Avro 504K G-EADL ex E4348 also registered on 22.7.19, was used by Cosmos for Lucifer testing but crashed following engine failure 1.20. In the same month the Cosmos company failed and with its engineer designer Roy Fedden was taken over by Bristol who continued with the Lucifer and the 9-cyl Jupiter.

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

Bristol continued trials of the Lucifer on Avro 504N G-EBFB ex H2518, which was registered 9.1.23, until 1924. The original 100 hp was increased to 120/140 hp in the Lucifer IV and a faster aircraft was need for complete testing.

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

G-EASR c/n 5885 was registered 14.4.20 to the Bristol Aeroplane Co and used as a company hack. It is seen here in 1924 at Filton but the registration was cancelled the following year on 7.4.25.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EAVP c/n 5888 was an M1C airframe converted to the only M1D by fitting a Bristol Lucifer 3-cyl radial for trials and is seen being flown by Larry Carter to win the Aerial Derby 7.8.22.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EAER c/n 2782 is not known to have carried its civil registration and is seen here with its serial C4964 before its acquisition by Major Chichester Smith.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

C/n 5886 at Filton before being shipped to the USA. It was reported to be flown from Saugus Flying Field, seven miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, by Irl Elliot, but no registration is known.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

G-EAVO c/n 5887, sold to Juan Pombo 11.21, was re-registered M-AFAA and is seen in the same month with Larry Carter in the cockpit prior to his departure for Madrid from Croydon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

PROM THE AERIAL DERBY: L. L. Carter crosses the finishing line as first man home and winner of the Derby Handicap.
Bristol already had a suitable testbed for the Lucifer IV in their own M1C monoplane and G-EAVP was chosen and converted as M1D. After initial testing it was used as a racer, the Lucifer showing the frontal collector ring that was to become typical of Bristol engines. It proved a success and is seen winning the 1922 Aerial Derby.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Modern-build examples of the M1C exist for the enthusiast to see, 'C4912' being a non-flying replica shown at Thorpe Park. Another, G-BLWM flew using the same serial and is now at Hendon as 'C4994'. A flyer and two others were built and exported to Chile to commemorate the Andes crossing in an M1C in 1918.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Butler and Kauper after buying C5001, at Waddon in July 1919
G-AUCH c/n 2819 never carried the civil registration and here is C5001 after purchase from the Aircraft Disposals Board by Capt Harry J Butler in 1919. With him is H A Kauper, designer of the Sopwith-Kauper interrupter gear used on some of the Bristol monoplanes instead of the Constantinesco. The number 85 can be seen painted beneath the starboard wing but its significance is unknown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

A Le Rhone-powered modern-build M1C can be seen flying at Old Warden with the Shuttleworth Trust as 'C4918' in 72 Squadron markings, registered G-BWJM. Watching this can take you back to WW1, for it is a re-creation of the original M1C monoplane flying machine, not just a look-alike.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Fitted with an ex-Puss Moth Gipsy III mounted with cylinders uppermost, VH-UQI flown by Miller also won the 1932 Derby. Fuel was in a 17 gal tank behind the pilot and a 12 gal gravity tank in front. The flat-sided fuselage resulted from removal of the curved shaping strips which gave the M1C its circular section.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

The first Bristol Taxiplane G-EBEW c/n 6153 registered 23.10.22 was designed to use the 100 hp Lucifer and carry two passengers in the rear cockpit. It was overweight and could only be approved to carry one passenger, the three examples built all being dismantled.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Taxiplane / Primary Trainer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

The "Bristol" Lucifer School Machine: Three-quarter front view.
G-EBFZ was one of nine Lucifer School Biplane 2-seat trainers which proved to be successful and were retrofitted with the later 120 hp Lucifer. One aircraft regd B-BEPK was built for Bulgaria and photos of a batch for the Chilean Air Force show seven aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bristol Taxiplane / Primary Trainer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923