Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
Варианты:
Armstrong Whitworth - Siskin - 1921 - Великобритания
Страна: Великобритания
Год: 1921


Одноместный истребитель
Описание:
Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
Flight, December 1924
The Paris Aero Show 1924
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Armstrong Whitworth Siskin

Изначально известный как Siddeley Deasy S.R.2 Siskin, самолет был построен в 1919 году дочерним предприятием "Armstrong Whitworth". Самолет проектировался с прицелом на то, чтобы стать основным истребителем британских ВВС с середины 1920-х годов. Машина проектировалась под звездообразный мотор мощностью 300 л.с создававшийся вначале в Фарнборо на 8-м авиазаводе, а потом - специалистами фирмы "Siddeley Deasy". Однако из-за того, что компания больше времени уделяла программе двигателя Puma, первый полет S. R.2 выполнил с 320-сильным мотором ABC Dragonfly. Хотя аппарат показал хорошие летные характеристики, двигатель работал ненадежно, что потребовало установки мотора Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar мощностью 325 л.с. Первый из трех прототипов истребителя Siskin поднялся в воздух в марте 1921 года уже под маркой "Armstrong Whitworth".
   Новая политика Министерства авиации, которое решило заказывать только цельнометаллические самолеты, побудила конструкторов "Armstrong Whitworth" переделать самолет. После постройки нескольких машин смешанной деревянно-металлической конструкции, в мае 1923 года в воздух поднимается цельнометаллический Siskin Mk III. За опытной машиной последовала предсерийная партия из трех самолетов, первый из которых поднялся в воздух спустя 10 месяцев после прототипа.
   Рекламное турне по Европе принесло заказ на 65 истребителей от Румынии - первый самолет из этой партии поднялся в воздух в октябре 1924 года, до конца года заказчик получил еще шесть машин, но дальнейшие поставки были аннулированы из-за катастрофы истребителя Siskin в Румынии.

   Первые истребители Siskin Mk III поступили на вооружение 41-й британской авиаэскадрильи в мае 1924 года (авиабаза Нортхолт), а в следующем месяце новую технику получила 111-я эскадрилья - самолеты Siskin пришли на смену истребителям Sopwith Snipe. Всего было построено 465 истребителей Siskin Mk III, включая несколько двухместных самолетов. Эстония. Канада и авиашкола фирмы "Armstrong Whitworth" получили двухместные учебно-тренировочные варианты истребителя, тогда как британские ВВС получили несколько новых двухместных самолетов, а затем переоборудовали в УТС дополнительное количество машин.
   Лучшим стал вариант Siskin Mk IIIA, в прототип которого переделали серийный Siskin Mk III (первый полет - октябрь 1925 года). Значительного увеличения летных характеристик удалось добиться за счет установки двигателя Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV. Для британских ВВС построено 387 самолетов Siskin Mk IIIA, включая 47 учебно-тренировочных машин с двойным управлением. Большинство, за исключением 135 самолетов, были изготовлены субподрядчиками - "Bristol" (84 машины), "Gloster" (74), "Vickers" (52) и "Blackburn" (42).
   Новой модификацией в сентябре 1926 года первой перевооружили 111-ю эскадрилью, за которой последовали еще 10 эскадрилий. Процесс снятия самолетов с вооружения начался в 56-й эскадрилье, получившей самолеты Bristol Buldog в октябре 1932 года. По результатам испытаний двух самолетов Siskin Mk III канадские ВВС заказали партию из 12 Siskin Mk IIIA, поставленных в 1926-1931 годах (частично это были новые истребители, остальные - снятые с вооружения британских ВВС). Истребители Siskin в 1-й истребительной эскадрилье канадских ВВС были заменены в 1 939 году самолетами Hawker Hurricane, но оставались на хранении до 1947 года.


Модификации

   S.R.2 Siskin: три самолета, построенные "Siddley Deasy Motor Car Со."
