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Short Felixstowe F-5
Royal Air Force RAF Short Felixstowe F-5 after Flight from Portsmouth to Weymouth. the First Pilot F/O Davis Signalling to Hms Ark Royal Behind Date: 1922
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Biplane Cyril Experimental Felixstowe First Flying Boat Lieutenant Porte Seaplane 1922
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This historic photograph captures the moment of triumph and innovation during the early days of aviation in the United Kingdom. Depicted is the Short Felixstowe F-5, a Royal Air Force (RAF) flying boat, piloted by Flying Officer Davis, making its way from Portsmouth to Weymouth in 1922. The Short Brothers-designed F-5 was an experimental aircraft, a biplane with a distinctive hull, and was one of the largest flying boats of its time. The RAF, established in 1918, was the world's first independent air force, and the F-5 was an essential part of its expanding fleet. This particular aircraft, registered as N4839, was a significant addition to the RAF's experimental station at Felixstowe. The image shows F/O Davis signaling to HMS Ark Royal, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier, which is visible in the background. The successful flight from Portsmouth to Weymouth demonstrated the potential of flying boats as a viable military asset, capable of taking off and landing on water, providing greater operational flexibility. Lieutenant Commander John Cyril Porte, a pioneering figure in British naval aviation, is believed to have played a crucial role in the development of the RAF's flying boat program. The era of military flying boats had begun, and the Short Felixstowe F-5 was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the pioneers who pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the early days of military aviation in the United Kingdom, a time of innovation, exploration, and the relentless pursuit of progress.
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