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The second Siskin II, G-EBHY, gained its C of A on June 25,1924. It eventually went to Sweden, where it flew with an experimental ski undercarriage.

Flight 1924-08 / Flight

THE RACE FOR THE KING'S CUP: Ten of the faster machines, arranged in the order of starting: 10, Siddeley Siskin, with 350 h.p. Siddeley "Jaguar" engine.

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Siskin II G-EBEU competed in the 1922 King's Cup air race and was flown by Frank Courtney, but had to retire when a centre-section fitting broke shortly after leaving Glasgow.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

Siskin II G-EBEU in its original, two-seater form, as flown in the 1922 King’s Cup Air Race

Flight 1922-09 / Flight

Filling up Courtney's Siddeley "Siskin" before the start.

Flight 1923-07 / Flight

THE KING'S CUP: The Siddeley "Siskin," Courtney's winning mount, "on view" after the race.

Flight 1923-08 / Flight

BRITAIN AT I.L.U.G.: This set of photographs, kindly supplied by the S.B.A.C., shows some of the British exhibits at the Gothenburg International Aero Exhibition, which has just closed. The Siddeley Siskin Mark II, with Siddeley "Jaguar."

Flight 1924-06 / Flight

A CORNER OF THE BRITISH EXHIBIT AT PRAGUE: In the foreground the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," with Siddeley "Jaguar" engine.

Flight 1924-08 / Flight

The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," piloted by Flight Lieut. Jones, made the fastest time. Our photo, shows one of the large petrol tanks, and the "Jaguar" engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

The first all-metal Siskin, J6583, at Martlesham Heath in 1923.

Мировая Авиация 54

В то время запуск двигателя обычно производился с помощью стартера Хакса. На фотографии Siskin Mk III перед запуском с прикрепленным к втулке воздушного винта валом стартера.

Flight 1926-04 / Flight

Hot or cold! The extraordinary success with which the Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" air-cooled engine functioned at temperatures in the neighbourhood of 110°F. during Cobham's recent London - Cape Town flight is still fresh in everyone's mind. The accompanying illustration is therefore particularly interesting inasmuch as it shows that this remarkable engine is equally at home at the other extreme. It depicts an "A.-W. Siskin" on which Lieut. Luneberg, of the Swedish Flying Corps, made a successful test in the far north of Sweden, with a temperature below 60 of frost, and then made a flight of 800 miles to the south of Sweden.

Flight 1923-07 / Flight

THE TWO SIDDELEY "JAGUAR"-ENGINED MACHINES READY TO GET AWAY: Left, the Gloucestershire "Grebe," the scratch machine, and, right, Mr. J.D.Siddeley's "Siskin," which was piloted to victory by Mr. Frank T. Courtney.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Grebe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1923-07 / Flight

THE KING'S CUP: The last three away. From right to left, Mr. George Robey's D.H.9 (450 Napier "Lion"), flown by Mr. A. J. Cobham, who came in second; Mr. J. D. Siddeley's Siddeley "Siskin" (325 Siddeley "Jaguar"), piloted by Mr. Frank T. Courtney, in whom was found the winner; Sir William Joynson-Hicks' Gloucestershire "Grebe" (325 Siddeley "Jaguar"), flown by Mr. L. L. Carter. This entry was the scratch machine.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917Gloster Grebe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1922-09 / Flight

SOME OF THE STARTS FOR THE KING'S CUP RACE: Courtney zooms off in a left-hand turn on the Siddeley Siskin.

Flight 1924-08 / Flight

THE SECOND KING'S CUP RACE, 1923: F. C. Courtney seated in the Siddeley "Siskin" (Siddeley "Jaguar") after the winning of the King's Cup Race. Inset, the "Siskin" crossing the line.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

The other Siskin for the 1924 King’s Cup was G-EBJS, flown by Frank Courtney. Carburettor icing forced it down at Brough.

