История Авиации 2002-04 / С.Спичак - Первые болгарские ВВС /На заре новой эры/ (4)

RAF S.E.5a сер. N B695 из состава 150-й эскадрильи RAF, на котором 20 июня 1918г. лейтенант Чарлз Грин сбил DFW C.V 2-го аэропланного отделения.

История Авиации 34 / С.Спичак - Фридрих Фридрихс /Асы мира/ (1)

SE.5a (сер. N B4891) из состава 56-й эскадрильи Королевских канадских ВВС, на котором капитан Дж.МакКадден одержал три победы 13 января 1918г.

Авиация и Космонавтика 1995-11 / С.Горожанин - Лучшие асы-истребители мира

Истребитель RAF SE-5a английского аса Эдуарда Мэннока

Air International 1995-01 / L.Rogers - Cross & Cockade /Flying colours/

SE5A D6940 in the presentation markings Parish of Inch No 2 of the late period. It was later used by 29 Squadron RAF.

Мировая Авиация 219

Первые SE.5. Две белые ленты в хвостовой части фюзеляжа данного SE.5a говорят о его принадлежности к 56-й эскадрилье - первому подразделению SE.5, попавшему на фронт. Капитан Альберт Болл одержал на таком самолете две победы в первом же вылете.

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)

Мировая Авиация 219

Американский экспедиционный корпус. Во Франции воевали только две американские эскадрильи, вооруженные SE.5a. Большей популярностью пользовался самолет SPAD XIII. Данная машина принадлежала 25-й эскадрилье.

Air International 1974-03 / K.Isaacs - Australian air power

A2-13 was one of 35 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5A single-seat fighters of the RAAF in the 1920s. They were later silver doped, and A2-2 was converted to a two-seater as A2-36.

Мировая Авиация 226

Этот S.E.5a (№ D8476) изначально эксплуатировался в Центральной авиашколе Королевского авиационного корпуса (RFC), а в 1921 году его передали ВВС Австралии, где самолет получил регистрацию A2-13. Машину использовали в летных школах до списания в 1926 году.

Мировая Авиация 219

Польский истребитель. Более 20 самолетов SE.5a в 1920 году были переданы британцами польским ВВС - из них сформировали первую истребительную эскадрилью. В том же году они применялись в боях с советскими войсками.

Мировая Авиация 226

Одним из пионеров выполнения демонстрационных полетов с цветными дымами был майор Джек Сэвэдж, в 1914-1918 годах сражавшийся в составе британских ВВС. На этом S.E.5a он выступал с 1928 по 1934 год. Самолет отличался очень длинными выхлопными патрубками мотора, в которые подавался химический реагент, делавший выхлопные газы более заметными в воздухе.

АэроХобби 1994-03 / П.Клифтон - Билли Бишоп, кавалер "Креста Виктории" /Портреты/

RAF SE.5, A8930, пилот - В.Бишоп, командир 85-го дивизиона RFC, лето 1918г.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

The first S.E.5, A4561, at Farnborough in its original form, without armament, on November 23, 1916. Maj Frank W. Goodden is in the cockpit.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

A4561 after installation of a Vickers gun and the fitting of an overwing gravity tank. Note the extended windscreen and revised exhaust manifolds

Aviation Historian 5 / P.Jarrett - Pioneering the Fighter (2)

The first of a famous breed: A4561, the first prototype S.E.5, at Farnborough on November 23, 1916, in its initial form. Its first flight was made by Frank Goodden on November 22 that year.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

The second prototype, A4562, at Farnborough, fully armed and fitted with a large windscreen and overwing gravity tank.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

A close-up of A4562, the second prototype, with Goodden in the cockpit, protected by the large windscreen. The slipstream-driven petrol pump under the fuselage is well shown.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

The third prototype, A4563, at Farnborough shortly after completion, with overwing gravity tank. The repair to the port upper wing leading edge, necessitated by the removal of the original tank, is visible.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

A side view of A4563, showing the higher thrust line of the geared 200 h.p. Hispano-Suiza. Also visible are the transparent panels in the top decking just forward of the rear centre-section struts.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

The third S.E.5 prototype at Martlesham Heath at the end of May 1917. Apart from the L-shaped exhaust manifolds it is virtually to production standard, with full-depth radiator shutters and gravity tanks in the centre section leading edge.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

The first production S.E.5, A4845, is seen at Martlesham Heath in March 1917, the month it was approved by the RAF’s V.A. Department. It has a wind-driven pump under the fuselage, and the pilot's high position is indicated by the high location of the Aldis sight in the voluminous production-type windscreen.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

Capt Albert Ball, DSO, MC, of 56 Squadron, in the cockpit of his much modified S.E.5 at London Colney. The new centre-section with internal gravity tanks, small windscreen and lower pilot’s position are apparent.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

Another modified S.E.5 for 56 Squadron was A4853. The gravity tank was retained, but a small windscreen and head fairing were fitted.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

A8898 in its original form. This aircraft went first to No 56 Squadron, but was issued to No 60 Squadron in August 1917. Later still it was fitted with a 200 h.p. Hispano-Suiza and was with 40 Squadron by March 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

A8898 after modification, with revised cockpit, head fairing, internal gravity tank and long exhaust pipes. This aircraft was struck off charge with 158hr 10min flying time when 2nd Lt L. H. Sutton overturned on landing on March 23, 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

A8904 of the second production batch at Farnborough on May 1, 1917. Note blunt wing tips owing to shortened rear spars and shutters over top half of radiator.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

S.E.5 A8904 of the second production batch was passed as approved on April 26, 1917, and was photographed at Farnborough on May 1.

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Самолет с номером A8907 - S.E.5 из 56-й эскадрильи. На этом истребителе летал кавалер креста Виктории Альберт Белл. На ранних S.E.5 над центропланом верхнего крыла монтировался топливный бак, топливо из которого подавалось самотеком.
Подвижные пулеметы, подобно установленному на раннем S.E.5, были далеки от идеала. Появившиеся позже неподвижные пулеметы стали основным оружием истребителей.
Albert Ball (7 May 1917).

