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Год Year: 1927

Одноместный истребитель

Bristol Type 105 Bulldog

Нуждаясь в новом истребителе для RAF, боевые самолеты которых уже не могли перехватить такие бомбардировщики как Fairey Fox, Министерство авиации выпустило спецификацию F.9/26. Требовалось создать одноместный истребитель с мотором воздушного охлаждения, вооруженный двумя пулеметами Vickers. Английские фирмы представили свои машины, но, в конечном счете, победителем стал Bristol Type 105 Bulldog, который немного обошел Hawker Hawfinch. Прототип Bulldog Mk I впервые поднялся в воздух 17 мая 1927 года и в дальнейшем был оснащен крылом увеличенного размаха для установления рекордов высоты и скороподъемности. На испытаниях на смену Bulldog Mk I пришел прототип Bulldog Mk II, отличавшийся удлиненным фюзеляжем и имевший фирменное обозначение Type 105A, который и был запущен в серийное производство. Первой в июне 1929 года новые самолеты получила 3-я эскадрилья в Апэйвоне, графство Уилтшир. Bulldog Mk II представлял собой одностоечный биплан с металлическим каркасом, обшивка которого была выполнена в основном из полотна. Лишь в носовой части фюзеляжа использовались панели из легких сплавов. На этой модификации был установлен двигатель Bristol Jupiter VII.
   Bulldog широко использовался RAF - в общей сложности 312 машин всех модификаций состояли на вооружении не менее 10 эскадрилий вплоть до 1937 года. Помимо RAF, Bulldog также служили в ВВС Австралии, Дании, Эстонии, Финляндии, Латвии, Сиама и Швеции.

Варианты

   Bulldog Mk IIA: основной серийный вариант, аналогичный Mk II, но с двигателем Jupiter VIIF мощностью 490 л.с. (365 кВт), усиленной конструкцией и увеличенной колеей шасси; позднее на Mk IIA хвостовой костыль заменили колесом, а основные колеса снабдили тормозами
   Bulldog Mk IIIA: два переходных самолета с мотором Mercury IVS.2 мощностью 560 л.с. (418 кВт)
   Bulldog Mk IVA: последняя серийная модификация истребителя с элеронами усиленной конструкции и двигателем Mercury VIS.2 мощностью 640 л.с. (477 кВт)
   Bulldog ТМ: учебная машина с отъемной хвостовой частью фюзеляжа со второй кабиной, сдвоенным управлением и без вооружения; хвостовую часть учебной машины можно было легко заменить на аналогичный элемент от истребителя, и после установки пулеметов ТМ превращался в полноценную боевую машину

ТАКТИКО-ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ

   Bristol Type 105 Bulldog Mk II

   Тип: одноместный истребитель
   Силовая установка: один радиальный двигатель Bristol Jupiter VII мощностью 440 л.с. (328 кВт)
   Летные характеристики: максимальная скорость на высоте 3050 м - 286 км/ч; время набора высоты 6095 м -14 мин 30 с; потолок 8230 м; дальность полета 563 км
   Масса: пустого 1094 кг; максимальная взлетная 1601 кг
   Размеры: размах крыла 10,31 м; длина 7,62 м; высота 3,00 м; площадь крыла 28,47 м2
   Вооружение: два 7,7-мм пулемета Vickers в носовой части фюзеляжа и четыре 9-кг бомбы под нижним крылом

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Flight, July 1928

THE "BRISTOL" SINGLE-SEATER FIGHTER
One Bristol "Jupiter" Engine

   THE Bristol single-seater fighter exhibited at the Paris Aero Show was designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., of Filton, Bristol, and is an all-metal machine in which the material of construction is mainly steel, and more particularly sections formed from flat steel strip, the Bristol firm having done a great deal of research work on this type of construction during the last few years. The machine carries the usual single-seater fighter armament in the form of two machine guns firing "through" the propeller.
   Fuselage. - Entirely of metal construction, with the exception of the fabric covering. The front portion is of circular section steel tube construction, but the rear portion, from the pilot's cockpit to the tail, has longerons and struts of strip steel, formed to somewhat unusual sections.
   Wings. - Arranged in the form of an unequal span, unequal chord biplane, the wings are, with exception of the fabric covering, of all-steel construction. The spars are built up from steel strip, flanges and webs being joined by riveting. In a later type of Bristol spar only a very small number of rivets are used, the "curled" edge of the strip serving to bind the parts together. The wing ribs are of channel section, but a section which has ridges and "curls" to prevent buckling, thus making the use of very thin material possible. Both upper and lower wings have their trailing edges cut away in the centre to improve the view. Frise ailerons are fitted to the top plane only.
   Tail. - Both vertical and horizontal tail surfaces are of cantilever type, with a rather unusual trimming gear for the tail plane. It is of steel construction and fabric covered.
   Engine Installation. - The "Jupiter" engine is particularly neatly mounted in the nose, and the cylinders are carefully cowled for streamlining. The petrol tanks are in the top plane, and direct gravity feed to the engine is employed, avoiding the use of pumps.
   Undercarriage. - Oleo-pneumatic, with long travel. The telescopic front legs are attached at their upper ends to the top longerons instead of to the bottom, and are neatly faired into the fuselage covering.

