Aircraft Photo of A8910 | Royal Aircraft Factory SE-5 | UK - Air Force

Aircraft
Registration / Serial:	A8910
Aircraft Original Type:	Royal Aircraft Factory SE-5
Aircraft Generic Type:	Royal Aircraft Factory SE-5
Aircraft Version:	Royal Aircraft Factory SE-5
C/n (msn):	[ A8910 ]
Operator Titles:	UK - Air Force

Location
City / Airport:	FarnboroughMap
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:	ICAO: EGLF IATA: FAB Local: - Other: -

Photo Date:	1917
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	460372

Photo Comment
The SE-5 in its original production form was fitted with a tall windscreen and some had clear side panels like A8910. The reason was to protect the pilot who sat higher in SE-5s than other fighters. This was done to improve vision from the cockpit. Frontline pilots took an instant dislike to both, so pilot's seats were lowered and a small rectangular windscreen fitted. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada This photo was added on 15 May 2022, and has since been viewed 241 times.

Photo Comment

The SE-5 in its original production form was fitted with a tall windscreen and some had clear side panels like A8910. The reason was to protect the pilot who sat higher in SE-5s than other fighters. This was done to improve vision from the cockpit. Frontline pilots took an instant dislike to both, so pilot's seats were lowered and a small rectangular windscreen fitted. Photo from: Library and Archives Canada

This photo was added on 15 May 2022, and has since been viewed 241 times.

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