52. BRISTOL M.1
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BEST FIGHTER THE RFC IN FRANCE NEVER HAD...
JACK Bruce relates the story of the superb Bristol M.1 monoplane that served mainly in the Middle East in 1916 and later became a firm favourite with fighter instructors within the home-based CFS units. Powered initially by the 110-hp Clerget 9Z and then the 110-hp Le Rhone, the Bristol boasted a lively performance and was soon dubbed the 'Bullet'. Published in July 1995, this 36 page study presents over 100 rare images; detailed 1:72 and 1:48 scale drawings by Ian Stair and six colour profiles on the rear cover by series editor Ray Rimell support the colours and markings section . DATAFILE 52 offers the best published record of Frank Barnwells' classic design and our sole remaining copy remains in excellent condition.
THE Bristol M.1 was designed by the brilliant Frank Barnwell in an effort to produce a high performance, single seat fighter aircraft that also gave its pilot the best possible view from his cockpit. Not a biplane pusher or a back-stagger biplane, but a modern-looking monoplane that first flew in 1916.Jack M Bruce presents the full, fascinating history of this highly promising fighter with over 100 supporting photos from his and Stuart Leslie's personal collections. Pilot and test reports written at the time provide the background of a type that was not destined for the Western Front but rather the hot climes of the Middle East, whilst many became the 'personal property' of CFS instructors on the home front. The War Office was still wary of monoplanes in 1916 and the type never served in France where it could have done good work for hard-pressed RFC units. This 36 page monograph contains 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings by Ian Stair, detailed colour notes and six colour profiles on the rear cover, whilst Brian Knight's superb painting of C5014 in all its exotic plumage graces the front cover. This rare edition is in extremely good condition for its age with hardly any creasing...