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Siskin III G-EBJS also took part in the 1924 King's Cup. Piloted by Frank Courtney, it suffered a broken spinner and had to retire from the race at Brough.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

Probably built specifically for the 1924 King’s Cup Race, G-EBJQ, flown by Flt Lt H. W. G. Jones, finished in fourth place.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (5)

Самым известным из гражданских вариантов самолета был, вероятно, G-EBJQ - гражданский Mk III, выигравший в 1925 году гонки на Королевский кубок, показав скорость 243,7 км/ч.
Siskin II G-EBJQ, fitted with extra fuel tanks under the upper wing, competed in the 1924 King's Cup air race. It was placed fourth.

Flight 1924-08 / Flight

THE FASTEST MACHINE IN THE KING'S CUP RACE: The two photographs on the left show the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," which was fourth under the handicap, crossing the finishing line, and, below, alighting on the Gosport aerodrome. On the right Flight-Lieut. Jones getting out of his machine.

Flight 1930-01 / Flight

Flight-Lieut. Jones in a Siskin doing the fastest time in the King's Cup Race of 1924.

Air Enthusiast 1972-02 / Fighter A to Z (9)

The second production Siskin III for the RAF. This model possessed little commonality with the Siskin II.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (5)

Siskin Mk III J6982 was delivered to the A&AEE in November 1923 and the RAE in March the following year. In July 1924 the Siskin was registered G-EBJS for participation in the year's King's Cup race and returned to RAF service in November.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

J6999 was from the second batch of Siskin IIIs for the RAF.

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Siskin Mk III J7000 was delivered to the A&AEE and the RAE during the latter part of 1924. It was converted into a dual trainer and subsequently flew with Nos 22 and 1 Sqns.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

Another example of a Siskin III, J7552 carries the black bar insignia of 111 Squadron.

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Siskin III J7002 was delivered to 41 Sqn in January 1924 and subsequently saw service with Nos 19 and 111 Squadrons before relegation to Nos 3 and 5 FTS. It was finally taken off RAF charge in April 1933.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Siskin III J7148 before the trial fitment of a fully-enclosed cowling in 1925.

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Siskin III J7148 was first flown in May 1924 and, following tests with A&AEE fitted with enclosed cowlings, was later converted into a dual-control trainer. On January 27, 1928 J7148 tipped onto its nose at RAF Eastchurch and was subsequently struck off RAF charge.

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Another photograph of Siskin III J7148, showing the experimental cowlings enclosing the Jaguar II radial engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Siskin III J7148 after the trial fitment of a fully-enclosed cowling in 1925.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / Personal album. Military

Armstrong Whitworth Siskin III J7152 first flew on May 28, 1924, and joined 111 Sqn at Duxford the following month. It subsequently served with 41 Sqn, and in June 1926 was converted into a two-seat trainer. Powered by a 325 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar III 14-cylinder radial engine, it was armed with twin Vickers machine-guns.

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Siskin III J7155 was first flown in June 1924 and was delivered to 111 Squadron. It later passed to 41 Sqn and on May 6t 1926 was damaged following engine failure while taking off from RAF Northolt.

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Siskin Mk III J7161 was first flown in June 1924 and was later fitted with a Jaguar IVS engine. Later still it was converted to dual control and ended its days with Nos 3 and 5 FTSs.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Siskin IIIA J7176 whilst on detachment to Ambala for demonstration to the Indian Government.

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Siskin III J7178 was first flown in October 1924. After this photograph was taken the aircraft was converted to a Mk IIIA and delivered to 41 Sqn. Its later life was spent with 5 FTS.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Siskin III J7764 of 41 Squadron, based at Northolt.

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Siskin IIIA J8048 was the first production aircraft and was first flown in October 1925. It was delivered to 111 Squadron in September the following year, and ended its days flying with the Duxford Met Flight.

Flight 1927-06 / Flight

THE SIR PHILIP SASSOON CUP RACE AT NORTHOLT: An Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 3A" is here shown starting for the race.
Another 41 Squadron Siskin was J8386, seen here at its Northolt base during the Sassoon Cup race on May 26, 1927, piloted by Fg Off H. T. Andrews.