   Siskin Mk II: гражданский прототип (первый полет в 1923 году), летал в одно- и двухместном вариантах
   Siskin Mk III: цельнометаллическая серийная модификация (построено 64 самолета, все - для британских ВВС) с ПД Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III мощностью 325 л.с; максимальная скорость на высоте 1980 м - 216 км/ч время набора высоты 1980 м - 5 мин, практический потолок 6250 м, продолжительность полета 3 ч, масса пустого 830 кг, максимальная взлетная масса 1241 кг. размах крыла 10,08 м, длина 7.01 м, высота 2.95 м, площадь крыла 27,22 м'
   Siskin Mk IIIA: основная серийная модификация (построено 340 и 12 самолетов для ВВС Великобритании и Канады соответственно)
   Siskin Mk IIIB: единственный прототип с мотором Jaguar VIII и редуктором, позволяющим набирать высоту 4570 м за 11 мин 30 с. на 2 мин меньше, чем Siskin Mk IIIA; на этой высоте Siskin Mk IIIB развивал примерно на 32 км/ч большую скорость; взлетная масса увеличена на 104 кг; летчики из Мартлсхэм Хит, однако, отметили сложность его пилотирования и сократившуюся до 1 ч продолжительность полета при полном газе.
   Siskin Mk IIIDC: двухместный учебно-тренировочный самолет с двойным управлением, предназначенный для Центральной авиационной школы, училища Королевских ВВС Великобритании, а также для 3-й и 5-й авиашкол; некоторое количество самолетов поступило в эскадрильи, вооруженные истребителями Siskin (всего построено 53 самолета, 47 для британских ВВС, два для Канады, два для AST и два для Эстонии)
   Siskin Mk IV: единственный гражданский вариант, разработанный для участия в гонках 1925 года за Кубок Короля; спроектирован на базе Siskin Mk V, но с крылом уменьшенного размаха
   Siskin Mk V: гражданский вариант, разработанный для Румынии; построено только две машины, использовавшиеся в гонках; конструкция - деревянно-металлическая, нижнее крыло двухлонжеронное; Ф.Л. Барнард на Siskin Mk V выиграл в 1925 году гонку за Королевский кубок, развив скорость более 243 км/ч


ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ

   Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Mk IIIA

   Тип: одноместный истребитель
   Силовая установка: один звездообразный двигатель Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV мощностью 420 - 450 л.с.(313-336 квт)
   Характеристики: максимальная скорость на уровне моря 251 км/ч; время набора высоты 4570 м- 10 мин 30 с; практический потолок 8230 м; продолжительность полета на режиме полного газа 1 ч 12 мин
   Масса: пустого 935 кг; максимальная взлетная 1366 кг
   Размеры: размах крыла 10.11 м; длина 7,72 м; высота 3.10 м; площадь крыла 27.22 м'
   Вооружение: два неподвижных пулемета калибра 7,7 мм и до 36 кг бомб на подкрыльевых держателях

Flight, December 1924

The Paris Aero Show 1924

SIR W. G. ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH AIRCRAFT, LTD., PARKSIDE, COVENTRY

   THIS firm - the aircraft branch of the world-famous engineering house bearing the same name - will form a worthy representative of British aeroplane design and construction at this year's Paris Aero Show. While only one machine will be exhibited by this firm, the example to be shown - an A.-W. "Siddeley-Siskin 5" - consists of one of the most recent efforts of the company.
   The "Siskin 5" is a high-performance single-seater fighter tractor biplane, fitted with an Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" radial air-cooled engine. In general design the "Siskin 5" is similar to the previous "Siskins," which have made names for themselves during the past few years, both in military work and in civil aviation - it was a "Siskin II" that won the 1923 King's Cup or Circuit of Great Britain Race. There are, however, many minor improvements and modifications to be found in the "Siskin 5," the result of practical experience under service conditions with the earlier models.
   "Siskin 5" is constructed very largely of metal, and possesses several distinctive features. It is of comparatively short span (28 ft. 4 ins.), and the top plane is considerably larger, both as regards span and chord, than the lower one. The wing cellule is of the "one-and-a-half bay" type, there being one pair of sloping interplane struts near the wing tips on each side of the fuselage, and in addition a pair of "half-struts" extending from the top longerons of the fuselage up to the top plane, about one-third the distance between the centre of the top plane and the interplane strut attachments. Both top and bottom planes are in two sections, the lower sections being attached directly to the fuselage, while the inner ends of the top sections are attached to an inverted V cabane above the fuselage. Unbalanced ailerons axe mounted on the top plane only, and both the upper and lower planes are set at a fairly pronounced dihedral angle.
