Shipshape and Bristol Fashion
On 3 November 1915 the first land plane to be flown from an aircraft carrier, was Bristol Scout C 1255 piloted by Flight Lieutenant H.F. Towler RNAS. He took to the air from the flying off platform built onto the bows of the seaplane carrier HMS Vindex. HMS Vindex was converted from the Isle of Man Steam Packet, Viking.
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board
SIZE: 610x410mm (24x16ins)
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On 3 November 1915 the first land plane to be flown from an aircraft carrier, was Bristol Scout C 1255 piloted by Flight Lieutenant H.F. Towler RNAS. He took to the air from the flying off platform built onto the bows of the seaplane carrier HMS Vindex. HMS Vindex was converted from the Isle of Man Steam Packet, Viking.
MEDIUM: Acrylic on canvas board
SIZE: 610x410mm (24x16ins)
Back to Gallery