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Fg Off H. T. Andrews competing in the Sir Philip Sassoon Cup at RAF Northolt on May 26, 1927 in 41 Sqn Siskin IIIA J8386. He was placed fourth in the race, averaging 142 m.p.h. for the 100-mile course, which started at Northolt and returned there via Duxford and Halton.

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Siskin IIIA J8390 pictured aboard the battle cruiser HMS Repulse during weathering tests in 1929.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

The unmarked prototype Siskin IIIA, c/n AW 160, at Martlesham Heath during trials in 1926, prior to becoming J8428.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

The prototype Siskin IIIA J8428 fitted with heater muff on the engine exhaust, after delivery to Farnborough in June 1927. First flown in October 1925, this Siskin spent much of its life to-ing and fro-ing between the RAE and its makers. It finally ended up at Wingletyne Yard, Hornchurch, where it was broken up in April 1933.

Air Enthusiast 1971-09 / R.Braybrook - Biplane Era: The Flight from Reality /Fighters in the RAF/ (1)

The Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA replaced the Grebe in many squadrons, serving with a total of 11 RAF units. With its uncowled radial engine and twin 0 303-in machine gun armament it was entirely typical of the 'twenties.

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Siskin IIIA J8623 was first flown in August 1927. It was delivered to 56 Sqn in November that year.

Мировая Авиация 33

"Armstrong Whitworth" разработала модификацию Siskin Mk IIIB с более мощным мотором для замены истребителей Siskin Mk IIIA, но в серийное производство данный вариант не передавался.
The experimental Siskin IIIB which featured a Townend ring cowling and uprated Jaguar engine. This improved version was not particularly liked by Martlesham Heath pilots and the variant was not put into production.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Begun as a Siskin IIIA, J8627 was converted on the production line to become the sole Siskin IIIB, with Townend ring and rear fuselage refinements. The Bulldog succeeded the Siskin IIIA in the RAF.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / ??? - Vintage Siskin Colour

Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA J8655 on No 41 Squadron, RAF, at Hendon in 1929.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / ??? - Vintage Siskin Colour

Well-protected in his electrically-heated flying suit, a pilot prepares for a flight in J8655, probably with Duxford's Met Flight.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / ??? - Vintage Siskin Colour

An oxygen test prior to a met flight from Duxford.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / P.Heath - Underneath the Arches

"SISKIN" v. "GAMECOCK": The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin IIIa" (supercharged "Jaguar") piloted by Sqdr.-Ldr. E. O. Grenfell (Tangmere)
Bristol-built Siskin IIIA J8834 takes off from Northolt during the Sassoon Cup Race on May 28, 1929, piloted by Sqn Ldr E. O. Grenfell of 1 Sqn. Note the red squadron marking along the fuselage side. The significance of the marking beneath the cockpit is not known - can any reader help?

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A line-up of 19 Sqn Siskin IIIAs - an Avro 504N may be seen in the background.

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

Aviation Historian 19 / P.Jarrett - The Hornet dilemma

A typical Siskin IIIa, J8954 was built under subcontract by Gloster Aircraft Co Ltd and served with No 41 Sqn from February 1928. The engine was a 450 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar IV air-cooled radial. Although a rugged and dependable fighter, the Siskin lacked streamlining when compared to the Hornet/Fury, as is obvious here.

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

43-я эскадрилья была в числе 11 подразделений, летавших на Siskin. Этот J-8959 и еще 73 машины были построены "Gloster Aircraft Company".
In spite of its uncowled engine, fixed undercarriage, open cockpit and externally braced wings, the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin was regarded in its day (introduced in 1924) as a high performance fighter. This particular aircraft (J-8959) is a Siskin IIIA of 43 Squadron. It displays an unusual wing arrangement in that the top wing had three times the area of the lower wing.

Flight 1929-05 / Flight

THE SASSOON CUP. The line-up of Siskins and Gamecocks representing 12 Fighter Squadrons.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / M.Daunt - Tryst or bust

THE ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH "SISKIN": The first S.S. Fighter of all-metal construction, the "Siskin" is used in greater numbers than any other machine of its class. The engine is a "Jaguar."