   The fuselage, it will be noted, presents a good streamline form, while the pilot's cockpit is well situated as regards good all-round vision. The pilot's head comes only just a little distance below the trailing edge of the top plane, which is cut away slightly at this position. The pilot thus has unrestricted vision directly forward, with a minimum of "blind" area upwards, while the lower planes, being comparatively small, do not restrict the downward view to any great extent.
   Large vertical tail surfaces, and an adjustable horizontal surface, are provided. The Siddeley "Jaguar" engine is supported in a special steel cone mounting on the nose of the fuselage. This mounting enables the engine to be removed from the machine with the greatest facility and quickness, and without interfering with the carburetor adjustments, etc.
   Another noteworthy feature of the "Siskin" is the somewhat unusual Oleo undercarriage. This consists of a usual V-chassis attached to the fuselage beneath the wings, but the wheels are not attached directly to the Vs. They are, instead, located some distance forward of the V-struts, to which they are hinged by radius arms from the apex of each V. The axle of the wheels is attached to two Oleo struts extending from the front end of the fuselage.
   The main characteristics of the "Siskin 5" are :-
   Span (top) 28 ft. 4 ins. (8-625 m.).
   Span (bottom) 22 ft. (6-705 m.).
   Chord (top) 6 ft. (l-828m.).
   Chord (bottom) 5 ft. (1-524 m.).
   Overall length 21 ft. 4 ins. (6-500 m.).
   Height 9 ft. 4 ins. (2-834 m.).
   Area of main planes 256 sq. ft. (23-782 mq.).
   Weight fully loaded 2,450 lbs. (1,111-320 kgs.).
   Maximum speed (full load) 155 m.p.h. (248 km.p.h.).
   Speed at 10,000 ft. (3,048 m.) 147 m.p.h. (235-2 km.p.h.).
   Speed at 15,000 ft. (4,572 m.) 140 m.p.h. (224 km.p.h.)
   Climb to 5,000 ft. (1,524 m.) 2 mins. 40 secs.
   Climb to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m.) 6 mins. 10 secs.
   Climb to 15,000 ft. (4,572 m.) 11 mins. 30 secs.
   Climb to 20,000 ft. (6,096 m.) 20 mins. 10 secs.
   Service ceiling 25,000 ft. (7,620 m.).
Siskin II
The second prototype Siskin II which was eventually sold to the Swedish Air Force.
THE RACE FOR THE KING'S CUP: Ten of the faster machines, arranged in the order of starting: 10, Siddeley Siskin, with 350 h.p. Siddeley "Jaguar" engine.
Siskin II G-EBEU in its original, two-seater form, as flown in the 1922 King’s Cup Air Race
Filling up Courtney's Siddeley "Siskin" before the start.
THE KING'S CUP: The Siddeley "Siskin," Courtney's winning mount, "on view" after the race.
BRITAIN AT I.L.U.G.: This set of photographs, kindly supplied by the S.B.A.C., shows some of the British exhibits at the Gothenburg International Aero Exhibition, which has just closed. The Siddeley Siskin Mark II, with Siddeley "Jaguar."
A CORNER OF THE BRITISH EXHIBIT AT PRAGUE: In the foreground the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," with Siddeley "Jaguar" engine.
The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," piloted by Flight Lieut. Jones, made the fastest time. Our photo, shows one of the large petrol tanks, and the "Jaguar" engine.
The first all-metal Siskin, J6583, at Martlesham Heath in 1923.
В то время запуск двигателя обычно производился с помощью стартера Хакса. На фотографии Siskin Mk III перед запуском с прикрепленным к втулке воздушного винта валом стартера.
Hot or cold! The extraordinary success with which the Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" air-cooled engine functioned at temperatures in the neighbourhood of 110°F. during Cobham's recent London - Cape Town flight is still fresh in everyone's mind. The accompanying illustration is therefore particularly interesting inasmuch as it shows that this remarkable engine is equally at home at the other extreme. It depicts an "A.-W. Siskin" on which Lieut. Luneberg, of the Swedish Flying Corps, made a successful test in the far north of Sweden, with a temperature below 60 of frost, and then made a flight of 800 miles to the south of Sweden.
