Bristol M.1C (reproduction)
Despite the Air Ministry’s bias towards biplanes, the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company (Bristol) produced a single seat, monoplane, fighter with a synchronised firing mechanism allowing a machine gun to fire through the propeller arc.
The aircraft was powered by a nine cylinder Le Rhône rotary engine and fitted with a large hemispherical propeller spinner for streamlining.
The Air Ministry ordered a total of 130 aircraft, the first of which began service with the Royal Flying Corps during 1916-17.
About this aircraft
This reproduction aircraft was built entirely by members of the Northern Aeroplane Workshops and was delivered to the Collection in October 1997.
After detail finishing and engine testing to satisfy airworthiness regulations it first flew on 25 September 2000.
Specification
| Title | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Single seat monoplane |
| Design purpose | Fighter |
| Wingspan | 30ft 9in |
| Overall length | 20ft 5in |
| Weight | 850lbs |
| Max speed | 130mph |
| Year | 1917 |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Engine | 110hp Le Rhône 9J |
| Engine type | 9-cylinder rotary |
| Era | WWI |
| Status | General Collection |
| Registration | G-BWJM |
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