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-03 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (6)

Siskin IIIA J9895 of 56 Sqn.

Air Pictorial 1957-03 / R.Cross - The A.W.Siskin

R.A.F. Siskin III single-seat fighter, first service version;

Flight 1927-06 / Flight

Armstrong Whitworth "Siskin'' (Armstrong Siddeley "Jaguar") This is a single-seater fighter which, in the Service type, has reached Series III, and experimentally even higher series numbers. Without going into details it may be said that the machine is produced both in wood and metal. Variations of the type have taken part with success in the King's Cup Race, and yet another version was exhibited at the last Paris Aero Show. The squadrons which are equipped with this machine are No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron. Northolt, and No. 111 (Fighter) Squadron, Duxford, Cambridge. The machine is a biplane characterised by a large top plane and a small bottom plane.

Air Pictorial 1957-03 / R.Cross - The A.W.Siskin

Siskin IIIA of No. 32 Squadron.

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

BATTLING AT HENDON: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins," belonging to the flight which won the Battle Flight Competition, taxi-ing along the enclosures after victory.

Flight 1928-08 / Flight

NO.32 (FIGHTER) SQUADRON IN ACTION: Above, three Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" returning from a patrol. Below, a squadron of "Siskins" ready for the fray.

Flight 1927-07 / Flight

THE MORNING'S PROGRAMME: 4, Start of the altitude race between "Gamecocks" and "Siskins."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

DISPLAY FEATURES: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" (Jaguars) diving in line ahead formation to open fire on the enemy transports crawling over the aerodrome.

Flight 1929-09 / Flight

Siskin manoeuvrings: The R.A.F.'s part in the meeting.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-03 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (6)

Siskins appeared at all the 1927-1931 RAF Pageants at Hendon. In 1930, 43 Sqn gave a display of tied-together formation aerobatics.

Flight 1929-05 / Flight

Armstrong Whitworth "Siskins" ("Jaguars") of No. 29 (Fighter) Squadron zooming.

Flight 1929-05 / Flight

THE SASSOON CUP. The finish, showing Flight-Lieut Lea-Cox, No. 56 Sqdn. (left), and Flying Officer Clarke, No. 29 Sqdn. (right), both on Siskins, with but 2 seconds "between them."

Flight 1930-08 / Flight

One of the R.A.F. fighter flights half-way up a loop in formation.

Flight 1928-11 / Flight

Montreal Air Meeting: General views at Montreal aerodrome on October 1, when 43 machines, including many D.H. "Moths," took part. The machines in formation are Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" which gave an excellent demonstration.

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

FIGHTING TACTICS AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: In Event No.9 a demonstration of flight evolutions in aerial attack was given by three Siddeley ''Siskins'' (No. 41 Fighter Squadron), three Gloucestershire "Grebes" (No. 32 Fighter Squadron), and two Bristol Fighters (No.24 Communication Squadron), In the picture some of the "Siskins" and "Grebes" are seen opening the attack on one of the Bristol Fighters.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Gloster Grebe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

BLACKPOOL AIR PAGEANT: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins," single-seater fighters, circling the aerodrome in follow-my-leader style.

Flight 1927-06 / Flight

A DRESS REHEARSAL: Our picture shows a formation of Siskins from No. 41 Squadron, led by Sq.-Ldr. F. Sowrey, practising, at Hendon, the "Musical Flight," which will form one of the features of the Royal Air Force Display on July 2. The band plays popular airs, which are transmitted by wireless to the pilots up above, who execute various evolutions to the music.

Flight 1927-07 / Flight

EVENT NO. 3: Air Manoeuvres to Music. In the upper photograph: "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush." On the left: "Chick, Chick, Chicken." Unfortunately, the "eggs" were white, and do not show against the sky. Below: Returning to the tune of "Bill Bailey, will you please come home." The machines are Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" from No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron.