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

A8913 of 56 Squadron, flown by Lt K. K. Muspratt, had its cockpit widened by fitting slightly convex sides. The picture was taken at Bekesbourne in late June 1917, where 56 Squadron was briefly based to defend London against air attacks.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

Sgt Vousden poses with K. K. Muspratt’s S.E.5, A8913, during the fortnight in Bekesboume, Kent, July 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

A8916 is here seen at the Central Flying School, fully modified yet with original exhaust manifolds. Both guns are fitted, the Lewis having an unusual bag to catch spent cases. This approved on May 18, 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

A8918 went to France on May 25, 1917, and initially served with 56 Squadron. On August 21 it was issued to 60 Sqn and fell into German hands on September 14, 1917, when Lt H. T. Hammond was made P.o.W. By this time it had long exhaust pipes.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

The installation of engine no 699/2233/W.D. 8274 in A8922, May 23, 1917, with radiator shutters evident. This S.E.5 was approved two days later.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Approved on June 27, 1917, A8944 had a 200 h.p. Hispano-Suiza with the 24:41 reduction gear ratio. It is seen after a typical failure of its steel-tube undercarriage while serving with 56 Squadron.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

The S.E.5b sesquiplane, A8947, on April 30, 1918, showing the streamlined nose and spinner, underslung radiator, head fairing and narrow-chord elevators.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

Another view of the S.E.5b in its original sesquiplane form on April 30, 1918. The raked interplane struts are particularly well illustrated.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Vickers-built B536 went to France on August 11, 1917, served with 60 Squadron, and then joined 56 Squadron on February 24, 1918, where it is seen as Capt K. W. Junor's Bubbly Kid II. Note extended Lewis gun pistol grip.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Vickers-built at Weybridge, B636 was a typical production S.E.5a with the 1170-geared engine, four-blade propeller and steel-tube undercarriage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)

At Farnborough on July 8, 1950, with false serial B4563

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

S.E.5a F938 marked as B4563 in 1950.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

The first Wolseley Viper installation was made in B4862, seen at Martlesham Heath. Note standard 200 h.p. Hispano-Suiza radiators.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

B4862 with the modified Viper installation employing an underslung radiator.

Air Pictorial 1987-09 / A.Johnson - Register Review

The aircraft was among the many visitors to the PFA Rally at Cranfield early in July 1987; SE.5A G-BLXT is actually a US-Built Eberhardt SE.5E. It has been rebuilt to SE.5A standard and painted to represent James McCudden's 'B4863'.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

One of the most famous S.E.5as was B4863, flown in October 1917 by Capt J. T. B. McCudden MC, MM, of 56 Squadron. It had shortened exhaust pipes and enlarged cockpit and was allocated to 40 Squadron on February 23, 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / UK Airshow Guide

Thorpe Park's static SE5A replica

Air Pictorial 1977-05 / J.Rawlings - History of No.60 Squadron

This No. 60 Squadron S.E.5A, B4865, is seen in Holland where it forced-landed and was interned in W.W.I. Note squadron's white disc marking on sides and top of fuselage

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

In October 1917 B4875 was fitted with the Eeman triple mounting, carrying three Lewis guns firing upwards at an angle of 45°. The breeches of the guns were within the cockpit and a special centre section with three suitable slots was used; the gravity tanks were transferred to the leading edge of the starboard upper wing. The top decking ahead of the cockpit was deepened, a long extended windscreen was fitted, and transparent panels were let into the fuselage sides. The aircraft had the all-wood undercarriage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

B4890 was one of the few S.E.5as to be fitted with narrow-chord elevators. It went to No 56 Squadron and was brought down on November 29 by Schubert of Jasta 6, its pilot, Lt Dodds becoming a PoW. It is seen after capture.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

Another of McCudden’s S.E.5a’s was B4891, to which he fitted the spinner of the LVG C.V that he shot down on November 30, 1917. The S.E. had shortened exhaust pipes, narrow-chord elevators and the three-strut undercarriage. It survived until McCudden crash-landed it on March 21, 1918, after sustaining combat damage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

B4897 is seen at Farnborough on November 17, 1917, two days after its approval. It had the “three-strut” undercarriage and a type T.28137 two-blade airscrew. Going to France on November 20, it served with No 80 Squadron and was struck off charge following the death in action of Lt A. W. Morey on January 24, 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

B4899 with the second Viper installation arrived at Martlesham for tests on November 25, 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

C1091 with an experimental variable-pitch airscrew at RAE Farnborough, a picture dated April 26, 1920. In 1928 this S.E.5a joined the civil register as G-EBQQ.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Flown by Lt H. J. Burden of 56 Squadron, C1096 has an adaptation of a 200 h.p. Hispano-Suiza radiator, but the righthand airscrew and low thrust line denote a Viper engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Late Viper-powered S.E.5a C1148 displays its shortened exhaust pipes on June 11, 1920.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Another 56 Squadron S.E.5a with lengthened pistol grip on the Lewis gun, C5303 was built by Vickers at Crayford.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

Capt L. W. Jarvis of "C” Flight poses in C5430 "V”. The rear fuselage band was the squadron marking at the time the picture was taken. Well portrayed is the overwing Lewis gun mounting.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-06 / Personal album

A fine study of Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.Sa C6473, built by Wolseley Motors Ltd of Birmingham. This is one of many presentation aircraft paid for by voluntary contributions, and bears the legend "1st (reserve) Garrison Battalion, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry" on a fabric panel stuck beneath the cockpit.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / J.Sheehan - Austin Assortment

Austin-built S.E.5a C9051 is seen outside the factory building, which was only pulled down 18 months ago.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

The protean D203 with reduced dihedral, narrow-chord ailerons, experimental fin and balanced rudder, independent-axle undercarriage and geared Hispano-Suiza with Viper twin-block radiator system and shortened exhaust pipes.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

D203 yet again, this time in May 1922 with an experimental aluminium exhaust manifold, fitted on the port side only.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

D3511 of 40 Squadron in 1918, displaying an unusual camouflage scheme. In the cockpit is Maj R. S. Dallas, DSO, DSC, commander of the squadron from March 15, 1918, until his death in action on June 1.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Production Wolseley Motors-built Viper-powered S.E.5a D6933 was flown by Lt J. C. Rorison in 85 Squadron in July 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-01 / SE5A G-EBIA/F.904 /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

The photograph of S.E.5a D7020 at Farnborough on November 21, 1919, shows the final standard twin-block Viper radiator with two rows of short horizontal shutters. This aircraft became G-EBQM and survived until December 1932.