THE "BRISTOL" EXHIBITS

   THE Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., is exceptionally well represented at this year's Paris Aero Show. Not only is a very full series of engines exhibited, but a complete "Bristol" aircraft as well. This is a single-seater fighter of very taking appearance and all-metal construction, and is obviously related to the Bristol "Bulldog" which made its appearance at the R.A.F. Display last week at Hendon, where it aroused very favourable comment. The manner of exhibiting the machine is one which was, we believe, "invented" by one Sergeant Turner at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, during the war, when captured enemy aircraft were so exhibited. It consists in "stripping" the machine to the centre line, so that when viewing it from one side one obtains an impression of the machine's lines and general appearance, and from the other all the constructional details can be examined with the greatest facility. It would be difficult to imagine a better way of showing an aircraft, provided one really wishes people to see it. There are, of course, cases where it is kinder to the constructor to cover up as much as possible!
   In the Bristol single-seater fighter Great Britain has a worthy representative at the Paris Show. The machine incorporates some of the very latest forms of construction, making extensive use of corrugated sections formed from flat steel strip, a form of metal construction upon which a vast amount of work has been done in England, and in which Great Britain holds an unchallenged position. Other nations may have gone farther with welded construction, or have developed forms of duralumin construction that equal ours, but in the steel strip form of metal work we need fear comparison with no one. Consequently it is small wonder that from the moment the doors of the Grand Palais were opened, the Bristol stand was a centre of attraction for the more discerning visitors.
   The "Bristol" single-seater fighter is a very fine example of modern British aircraft, and it is doubtful whether, at any Paris Aero Show held since the war, so up-to-date a British service machine has ever been exhibited. With a performance which is quite remarkable, the new machine represents the latest ideas in both aerodynamic and structural design, and thus the machine well merits the closest inspection. Not the least interesting feature is the way in which performance is maintained at altitude. For example, at 20,000 ft. (6,100 m.) the speed is 172 m.p.h. (277 km./h.), while that altitude is reached in the astonishingly short time of 12 mins. Obviously, we have here a machine which is a good deal out of the ordinary in the matter of performance.
   Features in the design which make for aerodynamic efficiency are a carefully streamlined fuselage, with the engine neatly faired into it, a biplane wing arrangement in which the top plane is of greater span and chord than the lower: simple single-bay wing bracing, and generally a careful suppression of all causes of avoidable resistance.
   In designing the machine a great deal of attention was paid to the subject of providing the pilot with a good view, as evidenced by the high position in relation to the top plane, whose trailing edge is cut away in the centre, and the centre-section itself made of thinner profile. The lower wing is of smaller chord, and in addition the trailing edge is cut away near the fuselage to give a downward view. Finally, the degree of stagger is such that the pilot can look over the lower leading edge at a very useful angle, and lastly, the fuselage deck slopes from the wind screen down to the engine, so that the view for landing is also very good.
   Manoeuvrability is another essential quality in a fighter, and the "Bristol" single-seater fighter is reported to be extremely manoeuvrable without being at all unstable. The ailerons, fitted to the top plane only, are provided with the, by now, well-known Bristol-Frise type of balance, which does not impose a torque on the aileron as does a horn balance, while at the same time they introduce but small yawing moments. The rudder and elevator have a form of shielded balance which gives light control loads at all speeds. On the ground also the machine is very manoeuvrable, partly on account of the attachment of the oleo legs to the top instead of to the bottom longerons, thus preventing rolling. The tail skid swivels.
   Accessibility of all equipment, engine accessories, etc., has been particularly studied, quickly-detachable doors being provided. The wireless apparatus is fitted complete in a crate which slides out through a door in the side.
   The military load includes pilot, parachute, two Vickers guns and 1,200 rounds of ammunition, C.C. gear for the guns, gun sights, oxygen and electrical equipment, instruments and wireless apparatus. The average total weight of the military load is 528 lb. (240 kg.).

Constructional Features

   As already mentioned, the machine is built entirely of metal, and more specifically of steel, as regards the more highly-stressed members. Duralumin and aluminium are used for fairings, doors, etc.
   Broadly speaking, two forms of construction are employed in the fuselage. The forward portion, which carries the engine, pilot and equipment, is built up of circular-section steel tubes forming longerons and struts. The joints between these are in the form of flitch plates with bolts passing through the tubes, the ends of which are provided with cylindrical sleeve pieces on to which are soldered flat-faced washers. The rear portion, from the cockpit back to the tail, is built in the form of a Warren girder, the longerons and struts being formed from fiat steel strip into circular sections with projecting flanges for external riveting. Outside the main structure are added light hoops and stringers which carry the fabric and bring the square section up to a rounded form.
   The undercarriage is a plain Vee type, but is unusual in that the telescopic (front) legs are attached not to the lower longerons as is usually done, but to the top longerons. The rear struts are attached at their upper ends to the spar of the bottom centre-section. The shock-absorbing medium is oil, and compression rubbers, the first 2 1/2 in. of travel being taken on the oil only, the remaining 4 1/2 in. of travel on the rubbers contained in the top container.
   Like the fuselage the wings are of all-metal construction, with the exception of the fabric covering. They are of normal two-spar type, the spars being made from flat steel strip, rolled and drawn to the final section, and the webs and flanges together forming a box-section whose separate members are joined by riveting. The drag bracing struts are circular-section steel tubes, and in the outer bays these pass through both spars, extending aft beyond the rear spar to form supports for the hinges of the Bristol-Frise ailerons. The wing ribs are high-tensile steel channels.
   The controls are of normal type as regards their action and general disposition, but special provision has been made in the case of the foot bar for the rudder control for adjustment to suit various pilots. The seat has a neat adjustment for height, by means of which the pilot can raise and lower himself within fairly wide limits, according to whether he wishes to be well screened from the wind, such as for a prolonged flight, or to have an unobstructed view either for fighting or for landing, etc.
   The petrol system of the "Bristol" single-seater fighter is that which is now almost universal in Great Britain, i.e. with two tanks in the top plane, giving direct gravity feed to the engine. On each side is a tank, built into the wing, of 35 gallons capacity, and gauges are provided which can be read from the cockpit. The oil tank is suspended from the lower longerons, just aft of the fireproof bulkhead, and is shaped to conform to the fairing lines. The tank incorporates a neat oil-cooling device.
   The Bristol "Jupiter" engine is mounted on a rectangular plate of sheet steel with flanged-over edges. Steel channel pieces are riveted to the back of the engine plate in order to reinforce the corners. The plate is anchored to the fuselage by four steel tubes, whose forward ends are riveted to the corners of the engine plate, while the rear ends are bolted to the fuselage joints by tapered bolts.
   The cowling of the engine has been well thought out, and there are front and rear fairings to each cylinder which, with the aluminium "helmets" fitted over the valve gear of each cylinder, reduce the drag of the projecting cylinder heads to a minimum consistent with sufficient cooling.
   The main dimensions of the "Bristol" single-seater fighter are: Wing span, 33 ft. 10 in. (10 -32 m.); wing area, 307-15 sq. ft. (28-55 m2.); length o.a., 24 ft. 10 in. (7-6 m.). The weight, empty, is 1,990 lb. (905 kg.). Fuel and oil, 607 lb. (276 kg.); military load, 528 lb. (240 kg.). Total loaded weight, 3,125 lb. (1,421 kg.). Wing loading, 10-17 lb./sq. ft. (49-8 kg./m.2).

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Flight, June 1929

BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT OLYMPIA

THE BRISTOL AEROPLANE CO., LTD.