Flight 1928-08 / Flight

THE HALTON PAGEANT: A flight of "Siskins" machine-gunning the "native tribe."

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

A.W. Siskins diving on the 1930 Hendon Pageant.

Flight 1928-10 / Flight

THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Our illustration shows No. 29 Fighter Squadron at Drill.

Flight 1930-10 / Flight

THE "PRINCE OF WALES FEATHERS": Siskins of No. 43 Squadron, commanded by Sq.-Ldr. C. N. Lowe, breaking the cords with which they were tied together during the earlier part of their display of formation flying.

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

The Siskins of No. 43 F.S. in Flights Astern, stepped up.

Aviation Historian 19 / P.Jarrett - The Hornet dilemma

Siskin IIIAs of 43 Squadron, based at Tangmere, photographed in August 1930 in tied-together trios for the 1930 RAF Display at Hendon. They would be replaced by Hawker Furies in 1931.

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

Nine No. 29 Squadron Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs operating from North Weald

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

The unique picture above shows No. 43 F.S. in Flights Astern with the wings looped together.

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

43 Sqn Siskin IIIAs up from RAF Tangmere in August 1930 flying in echelon starboard, stepped up. Leading the formation in Siskin J8959 is the squadrons CO, Sqn Ldr C.N. Lowe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

The Siskin IIIAs of 43 Squadron in echelon, August 1930, All but the cheque-finned lead machine have camera guns on their centre sections.

Flight 1930-07 / Flight

Squadron Aerobatics: The Machines of No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron in formation. Note that the machines of each flight are tied together.

Flight 1930-09 / Flight

No. 43 (Fighter) Squadron, above in the "tied-together" formation, and below doing the Prince of Wales' Feathers and looping in line astern.

Flight 1928-10 / Flight

THE R.A.F. DISPLAY FOR A SULTAN: On October 11 the R.A.F. gave a Display at Hendon in honour of the Sultan of Muscat. Our illustration shows another view of No. 29 Squadron.

Flight 1929-10 / Flight

SERVICE AND CIVIL ATTRACTIONS: At the top, No. 29 Sqdn., R.A.F. ("Siskins") are seen "formating," while below F. O. T. Clarke and Sergt.-Pilot T. W. Morton indulge in a simultaneous zoom. Inset, Mr. John Tranum descends in a new-type Russell Lobe parachute.

Flight 1927-07 / Flight

THE BIRMINGHAM AIR PAGEANT: Air Drill by No. 41 Squadron (Siskins) under Sq.-Ldr. F. Sowrey. In this event the Squadron repeated several of the manoeuvres they carried out to music at the R.A.F. Display at Hendon.

Flight 1926-10 / Flight

AIR MANOEUVRES BY RADIO-TELEPHONY: One of the most impressive sights at the Croydon Demonstration was the squadron drill carried out by pilots of No. 41 (Fighter) Squadron, Northolt, on Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" with Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar" engines. Our photographs show the machines in (1) line abreast, (2) flight mass-line abreast, and (3) squadron formation; (4) shows the machines taking off in formation. The manoeuvres rendered more difficult by a strong gusty wind.

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: Two of the three squadrons of Siskins, in Mass Line Abreast, form a total eclipse.

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

EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: The three Squadrons of Siskins, in Flights astern, are seen "Crossing Over" - two from opposite directions, and one at right angles.
Two of three squadrons of A. W. Siskins playing follow my leader at the 1929 pageant.

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: The "Spiralling Snake." One Squadron of Siskins has flown out of our picture!

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 1: EVOLUTIONS BY THREE FIGHTER SQUADRONS: Twenty-Seven Siskins of Nos. 1, 25, and 43 Squadrons "left-wheel" in Flights Astern.