Air Enthusiast 2003-01 / A.Thomas - From the attic

SE.5A E5658 serving with No.29 Squadron. Beyond is one of its old adversaries - Fokker D.VII OAW, which appears to be 8438/18.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

E5923 at Martlesham Heath with extensively redesigned tail unit.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

The title picture shows a ground-running test of the early fire-extinguishing equipment with which Sqn Ldr G. H. Norman experimented at Farnborough in 1920-21. The S.E.5a is E5927, and the picture is dated February 26, 1921.

Air Enthusiast 1996-07 / Round-Out

Today, G-EBIA flies as F904. It is seen here on the flight line at Duxford, along with the Shuttle worth Collection’s Avro 504K ‘H1599’ (G-ADEV).

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

Air Pictorial 1988-01 / J.Rawlings - No.29 Squadron - First with Tornado F.3

S.E.5a F927 "A" with thin white fuselage band, seen at Bickendorf while the squadron was part of the Army of Occupation shortly after W.W.I

Aeroplane Monthly 1995-08 / Personal album. Military

These are S.E.5as of 29 Squadron, all late-production aircraft with Wolseley Viper engines and the late all-wood undercarriage. Aircraft “F” at left is F934, while “A” is F927, both from the batch F851 - F950 built by the Wolseley Motor Co. The aircraft second from left appears to be Vickers-built from the batch F551-F615. Aircraft “D" and “F” have underfuselage carriers for four 25lb Cooper bombs.

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)

In the RAF Museum, restored as F938

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

One of the S.E.5a’s issued to the USAS in 1918 was F8005, seen as aircraft 13 of “B” Flight, 25th Aero Squadron, AEF.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / J.Sheehan - Austin Assortment

A glimpse of Austin’s S.E.5a production line in late 1918/1919. Most of the aircraft are from the batch E5637-E5936, but the foremost machine, F8014, is from a later batch and bears United States Air Service insignia, as does the wing panel in the middle distance. The low overwing Foster mounting on F8014 indicates that it had a direct-drive engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

S.E.5a A.S.8044 (probably F8044) in post-war American service at Langley Field.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

American S.E.5a A.S.8148 (probably F8148) in service at Selfridge Field after the war, seen minus top cowlings.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-05 / B.Robertson - A present from... (1)

Истребитель SE.5a из 85-й эскадрильи, которая после обучения и боевого слаживания в мае 1918 года под командованием майора Эвери Бишопа была отправлена во Францию. Позже в том же году командиром эскадрильи стал майор Эдуард Маннок. В последние месяцы войны SE.5a считался, пожалуй, лучшим боевым самолетом своего класса, находившимся во фронтовых частях и с равным успехом применявшимся для штурмовки наземных целей и борьбы с самолетами противника.
S.E.5a F8953 Creiff No 2 was allocated to 85 Sqn, and was regularly flown by 2nd Lt S. C. Elliott.

Air Pictorial 1957-11

Another S.E.5., F8990, this time from a New Zealand reader, Gordon Slatter.

Flight 1935-05 / Flight

One of single-seater fighters which beat the "Albatros" and Fokker Triplane was the S.E.5A with 240 h.p. Wolseley "Viper."

Авиация и Космонавтика 2021-11 / Некоторые знаменательные даты ноября в истории авиации

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-12 / Personal album

A Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5A, probably with 92 Squadron at Bickendorf. The inscription "Army Pay Office, Winchester" on the cowling of the 200 h.p. Wolseley Viper engine denotes that it was a presentation aircraft.

АвиаМастер 2005-07 / В.Антипов, А.Кириндас, И.Уткин - Старейший авиаполк России /Боевой путь/

Английский истребитель RAF SE-5 ("Эсифайф") из состава 1-й ОИЭ. Всего в Советской России было восемь таких машин, захваченных в качестве трофеев у интервентов и белогвардейцев.

АвиаМастер 2005-07 / В.Антипов, А.Кириндас, И.Уткин - Старейший авиаполк России /Боевой путь/

Красвоенлет Н.И.Васильченко у своего "Эсифайфа" N C6377, который ранее числился в составе 2-го авиаотряда Добровольческой армии

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Possibly an experimental radiator installation that led to the standardisation of twin-block radiators for the Viper engine, this S.E.5a’s cooling system only differs slightly from final standard.

Flight 1931-06 / Flight

"FACTORY DESIGNED": THE S.E. 5A WAS AN EARLY SINGLE-SEATER FIGHTER, AND WAS FLOWN BY (AMONG OTHERS) MAJOR MANNOCK, V.C.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

An S.E.5a of a Home Defence squadron in experimental camouflage with flame dampers on its exhaust pipes and a Hearne illuminated sight on its Lewis gun.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / M.Rogers - Between a Rock and a Hard Place /World war one/

An S.E.5a of 111 Squadron, RAF, in Palestine, bearing the Squadron's zig-zag marking on its fuselage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

Capt D.Grinell-Milne in Shweinhund;R.A.Caldwell in front of H693, 1919; W. E. Clarkson in E5808, January 26, 1919;American Johnny Speaks with H677, 1919; E. H. Smy "Schmy-ee” with F854, 1919; Lt L. N. Franklin of "C” Flight in C5303, late 1917

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v5

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5as.

Мировая Авиация 131

Истребители SE.5A из 85-й эскадрильи выстроены в ряд (Сен-Омер, июнь 1918 года). На переднем плане - аэроплан Уильяма Бишопа с кодом C1904. Именно на нем в пятидневных боях Бишоп сбил последние 13 из 72 сбитых им аэропланов.

Мировая Авиация 219

Июнь 1918 года.Строй SE.5a из 85-й эскадрильи в Сен-Оме. Установленный на верхнем крыле пулемет Lewis дополнял синхронный Vickers, стоявший в фюзеляже перед кабиной.
RAF S.E.5a fighters (11 November 1918).

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

A line-up of 56 Squadron’s S.E.5s at London Colney on April 7, 1917. Lt Lewis’s S.E.5, A4853, is nearest.

Мировая Авиация 219

«PEG» - самолет SE.5a из состава американской 94-й истребительной эскадрильи «Hat in the Ring» из 1-й истребительной группы, дислоцировавшейся в Селфридж-Филд в 1919-1922 годах.

