quite loose" and a detachable blanket.
В 1917 году F2B выбрали для серийного производства в США. Предназначенная для него силовая установка Liberty 8 оказалась неподходящей, однако семь аэропланов оснастили моторами Hispano-Suiza H и использовали в качестве прототипов версии XB-1A.
Аргентинские ВВС располагали десятью Bristol Fighter, которые были собраны местной компанией "Fabrica Militar se Aviones" в 1930-1931 годах.
В начале 1920-х годов бельгийская фирма SABCA построила по лицензии несколько F2B с моторами Hispano-Suiza. Аэропланы были оснащены шасси с гидроамортизаторами.
BRISTOL FIGHTERS IN MOROCCO: Above, a batch of Bristol Fighters lined up ready for active service with the Spanish Aviacion Militar against the Moors. Below, General Lanjurjo of the Spanish Aviacion Militar alighting from a Bristol Fighter after a flight over the enemy line.
AT BALDONNELL AERODROME: The Bristol Fighter is another type employed by the Irish Free State Army Air Corps.
First Bristol Fighter to appear on the British civil register was G-EASH, ex H1376. It was used as a civil demonstrator by the Aircraft Disposal Co Ltd in 1920-21 and was withdrawn from use in 1921.
Bristol Fighter Mk IV G-EBIO photographed during the Speke-Southport-Blackpool-Speke Race on July 1, 1933, in which it came first with Flt Lt D. V. Ivins as pilot, with a speed of 114-1 m.p. h. and a handicap allowance of 6 min 1 sec. G-EBIO was scrapped in 1935.
Two students flew this Bristol Fighter, G-ABYE, to Hinaidi, where K. D. Marshall took this photograph in 1934. G-ABYE was owned by M. Emmett at this time, and later passed to Universal Aircraft Services,where it remained until the registration was cancelled in April 1938.
Bristol Fighter G-ABYE, ex Bristol-built F4721, was registered in December 1932 to M. Emmett and based at Woodley. In March 1935 G-ABYE was purchased by Universal Aircraft Services Ltd at Witney. The registration was cancelled in April 1938.
This silver and black Bristol Fighter, G-ACCG, was photographed at Witney, Oxfordshire on July 31, 1937. It was then owned by M. Marrogordato, who purchased the aircraft from Universal Aircraft Services Ltd in October 1933. G-ACCG was scrapped in July 1939. An interesting snippet from “Flight” of June 20, 1935, mentions that Bristol Fighters could still be bought, new and unused, for "upwards of L100".
Though fully converted, Bristol Fighter G-ACFK was never issued with a certificate of airworthiness and was sold for scrap in May 1936. It is seen here in July 1933.
Bristol Fighter G-ACFP was first operated by Empire Air Services and was then sold to the Hon Mrs Victor Bruce before being scrapped in January 1938.
Bristol Fighter Mk. IV G-ACFP, formerly F4434, one of several converted at Hanworth in 1933 for joyriding, in this case by Empire Air Services
Bristol Fighter G-ACPE, ex J8448, was registered in October 1934. It came from the final production batch of machines, which were completed in the first half of 1927 and which were all originally fitted with dual controls instead of observers' armament. It passed through three ownerships before being scrapped in January 1939.
Owned by London Film Productions and flown by Nigel Tangye, G-ADJR, ex J8455, is seen here competing in the Cinque Ports Wakefield Cup Race at Lympne on August 25, 1935. It came 6th, with a speed of 113 1/2 m.p.h.
ROYAL AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS: For a considerable time the King of the Belgians has done a great deal to encourage aviation by using his aeroplane for travelling. Now the Queen of Belgium is preparing to do the same by accepting from the Aircraft Disposal Co., Ltd., a "Bristol Fighter," similar to that used so extensively by the King. Our photographs show the two machines, the one on the left being that presented to the Queen. It is finished in aluminium throughout, which makes it look very light and graceful. The machine was flown from Croydon to King Albert's private aerodrome at Brussels by Capt. Muir, and Col. Darby, General Manager of the A.D.C., made the trip as passenger in order to make formal presentation to Her Majesty.
A British machine on a Polish Air Mail Service: Our photograph shows a Bristol Fighter, Rolls-Royce "Falcon" engine, being loaded with mail at Warsaw preparatory to its flight to Kieff. The pilot is Capt. S. G. McNaught Davis, R.A.F., and the passenger is Brig .-General A. Carton de Wiart, V.C., C.M.G., D.S.O.