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

AIR FIGHTER EVOLUTIONS: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins" (Jaguars) belonging to Squadrons Nos. 19, 29 and 56, at wing evolutions. Two squadrons formed a large circle and the third squadron dived through it

Flight 1930-07 / Flight

54 Machines flying past: Three Fighter Squadrons on Siskins, one Bomber Squadron on Foxes, and two Bomber Squadrons on III F's.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Fairey Fox - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Flight 1930-08 / Flight

Blue Siskins intercept a raid on Andover by Fairey III F.'s, but the bomb signal (the puff of smoke on the right of the picture) has been dropped.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926

Flight 1931-07 / Flight

"AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR": ONE OF THE HEAVY BOMBERS ("HYDERABADS" ) , WHICH ARE ABOUT TO BOMB THE ENEMY GUN POSITION, FALLS A VICTIM TO THE ATTACKING FIGHTER SQUADRON ("SISKINS").

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Hyderabad/H.P.24 / Hinaidi/H.P.33 / Clive/H.P.35 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 14: AIR BATTLE AND SET PIECE: (3) British Heavy Bombers arrive, followed by attacking enemy fighters ("Siskinskys").

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Hyderabad/H.P.24 / Hinaidi/H.P.33 / Clive/H.P.35 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

EVENT 5: ATTACK ON AN ENCAMPMENT: No. 41 Squadron (Siskins) diving on the camp, firing at the same time their machine guns.

Flight 1930-07 / Flight

Strafing the Kite Balloon: A Siskin attacking.

Flight 1928-08 / Flight

INTO THE CLOUDS: No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron (Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins") off on the first night patrol of the Air Defence Exercises.

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 - 1925Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Gloster 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 - 1925Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927De Havilland Gipsy Moth / Moth X - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928Fairey Fairey IIIF - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Gloster Gamecock - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Flight 1933-08 / Flight

TRAINING TYPES: The machines from top to bottom are "Atlas," "Tutor," "Tiger Moth," "Tomtit" and "Siskin."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931Hawker Tomtit - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Flight 1934-05 / Flight

The staggering formation of aircraft was flown by instructors of Air Training Services Ltd in 1934. The aircraft are, from top to bottom: Avro Avian IVM, Avro Cadet, Avro Tutor, D.H.9J, Avro 626, Armstrong Whitworth Siskin III, Armstrong Whitworth Atlas, Saro Cutty Sark and an Avro Five.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Avro Cadet / Type 631/643 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Avro Five / Type 619 / Six / Type 624 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929De Havilland D.H.9J - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Saunders-Roe Cutty Sark / A.17 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

Flight 1928-08 / Flight

Back from a "Strafe": Aircraftmen refuelling an Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin" after its return from a patrol.

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

Some of the Armstrong Whitworth machines: On the left the A.W.14, on the right the "Atlas," and behind them the "Siskin." Note that all are fitted with the "Townend ring."

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Armstrong Whitworth Starling / A.W.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927

Flight 1926-11 / Flight

AT THE CROYDON DEMONSTRATION LAST WEEK: Some of the single-seater fighters getting ready to leave for their "Home Stations."

Flight 1928-07 / Flight

R.A.F. DISPLAY AT BLACKPOOL: The huge crowd that visited the Blackpool Air Pageant on July 7 were lucky witnesses of a splendid imitation of the R.A.F. Display at Hendon. This view shows the familiar Air Force machines which took part: Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskins"

Flight 1930-08 / Flight

No. 29 Fighter Squadron at Cranwell, waiting for raiders

Flight 1927-07 / Flight

THE BIRMINGHAM AIR PAGEANT: The "Siskins" from No. 41 Squadron in the machine park.

Flight 1932-07 / Flight

A view out of the hangar at Hamble, showing the "Avians," "Cadets," "Atlases" and "Siskins" used by A.S.T.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Avro Cadet / Type 631/643 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-03 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (6)

One of 12 Siskins supplied to the Royal Canadian Air Force. This IIIA, No 20, was originally J8632 with the RAF.
Siskin IIIA No 20 of the RCAF previously bore the civil registration G-CYZF and later became 302. It survived until after World War Two.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

No 21 was previously G-CYZE and later 303. It survived until after World War Two.

