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Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe (E6964) of 56 Squadron, starboard side view on ground, circa 1924

Photographs, In Storage, P019359

The Sopwith 7F1 Snipe was designed as a fighter to replace the Sopwith Camel and several other types, powered by a Bentley BR2 rotary engine.

Light-coloured biplane with checkerboard markings, RAF Museum

Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin (D3766), port side view on ground, n.d.

Photographs, In Storage, P020954

The Sopwith 5F1 Dolphin entered service with the Royal Flying Corps on the Western Front in 1918, just before the formation of the Royal Air Force.

A dark-coloured single-seat biplane, RAF Museum

Curtiss Mohawk Mk. IV (AR645), front port side view in flight, circa 1941

Photographs, In Storage, P019168

The Curtiss 75 Mohawk used by the RAF was the export version of the P-36 originally intended for France. Most were sent to India or supplied to other countries.

Side view of a camouflaged aeroplane in flight, RAF Museum

Nieuport 17 (A6684) of 29 Squadron, starboard front view on ground, circa 1917

Photographs, In Storage, P019392

Various type of Nieuport Scout were acquired by the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps, some of which transferred to the Royal Air Force.

A light-coloured biplane on the gound, RAF Museum

de Havilland Venom FB4

Aircraft & Exhibits, SEP 1956-JUN 1979, In Storage, 84/A/954

The Venom was a development of the Vampire, which entered service with the RAF in 1952 and was retired ten years later.

Image pending

Hawker Hurricane I L1548, No. 111 Squadron, in line-up with other aircraft about to take off for Paris, RAF Northolt, 1938

Photographs, In Storage, PC73/4/458

No. 111 Squadron, based at RAF North Weald, was used to try experimental squadron markings in 1938. Each flight was allocated a colour which was incorporated into the unit markings.

Camouflaged aircraft in a row, RAF Museum

Compilation of Second World War German aircraft footage, 1930s-1940s, reel 1

Film & Sound, In Storage, X002-8110/001

Film consisting of several short clips showing a number of Second World War German fighter, bomber and transport aircraft, flying boats and gliders in the air and on the ground.

Image pending

First of the few - Supermarine Swift

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3310/002

Film in which de Havilland Vampire and Supermarine Attacker fighter aircraft appear on the ground, snow is cleared from a runway and Supermarine Swift aircraft pass overhead, land and park.

Image pending

A story of fighter development

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3214

Film on the development of fighter aircraft by the Vickers-Supermarine company. Aircraft seen include Supermarine racing seaplanes, Spitfire fighter aircraft during Second World War combat operations and Attacker jet aircraft.

Image pending

First of the few - Supermarine Swift

Film & Sound, In Storage, X001-3310/001

Supermarine Swift fighter aircraft are seen in the air and on the ground. A number of RAF personnel and civilians greet each other next to a line of parked Swifts.

Image pending