Мировая Авиация 226

В Палестине истребители S.E.5a использовались на заключительной стадии войны. Два истребителя сфотографированы в январе 1918 года. На переднем плане истребитель постройки компании "Martinsyde" (серийный номер - B139). Оба самолета стояли на вооружении 111-й эскадрильи, истребители оснащены бомбодержателями, на B139 подвешены бомбы небольшого калибра.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

G. J. C. Maxwell runs out his S.E.5 at Estree Blanche in October 1917. The "ack-emma" beneath the nose is pulling a tail-skid dolly.

Air Pictorial 1957-11

The strangely decorated S.E.5.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

In spite of ambitious production plans, S.C.43153 was the only all-American built S.E.5a to be completed. Its trials commenced on August 20, 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Used by 56 and 60 Squadrons until it force-landed in Holland on January 6, 1918, B4885 is seen in service with the Netherlands Luchtvaart Afdeling as SE214.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

This grey-painted aircraft was the personal mount of Capt K. M. St C. G. Leask when he was a fighting instructor.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-08 / ??? - Thorpe park

S.E.5a

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

A2-33 was one of 35 S.E.5a's given to Australia under the Imperial Gift scheme and numbered from A2-1.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

One of the two-seat trainer conversions that were made in 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

American S.E.5a A.S.22-316 equipped for skywriting, with three-strut undercarriage and extended exhaust pipes clearing the base of the modified rudder.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / Grapevine

The Hon Patrick Lindsay's S.E.5E, ex-Wings and Wheels Museum, arrives at Wycombe Air Park, Booker, on November 26, 1981.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-03 / D.Jones - Hollywood pilot

This S.E.5E was an old stager even before Mantz acquired it from Paramount in 1941; it began its career as AS 22-296 at Kelly field in 1922, and its number appears in the logbook of Cadet Charles Lindbergh in 1924!

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

THE AERIAL DERBY. Photographs of the starters. 7. S.E.5A. (Two of these machines were starters; but as they were identical we only publish photograph of one)

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

AIRCRAFT IN THE KING'S CUP: S.E.5A (120-h.p. "Airdisco" and 200-h.p. "Viper").

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

Major Savage’s first S.E.5A, G-EATE, bought from Handley Page Ltd in November 1921. Note the cutaway area on the starboard elevator, above the smoke pipe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

Cyril Turner demonstrating black skywriting in S.E.5A G-EATE, over Hendon in May 1920.

Flight 1930-01 / Flight

THIS shows the start for the first (and only) Oxford v. Cambridge Air Race, held at Hendon on July 16, 1921. It was a thrilling event for the competitors, from the two Universities, all flew S.E.5a's and started together.

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE AIR RACE: At top, the S.E.5A machines lined up before the start. In the centre photograph the machines are seen getting away, and below the Home Secretary, Mr. Shortt, is presenting the Cups to The winning Cambridge Team, Messrs. H. A. Francis, R. K. Muir, and W. S. Philcox.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / Personal album

S.E.5A G-EAXW, ex F5259, owned by the Aircraft Disposal Company Ltd, was borrowed for the one and only Oxford v Cambridge Air Race at Hendon in July 1921. 'XW was flown by N. Pring of Oxford, but engine trouble forced him out of the race.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-12 / J.Viner, R.Riding - Doctor in the sky

BRITAIN'S FIRST POST-WAR PRIVATE OWNER: Dr. Whitehead Reid, of Canterbury, registered both his machines as long ago as 1922 - the Avro-Renault on March 31, and the S.E. 5 on October 20. As he was, and still is, totally unconnected with the aircraft industry, he can justly claim to be our first private owner. The photograph shows the method employed for taxying the S.E.5 out "under its own power" - a practice that would be frowned upon today.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-01 / Demilitarised

Dr. E. D. Whitehead Reid's S.E.5A G-EBCA, ex E5956, seen at the start of the 1923 Grosvenor Trophy Race at Lympne. It was fitted with an 80 h.p. Renault engine and had a breathtaking top speed of 65 m.p.h.

Flight 1923-06 / Flight

THE GROSVENOR CHALLENGE CUP: Dr. E. D. Whitehead Reid, who flew his own mount, seen on the left, a Renault-engined (80 h.p.) S.E.5a.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-12 / J.Viner, R.Riding - Doctor in the sky

Another portrait of the doctor in the cockpit of his Renault-powered S.E.5.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-12 / J.Viner, R.Riding - Doctor in the sky

Dr. Whitehead Reid in the cockpit of his S.E.5 G-EBCA.

Flight 1926-09 / Flight

Cornering in the Lympne Open Handicap. Below the Sopwith "Swallow" piloted by Mr. Watts, and above Dr. Whitehead Reid in an S.E.5.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Sopwith Scooter/Swallow - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-12 / J.Viner, R.Riding - Doctor in the sky

Photographs depict Dr Whitehead Reid's Renault-engined S.E.5 G-EBCA.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / Personal album

S.E.5A G-EBCA was owned by Dr Whitehead Reid, and was powered by an ancient 80 h.p. Renault, giving it a giddy top speed of 65 m.p.h. It was used for visiting outlying patients for many years until it was scrapped in 1930.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

S.E.5A G-EBDT was operated on the Continent, mainly in Germany.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

G-EBDU, The Sweep, at Gothenberg during demonstration by M. L. Bramson.

Flight 1922-09 / Flight

THE RACE FOR THE KING'S CUP: Ten of the faster machines, arranged in the order of starting: 8, S.E.5A;

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

A rare photograph of an S.E.5A on skis, in this case G-EBDW.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

S.E.5A G-EBDY, Smokestream, which was scrapped in January 1924.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

G-EBGL, one of the S.E.5As operated in America.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

Seen at Dayton, Ohio, in 1924, this aircraft was one of the 11-strong fleet of the Skywriting Corporation of America, whose S.E.5’s had underslung radiators, pointed spinners and faired cowlings. In this picture it has standard exhaust pipes unsuitable for skywriting.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

G-EBIA sweeps low across Hendon aerodrome in March 1927.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

Another view of G-EBIA over Hendon in 1927.