Air Pictorial 1957-06 / Photos by request

The sole A. W. Siskin of the R.C.A.F. This was a Mark III. Mr. McNulty points out that the serial "10" on the rear fuselage illustrates the first occasion on which the numeral system of the R.C.A.F. was employed (from 1930 onwards). Previously the system had been two letters, from " AA" to "ZZ'. The unique Canadain Siskin Mk. III may have been ex-R.A.F. J7759. Note how the older Mk.III's extended tailskid raised the tail, thus giving better forward vision for taxi-ing.

Air Pictorial 1957-09

Rare bird is this Siskin Mk. IIIA of the R.C.A.F. According to Mr. Stone, this aircraft was one of eight serving as trainers.

Flight 1929-09 / Flight

A Canadian Commemoration: To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the first transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown, the Royal Canadian Air force marked the occasion at the annual Inspection of the Military Units at Camp Borden, Ont., by christening two of the latest Armstrong-Whitworth Siskin IIIA machines (Armstrong-Siddeley supercharged "Jaguars"). They were christened, by the Hon. Brig.-Gen. A. H. Bell, C.M.G., D.S.O., "Sir John Alcock" and "Sir Arthur Whitten Brown."

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Five RCAF Siskin IIIAs, with 23 and 60 nearest, during a trans-Canada flight in 1931. In the distance is Canada's sole military Ford Trimotor, G-CYWZ.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Ford Tri-Motor / 4-AT / 5-AT - СШАUSA - 1926

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

RCAF Siskin IIIA 22 was taken on strength on July 26, 1928, and struck off on July 22, 1946.

Мировая Авиация 54

Канадские ВВС использовали несколько Siskin, включая восемь таких Mk IIIA с полозковым шасси и два двухместных Mk IIIDC.
A ski-equipped Siskin IIIA of the RCAF.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-06 / Personal album

Armstrong-Whitworth Siskin IIIDC two-seat trainer J7552 bears the black line of 111 Squadron, based at Duxford, along its fuselage. This Squadron re-equipped with the type in 1924, being the second unit to do so. Most Siskin squadrons had two-seat variants on strength.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Siskin IIIDC J9199 of the Armament and Gunnery School at RAF Leuchars. The wing-tip skid is noteworthy.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-03 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (6)

This Siskin IIIDC spent much of its service life with the RAF College at Cranwell, until it nosed over following a forced landing in June 1933.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-03 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (6)

Siskin IIIDC J7552 was delivered new to the A&AEE in May 1925. It flew briefly with 111 Sqn in August 1925 before passing to 41 Sqn in the September. Its latter years in service with the RAF were spent with 5 FTS.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-05 / Skywriters

Siskin IIIDC J7552, seen here in 111 Squadron markings at Croydon Aerodrome in July 1925, was later transferred to 41 Squadron, when it was flown by ACM Sir Theodore McEvoy.

Aeroplane Monthly 1976-07 / Personal album

An unidentified Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIDC, fitted with an early variable-pitch propeller, adjustable only on the ground. The IIIDC was a two-seat trainer version of the Siskin fighter and each Siskin Squadron had at least one on strength. This aircraft belonged to 19 Squadron, as evidenced by the blue and white cheques along the fuselage sides.

Мировая Авиация 54

Siskin III two-seater

Flight 1932-09 / Flight

AN AMPLE INTERIOR: Air Service Training at Hamble like plenty of room for their machines, and they get it in this B. &. P. hangar, which is 300 ft. long and 70 ft. wide.

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

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / O.Thetford, A.Lumsden - On silver wings (5)

A superb photograph of Siskin III DC J9198. First flow in July 1928, this aircraft flew with Nos 54, 111 and 25 Sqns before being relegated to training duties with 5 FTS in September 1933.

