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Parnall Panther

Parnall Panther

The Parnall Panther was a carrier based spotter and reconnaissance aircraft designed for use from British Royal Navy aircraft carriers. The first Panther N91 prototype first flew in 1917. An initial order of 300 aircraft was made, however this was reduced to 150 with the end of World War One. Parnall’s management rejected this reduction, so the contract was given to the Bristol Aeroplane Company who built all production Panthers.

Panthers served on the aircraft carriers HMS Argus and HMS Hermes. Several innovations were included in the design to improve aircrew safety in case of a water landing. Airbags were filled under the wings to improve flotation and a hydrovane was incorporated into the undercarriage to prevent nosing over during a water landing.

They served until 1926 when they were replace by Fairey IIIs. The Japanese Imperial Navy operated 12 Parnall Panthers while the US Navy acquired two.

Photos of the Parnall Panther

Prototypes

Folding Mechanism

Flotation Bags

Operational Aircraft

Japanese Panthers

US Navy Panthers

Blériot 73 French Bomber

Blériot 73

Blériot 73 French Bomber

First flying in July 1918, the Blériot 73 was a four engined French bomber with the fuselage suspended from the lower wing. The four engines were placed as close as possible to the fuselage, with two on the upper wing and two on the lower wing. The Blériot 73 disintegrated during a test flight on 22 January 1919 killing the pilot.

Blériot 67 French Bomber

Blériot 67

Blériot 67 French Bomber

The Blériot 67 was a four-engined French bomber from the First World War. The four engines were placed as close as possible to the fuselage in a rectangular pattern. The fuselage was suspended midway between the two wings. The bomber crashed on landing during its first flight on 18 September 1916 and was completely destroyed.