   Two complete aeroplanes will be exhibited on the stand of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., one a single-engined four-seater passenger machine with Bristol "Neptune" engine, and the other a "Bulldog" single-seater fighter with Bristol "Jupiter."
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   The second machine to be exhibited on the "Bristol" stand will be one of the "Bulldog" single-seater fighters of which a few months ago several were ordered for use by Royal Air Force squadrons, after very exhaustive and searching tests. The machine has now also been ordered by other countries. The "Bulldog" can be fitted with the Bristol "Jupiter" series VII, supercharged engine, when high speed at great altitudes is desired, or with the series VIA "Jupiter" when the machine is not expected to operate much above some 15,000 ft. The pilot's view is good in all directions; this has been achieved by cutting away the trailing edges of upper and lower wings near the centre-section and body, respectively. The centre-section itself is of thin section, so as to interfere as little as possible with the view.
   The "Bulldog" is an all-metal machine, built almost entirely of high-tensile strip steel. In the fuselage, two distinct forms of construction are to be found: tubular in front and the special "Bristol" strip steel construction at the back. As this has been very fully described and explained in FLIGHT, by Mr. Pollard, there is little need to go into great detail here.
   The wings are also of steel strip construction, and details of spars, ribs, etc., have, in this case, also been given in FLIGHT, by Mr. Pollard. As our space is limited, it will be preferable to devote it to the general features of the "Bulldog."
   The pilot's seat is of the bucket type, designed to accommodate a parachute. Its height is adjustable in flight over a range of 4 1/2 ins. The pilot's harness is so arranged that it can be locked in any desired fore and aft position over a range of 7 ins. The pilot's windscreen, it will be observed, is of unsymmetrical shape in order to give complete protection from slipstream draught.
   The equipment includes two Vickers' machine guns, mounted one on each side, in gun tunnels and readily accessible from the seat, a wireless apparatus and an oxygen installation. The bottle of the latter is held in a quick-release cradle, and can be withdrawn through one of the side doors.
   The gross weight of the "Bulldog" is 3,250 lbs., of which 1,153 lbs. is load, comprising pilot, military load, fuel and oil. The total fuel capacity (in tanks in the top planes) is 70 gallons, and the oil capacity, 3 gallons. The military load comprises two Vickers' guns, 1,200 rounds of ammunition, parachute, C.C. gear, gun sights, oxygen apparatus, electrical equipment, instruments, wireless, signal pistol, and fire extinguishers.
   When fully loaded, the "Bulldog" climbs to 20,000 ft. in 13 mins., and the speed at that height is 165 m.p.h. A normal cruising speed of 130 m.p.h. can be maintained without in any way overrunning the engine. A well-known test pilot who has flown it, reports that the rigidity of the metal structure is such that when diving the "Bulldog” at a maximum speed of 270 m.p.h. the machine is just as steady as it is when cruising at 130 m.p.h., with no tendency to nutter.

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Flight, November 1932

British Aircraft at the Paris Aero Show

The Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd.

   NO British aircraft firm has been a more frequent and consistent exhibitor at Paris Aero Shows than the Bristol Company. Scarcely an aero exhibition has been held in the Grand Palais but what Bristol aircraft have been there to uphold British prestige. It is therefore gratifying to find that again this year we shall see the familiar name "Bristol" on the banners flying above the stands. The exhibit on the aircraft stand (Bristols are also showing engines on a separate stand) will include a 1933 model "Bulldog" (Bristol Mercury IV S.2 engine) and specimens of Bristol types of metal construction.
   The 1933 model "Bulldog" is essentially a development of the "Bulldog IIA," which is the standard single-seater fighter of the British Royal Air Force. All the improvements which long experience of the earlier machine has suggested have been incorporated in next year's model.
   The most notable improvement is that associated with performance. By installing the more powerful Mercury IV S.2 instead of the Jupiter VII F advantage is taken of the smaller diameter of engine, while the extra power plays its part also. Secondly, by cowling the engine with a "Townend" drag-reducing ring, the performance is still further improved. The shape of the engine has made possible the installation of a new type of exhaust collector ring, which not only gives lower drag but actually improves the cooling.
   In place of double wing bracing wires the 1933 "Bulldog" has single wires of greater cross-sectional area, which again reduce drag and also vibration.
   By choosing a thicker wing section (R.A.F. 34 to be more explicit) it has been possible to house the petrol tanks entirely within the wing contour, thus again reducing drag. Another result of using this wing section is that it has been possible to reduce the chord of the lower wing slightly, thereby improving the view.
   Stiffer ailerons, mass-balanced, have been fitted on the new model, and each aileron hinge is self-aligning. The horn balance of the elevator has been increased in area, making the elevator lighter and smoother in operation.
   All these improvements have been carried out without introducing departures from the features of design found successful in the older model.

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Bristol Type 105 Bulldog
Flight, July 1928
THE "BRISTOL" SINGLE-SEATER FIGHTER
Flight, June 1929
BRITISH AIRCRAFT AT OLYMPIA
Flight, November 1932
British Aircraft at the Paris Aero Show
Flight, June 1934
Bristol "Bulldog IV"

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

Прототип Bulldog, обозначавшийся как Mk I, сфотографирован в Филтоне в мае 1927 года. В кабине - Сирил Увинс. Самолет имеет небольшой руль направления, который вскоре заменили на руль большей площади, а также установили крылья большего размаха - для высотных испытаний в Фарнборо.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

THE BRISTOL SINGLE-SEATER FIGHTER, BRISTOL "JUPITER" ENGINE: Three-quarter rear view.
Flight 1929-07 / Flight

AIRCRAFT IN THE KING'S CUP: Bristol "Bulldog" (490-h.p. Bristol "Jupiter VIa ").
Flight 1927-07 / Flight

IN A HURRY: Two views of the new Bristol "Bulldog," with Bristol "Jupiter" engine. The lower photograph shows the neat engine cowling. The machine was piloted by Mr. C. F. Uwins.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-11 / D.Middleton - Douglas Bader

THE BRISTOL "BULLDOG": Fitted with a Bristol "Jupiter" engine, this machine is of all-metal (steel) construction, and is one of the types chosen for re-equipping the R.A.F.
The aeroplane that changed the course of Bader's life. As a result of crashing a Bristol Bulldog during low level aerobatics at Woodley in December 1931, Bader lost both legs.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-06 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Probe Probare (25)