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: Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929Bristol Bulldog - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1927Hawker Hart - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1928

Flight 1936-12 / Flight

APPOSITE: Christmas greetings from Air Service Training Ltd. at Hamble. The message is formed by white-overalled humanity "on the hands down," and the "A.S.T." consists of the ten different aircraft types which form the organisation's fleet: Avro V, 626, Avian, Tutors and Cadets; two-seater Siskin; A.W. Atlas; two Cutty Sarks; and D.H. Leopard Moth and Hornet Moth.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Atlas / Ajax - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925Avro Avian / Type 594/616 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1926Avro Cadet / Type 631/643 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932Avro Five / Type 619 / Six / Type 624 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929Avro Tutor/Sea Tutor/Prefect / Type 621/646/626 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929De Havilland Hornet Moth / D.H.87 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934De Havilland Leopard Moth / D.H.85 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933Saunders-Roe Cutty Sark / A.17 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929

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

Следом за "французской эрой" в авиации Эстонии наступила "английская". На снимке "Сискин Mk.III"

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-03 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (2)

Esthonian Air Force Siskin IIIDC 135, one of two supplied in 1930.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

G-EBLL was the one and only Siskin IV, later used as a mock-up Starling.

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

THE KING'S CUP: The second man to finish, H. W. G. Jones, landing at Croydon on Saturday and receiving congratulations. He started in the race as a Flight-Lieutenant, R.A.P., and finished up as Squadron-Leader.

Flight 1924-12 / Flight

THE ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH "SISKIN 5": A side view of the only British aeroplane exhibited at the Paris Aero Show.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

One of the Siskin Vs produced for Rumania. The machine is No 10, seen during trials at Martlesham Heath, 1924/25.

Flight 1924-12 / Flight

A BRITISH AEROPLANE AT THE PARIS AERO SHOW: A three-quarter front view of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5" - a single-seater fighter fitted with an Armstrong-Siddeley "Jaguar."

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-02 / R.Williams - The Siskin saga (1)

One of the Siskin Vs produced for Rumania.

Air Enthusiast 1971-11 / Talkback

This photograph, taken in April 1925, depicts one of the Armstrong Whitworth Siskin Vs ordered by the Rumanian government but subsequently cancelled

Flight 1924-12 / Flight

Another view, front, of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5."

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

The Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin" with 395 h.p. Armstrong Siddeley "Jaguar" engine is taking part in the King's Cup race in three examples, one of which is of the type IV and two of the type V. The two Siskin V's have been entered by Sir Eric Geddes and Major F. M. Green, and will be piloted by Capt. F. L. Barnard and Capt. J. L.N.B. Baggs, respectively. The Siskin IV has been entered by Sir Glynn H. West, and will be piloted by Flight-Lieut. H. W. G. Jones

Flight 1925-08 / Flight

ENTERTAINER: Courtney on the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," setting out on a demonstration flight.

Flight 1935-09 / Flight

In this Jaguar-engined Armstrong-Whitworth (or Siddeley) Siskin Barnard averaged 141 m.p.h. round a 1,626-mile course in 1925.

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

THE STORY OF A FAMOUS VICTORY: Capt. F. L. Barnard (left) leaves Croydon on Friday, July 3, at 9.48 a.m., and (right) arrives safely back (for the second time) on Saturday, July 4, at 4 p.m., having thus completed two circuits of Britain, or 1,608 miles. As a result, he is "mobbed" by an enthusiastic crowd, led by Press photographers and wins the cup.

Air Enthusiast 1972-04 / Talkback

Nine Siskin Vs in Rumanian markings in the hangar at Whitley in 1924.

Flight 1924-12 / Flight

THE ONE AND ONLY BRITISH AEROPLANE AT THE PARIS AERO SHOW: A skeleton view of the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin 5" (Siddeley "Jaguar"). British aircraft construction is well represented and well displayed in this exhibit.

Flight 1924-12 / Flight

THE NINTH INTERNATIONAL AERO EXHIBITION, PARIS: General view of the Grand Palais, showing the striking scheme of decoration (carried out in yellow and blue), which combines beauty with utility. In the view (looking south) will be discerned the Armstrong-Whitworth "Siskin," F.B.A. flying boat, etc.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: FBA Type 19 / 21 - ФранцияFrance - 1924

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

Atlas AC J9039 of 26 Sqn. A couple of Siskins are just visible behind it.

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