THE TWO SIDDELEY "JAGUAR"-ENGINED MACHINES READY TO GET AWAY: Left, the Gloucestershire "Grebe," the scratch machine, and, right, Mr. J.D.Siddeley's "Siskin," which was piloted to victory by Mr. Frank T. Courtney.
THE KING'S CUP: The last three away. From right to left, Mr. George Robey's D.H.9 (450 Napier "Lion"), flown by Mr. A. J. Cobham, who came in second; Mr. J. D. Siddeley's Siddeley "Siskin" (325 Siddeley "Jaguar"), piloted by Mr. Frank T. Courtney, in whom was found the winner; Sir William Joynson-Hicks' Gloucestershire "Grebe" (325 Siddeley "Jaguar"), flown by Mr. L. L. Carter. This entry was the scratch machine.
SOME OF THE STARTS FOR THE KING'S CUP RACE: Courtney zooms off in a left-hand turn on the Siddeley Siskin.
THE SECOND KING'S CUP RACE, 1923: F. C. Courtney seated in the Siddeley "Siskin" (Siddeley "Jaguar") after the winning of the King's Cup Race. Inset, the "Siskin" crossing the line.
Siskin III
The other Siskin for the 1924 King’s Cup was G-EBJS, flown by Frank Courtney. Carburettor icing forced it down at Brough.
Probably built specifically for the 1924 King’s Cup Race, G-EBJQ, flown by Flt Lt H. W. G. Jones, finished in fourth place.
Самым известным из гражданских вариантов самолета был, вероятно, G-EBJQ - гражданский Mk III, выигравший в 1925 году гонки на Королевский кубок, показав скорость 243,7 км/ч.
Siskin III as flown in the 1924 King's Cup Race;
THE FASTEST MACHINE IN THE KING'S CUP RACE: The two photographs on the left show the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," which was fourth under the handicap, crossing the finishing line, and, below, alighting on the Gosport aerodrome. On the right Flight-Lieut. Jones getting out of his machine.
Flight-Lieut. Jones in a Siskin doing the fastest time in the King's Cup Race of 1924.
The second production Siskin III for the RAF. This model possessed little commonality with the Siskin II.
J6999 was from the second batch of Siskin IIIs for the RAF.
Another example of a Siskin III, J7552 carries the black bar insignia of 111 Squadron.
Siskin III J7148 before the trial fitment of a fully-enclosed cowling in 1925.
Siskin III J7148 after the trial fitment of a fully-enclosed cowling in 1925.
Siskin IIIA J7176 whilst on detachment to Ambala for demonstration to the Indian Government.
Siskin III J7764 of 41 Squadron, based at Northolt.
THE SIR PHILIP SASSOON CUP RACE AT NORTHOLT: An Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 3A" is here shown starting for the race.
Another 41 Squadron Siskin was J8386, seen here at its Northolt base during the Sassoon Cup race on May 26, 1927, piloted by Fg Off H. T. Andrews.
The Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA replaced the Grebe in many squadrons, serving with a total of 11 RAF units. With its uncowled radial engine and twin 0 303-in machine gun armament it was entirely typical of the 'twenties.
The prototype Siskin IIIA as J8428, after delivery to Farnborough in June 1927.
The unmarked prototype Siskin IIIA, c/n AW 160, at Martlesham Heath during trials in 1926, prior to becoming J8428.
"Armstrong Whitworth" разработала модификацию Siskin Mk IIIB с более мощным мотором для замены истребителей Siskin Mk IIIA, но в серийное производство данный вариант не передавался.
The experimental Siskin IIIB which featured a Townend ring cowling and uprated Jaguar engine.
Begun as a Siskin IIIA, J8627 was converted on the production line to become the sole Siskin IIIB, with Townend ring and rear fuselage refinements. The Bulldog succeeded the Siskin IIIA in the RAF.
Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA J8655 on No 41 Squadron, RAF, at Hendon in 1929.
Well-protected in his electrically-heated flying suit, a pilot prepares for a flight in J8655, probably with Duxford's Met Flight.