The prototype Bulldog I photographed during a demonstration during the latter half of 1927. It first went to Martlesham in June of that year and made its public debut at the RAF display at Hendon the following month.
Flight 1929-05 / Flight Advertisements
Flight 1927-07 / Flight

NEW ALL-BRISTOL COMBINATION. Three views of the "Bulldog" with "Jupiter" engine, a single-seater fighter of recent production. Rounding the sheds unexpectedly is one of Mr. Uwins' tricks, and is illustrated here.
Flight 1929-01 / Flight Advertisements
Flight 1931-10 / Flight

Mr. C. F. Uwins, of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., gives the crowd a thrill during a demonstration of high-speed flying in a Bristol "Bulldog" Fighter.
Flight 1929-05 / Flight

AT THE BRISTOL CLUB MEETING: Mr. Cyril Uwins shows off to good advantage the Bristol "Bulldog" ("Jupiter") single-seater fighter.
Flight 1928-06 / Flight

BRISTOL "BULLDOG": Single-seater Fighter, with Bristol "Jupiter" Engine.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

AIRCRAFTMAN WORKING ON A JUPITER.
Flight 1929-08 / Flight

Spanish Visitors to Filton: The week before last Their Royal Highnesses the Archdukes Francisco and Antonio, cousins of the King of Spain, who are on a tour of Europe, arrived at Filton by "Moth," and inspected the Bristol works and machines. During the evening they were entertained at his home by Mr. H. J. Thomas, a director and works manager of the Bristol Co. The next day the visitors were given a civic luncheon by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham.
Flight 1929-07 / Flight

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AT FILTON: On July 17 the Bristol Aeroplane and aero engine works were visited by the Infante of Spain and M. Robert Esnault Pelterie, one of the pioneers of French aviation. The Infante, who is one of the finest Spanish pilots, made a flight in a Bristol "Bulldog," and made a perfect three-point landing. In the photograph are seen, on the right, from left to right: Don Alfonso, Senor Carlos de Quiros, Mr. C. F. Uwins, and M. Robert Esnault Pelterie.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

Bristol Bulldog (Bristol "Jupiter"). The Bristol Aeroplane Co., as producers of both aircraft and aero engines, has a splendid opportunity for close cooperation between the two branches, and perhaps in no other Bristol machine produced has this fact been made fuller use of than in the "Bulldog," a single-seater day and night fighter of all-metal construction. The manner in which the "Jupiter" engine has been streamlined should be particularly noted. Not only is the extreme "nose" very pointed, and fairings placed in front of as well as behind the cylinder heads, but the overhead rockers have been enclosed in casings. Similar care has been taken in the design of the rest of the machine.
Flight 1936-05 / Flight

The stop-butts were never neglected. A Bulldog is seen trying its Vickers guns at Hornchurch.
Aeroplane Monthly 1983-12 / L.Coombs - Cockpits of the RAF (3)

OUR VISITOR FROM NEPAL: Gen. Bahadur Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, of Nepal, inspects a Bristol "Bulldog" at Croydon.
How to sell a Bulldog to Nepal. Note the instrument panel set fairly deep under the decking, beneath the well-padded coaming.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-06 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Probe Probare (25)

The prototype Bristol Bulldog II, J9480, first flown on January 21, 1928 from Filton by Cyril Uwins. The type was subsequently ordered into production to Spec. F.17/28 and the first production example was J9576.
Flight 1929-12 / Flight Advertisements

After competitive tests this machine has been adopted as standard Fighter for the Royal Air Force. Every Bristol "Bulldog" is of course doped with Cellon. Ever since early flying days, when they were building Box Kites, the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., have used Cellon Dope.
Air Enthusiast 1971-09 / R.Braybrook - Biplane Era: The Flight from Reality /Fighters in the RAF/ (1)

The Bristol Bulldog IIA equipped six squadrons, mostly in succession to the Gamecock, but remained firmly cast in the mould of the British fighters of the ’twenties.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Built in 1929, Bulldog J9576 was delivered to 3 Sqn in July 1929. On November 7, 1930, the aircraft crashed and overturned at Chipping Norton but was reconditioned. In this photograph the aircraft appears to be in 3 Sqn markings.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

FILLING THE TANK OF A BULLDOG.
Aeroplane Monthly 1983-02

Bristol Bulldog IIA K1085, photographed by CHARLES SIMS of The Aeroplane. K1085 flew with Nos 17 and 19 Sqns before being struck off RAF charge on October 20, 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Bristol Bulldog IIA K1085 of 17 Sqn up from RAF Upavon in June 1930. After a very brief stay with this squadron, K1085 spent a short spell with 29 Sqn and was struck off RAF charge in October 1930.
Quill took part in 17 Sqn’s Bulldog display at the 1933 Hendon Pageant.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

NO. 17 (FIGHTER) SQUADRON! FLYING IN "SQUADRON FORMATION." THIS UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS DETAILS OF THE BULLDOG AEROPLANE. AS WELL AS A GENERAL VIEW OF PERFECT FORMATION FLYING.
Мировая Авиация 212

Хотя 17-я эскадрилья британских ВВС получила свои первые Bulldog Mk II в октябре 1928 года, но полностью эскадрилью перевооружили на новые самолеты позже, чем 3-ю эскадрилью, тоже дислоцированную в Апэвоне. Самолет на переднем плане имеет маркировку 3-й эскадрильи, а другие машины несут зигзагообразную маркировку 17-й эскадрильи.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

17 Sqn Bulldog Ils up from RAF Upavon in June 1930.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Bulldog IIA K1088 in 17 Sqn markings. Delivered to the RAF early in 1930, this aircraft served with 17 Sqn at RAF Upavon until struck off charge in February 1933.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Old faithful: The Bristol Bulldog IIa day-and-night fighter with 490 h.p. Jupiter VIIF engine is scheduled for replacement
Bulldog IIA K1626 of 17 Sqn was initially delivered to 111 Sqn. It ended its days with 3 Sqn when it crashed on landing at RAF Kenley on March 31, 1937.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Personal album

Two Bristol Bulldog IIAs, with K1661 in the foreground carrying a Hythe camera gun on its top wing centre section. The aircraft in the background is K1689. Both aircraft are in the colours of No 17 Squadron, and are seen at Kenley. K1661 was struck off RAF charge in July 1938, K1689 having already been struck off charge in May 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / P.Cooksley - RAF Kenley. Bulwark of London (1)