Air Pictorial 1957-06

Although it has not flown for over twenty-five years, the former skywriting S.E.SA, G-EBIA, still exists, and is being rebuilt for flying by the R.A.E. Farnborough.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

One of Maj Jack Savage's fleet of British-registered sky-writing S.E.5a’s, the Wolseley-built G-EBIA, demonstrates its “penmanship” for Flight’s camera at Hendon in March 1927. This aircraft is now the world's only surviving airworthy example of this famous fighter, and makes display appearances bearing its original serial, F904, and the markings of 56 Squadron, one of the most famous First World War units to operate the type.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

S.E.5A G-EBIA, with smoke on, at Hendon in March 1927. This SE.5A flew with Savage Skywriting 1923-1928.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

G-EBIA demonstrates at altitude for Flight’s photographer.

Flight 1925-08 / Flight

ENTERTAINER: Tait-Cox on one of the Sky-writing S.E.5's, showing the shape of his loops by means of a smoke trail.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

Skywriting speaks for itself - and Persil.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-04 / 1994 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

G-EBIB at Hooton in August 1934 with Sidney St Barbe in the cockpit. This aircraft survives to this day in the Science Museum, London.
Also at South Kensington is S.E.5a G-EBIB, shown here carrying the skywriting equipment with which the aircraft is exhibited.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-07 / Hooton Park /Gone but not forgotten/ (3)

Savage Skywriting S.E.5A G-EBIB at Hooton in 1934.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-11 / Personal album. Civil

Recently returned to the Science Museum at Kensington, S.E.5a G-EBIB is seen at Hendon on December 7, 1935, shortly after its C of A had expired. Owned by Maj Jack Savage and part of a large fleet of S.E.5as used for skywriting - note the smokepipes - ’IB was originally E938 with the REC/RAE. It was put on to the civil register in April 1924 and today is preserved in its skywriting guise, with a restoration to its correct configuration nearing completion.

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)

At Hendon in 1936, in the hangars where it is now preserved

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)

As a Savage skywriter, Mansion, August 2, 1924

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

G-EBIF was used for skywriting in Germany, and was re-registered in that country as D-1633 in 1929.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

Dudley Watt in G-EBOG, nearer camera, and the author start from scratch in the High Power Handicap race.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

Dangerous Dan, alias Dudley Watt seen cornering at very low level and pictured in the cockpit of G-EBOG with chequered flying helmet.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

GOOD FRIDAY AT BOURNEMOUTH: 2, Dudley Watt on his S.E.5A cuts under Jones on the ANEC II while rounding the turning point.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: ANEC I / II - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

THE "KILL-JOY" TROPHY: Two of the S.E.5A's taking off together.
Mrs Elliott Lynn’s S.E.5A, G-EBPA, seen here competing in the Killjoy Trophy Race at Bournemouth in April 1927, was later owned by F. G. Miles until scrapped in 1932.
Stammers in S.E.5A G-EBPA and the author taking off in the “Kill-Joy” race.

Flight 1927-10 / Flight

SHERBURN AIR PAGEANT: (6) Mrs. Eliott-Lynn winning the Wattle Handicap

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

A line-up of five skywriting S.E.5As at Hendon.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (1)

A different selection of five S.E.5As at Hendon soon after the company was formed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-05 / J.Havers - Field of endeavour (1)

MANY S.E.5As appeared on the British civil register in the 1920s. The famous comedian Will Hay owned one - G-EBTO (Airdisco) which like G-EBTK had a four-blade airscrew. Normal power was a 200-h.p. Wolsey Viper. The smaller frontal area of the 90/120-h.p. Airdisco offset the lower power conversion at Brooklands, 1927

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-11 / Personal album. Civil

Another former Savage S.E.5a was G-EBVB, seen here. Registered to Maj Savage in January 1928, it went to Australia in the same year. It later returned to Hendon and is seen here during a visit to Barton, Manchester in August 1933, piloted by W. Ogden. It is believed that it was attached to National Aviation Day Displays for that year’s season. The aircraft was scrapped at Hendon after expiry of its C of A in 1934.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / A.Ord-Hume - The Savage skywriters (2)

Three dismantled S.E.5As, including G-EBVB and G-EBIC, at Hendon in 1936.

Flight 1927-10 / Flight

SHERBURN AIR PAGEANT: (4) Flying Officer Scroggs again winning in the Open Handicap;

Flight 1927-10 / Flight

SHERBURN AIR PAGEANT: (3) Flying Officer Scroggs winning the Private Owners' Handicap on S.E.5a "QM"

Flight 1927-04 / Flight

AT THE BOURNEMOUTH MEETING: 3, Flying Officer A. H. Wheeler banks his S.E.5A around the aerodrome turning point in the Holiday Final Race.

Flight 1927-09 / Flight

HOOTON AIR PAGEANT: (3) Mrs. Eliott-Lynn (left) on her S.E. 5a beating Capt. Sparks on S.E.5 "TO" by 2 secs, in the High Power Handicap.

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

AN EXTRA TURN AT THE KING'S CUP RACE: An S.E.5 (Savage Sky-Writing) and a Bristol "Bloodhound" put up some smart banking during the impromptu race at Hendon last Saturday.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Bloodhound / Type 84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1927-04 / Flight

NECK AND NECK: Hamersley on the Avro "Lynx" and Watt on his S.E.5A approaching the finishing line in the High-Power Handicap. Watt won by a few feet.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-02 / Grapevine

Hot on the heels of the Fury, S.E.5a B4863/G-BLXT, made its first full flight on December 12 at Booker, watched by owner Patrick Lindsay. It had already hopped briefly on November 18.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

Farnborough’s S.E.5a, F904, is the only genuine, airworthy example of its type in the world. It is seen here before its Hispano-Suiza was replaced by a Viper.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

Wg Cdr Bywater demonstrated S.E.5a F904 during the first of the Shuttleworth Collection’s displays for 1977, on April 10 and 11, its first public appearance since being re-engined with a direct drive Wolseley Viper engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

S.E.5a F904.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (3)

Wg Cdr Bywater flying F904 from Old Warden in April 1977.