An oxygen test prior to a met flight from Duxford.
"SISKIN" v. "GAMECOCK": The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin IIIa" (supercharged "Jaguar") piloted by Sqdr.-Ldr. E. O. Grenfell (Tangmere)
Bristol-built Siskin IIIA J8834 takes off from Northolt during the Sasoon Cup Race on May 28, 1929, piloted by Sqn Ldr E. O. Grenfell. Note the red squadron marking along the fuselage side. The significance of the marking beneath the cockpit is not known - can any reader help?
A typical Siskin IIIa, J8954 was built under subcontract by Gloster Aircraft Co Ltd and served with No 41 Sqn from February 1928. The engine was a 450 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV air-cooled radial. Although a rugged and dependable fighter, the Siskin lacked streamlining when compared to the Hornet/Fury, as is obvious here.
43-я эскадрилья была в числе 11 подразделений, летавших на Siskin. Этот J-8959 и еще 73 машины были построены "Gloster Aircraft Company".
In spite of its uncowled engine, fixed undercarriage, open cockpit and externally braced wings, the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin was regarded in its day (introduced in 1924) as a high performance fighter. This particular aircraft (J-8959) is a Siskin IIIA of 43 Squadron. It displays an unusual wing arrangement in that the top wing had three times the area of the lower wing.
THE SASSOON CUP. The line-up of Siskins and Gamecocks representing 12 Fighter Squadrons.
THE ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH "SISKIN": The first S.S. Fighter of all-metal construction, the "Siskin" is used in greater numbers than any other machine of its class. The engine is a "Jaguar."
R.A.F. Siskin III single-seat fighter, first service version;
Armstrong Whitworth "Siskin'' (Armstrong Siddeley "Jaguar") This is a single-seater fighter which, in the Service type, has reached Series III, and experimentally even higher series numbers. Without going into details it may be said that the machine is produced both in wood and metal. Variations of the type have taken part with success in the King's Cup Race, and yet another version was exhibited at the last Paris Aero Show. The squadrons which are equipped with this machine are No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron. Northolt, and No. 111 (Fighter) Squadron, Duxford, Cambridge. The machine is a biplane characterised by a large top plane and a small bottom plane.
Siskin IIIA of No. 32 Squadron.
BATTLING AT HENDON: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins," belonging to the flight which won the Battle Flight Competition, taxi-ing along the enclosures after victory.
NO.32 (FIGHTER) SQUADRON IN ACTION: Above, three Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" returning from a patrol. Below, a squadron of "Siskins" ready for the fray.
THE MORNING'S PROGRAMME: 4, Start of the altitude race between "Gamecocks" and "Siskins."
DISPLAY FEATURES: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" (Jaguars) diving in line ahead formation to open fire on the enemy transports crawling over the aerodrome.
Siskin manoeuvrings: The R.A.F.'s part in the meeting.
Armstrong Whitworth "Siskins" ("Jaguars") of No. 29 (Fighter) Squadron zooming.
THE SASSOON CUP. The finish, showing Flight-Lieut Lea-Cox, No. 56 Sqdn. (left), and Flying Officer Clarke, No. 29 Sqdn. (right), both on Siskins, with but 2 seconds "between them."
One of the R.A.F. fighter flights half-way up a loop in formation.
Montreal Air Meeting: General views at Montreal aerodrome on October 1, when 43 machines, including many D.H. "Moths," took part. The machines in formation are Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" which gave an excellent demonstration.
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.
BLACKPOOL AIR PAGEANT: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins," single-seater fighters, circling the aerodrome in follow-my-leader style.
A DRESS REHEARSAL: Our picture shows a formation of Siskins from No. 41 Squadron, led by Sq.-Ldr. F. Sowrey, practising, at Hendon, the "Musical Flight," which will form one of the features of the Royal Air Force Display on July 2. The band plays popular airs, which are transmitted by wireless to the pilots up above, who execute various evolutions to the music.
EVENT NO. 3: Air Manoeuvres to Music. In the upper photograph: "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush." On the left: "Chick, Chick, Chicken." Unfortunately, the "eggs" were white, and do not show against the sky. Below: Returning to the tune of "Bill Bailey, will you please come home." The machines are Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" from No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron.