Away within two minutes of the alarm. This last photograph, actually, is of "Bulldogs" of No. 17 (F) Squadron, Kenley, which also demonstrated this evolution on Empire Air Day.
A trio of 17 Sqn Bulldogs taking off from RAF Kenley on June 4, 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

"A RAID IN OUR SECTOR": Pilots of No. 23 (F.) Squadron mount, on receipt of orders from Fighting Area Headquarters.
A 23 Sqn pilot leaps into a Bulldog to take part in air exercises at RAF Kenley on July 21-22, 1931.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Another view of Bulldog IIA K2142 of 17 Sqn, probably taken at RAF Upavon.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Bulldog IIA K2142 of 17 Sqn was delivered during the second half of 1931 and remained with the squadron until it was struck off RAF charge in June 1934.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

A trio of 23 Sqn Bulldogs, with K2151 in the foreground, K1678 in the centre and K1687 in the background. The squadron's Bulldogs were based first at RAF Kenley and later at Biggin Hill.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

A Bulldog IIa K2159 single-seater fighter (Bristol Jupiter) with the typical service markings of 19 Sqn and equipment of its time.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

19 Sqn Bulldog IIA K2161.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-05 / Personal album

Bristol Bulldog IIA K2166 was first delivered to 19 Sqn towards the end of 1931. After a period with the RAE it arrived at the Royal Air Force College, where it remained until October 21, 1935, when it was destroyed after failing to recover from a spin.
Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / Personal album

The photograph of the Bristol Bulldog IIA was taken at RAF Kenley. K2173 was on the strength of No 17 Squadron until struck off charge in June 1937. The Mk IIA Bulldog differed from the standard Bulldog by way of its strengthened airframe, wider track undercarriage with larger tyres and tailwheel instead of tail skid. At the time when the pictures on this page were taken Nos 3 and 17 Squadrons were based at Kenley. Earlier, from 1932 until 1934, the aerodrome had been closed for operational use during reconstruction, the squadrons being dispersed to nearby Biggin Hill, Kenley was to remain a grass aerodrome until further modernisation in 1939 included the laying of two hard runways and a perimeter track.
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Bulldog составлял основу истребительной авиации британских ВВС в начале 1930-х годов. Этот самолет принадлежал звену "А" из 56-й эскадрильи.
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В 2012 году в мире не имелось ни одного пригодного к полетам самолета Bulldog; последним экземпляром стал K2227 (бывший G-ABBB), переданный в коллекцию Шаттлуорт Траст и разбившийся в Фарнборо в сентябре 1964 года. В 1990-е годы самолет восстановили, и теперь он экспонируется в музее ВВС Великобритании в Лондоне. Еще один Bulldog, BU-59, находится в музее ВВС Финляндии.
Flight 1935-05 / Flight

The end of the sprint - the pilots reaching their "Bulldogs," which are waiting with engines warmed ready to start.
Flight 1934-08 / Flight

READY FOR THE FRAY: A "Bulldog" of No. 17 (Fighter) Squadron waiting at Kenley to go up on night patrol.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / P.Cooksley - RAF Kenley. Bulwark of London (1)

A Bristol Bulldog IIA of 17 Sqn at RAF Kenley circa 1935.
Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / P.Cooksley - RAF Kenley. Bulwark of London (1)

Trying out the smoke-producing apparatus on a "Bulldog" of No. 3 (F) Squadron at Kenley. Five of these machines did aerobatics with smoke on Empire Air Day
Bulldog IIA K2219 of 3 Sqn at RAF Kenley on June 4, 1935.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

"LET ME GET AT THEM": A "Bulldog" of No. 23 (F.) Squadron off on receipt of a raid warning.
Aeroplane Monthly 1974-01 / Demilitarised

A lovely shot of Bristol Bulldog IIA, G-ABBB, Bristol’s demonstrator in 1931. It was presented to the Science Museum in 1939 and restored to flying condition in 1961. After surviving one crash in 1962 it was finally wrecked at the 1964 SBAC show at Farnborough.
Flight 1931-06 / Flight

AN UNUSUAL VIEW OF THE BRISTOL "BULLDOG": Mr. C. F. Uwins doing a vertical bank. The picture should be held overhead to give an idea of how the machine appeared to the onlookers.
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8 мая 1929г.: истребители Bristol Bulldog поступили на вооружение 3-й эскадрильи британских ВВС. Они сфотографированы над Суданом во время абиссинского кризиса в 1935-1936 годах.
Flight 1934-06 / Flight

"Bulldogs" ("Jupiter") of No. 19 (Fighter) Squadron
Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / ??? - 19 Squadron in Camera

Bristol Bulldog IIAs in 1932
Flight 1935-06 / Flight

The backbone of our day-and-night fighter equipment - the well-tried Bristol "Bulldogs," which have been used by the majority of fighter squadrons during the past few years.
Flight 1930-11 / Flight

A formation of Bristol Bulldogs.
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

NO. 17 (FIGHTER) SQUADRON FLYING IN "SQUADRON V" FORMATION.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

THE "BULLDOGS" SHOW THEIR TEETH. ONE SQUADRON IN A V.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

THE "BULLDOGS" SHOW THEIR TEETH. A WING OF NOS. 3, 17, AND 54 (FIGHTER) SQUADRONS. THE LEADING SQUADRON IS CHANGING FORMATION.
Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 9. LOW ATTACKS: A demonstration of low attacks was given by Day Bomber and Fighter Squadrons. Here are seen three Bristol Bulldogs of No. 3 Fighter Squadron
Flight 1936-05 / Flight

Smoke evolutions by Bulldogs at Hornchurch.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

A trio of 41 Sqn Bulldogs up from RAF Northolt. The squadron leader’s aircraft, nearest the camera, carries drogue pennants.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

A trio of Bulldogs on a low-level bombing exercise at RAF Eastchurch, Kent, on May 11, 1936. They were preparing for Empire Air Day, when RAF stations throughout the UK opened their gates to the public.
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3-я эскадрилья стала первой, в которую поступали Bulldog Mk II, заменив Gloster Gamecock. Ранее эскадрилья летала на Sopwith Snipe, а затем на Hawker Woodcock. Личный состав 3-й эскадрильи принимал участие в подготовке правил летной эксплуатации Bulldog, эта же эскадрилья дольше всех летала на этих истребителях.
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

