Bristol M.1C Monoplane - Shuttleworth Military Pageant 2019

[@Blitz9H]

Superb. Thank you for sharing!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Absolutely wonderful! The speed of this aeroplane is very evident here, I can see why they called it "the bullet", it is these "Private venture" projects that advance aviation to another level. Many thanks for posting this excellent video Steve! Chris B.

[@HighFlight]

Thanks Chris. one has to wonder what a difference they would have made if used in numbers on the Western front, instead of 'falsely' being labelled 'dangerous'. A top speed advantage of 50mph over the enemy biplane and triplane fleet would have given the RFC/RAF total air superiority. Add to that the obvious advantages of improved pilot visibility without anything to block pilot view above, plus the downward view through the clear patches on the wing roots and it would have been a quick aerial war winner.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@HighFlight I am sure this would have been a big advantage over other allied fighter types in combat, but when politicians are making decisions, those at the sharp end have to put up with the consequences, we only need to look at the state the UK is in now! Take care! Chris B.

[@HighFlight]

@@453421abcdefg12345 Sadly so!👍