SS.40, the Black Ship, seen on its return to Kingsnorth from the 3rd Brigade RFC after the Battle of the Somme, November 1916.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

SS.13 landing at Polegate on September 15, 1916.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

The three airships seen at Kingsnorth in January 1917 are the SS.14, in the foreground, SSP.1 in the centre with Coastal C 2 just visible above it, and SS.40 in the background. This picture reportedly depicts an airship race, won by SS.40.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

SS.42a being hauled down at Pembroke in 1917. The arrangement of the car was very similar to that of SS.40.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

Another view of SS.42a, flown by Flt Lt Monk. Note torpedo-shaped fuel tanks under envelope and the bomb carried behind the landing gear.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

SS.40 landing at Pembroke in 1917 with the handling crew running after it.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914