MORE SMOKE: Here all five of the "Skywriters" are seen designing beautiful coloured patterns on their blue "canvas."
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

SMOKE: Three of the "Bulldogs" from No. 19 (Fighter) Squadron about to weave a spiral of orange, green and white smoke trails.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

STILL SMOKING: The three "Bulldogs" in Formation.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

"WEAVING": The three Bulldogs," piloted by Martlesham pilots, intertwining their smoke trails.
Flight 1934-07 / Flight
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

"ICH DIEN": "Prince of Wales' Feathers" formed with smoke.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

"GENTLEMEN, YOU MAY SMOKE": Martlesham pilots on "Bulldogs" writing the letters "R.A.F." with coloured smoke.
Flight 1936-07 / Flight

Weaving a plait in smoke - the Bulldogs of No. 54 (F) Squadron.
Flight 1936-06 / Flight

Giving them the low-down: This is what the "savages " in the low attack event see during the initial dive of No. 32 (F.) Squadron. But this is nothing compared with what they are shown after the machines break formation and approach the question from every angle.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

THE FLEET FIGHTERS BREAK FORMATION.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

AIR COMBAT: "Sidestrand" v. "Bulldogs."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Boulton Paul Sidestrand / P.29 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926
Flight 1933-07 / Flight

LORD LONDONDERRY, Secretary of State for Air, opened Liverpool Airport officially on Saturday, July 1. He flew to the aerodrome in a Hawker "Hart" (R.R. "Kestrel") escorted by nine Bristol "Bulldogs" (Bristol "Jupiters") of No. 29 (Fighter) Squadron. On his arrival he was welcomed by the Lord Mayor (Councillor A. Gates), Group Capt. H. J. Hunter (Officer Commanding the R.A.F. Display), and Mr. F. G. Bertram (Deputy Director of Civil Aviation, representing the Director, Col. F. C. Shelmerdine).

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928
Flight 1935-06 / Flight

No. 54 (Fighter) Squadron, flying Bristol "Bulldogs" ("Jupiter" engines), rallying after an attack on the "Southamptons" (Napier "Lion" engines) of No. 204 (Flying-Boat) Squadron. One fin and rudder of a flying boat appears to the left of the picture.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1935-06 / Flight

A. "Southampton" attacked from the rear by a "Bulldog," as seen from another boat of No. 204 (Flying-Boat) Squadron.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1935-06 / Flight

"Bulldogs" of No. 54 (Fighter) Squadron attacking a "Southampton." This photograph shows the view from the front cockpit of the flying-boat. Above the tail plane is one "Bulldog" turning to break away after attacking, while another can be seen below diving out of range.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Southampton / Solent - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1932-05 / Flight

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.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

A MIXED GRILL: A formation of seven different types over Wittering, viz., "Gamecock," "Atlas," "Moth," "Fairey III F," "Avro-Lynx," "Siskin," and "Bulldog."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926 Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925
Flight 1934-06 / Flight

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.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921 Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929 Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928
Flight 1936-08 / Flight

PERFORMING MICE: An amusing snapshot from behind a Zwicky refuelling unit at Biggin Hill, with Bulldogs of No. 32 Squadron which took part in the Exercises.
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

FOR GUNNERY TRAINING: Three Bristol "Bulldog II.A" ("Jupiter VII.F.P.") of No.29 (Fighter Squadron) and a Fairey "Gordon" ("Panther II.A") start off to give a demonstration aerial target practice. The target is towed by the "Gordon," and the "Bulldogs" swoop down on the former and fire at it with their machine guns.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Gordon / Seal - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

THE DEFENDERS: No. 54 (Fighter) Squadron Bristol "Bulldog II.A" ("Jupiter VII.FP."), well disguised, take off to defend the Magazine against attack.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight

"STRAINING AT THE LEASH": The "Bulldogs" and fighter "Harts" of No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron waiting at Kenley for orders to go up and:attack raiders.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Hawker Demon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932
Flight 1930-06 / Flight

THE BULLDOGS OF NO. 17 (FIGHTER) SQUADRON.
Air Pictorial 1977-07 / M.Bowyer - R.A.F. on Parade - the 1935 Jubilee Review

Bristol Bulldogs of Nos. 56 and 3 Squadrons (in centre) returning after the main fly-past practice Aircraft are not in their Review order here
Flight 1931-09 / Flight

OLD AND NEW: A 1914 R.A.F. Farman, and a 1931 R.A.A.F. Bristol "Bulldog." The Farman is owned by Mr. R. Graham Carey, of the Victorian Aero Club, who has had it re-conditioned for passenger carrying, etc. It is fitted with a 90 h.p. R.A.F. engine.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Farman Farman-30/40 - ФранцияFrance - 1915
Air Pictorial 1977-07 / M.Bowyer - R.A.F. on Parade - the 1935 Jubilee Review

No.32 Squadron Bulldog IIA K1657 with cowling ring
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

Bulldogs K2227 and K2206 fitted with short-chord polygonal cowling rings. This modification was never standardised.

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В 1931 году "Bristol" переоборудовала Bulldog IIA в усовершенствованный учебный двухместный самолет (инструктор и курсант). Были построены не менее 59 двухместных учебных Bulldog TM (Type 124), которые эксплуатировались в Центральной летной школе, а также в училище ВВС в Кранвелле.
Flight 1932-07 / Flight

FOR ADVANCED TRAINING: The Bristol two-seater "Bulldog" ("Jupiter") was one of the new types demonstrated at the S.B.A.C. Display at Hendon on Monday last.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-06 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Probe Probare (25)

Two further views of the two-seat Bulldog T.M.. K2188. Subsequently this aircraft flew as a testbed for the Cheetah engine and was later relegated to become an instructional airframe in 1940.
Aeroplane Monthly 1986-06 / A.Lumsden, T.Heffernan - Probe Probare (25)

Bulldog IIA K2188, part of a batch of 100 IIAs delivered to the RAF between June 31 and February 1932, was converted to become the prototype two-seater Training Machine (T.M.) towards the end of 1931.
Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / O.Thetford - On sliver wings (12)

The Bulldog trainer featured sweepback on both upper and lower mainplanes, and a modified empennage. A total of 59 trainers was built.
Flight 1933-09 / Flight

THE C.-IN-C.: Air Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, K.C.B., etc., flew round the Blue aerodromes in a two-seater "Bulldog."
Flight 1935-06 / Flight

Gloster "Gauntlets" of No. 19 (Fighter) Squadron - the latest and fastest type of fighter in service in the world. Its top speed at 15,800 feet is 230 m.p.h. These remarkable Flight photographs were taken from a two-seater "Bulldog" which flew as a member of the single-seater formation.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Gauntlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929
Flight 1931-04 / Flight

"BRISTOL" AEROPLANES IN LATVIA: Officers and non-commissioned officers of a "Bulldog" Squadron.