THE HALTON PAGEANT: A flight of "Siskins" machine-gunning the "native tribe."
A.W. Siskins diving on the 1930 Hendon Pageant.
THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Our illustration shows No. 29 Fighter Squadron at Drill.
THE "PRINCE OF WALES FEATHERS": Siskins of No. 43 Squadron, commanded by Sq.-Ldr. C. N. Lowe, breaking the cords with which they were tied together during the earlier part of their display of formation flying.
The Siskins of No. 43 F.S. in Flights Astern, stepped up.
Siskin IIIAs of 43 Squadron, based at Tangmere, photographed in August 1930 in tied-together trios for the 1930 RAF Display at Hendon. They would be replaced by Hawker Furies in 1931.
Nine No. 29 Squadron Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs operating from North Weald
The unique picture above shows No. 43 F.S. in Flights Astern with the wings looped together.
No. 43 F.S. in Echelon to the right, stepped up.
The Siskin IIIAs of 43 Squadron in echelon, August 1930, All but the cheque-finned lead machine have camera guns on their centre sections.
Squadron Aerobatics: The Machines of No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron in formation. Note that the machines of each flight are tied together.
No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron, above in the "tied-together" formation, and below doing the Prince of Wales' Feathers and looping in line astern.
THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Our illustration shows another view of No. 29 Squadron.
SERVICE AND CIVIL ATTRACTIONS: At the top, No. 29 Sqdn., R.A.F. ("Siskins") are seen "formating," while below F. O. T. Clarke and Sergt.-Pilot T. W. Morton indulge in a simultaneous zoom. Inset, Mr. John Tranum descends in a new-type Russell Lobe parachute.
THE BIRMINGHAM AIR PAGEANT: Air Drill by No. 41 Squadron (Siskins) under Sq.-Ldr. F. Sowrey. In this event the Squadron repeated several of the manoeuvres they carried out to music at the R.A.F. Display at Hendon.
AIR MANOEUVRES BY RADIO-TELEPHONY: One of the most impressive sights at the Croydon Demonstration was the squadron drill carried out by pilots of No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron, Northolt, on Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" with Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" engines. Our photographs show the machines in (1) line abreast, (2) flight mass-line abreast, and (3) squadron formation; (4) shows the machines taking off in formation. The manoeuvres rendered more difficult by a strong gusty wind.
EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: Two of the three squadrons of Siskins, in Mass Line Abreast, form a total eclipse.
EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: The three Squadrons of Siskins, in Flights astern, are seen "Crossing Over" - two from opposite directions, and one at right angles.
Two of three squadrons of A. W. Siskins playing follow my leader at the 1929 pageant.
EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: The "Spiralling Snake." One Squadron of Siskins has flown out of our picture!
EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: Twenty-Seven Siskins of Nos. 1, 25, and 43 Squadrons "left-wheel" in Flights Astern.
AIR FIGHTER EVOLUTIONS: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" (Jaguars) belonging to Squadrons Nos. 19, 29 and 56, at wing evolutions. Two squadrons formed a large circle and the third squadron dived through it
54 Machines flying past: Three Fighter Squadrons on Siskins, one Bomber Squadron on Foxes, and two Bomber Squadrons on III F's.
Blue Siskins intercept a raid on Andover by Fairey III F.'s, but the bomb signal (the puff of smoke on the right of the picture) has been dropped.
"AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR": ONE OF THE HEAVY BOMBERS ("HYDERABADS" ) , WHICH ARE ABOUT TO BOMB THE ENEMY GUN POSITION, FALLS A VICTIM TO THE ATTACKING FIGHTER SQUADRON ("SISKINS").
EVENT 14: AIR BATTLE AND SET PIECE: (3) British Heavy Bombers arrive, followed by attacking enemy fighters ("Siskinskys").
EVENT 5: ATTACK ON AN ENCAMPMENT: No. 41 Squadron (Siskins) diving on the camp, firing at the same time their machine guns.
Strafing the Kite Balloon: A Siskin attacking.
INTO THE CLOUDS: No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron (Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins") off on the first night patrol of the Air Defence Exercises.
