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History

The S.E.5 (Scout Experimental 5), was designed for the new 150 hp Hispano-Suiza 8a V8 engine. The prototype made its maiden flight in November 1916. Due to errors in the design of the wing the first two prototypes crashed. The third prototype was modified and soon production started.

The aircraft proofed to be stable, manoeuvrable and strong. It was pone of the fastest aircraft of its time, though it appeared, in comparison to his contemporary, the Sopwith Camel, the lesser in a dog fight.

The S.E.5 had a fixed synchronized .303 inch Vickers machine gun on the nose plus a Lewis machine gun on the upper wing. Initially there were many problems with the synchronization system, so the Lewis gun was very appreciated by the pilots.

Versions

S.E.5: The original version, 77 were built.
S.E.5a: Equipped with the improved 200 hp Hispano-Suiza 8B and often a four blade propeller. 5265 examples were built at six plants.
Some were modified to two seat trainers. As the Hispano-Suiza 8B engine suffered technical problems and difficulties with delivery. Replacing the engine with a 200 hp Wolseley Viper, a licensed version of the Hispano-Suiza 8a solved the engine problems, so this engine was used as standard engine for the S.E.5A.
S.E.5b: a more streamlined version with wings of unequal span. Only one example built for research.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	6,38 m	Wingspan:	8,12 m
Height:	2,9 m	Wing area:	22,67 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	635 kg	Max. start weight:	887 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	220 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	- km/hr
Range:	483 km or 3 hours	Service ceiling:	6705 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Wolseley W4A Viper rated 200 hp
Crew:	One aviator
Armament:	One forward firing 7.7 mm Vickers machine gun plus one movable Lewis machine gun; Four bombs of 18 kg each.

An aircraft of this type, serial B8485 of RFC no 60 squadron, flown by Lt. Owen Thamer, landed January 6, 1918 between Brielle and Oostvoorne. It was interned as SE214.

R.A.F. S.E.5A B4885 van RFC No. 60 Sq. landde te Brielle op 6 jan. 1918, gevlogen door Lt. Owen Thamer. Ned. registratie SE214.

R.A.F. S.E.5A B4885 landed near Brielle on January 6, 1918. It was interned and received LVA serial SE214.
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R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 op Soesterberg. Links achter.

R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 at Soesterberg.
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R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 op Soesterberg. Rechts voor.

R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 at Soesterberg.
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R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 op Soesterberg. Rechts voor. Rompneus.

R.A.F. S.E.5A SE214, ex B4885 at Soesterberg.
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Serial	RFC serial	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
SE214	B4885	06-01-1918

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Encore
- Kit 72007: Se5A
Pegasus
- Kit 2025: RAF SE5 (Early)
Revell
- Kit 04108 / 04323 / 04061: Injection moulded kit of a SE.5A
Roden
- Kit 045: RAF SE5a Wolseley Viper
- Kit 023: RAF SE5a Hispano Suisa

A model of the RF Se-5A, built by Peter Banis.

Modelling add-on

Aeroclub
- Kit E421: Beardmore (RAF SE5a)
Part Etchings
- Kit S72-206: Detailset RAF Se5a (Roden)

Decals

Blue Rider
- Set BR212: Decalset voor verschillende Nederlandse vliegtuigen zoals een SE.5A LA49

1/48th Scale

Kits

Blue Max
- Kit 112: RAF SE5a
SMER
- Kit 0804: RAF SE5a
Roden
- Kit 419: RAF SE5a Hispano Suisa
- Kit 416: RAF SE5a

Modelling add-on

Airwaves
- Kit 4849: Detailset RAF SE5a
Master Casters
- Kit 48015: RAF SE5a Cockpit Coaming and Palmer Cord Aero Tyres (Roden)
- Kit 48016: RRAF SE5a radiator and propeller Type B (Roden)
- Kit 48014: RAF SE5a radiator and propeller (Roden)
Part Etchings
- Kit S48134: Detailset RAF Se5a (Roden)

Decals

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Scheme		Colour name	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air
Standard#1	Fuselage	PC10	108	X144
	Wings	Doped linen	121	X105	70.819	71.028
	Wooden and metal parts	Khaki varnish OP7	108	X144

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Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1.	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 29	1977	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Vintage Warbird no 1 The Royal Flying Corps in worldwar One	Rimell, Raymond Laurence	Pag. 46 - 53	1987	Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 23	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Aircraft Archive Aircraft of World War One; Volume 2.		Pag. 24 - 28	1989	Uitgever: Argus Books, Hempsted
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls	Bart van der Klaauw	Pag. 54 - 59	1999	Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

Websites.