Air Pictorial 1958-08 / Scrapbook

To round off the session, let's close with a real eye-catcher. In 1930 two Bristol Bulldog fighters were purchased by the U.S. Navy for evaluation at the same time as one was supplied to the Imperial Japanese Navy. Both U.S.N. Bulldog Mk. IIAs (Bristol Jupiter VIIF radial) were shipped to Anacostia, D.C., in crates from Filton via Avonmouth Docks. The U.S. Navy markings were applied on reassembly, the Bulldogs being supplied direct from the production line. The first, which left England on 10th October 1929 (c/n. 7358), developed aileron flutter and consequent wing rib failure during the prescribed terminal velocity diving sequence. The second (c/n. 7398). which left England on 24th February 1930, had revised aileron mass balance and strengthened wing ribs. This is the one shown in the photograph with the U.S.N, serial on the fin, A.8607. The flight report on the Bulldog by Navy pilots was favourable. The photograph was taken at Anacostia on 3rd June 1930.
Flight 1936-04 / Flight

A few Bristol installations (reading from top): Bulldog (Jupiter VI with cylinder "tails" and exhaust collector blending into spinner); Bulldog IV (Mercury IV with separate exhaust collector and Townend ring); Bulldog IV (Mercury VI S with combined exhaust collector and Townend ring);
Flight 1934-11 / Flight

BRISTOL "BULLDOG," MARK IV 600 h.p. "Mercury" V1.S.2
Flight 1932-11 / Flight

THE BRISTOL "BULLDOG," 1933 MODEL: This is the aircraft which will be exhibited on the Bristol stand in Paris.
Flight 1932-11 / Flight

THE 1933 "BULLDOG": Behind it on the Bristol stand is a skeleton wing in stainless steel.
Flight 1932-06 / Flight

BRISTOL "BULLDOG III A" ("Mercury").
Flight 1935-01 / Flight Advertisements

"Bristol" Bulldog Mk.IV
Flight 1935-05 / Flight

Bristol "Bulldog IV"
Flight 1933-12 / Flight

Bristol "Perseus" engine installed in a Bristol "Bulldog."
Flight 1934-06 / Flight

Bristol "Bulldog IV" (Bristol "Perseus" sleeve valve engine).
Flight 1936-04 / Flight

Bulldog IV (showing Perseus sleeve-valve engine uncowled)
Flight 1936-04 / Flight

Bulldog IV: the complete scalloped cowling
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

WITH SLEEVE VALVES: The Bristol "Perseus" engine in the Bristol "Bulldog IV." The exhaust collector ring is faired into the engine cowl.
Flight 1935-05 / Flight

A Hamilton Standard controllable-pitch airscrew on a British engine. The Bristol "Mercury VI" has been officially approved for use with this airscrew, following 50 hours bench tests and 50 hours flying tests. It is here seen on a "Bulldog.''
Flight 1936-08 / Flight

The new Bristol controllable cowling closed and open. The installation illustrated is on the Mercury engine of a Bulldog IV single-seater fighter used for experimental work.
Flight 1939-02 / Flight

Alvis Leonides flight-tested in a Bulldog
Flight 1934-07 / Flight

THE CHAIRMAN: Mr. H. J. Thomas, of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., welcomed the guests at the official luncheon, first in English and then in French. He is seen here interrupted in the task of explaining to his young son some of the mysteries of the "Bulldog IV."
Flight 1935-04 / Flight

Ready for test: A Bristol "Bulldog" with Napier "Rapier" engine on the balance of the 24ft. wind tunnel. Control of the exit of the cooling air reduced the cost of cooling to 1 per cent. of the power of the engine.
Air Pictorial 1957-02 / The journal of a roving spotter

The Bulldog, G-ABBB, which was built as a demonstrator and is now being restored to flying condition at Filton. This picture shows it in its final form as a test-bed for the Aquila engine.
Flight 1934-03 / Flight

FOR SHORT-WAVE WIRELESS TESTS: Marconi Type A.D. 43A transmitter installed in a Bristol "Bulldog" single-seater fighter for recent short-wave tests between the Marconi experimental station at Croydon and the aeroplane in flight over the Bristol district. The corresponding receiver, Type A.D. 44A, is mounted at the back of the transmitter. This photograph shows the method of installation, the aerial system, and the Marconi-Stanley one-horse-power engine and flexible drive used for running up the generator on the ground for testing and adjusting purposes.
Aeroplane Monthly 1982-11 / B.Gunston - The classic aero engines (3)

A reconditioned Jupiter VIIFP is fitted into the Bulldog G-ABBB in 1961 during the aircraft's restoration to airworthy status.

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

A12-1 in flight circa 1939. By this time the aircraft had been fitted with navigation lights and underwing flares for night landings. Note also the underwing bomb racks.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

In 1939 there were only three Bulldogs surviving in RAAF service and photographer Kip Porteous wanted to preserve the breed on film. A fine study of A12-1.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Bulldog magic. A12-1 tail chases the photo-ship, 1939.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

The RAAF used the Jupiter VI radial in its Bulldogs as it was faster below 8,000ft (2,440m) than the VII as fitted to RAF examples.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Note coloured wheel covers and spinners in this line-up. A12-2 in centre.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

The aerobatic qualities of the Bulldog were well appreciated by the lucky pilots who got to fly the type. A12-6 carries a streamer on its rudder.
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В числе первых покупателей Bulldog были ВВС Австралии - они закупили восемь самолетов (7389-7396, местное обозначение A12-1 - A12-8), которые были поставлены в конце января 1930 года. Австралийские самолеты комплектовались моторами Jupiter VIF, но в остальном были полностью идентичны своим британским собратьям. В 1936 году Австралия запросила еще 45 Bulldog, но Британия в поставке отказала, так как производство самолетов уже было прекращено.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Brian Walker in full period flying gear plays the intrepid airman for his sister. A12-7 has navigation lights, flare brackets and wireless aerial fitted.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Sequence showing the recovery of A12-7 following its forced landing on the Nullarbor Plain. Rolling up on to railway bogies...
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