A FORMATION OF AIRCRAFT TYPES USED FOR INSTRUCTION AT THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL: From left to right, Gamecock, Atlas, Moth, III.F, Avro-Lynx, Siskin and Bulldog.
A MIXED GRILL: A formation of seven different types over Wittering, viz., "Gamecock," "Atlas," "Moth," "Fairey III F," "Avro-Lynx," "Siskin," and "Bulldog."
TRAINING TYPES: The machines from top to bottom are "Atlas," "Tutor," "Tiger Moth," "Tomtit" and "Siskin."
The staggering formation of aircraft was flown by instructors of Air Training Services Ltd in 1934. The aircraft are, from top to bottom: Avro Avian IVM, Avro Cadet, Avro Tutor, D.H.9J, Avro 626, Armstrong Whitworth Siskin III, Armstrong Whitworth Atlas, Saro Cutty Sark and an Avro Five.
Back from a "Strafe": Aircraftmen refuelling an Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin" after its return from a patrol.
Some of the Armstrong Whitworth machines: On the left the A.W.14, on the right the "Atlas," and behind them the "Siskin." Note that all are fitted with the "Townend ring."
AT THE CROYDON DEMONSTRATION LAST WEEK: Some of the single-seater fighters getting ready to leave for their "Home Stations."
R.A.F. DISPLAY AT BLACKPOOL: The huge crowd that visited the Blackpool Air Pageant on July 7 were lucky witnesses of a splendid imitation of the R.A.F. Display at Hendon. This view shows the familiar Air Force machines which took part: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins"
No. 29 Fighter Squadron at Cranwell, waiting for raiders
THE BIRMINGHAM AIR PAGEANT: The "Siskins" from No. 41 Squadron in the machine park.
A view out of the hangar at Hamble, showing the "Avians," "Cadets," "Atlases" and "Siskins" used by A.S.T.
Canada
Siskin IIIA No 20 of the RCAF previously bore the civil registration G-CYZF and later became 302. It survived until after World War Two.
No 21 was previously G-CYZE and later 303. It survived until after World War Two.
The sole A. W. Siskin of the R.C.A.F. This was a Mark III. Mr. McNulty points out that the serial "10" on the rear fuselage illustrates the first occasion on which the numeral system of the R.C.A.F. was employed (from 1930 onwards). Previously the system had been two letters, from " AA" to "ZZ'. The unique Canadain Siskin Mk. III may have been ex-R.A.F. J7759. Note how the older Mk.III's extended tailskid raised the tail, thus giving better forward vision for taxi-ing.
Rare bird is this Siskin Mk. IIIA of the R.C.A.F. According to Mr. Stone, this aircraft was one of eight serving as trainers.
A Canadian Commemoration: To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the first transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown, the Royal Canadian Air force marked the occasion at the annual Inspection of the Military Units at Camp Borden, Ont., by christening two of the latest Armstrong-Whitworth Siskin IIIA machines (Armstrong-Siddeley supercharged "Jaguars"). They were christened, by the Hon. Brig.-Gen. A. H. Bell, C.M.G., D.S.O., "Sir John Alcock" and "Sir Arthur Whitten Brown."
Five RCAF Siskin IIIAs, with 23 and 60 nearest, during a trans-Canada flight in 1931. In the distance is Canada's sole military Ford Trimotor, G-CYWZ.
RCAF Siskin IIIA 22 was taken on strength on July 26, 1928, and struck off on July 22, 1946.
Канадские ВВС использовали несколько Siskin, включая восемь таких Mk IIIA с полозковым шасси и два двухместных Mk IIIDC.
A ski-equipped Siskin IIIA of the RCAF.
Two-seater
Armstrong-Whitworth Siskin IIIDC two-seat trainer J7S52 bears the black line of 111 Squadron, based at Duxford, along its fuselage. This Squadron re-equipped with the type in 1924, being the second unit to do so. Most Siskin squadrons had two-seat variants on strength.
Siskin IIIDC J9199 of the Armament and Gunnery School at RAF Leuchars. The wing-tip skid is noteworthy.