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History

The B.E.2, designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, was in fact identical to the BE.1 and just differed in the engine, 60 hp air cooled Renault V-8. Later a more powerful 70 hp Renault was installed. The Renault engine proofed to be more reliable than the water cooled Wolseley.

Other prototypes were the B.E.5 and B.E.6, which differed just in the installed engine. These aircraft were later equipped with the Renault engine and designated BE2.

The first version, BE2a was virtually identical to prototypes and also equipped with the Renault engine.

The Be2b differed just in a improved protection of the crew. At the beginning of the war three squadrons with BE2s were the first to be sent to France.

Just before the war broke out, the first BE.2C entered service and this type soon replaced the earlier versions of the squadrons in France. It was a more stable plane necessary for its task, reconnaissance.

It differed in the new wing, tail section, ailerons. Later the tail was enlarged. Later all production aircraft were equipped with a development of the Renault engine, a RAF 1A engine; the undercarriage was initially equipped with two skates, later it was replaced with a V-shaped construction.

The B.E.2d was a trainer with double steering en enlarged and revised fuel system.

The B.E.2e, released 1916, had new designed wings. Many BE2cs and BE.2ds on the production-lines were equipped with this new wing and received the designation B.E.2f and B.E.2g respectively.

In the end over 3500 examples were built.

Versions.

B.E.1: Prototype, with water cooled Wolseley engine.
- B.E.5: Prototype with a 60 hp ENV engine;
- B.E.6: Prototype.
B.E.2a: First production version; Small number built in 1912;
B.E.2b: Differed from in higher sides of cockpits. Late examples had ailerons, revised undercarriage en engine cooling;
B.E.2c: Revised and improved version;
B.E.2d: Version with double steering and larger fuel tank;
B.E.2e: Definite version with new designed wings;
B.E.2f: B.E.2c with wings of B.E.2e;
B.E.2g: B.E.2d with wings of B.E.2e.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	8,3 m	Wingspan:	11,2 m
Height:	3,5 m	Wing area:	- m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	621 kg	Max. start weight:	972 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	145 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	- km/hr
Range:	4 hours	Service ceiling:	3050 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Royal Aircraft Factory 1A rated 90 hp
Crew:	Two men: one aviator plus one observer/air gunner
Armament:	One moveable.303 inch (=7.7 mm) Lewis machine gun for the observer; 100 kg bombs

The first BE.2C, RFC serial 1754, landed March 10, 1915 near Biervliet. For unknown reasons (possible due to a long period of repair and overhaul ??) is received its serial after the crash of the second BE.2C.
The second BE.2C, serial 1677, landed June 5, 1915 near Axel and was interned as LA24. It crashed on May 24, 1917.

BE.2C 1754, geïnterneerd op 10 maart 1915. Later LA24 (II).

BE.2C 1754, interned march 10, 1915, became LA24 (II).
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R.A.F. B.E.2C LA24 (ex 1677) op Soesterberg, 1916.

R.A.F. B.E.2C LA24 (ex 1677) at Soesterberg, 1916.
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BE.2C, ex 1677, Dutch serial LA24 in the hangar.
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BE.2C LA24. Ongeval 24 mei 1917. Elt.vl. C. Land, tlt.cav. H.J.G. Völcker.

BE.2C LA24 after a crash om May 24, 1917
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Op vliegveld Soesterberg in 1915 met omach2 H. Steensma poseert voor een R.A.F. (Royal Aircraft Factory) BE-2 met registratie LA 24 (ex-RFC 1677), een tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog geïnterneerd Brits vliegtuig.

Mechanic omach2 H. Steensma in front of a R.A.F. (Royal Aircraft Factory) BE-2, serial LA 24 (ex-RFC 1677), at Soesterberg.
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LTZ II H. Nieuwenhuis, (geb. te Amsterdam op 27 juni 1888, overleden te Amsterdam op 20 okt 1974). Kwam in 1915 bij de Afdeling Militaire Luchtvaart voor zijn vliegopleding te Soesterberg, waar hij nog in datzelfde jaar zijn FAI-brevet behaalde. Op de foto Nieuwenhuis, tijdens zijn vliegopleiding op Soesterberg, in een geïnterneerde Britse B.E. 2C, in 1915

RAF B.E. 2C, in 1915.
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R.A.F. B.E.2C roltoestel BE1 werd begin 1918 gekraakt. Vorige registraties 1754 (RFC) en LA24(2).