Members of the C.U.S.A. studying a map.
Flt. Lt. D. V. Ivins boarding his privately-owned Bristol Fighter (Hispano).
On display in the museum, early 1960s.
THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, AIRCRAFT SECTION: An R.E.8, Sopwith Salamander, Sopwith triplane and Bristol Fighter
The Aircraft Disposal Company's Exhibit at the Aero Show, Olympia: A Bristol Fighter and Handley Page Bomber.
Appearing at the Royal Tournament, Earls Court, 1953
An ancient Bristol Fighter relegated to prop-swinging instruction at RAF Halton.
The start of the Relay Race. Each team flew an Avro 504K, a Bristol Fighter and a Sopwith Snipe.
The Bristol "family" at Home. Left to right: The Bristol Babe, the Bristol monoplane, the Bristol Badger, the Bristol Fighter, the Bristol Tourer and the Bristol Pullman triplane
The Bristol “family” of 1920. From left to right the types are the Tourer, the Scout type F, the Babe, the monoplane, and the “Brisfit.” Behind them all is the huge Pullman passenger-carrier.
The old and the new: Gloster Gauntlets over two equally famous fighters from another epoch - the Bristol Fighter and the S.E.5s.
The Reception Tent by daylight. In the foreground (the second machine) can be seen the Bristol Fighter of Empire Air Services.
AIR MINISTRY AT THE AERO SHOW: Wireless installation on Bristol Fighter.
"STALLED, BUT UNDER CONTROL": The Bristol Fighter, piloted by Squadron-Leader England, giving a demonstration of the new Handley Page automatic slots. In the photograph these can be seen in the open position. The rest of the wing is stalled.
THE NEW HANDLEY PAGE AUTOMATIC WING TIP SLOTS: On the left, Mr. Handley Page is seen explaining the safety device to Sir Samuel Hoare and The Lady Maud Hoare. On the right, a view of the slot, and the angle indicator fitted on the experimental machine to show the angle at which the machine is descending in a horizontal attitude. The indicator is limited to an angle of 30 degrees, but the machine actually descends much steeper than that.
ENSHRINING A "BRISFIT." This Bristol Fighter, "Biff" or "Brisfit," is one of a number of actual war-time aeroplanes now being transferred from Cardington to the new home of the Imperial War Museum, in the old Bethlem Hospital, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Southwark.
AST had a voracious appetite for instructional airframes. Bristol Fighter Mk III J8452 served with 2 FTS at Digby, Lines from June 1929 to September 1931. It joined AST as an instructional airframe in July 1934.
Shuttleworth's Bristol Fighter now has new wings and a First World War paint scheme. It is seen here at the end of July 1982, minus its Rolls-Royce Falcon engine.
The Imperial War Museum's Bristol Fighter arrives at Skysport Engineering
The Imperial War Museum's Bristol Fighter gets its new fabric covering in time to go back on display for Easter.
The RAF Museum's Bristol F.2B at Cardington on June 24, 1986, just before its move to Hendon on July 1.
Bristol F.2B BAPC 165 is taking shape at Cardington. The aircraft is based on one of six fuselage frames found near Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire, in the early Sixties, plus four wing panels found in Ireland and one more from the Shuttleworth Collection.
The Air Museum's Northrop N9M flying wing, currently being restored in California. The Brisfit reproductions in the background are presumably two of those built for the film The high road to China.
OFFICIAL DEMONSTRATION OF THE AUTOMATIC SLOT: Last week, Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary of State for Air (left), and Major H. E. Wimperis, Director of Scientific Research, made flights at Cricklewood in a Bristol Fighter fitted with the new Handley Page automatic slots. The pilot was Squadron-Leader T. England, who is seen above with his two distinguished passengers.
VICTORS: Flt. Lt. Ivins with his winning old Bristol Fighter, which also carried Mr. Keith Jopp.
Lt Brown and his observer, Finlay. These two men sent the first radio message about the Turkish retreat through 'Waddy Fara'.
The very young gunner in this Australian Brisfit crew (the pilot is Major Syd Addison) had survived the war - he had actually retrained as a scout pilot to become managing director of Qantas.
It was after sitting in the cockpit of a Bristol Fighter that the author decided upon a career in aviation. Bristol chief test pilot A. J. “Bill” Pegg is seen here sitting in the Shuttleworth Collection’s F.2B in 1951.
The intrepid author aboard the Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol Fighter, D8096, photographed with a Higgs Camera Gun.
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