| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C4994 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 10/11/20/77 M-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 10/11/20/77 M-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol M-1C (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | PFA 112-10892 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 260213 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is a replica of an aircraft that first flew in July 1916 and 125 of which were built. Despite being much faster than any of the opposing German 'eindeckers' they were considered to be less safe than bi or tri planes with landing speeds too high for the small French airfields from which they were likely to operate. The reasons were more due to a prejudice against monoplanes prevelant in the period though downward visibility was poor and a problem. Previously G-BLWM This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 July 2020, and has since been viewed 158 times. |