First World War

Aircraft profiles from the first world war era of the Royal Air Force.

4 Aircraft Profiles
Featured First World War Aircraft

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5

Royal Aircraft Factory

Fighter Aircraft

The Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 gave British aces a fast, stable fighting scout and became one of the most effective fighters used by the RFC and early RAF.

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Entered service 1917
Retired 1921
Max speed 138 mph (222 km/h)
Ceiling 17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Range 300 miles (483 km)

First World War · 4 aircraft

First World War

Airco DH.9A

Airco (Aircraft Manufacturing Company Ltd.)
Bomber Aircraft 1918–1931
First World War

Avro 504

A. V. Roe and Company
Transport & Support Aircraft 1913–1933
First World War

Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5

Royal Aircraft Factory
Fighter Aircraft 1917–1921
First World War

Sopwith Camel

Sopwith Aviation Company
Fighter Aircraft 1917–1920