Air International 1992-10 / In print

Listed among the surviving SE.5a scouts in the new book by J M Bruce is F904 owned and flown regularly by the Shuttleworth Collection.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-03 / W.Clarke - Drawing a bead (2)

STEPHEN W. WOLF’s plate depicts Shuttleworth’s S.E.5A flying in October 1978.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-01 / SE5A G-EBIA/F.904 /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / News Spotlight

After nearly five years grounded, owing to crankshaft failure in July 1972, S.E.5a F904 flew again at Farnborough on January 19, 1977, piloted by Wg Cdr David Bywater. A 200 h.p. Wolseley Viper now replaces the Hispano Suiza previously fitted.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-12 / H.Best-Devereux - The sky's the limit

A replica S.E.5A with tail wheel and other mod cons.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-12 / H.Best-Devereux - The sky's the limit

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Florida-based Aviaid Southeast's Hispano-Suiza-powered S.E.5a replica N913AV over Leeward Air Ranch, Ocala, Florida last year. The pet project of Aviaid's Bobby Strahlmann over the last 10yr, the aircraft represents the Canadian two-seater version of the S.E.5a. Two more examples, both single-seaters, should be flying by this summer.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-02 / F.Winstanley - Those Celluloid Flying Fools (2)

Roy Wilson flying an S.E.5a during the filming of Hell's Angels in 1928.

Flight 1922-08 / Flight

PROM THE AERIAL DERBY: Flight-Lieut. Longton crossing the line on one of the A.D.C. S.E.5a's.

Flight 1920-07 / Flight

AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: Flight-Lieut. Noakes, A.F.C., M.M., on "S.E.5b," during his remarkable series of exhibition flights, described by "Contact" as "an exhibition of circus-flying on an 'S.E.5B.' Loops, rolls, spinning nose-dives - all the contents of the aerial bag of tricks were displayed at a height of 1,000 ft., to the accompaniment of gasps from the packed enclosures.''

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / ??? - Hendon Pageantry 1920-37

Flt Lt Noakes stunts the SE5B.

Flight 1928-11 / Flight

HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE FLYING CLUB "AT HOME": Mr. D. A. N. Watt on his D.W.1.

Flight 1921-09 / Flight

THE FIRST CROYDON AVIATION MEETING: Two S.E.5.'s come round on their first lap in the second race.

Flight 1922-06 / Flight

THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: Exhibition Flying on two S.E.5a's, looping, etc. (Note the left-hand machine is just commencing to loop and the right-hand 'plane is on its back at the top of a loop.)

Flight 1922-06 / Flight

An Aerial Combat at the R.A.F. Pageant: On the right the "Enemy" Bomber (a D.H.10 piloted by Squad.-Ldr. Roderic M. Hill, M.C., A.F.C.) arrives, and on left the two fighting S.E.5's attacking. Note the S.E.5 on the right hand turning on its back to meet the Bomber.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.10 Amiens - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

THE FOURTH R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1923: Five S.E.5a's gave a wonderful display of simultaneous stunting, such as looping in V-formation, as shown above on the left, and zooming in close formation.

Flight 1936-07 / Flight

The trusty old Virginias' only (and probably last) Hendon Display item - parachute escapes by the "crews" of bombers attacked and set on fire by Gauntlets of No. 111 (F) Squadron; note the war-time S.E.5a on the ground.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Gauntlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929Vickers Virginia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922

Flight 1936-07 / Flight

The old and the new: Gloster Gauntlets over two equally famous fighters from another epoch - the Bristol Fighter and the S.E.5s.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Gloster Gauntlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Flight 1927-10 / Flight

SHERBURN AIR PAGEANT: (7) shows the line-up for the Wattle Handicap

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

GOOD FRIDAY AT BOURNEMOUTH: 5, the line-up of the Poole Handicap with Watt nearest the camera.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Flight 1925-08 / Flight

SOME OF THE LARGER MACHINES AT LYMPNE: From left to right, the Avro-Lynx, Bristol "Lucifer," Bristol "Bloodhound," S.E.5, Sopwith "Gnu," A.D.C.I, and a sky-writing S.E.5.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920Bristol Bloodhound / Type 84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923Bristol Taxiplane / Primary Trainer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923Martinsyde A.D.C.1 / Nimbus - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1924Sopwith Gnu - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

The line-up for the start of the “Kill-Joy” race with three S.E.5As at the far end.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Moth / D.H.60 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-05 / Hendon /Gone but not forgotten/ (2)

Bristol Fighters, Sopwith Snipes, a Camel, an S.E.5a, a Fokker D.VII and a Sopwith Scooter await the day's flying at the first Hendon Pageant, 1920.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Sopwith Scooter/Swallow - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Sopwith Snipe / 7F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Aviation Historian 10 / G.Wright - There Were Fins, Wings & Countless Other Things...

Aircraft are prepared for flight testing at X Aircraft Park. They are, from left to right, a Bristol F.2B Fighter, an S.E.5a, a Nieuport 17 and a D.H.9. A Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2e is also visible on the threshold of the Bessonneau tent hangar. The white circles in the foreground delineate a compass base for swinging the compasses of the aircraft.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917Nieuport Nieuport-17/21/23 - ФранцияFrance - 1916RAF B.E.2e - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Air Enthusiast 2007-09 / A.Pelletier - Made in America /Between the wars/

During the 1920, the Air Service Tactical School at Langley Field mainly consisted of SE.5s and MB-3s.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Thomas-Morse MB-3 - СШАUSA - 1919

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / R.Williams - Atlas: a supporting role (2)

Part of a batch of 26 Atlas Trainers delivered to the RAF between April and June 1930, photographed at Whitley Abbey. In the background at left may be seen the S.E.5a G-EBIB.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-01 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Seven years after the start of the project, Aviad of Florida, USA, has completed three SE.5as. The aircraft depicted here, a two-seater for training, has one of four 180 h.p. Hispano-Suiza engines that have been completely rebuilt. Both of the other two SE.5as are single-seaters. The reproductions are claimed to be exact with the exception of the fuel pumps, which are mechanically driven instead of wind driven. The three men behind the project are Tom Davis of Van Nuys, California, and Bobby Strahlmann and Gil Bodeer of Melbourne, Florida.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

G-CYCE (ex F9117) in Canadian service as a dual-control two-seater at Camp Borden. It survived until April 3, 1926.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-11 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (7)

Two more S.E.5a’s at Camp Borden in 1920. G-CYBJ (D8472) and G-CYBP (F9016).

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1972 / 01 - Aircraft

Bergeson Berg-Aero 1A, a replica of the S.E.5A fighter of World War I

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

The latest superb replica built by AJD Engineering in Suffolk: an S.E.5a for the Chilean Air Force Museum.

Aviation Historian 10 / G.Wright - There Were Fins, Wings & Countless Other Things...