A precarious way to travel...
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Successful team, three section cars, the crew and the Bulldog.
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Австралия купила 8 Bulldog Mk II, доставленных в разобранном виде на борту судна "Форсдейл" в марте 1930 года. К 1940 году остались лишь три машины - в апреле их переклассифицировали в учебные.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog was a favourite at air displays, travelling all over Australia to show the taxpayers that they had an airforce. It was not considered unusual for RAAF aircraft to enter air races. A DH Moth comes into land over the Bulldog in which F/O C Henry achieved 185mph to win the 1931 Aerial Derby.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

With painted spinner and wheel discs, this Bulldog also shows the unauthorised eagle badge of the un-numbered Fighter Flight at Point Cook on the forward cowl.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Camera gun mounted above the centre section is obvious in this illustration. Bulldogs were purchased to keep the combat capabilities of the RAAF intact. They were the only single-seat fighters in service in the RAAF when Australia declared war on Germany in 1939.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Inspection of RAAF aircraft was a weekly affair. If the machines were not up to scratch, weekend leave would be cancelled.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Formation take-off. Note the rudder streamer on the lead aircraft.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Laverton aerodrome circa 1939. Behind the Avro Ansons can be seen Supermarine Seagull V amphibians, the sole Miles Magister purchased for the RAAF, Bulldogs, a Moth and Demon.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Anson / Type 652 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935 De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928 Hawker Demon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932 Miles M.14 Magister - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937 Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

Paddy Heffernan in the cockpit of a Bulldog.

История Авиации 31 / В.Морозов - Авиация Эстонии /Наши соседи/ (1)

Следом за "французской эрой" в авиации Эстонии наступила "английская". На снимке "Бристоль-Бульдог"

Мировая Авиация 114

Первый воздушный бой между советскими самолетами (два звена И-16) и финскими Bulldog (два самолета) состоялся 1 декабря 1939 года - один Bulldog был сбит, второй уклонился от боя. По утверждениям финской стороны был сбит и один И-16 - это была первая воздушная победа финских летчиков.
Мировая Авиация 212

Характеристики Bulldog произвели впечатление на военных многих стран, и в апреле 1934 года Финляндия заказала 17 истребителей Bulldog IVA, это был первый экспортный заказ. На последнем Bulldog британской постройки в левой законцовке нижнего крыла была установлена управляемая вручную посадочная фара, совершенно необходимая для эксплуатации самолета в суровых условиях Арктики, как электрообогрев кабины и наличие пулеметов. Истребитель применялся в боях с советской авиацией в ходе Зимней войны 1939-1940 годов. Хотя самолет к этому времени устарел, финские летчики одержали на нем несколько побед в воздушных боях.
История Авиации 32 / О.Киселев - Истребители И-16 в Зимней войне 1939-1940гг. /Страницы боевой карьеры/ (1)

Истребители "Бристоль Бульдог Mk.IV" к началу войны уже безнадежно устарели, и даже в руках хороших пилотов не представляли серьезной опасности ни для бомбардировщиков, ни, тем более, для истребителей ВВС РККА. Зимой лыжи заметно ухудшали и без того не блестящие летные данные этих машин. На снимке: "Бульдоги" из состава LLv 26, Сортавала, март 1939г.
История Авиации 35 / О.Киселев - Истребители И-16 в Зимней войне 1939-1940гг. /Страницы боевой карьеры/ (4)

Наглядное доказательство того, что атакованный капитаном Дервяновым финский истребитель сбит не был. Это фото "Бульдога" (борт. BU-73), который 25 декабря 1939 г. пилотировал лейтенант П.Берг, сделано осенью 1940 г.

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Третий самолет из второй партии Bulldog для Швеции. Этот Mk IIA сфотографирован в Филтоне незадолго до поставки в шведский Мальмслетт в мае 1931 года. Все самолеты ВВС Швеции время от времени летали с лыжным шасси. Позже их передали Финляндии.
Flight 1931-07 / Flight
Flight 1931-07 / Flight
Flight 1936-06 / Flight

Britain First: Three Bristol Bulldogs and six Swedish Jaktfalks show that Swedish pilots are no mean performers of two very difficult formations, "Echelon stepped up" and "Line astern.'' The Bulldogs are nearest the camera.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Svenska Aero Jaktfalken - ШвецияSweden - 1929
Flight 1936-06 / Flight

Britain First: Three Bristol Bulldogs and six Swedish Jaktfalks show that Swedish pilots are no mean performers of two very difficult formations, "Echelon stepped up" and "Line astern.'' The Bulldogs are nearest the camera.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Svenska Aero Jaktfalken - ШвецияSweden - 1929
Flight 1936-06 / Flight

A composite squadron - seen in "line astern" - of three Bristol Bulldogs and six Jaktfalk machines from the Swedish First Air Corps at Vasteras.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Svenska Aero Jaktfalken - ШвецияSweden - 1929

Flight 1929-05 / Flight

HOSTS, PERFORMERS, AND VISITORS: 3, a somewhat futuristic Portrait of Mr. Cyril Uwins in the cockpit of the Bristol "Bulldog."
Flight 1930-12 / Flight

The Bristol "Bulldog" is exhibited with panels removed to show the structure and equipment.
Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / C.Owers - Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog was built of ribbon steels worked into suitable corrugated sections. One RAAF aircraftsman recalled that they had been reconditioned so many times that hardly any of the original structure remained.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

"THE CAMEO OF THE SHOW": This was the expression used by a French engineer in reference to the Bristol Single-seater Fighter. The machine is exhibited stripped to the centre-line.
Flight 1929-05 / Flight

METAL CONSTRUCTION: The photo shows the erection of Bristol "Bulldog" all-steel single-seater Fighters at the Filton works of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd. An order for a number of these machines has just been obtained from Latvia.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC AT THE GRAND PALAIS: Admiring the Bristol Single-seater Fighter.
Flight 1928-07 / Flight

AIRCRAFT WIRELESS: The Marconi installation in the Bristol Single-seater Fighter.
Flight 1929-07 / Flight

The Bristol Stands: On the aircraft stand in the foreground may be seen the 110A passenger machine, and behind that the "Bulldog" single-seater fighter. In the background the engine stand.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Bristol 110 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

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