Siskin III two-seat trainer of R.A.F. College, Cranwell;
Siskin IIIDC J7552, seen here in 111 Squadron markings at Croydon Aerodrome in July 1925, was later transferred to 41 Squadron, when it was flown by ACM Sir Theodore McEvoy.
An unidentified Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIDC, fitted with an early variable-pitch propeller, adjustable only on the ground. The IIIDC was a two-seat trainer version of the Siskin fighter and each Siskin Squadron had at least one on strength. This aircraft belonged to 19 Squadron, as evidenced by the blue and white cheques along the fuselage sides.
Siskin III two-seater
AN AMPLE INTERIOR: Air Service Training at Hamble like plenty of room for their machines, and they get it in this B. &. P. hangar, which is 300 ft. long and 70 ft. wide.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIRCRAFT: This picture shows five types used at Cranwell for teaching cadets to fly. The leading machine is an Avro "Tutor," followed by a two-seater "Bulldog" and a single-seater "Bulldog," with an instructional "Hart" and a two-seater "Siskin" in the rear.
APPOSITE: Christmas greetings from Air Service Training Ltd. at Hamble. The message is formed by white-overalled humanity "on the hands down," and the "A.S.T." consists of the ten different aircraft types which form the organisation's fleet: Avro V, 626, Avian, Tutors and Cadets; two-seater Siskin; A.W. Atlas; two Cutty Sarks; and D.H. Leopard Moth and Hornet Moth.
Следом за "французской эрой" в авиации Эстонии наступила "английская". На снимке "Сискин Mk.III"
Esthonian Air Force Siskin IIIDC 135, one of two supplied in 1930.
Siskin IV
G-EBLL was the one and only Siskin IV, later used as a mock-up Starling.
THE KING'S CUP: The second man to finish, H. W. G. Jones, landing at Croydon on Saturday and receiving congratulations. He started in the race as a Flight-Lieutenant, R.A.P., and finished up as Squadron-Leader.
Siskin V
THE ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH "SISKIN 5": A side view of the only British aeroplane exhibited at the Paris Aero Show.
One of the Siskin Vs produced for Rumania. The machine is No 10, seen during trials at Martlesham Heath, 1924/25.
A BRITISH AEROPLANE AT THE PARIS AERO SHOW: A three-quarter front view of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5" - a single-seater fighter fitted with an Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar."
One of the Siskin Vs produced for Rumania.
This photograph, taken in April 1925, depicts one of the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Vs ordered by the Rumanian government but subsequently cancelled
Another view, front, of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5."
The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin" with 395 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley "Jaguar" engine is taking part in the King's Cup race in three examples, one of which is of the type IV and two of the type V. The two Siskin V's have been entered by Sir Eric Geddes and Major F. M. Green, and will be piloted by Capt. F. L. Barnard and Capt. J. L.N.B. Baggs, respectively. The Siskin IV has been entered by Sir Glynn H. West, and will be piloted by Flight-Lieut. H. W. G. Jones
ENTERTAINER: Courtney on the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," setting out on a demonstration flight.
In this Jaguar-engined Armstrong-Whitworth (or Siddeley) Siskin Barnard averaged 141 m.p.h. round a 1,626-mile course in 1925.
THE STORY OF A FAMOUS VICTORY: Capt. F. L. Barnard (left) leaves Croydon on Friday, July 3, at 9.48 a.m., and (right) arrives safely back (for the second time) on Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m., having thus completed two circuits of Britain, or 1,608 miles. As a result, he is "mobbed" by an enthusiastic crowd, led by Press photographers and wins the cup.
Nine Siskin Vs in Rumanian markings in the hangar at Whitley in 1924.
THE ONE AND ONLY BRITISH AEROPLANE AT THE PARIS AERO SHOW: A skeleton view of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5" (Siddeley "Jaguar"). British aircraft construction is well represented and well displayed in this exhibit.
THE NINTH INTERNATIONAL AERO EXHIBITION, PARIS: General view of the Grand Palais, showing the striking scheme of decoration (carried out in yellow and blue), which combines beauty with utility. In the view (looking south) will be discerned the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," F.B.A. flying boat, etc.
Atlas AC J9039 of 26 Sqn. A couple of Siskins are just visible behind it.