Fitters hard at work in the engine installation bays at X Aircraft Park. From right to left, the aircraft include an Airco D.H.9 (awaiting its engine), a Nieuport Scout, an S.E.5a, another D.H.9 and a Sopwith F.1 Camel. The Egyptian Expeditionary Force had been formed in March 1916 under the command of General Archibald Murray.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917Nieuport Nieuport-17/21/23 - ФранцияFrance - 1916Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Aviation Historian 10 / G.Wright - There Were Fins, Wings & Countless Other Things...

The fabric shop, with wing panels being covered (or re-covered) in the foreground. Visible in the back­ground on the right are a D.H.9, an S.E.5a and a Nieuport. The second wing panel along is a port upper wing panel for either a B.E.2e or R.E.8; its inverted-vee bracing struts for the upper-wing extension are seen here being fitted.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917Nieuport Nieuport-17/21/23 - ФранцияFrance - 1916

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

S.E.5as under production in the Wolseley works.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-11 / B.Robertson - An AID to quality (1)

S.E.5as under construction at Wolseley Motors show the state of airframe and engine complexity by 1918. The youngsters working on the aircraft are indicative of the dilution of labour.

Air Enthusiast 1996-07 / Round-Out

Another view of G-EBIA during the skeletal existence with Armstrong Whitworth. Ensign I G-ADSW ‘Eddystone’ provides scale,

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Ensign / A.W.27 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Flight 1927-06 / Flight

Mr. Kenneth Hunter's S.E.5a, which he renovated himself. The photograph reveals the small garage space in which the old single-seater fighter can be kept with the wings taken down. It won the first race of its career at the Hampshire Pageant, when Mr. Youell carried off the Morris Cup and ?100.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

The Noakes Landing Skid acted directly on an extension of the control column. Also shown is the post-war steel-tube undercarriage with independently pivoted half-axles.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

Several experimental installations of parachutes were tested on S.E.5a’s with a view to their operational use. The method of stowing the Guardian Angel Type A was somewhat clumsy, as it was a static-line parachute.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

Several experimental installations of parachutes were tested on S.E.5a’s with a view to their operational use. The Mears parachute, which fitted into and under the rear top decking, was by far the neatest.

Мировая Авиация 219

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

An S.E.5a of 40 Squadron with its full load of four 25lb Cooper bombs. The officer is distinguished fighter pilot Capt G. E. H. McElroy, MC, DFC.

Aviation Historian 2 / R.Lezon - Buenos Aires & Bust!

An unknown pilot, probably Argentinian, stands beside the S.E.5a as it has its engine run up while in service with the Aviacion Naval, the Argentinian naval arm, in the late 1920s.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-09 / A.Wheeler - The Bournemouth Easter Meeting

SOME PRIVATE OWNERS AT BOURNEMOUTH: 3, Flying Officer A. H. Wheeler, who raced his S.E.5A (G-EBQM) at the meeting.
The author in the cockpit of his S.E.5A G-EBQM, 1927.

Авиация и Космонавтика 1995-11 / С.Горожанин - Лучшие асы-истребители мира

Эдвард Мэннок в кабине S.E.5a

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (2)

A close-up of Ball in A4850. The Vickers gun was absent at this stage, having been replaced by a downwards-firing Lewis gun.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

7 мая 1917г.: капитан А. Болл перед своим последним вылетом во Францию. Он погиб на SE.5a, войдя в облако во время преследования немецкого самолета над Пенсом.
Capt Albert Ball, VC, DSO, MC, seated in S.E.5 A4850 on the morning of April 7, 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

J. T. B. McCudden in his S.E.5A. When killed in a flying accident, McCudden had 57 confirmed victories to his credit.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

R. T. C. Hoidge in an S.E.5 at London Colney. The "wrap-around” transparency was quickly removed and replaced by a simple windscreen.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-11 / A.Revell - Fighting Fifty-Six

2nd Lt Rhys Davids, DSO, MC, at Bekesbourne in June 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Lt Gerald J. C. Maxwell of 56 Squadron at Estree Blanche in B502, the second Vickers-built aircraft. Note the substantially shortened exhaust pipes and widened cockpit.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-03 / W.Clarke - Drawing a bead (2)

The plate, taken by STUART HOWE, illustrates the same aircraft's Vickers gun ring and bead sight and the Lewis gun’s Aldis sight.

Мировая Авиация 219

Станок Фостера позволял летчику использовать пулемет Lewis для ведения огня вперед и/или вверх. При этом пилот мог менять магазин во время полета.
Wing-mounted Lewis gun on a Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a.

АвиаМастер 2004-07 / Д.Евстафьев - Его называли "гремучей змеей": пулемет "Льюис" и его авиационные варианты /Арсенал/

Использование "лафета Фостера" для облегчения перезарядки "Льюиса", установленного над верхним крылом истребителя.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-02 / W.Clarke - Drawing s bead (1)

The Shuttleworth Collection's S.E.5A. Note the ring and bead sight for the Vickers gun and the Aldis sight used in conjunction with the Lewis gun.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-09 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (5)

Left, the standard armament installation on a geared Hispano S.E.5a. Right, this may well be one of the four aircraft with the gun at 7 1/2° upward angle.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-11 / L.Coombs - Cockpits of the RAF (2)

Another RAF Museum aeroplane, this time the S.E.5a, displays its armament. The Vickers gun has its own ring-and-bead sight; the Aldis sight is mounted centrally, beneath the Lewis on its Foster-type overwing mounting.

АвиаМастер 2005-01 / Д.Евстафьев - Максим и его команда /Арсенал/

Частично закапотированный "Виккерс" на английском истребителе RAF SE.5a. На самолете одновременно установлен простой рамочный прицел и телескопический прицел "Альдис"

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-02 / W.Clarke - Drawing s bead (1)

Early Aldis mounting on an S.E.5A. After service trials the normal mounting was on the starboard side of the engine cowling with the ring and bead fixed to the port.

Air Enthusiast 1972-02 / L.Coombs - Front-office evolution (1)

The cockpit of the S.E.5A shows the typical British "spade" grip on the stick; thumb triggers for guns; Aldis telescopic sight and single Vickers' cocking lever on the left side of instrument panel.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

A view of B4875’s cockpit, dated November 12, 1917. The three Lewis guns constituted a considerable hazard in the event of a crash, and there must have been a risk that ejected cartridge cases might foul the controls. The repositioning of instruments posed problems, and magazine changing in combat would have been almost impossible.

