Aircraft Photo of N248 | Supermarine S.6A | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #63535
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N248
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine S.6
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine S.6
Aircraft Version:Supermarine S.6A
C/n (msn):
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solent Sky Museum
 
Photo Date:23 February 2011
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 63535
Photo Comment

High speed floatplane built in 1929 for operation by the RAF High Speed Flight in the Schneider Trophy Races. It is preserved wearing the scheme applied for the 1931 event. The S.6's gave valuable experience which was applied in the design of the Spitfire.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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