Air Pictorial 1991-11

The Science Museum's SE5a is now back on display

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

An early production S.E.5 cockpit, showing the asymmetrical windscreen and the Lewis gun in the vertical position at the lower end of its travel on the Foster mounting.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-10 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (6)

C1091’s cockpit showing (lower right) the sliding control for the variable-pitch airscrew.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-05 / News Spotlight

Three SE5s are being built by Messrs Bodeen and Strahlman at two locations in the USA. A two-seater is being built at Melbourne, Florida and two single seaters are being constructed in California. The aircraft will be powered by licence-built Hispano Suizas.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-08 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

This S.E.5a is under static restoration in South Africa.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-05 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Restoration of his ex-Wings and Wheels S.E.5E to S.E.5a standard by PPS at Booker proceeds apace.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

The Hon Patrick Lindsay's ex-American S.E.5a is progressing well at Personal Plane Services' hangar at Wycombe Air Park. It is seen here in mid-October 1984 during pre-rigging.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / M.Oakey - Vintage news

The association’s S.E.5a replica at Dugny in May last year.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-12 / M.Oakey, T.Harmsworth - News

The Memorial Flight Association’s S.E.5a reproduction under construction.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

The prototype A4563 had a long operational career. It is here seen with Squadron after a landing mishap being flown by Lt J. V. Sorsoleil.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-03 / Brooklands /Gone but not forgotten/ (12)

Kenneth Hunter was slightly injured when his S.E.5A G-EBQK crashed on the Brooklands track on July 10, 1927.

Aviation Historian 2 / R.Lezon - Buenos Aires & Bust!

The sole Argentinian Navy S.E.5a, AC-21, following its rough landing at Campo Sarmiento on January 24, 1929. Note the Sun of May symbol on the rudder.

Aviation Historian 2 / R.Lezon - Buenos Aires & Bust!

Another view of S.E.5a AC-21 having come to grief during its last flight in January 1929. It never flew again.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-12 / Personal album

An S.E.5A of 84 Squadron, RFC, which crashed while landing at Bickendorf. Note the diagonal bands either side of the roundel, later to become the markings of 43 Squadron, RAF.

Aviation Historian 6 / P.Jarrett - Lost & Found

Upside-down in what looks like an allotment, apparently on March 27, 1919, S.E.5a C1134 was probably written off. The precise cause of the accident is as yet unknown, but the aircraft appears to have overturned during a forced landing on rough ground, possibly as a result of engine failure.

Aviation Historian 6 / P.Jarrett - Lost & Found

A collision with a fence has almost certainly rendered S.E.5a C5316 a write-off. It is not known whether its unfortunate pilot escaped unharmed. The “B I" marking aft of the fuselage roundel suggests that the aircraft may have been serving with the No 1 School of Aerial Fighting at Ayr.

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

A model of an S.E.5 which was used to advertise the R.A.F. Halton Tattoo held at Halton last Thursday and which will be repeated on Saturday.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-02

James T.B.McCudden, VC, DSO, MC, MM.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-09

Reed Gresham Landis

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-07 / Painted Wings

A pleasing picture of the Shuttleworth S.E.5A, entitled "Warming up" painted by Brian Fetch, a medical research scientist from Deal and a recent member of the Guild.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / Painted Wings

Howard Hooker’s oil painting of a First World War S.E.5A on patrol is entitled In good company.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-04

Flight 1920-08 / Flight

RETRIBUTION: Three Fokker biplanes have attacked an S.E.5 at 12,000 feet, and with a blazing petrol tank it falls in pieces. Swiftly two more S.E.5s and a Sopwith Camel race to avenge the duel, and a Fokker biplane is seen in its last dive, with the engine hit and the pilot shot dead. From an original drawing by Roderic Hill

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-08 / Painted Wings

John Blake's Brief Encounter, a Halberstadt D III being jumped by S.E.5as, is one of four reasonably priced paintings entered by him.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Halberstadt D.I - D.IV - ГерманияGermany - 1916

Flight 1940-05 / Flight

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-06

THE LINDSAY AIR FORCE OVER FOLLY FARM, HUNGERFORD. The aircraft collection of the late Hon Patrick Lindsay. "This was a truly wonderful assignment, which took over a year to complete. One reason for this was that I so enjoyed clambering over and studying Patrick's aeroplanes that I was in no hurry to complete the painting Because every machine had a special significance for its owner, I wanted each to be seen clearly, hence I drew them in this close formation The collection in 1983 was, from left to right Sopwith Triplane; S E.5a, Hawker Fury, Fiat G.46; Fieseler Storch; Spitfire IA; Harvard, Great Lakes 2T-1A, Morane MS 230, Pilatus P.2; Stampe SV-4. The S.E.5a and Fury were unfinished while I was working on the picture, so the markings are fictitious. The following year, 1984, I completed an even more complicated painting, of Patrick Lindsay's automobile collection, in which I included the Spitfire, the Morane and the Manning-Flanders Monoplane replica which Patrick flew across the Channel in 1984 to commemorate Bleriot's historic first crossing in 1909". Philip Castle

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: FIAT G.46 - ИталияItaly - 1947Fieseler Fi.156 Storch - ГерманияGermany - 1936Great Lakes 2-T-1 - СШАUSA - 1929Hawker Fury - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931Morane-Saulnier MS.230 - ФранцияFrance - 1929North American T-6 Texan / AT-6 Harvard - СШАUSA - 1935Pilatus P-2 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1945Sopwith Triplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Stampe et Vertongen SV-4 - БельгияBelgium - 1933Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / 70 years fly by! Royal Air Force 1918 to 1988

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / J.Bruce - S.E.5 Fighter Supreme (1)

The original Scheme 2 design of the S.E.5 provided for a single Lewis gun firing through the propeller shaft of a geared Hispano-Suiza.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / J.Bruce - S.E.5: Fighter supreme (4)

Top, a drawing of the basic production type, significantly bearing the designation S.E.5a combined with the 150 h.p. direct-drive Hispano-Suiza engine. Bottom, the version with the 200 h.p. geared Hispano-Suiza, with early L-shaped manifolds but modified steel tube undercarriage with wheels brought forward.

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07

Aeroplane Monthly 1973-07 / S.E.5A /Preservation Profile/ (3)