R.A.F. B.E.2C as taxying trainer BE1, cracked early 1918; Ex RFC 1754 (RFC) and ex LA24(2).
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Serial	RFC serial	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
LA24	1677	05-06-1915
LA24	1754	10-03-1915	24-05-1917

1/72nd Scale

Kits

CMR
- Kit CMR1021: A resin kit for a BE.2C Late
- Kit CMR1020: A resin kit for a BE.2C early
Formaplane
- Kit C19: a vacu formed kit
HR Models
- Kit XX: A resin kit for a RAF Be2c Night Fighter

Modelling add-on

Aeroclub
- Set E027: RAF 1a Cylinders and Exhaust (RAF Be2c)
- Set P040: WW1 RAF 4A type 4 Bld Wood (Be2-12)

Decals

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1/48th Scale

Kits

Aeroclub
- Set 444: RAF Be.2C
Falcon
- Set 444: a vacu formed kit of a RAF Be.2C
Roden
- Set 426: RAF BE2c Multi purpose two seat Aircraft

Modelling add-on

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Decals

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Scheme		Colour name	FS-number	BS-number	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air
Standard #1	Overall	Varnish Fieldgreen DS3			117	x116
Standard #1	Overall	Varnish FieldBrown DS9			186		70.983	71.035

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Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1.	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 19	1977	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 22	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Vintage Warbird no 1 The Royal Flying Corps in worldwar One	Rimell, Raymond Laurence	Pag. 30 - 39	1987	Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
Aircraft Archive Aircraft of World War One; Volume 2.		Pag. 16 - 19	1989	Uitgever: Argus Books, Hempsted
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls	Bart van der Klaauw	Pag. 54 - 59	1999	Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

Websites.

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History

The Rumpler 6B-1 was originally a modified land plane and based upon the two seat Rumpler C.I

The modifications involved the wings position, an enlarged rudder and deletion of the seat of the observer.

During production an other modification was applied, the area of the horizontal tail surfaces was reduced.
The armament was one fixed forward firing Spandau LMG 08/15 fitted on the port side of the engine.

Versions

Rumpler 6B-1: the original version, 39 examples built.
Rumpler 6B-2: a version based on the larger Rumpler C.IV. Disadvantage was the lower performance. 49 examples were built.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	9,58 m	Wingspan:	12,23 m
Height:	3,63 m	Wing area:	35,7 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	790 kg	Max. start weight:	1140 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	130 km/hr	Climbing speed:	25 min to 3000 m
Cruising speed:	- km/hr
Range:	4 hours	Service ceiling:	- m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Mercedes D-III rated 160 hp
Crew:	One aviator
Armament:	One fixed forward firing 7,92 mm Spandau MG 08/15 machine gun

A Rumpler 6B.1 with German serial 1040, made an emergency landing on May 29, 1917 near West-Capelle. It was interned with serial U-1. In July 1918 it was sent to Dutch East-Indies, where it arrived on November 16, 1918.

It made its first flight in April 1919. Later it was modified to a two seat aircraft, but it crashed during a test flight in October 1919 and was written off.

Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920)

Rumpler 6B-2 with Dutch serial U-1.
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Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1,; note the name Bernardine on the nose. [at Beeldbank NIMH

Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1.
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Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920). 29 mei ge-interneerd te Westkapelle. Hier het toestel in Ned. Indie

Rumpler 6B-2, serial U-1 seen here at the Netherlands East-Indies.
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Jachtvliegtuig Rumpler 6B-2 (U-1) (1917-1920). 29 mei ge-interneerd te Westkapelle. Hier het toestel in Ned. Indie. Met vlieghelm en zwemvest, Ltz H.J. Bueninck

Rumpler 6B-2 at the Netherlands East-indies, in front, with helmet Ltz H.J. Bueninck.
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Rumpler 6B-2, serialU-1.
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Serial	German Serial	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
U-1	1040	29-05-1917	10-1919	Written off

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Formaplane
- Kit D18: A vacu formed kit.

Modelling add-on

Aeroclub
- Set E074: An Benz 200 HP engine for LVG and Rumpler
- Set P050: German Wooden Prop + Spinner (Rumpler CIV, 6B)

Decals

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- Kit --: --.

1/48th Scale

Kits

--
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Modelling add-on

--
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Decals

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Scheme		Colour name	FS-number	BS-number	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air	Hataka
Standard #1	Overall	Light grey	~6440 ??;		129	X137	70.986	71.121	~048
Standard #1	Upper surfaces wings and engine cowling	Dark grey	~6118?		112 / 156 ?		70.868	71.053	~031

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Rumpler 6B-2, U-1.

Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in beeld, deel 1	H. Hooftman	Pag.	1977	Uitgave: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen	Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof	Pag. 14	1978	Uitgever: Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië	Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma	Pag. 13	1986	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst	Nico Geldhof	Pag. 18	1987	Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Naval Air Service	Imrie, Alex	Pag.	1989	Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls	Bart van der Klaauw	Pag. 54 - 59	1999	Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford
85 Jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter	Peter Korbee	Pag. 17	2002	Uitgever: Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

Websites.

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History

The Rumpler C.I was one of the first reconnaissance biplane entering German service in 1915. It was used until the end of the war.

Initially the aircraft was armed with one Parabellum machine gun for the gunner/observer, but later a fixed, synchronized Spandau machine gun was added. The Rumpler C.I was also used as a light bomber and it could take a bomb load of about 100 kg.

A version was Rumpler C.Ia, equipped with a 180 hp Argus As.III engine replacing the 160 hp Mercedes D.III.

The Rumpler 6B-1 was a single seat float version.

A series of Rumplers was delivered as unarmed trainers with a 150 hp Benz Bz.III engine. These trainers were kept in service until the end of the war.

Technical information Rumpler C.I
Dimensions:
Length:	7,85 m	Wingspan:	12,15 m
Height:	3,06 m	Wing area:	35,7 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	793 kg	Max. start weight:	1300 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	150 km/u	Rate of climb:	- m/min
Range:	4 hrs	Service ceiling:	5050 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Mercedes D.III rated 160 hp
Crew:	Two men: one aviator plus one observer/air gunner
Armament:	100 kg bombs; One fixed, forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 machine gun

Technical information Rumpler C.IA
Dimensions:
Length:	7,85 m	Wingspan:	12,15 m
Height:	3,06 m	Wing area:	35,7 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	815 kg	Max. start weight:	- kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	- km/u	Rate of climb:	- m/min
Range:	600 km	Service ceiling:	5200 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	One Argus As III rated 180 hp
Crew:	Two men: one aviator plus one observer/air gunner
Armament:	100 kg bombs; One fixed, forward firing 7,9 mm Spandau LMG 08/15 machine gun

The first Rumpler C.I, German serial 2560/17 made an emergency landing on December 1, 1917 near Geldrop and was interned as R410. On February 5, 1918 the aircraft was destroyed in an accident and written off.

The second Rumpler C.I, serial 8364/17 landed October 29, 1918 near Nederweert and was interned as R480.

The third, a Rumpler C.Ia, 968/17 laded in good condition on August 23, 1917 near Elburg. The German markings were painted over with Dutch markings and Van Heyst flew the aircraft to Soesterberg, where it received serial LA49 . In 1918 the serial was changed in R409.

Rumpler C.I 2560/17 landde op 1 december 1917 te Zesgehuchten bij Geldrop. Ned.reg. R410.

Rumpler C.I 2560/17 landed on December 1, 1917 near Zesgehuchten near Geldrop.
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Rumpler C.I R410, ex-2560/17 op Soesterberg, januari 1918.

Rumpler C.I R410, ex-2560/17 at Soesterberg, January 1918.
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Rumpler C.I R410, ex 2560/17, at Soesterberg, January 1918.
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Rumpler C.I met reg. R410, ex 2560/17, op Soesterberg ergens in januari 1918.

Rumpler C.I serial R410, ex 2560/17, at Soesterberg, January 1918.
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Lt. R. Drost in de cockpit van Rumpler C.I R410, jan. 1918.

Lt. R. Drost seen here in the cockpit of Rumpler C.I R410.
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Rumpler C.I R410 verongelukte op 5 febr. 1918 in de start van Soesterberg. Lt.vl. R. Drost ongedeerd. Met oranje bollen.

Rumpler C.I R410 crashed on February 5, 1918 during take-off at Soesterberg. Airman Lt.vl. R. Drost unharmed.
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Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, op Soesterberg najaar 1917. Met oranje bollen. Later reg. R409.

Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, at Soesterberg.
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Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, op Soesterberg najaar 1917. Later reg. R409. Met oranje bollen.

Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, at Soesterberg.
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Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, op Soesterberg najaar 1917. Later reg. R409.

Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, at Soesterberg autumn 1917.
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Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, op Soesterberg najaar 1917. Later reg. R409. Met oranje bollen. Op de achtergrond links een Farman HF.22.

Rumpler C.Ia LA49, ex 968/17, at Soesterberg.
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Rumpler C.I
Serial	Werknr.	(German) Bestellnr.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
R410		2560/17	01-12-1917	05-02-1918
R480		8364/17	29-10-1918

Rumpler C.IA
Serial	2nd Serial	Werknr.	(German) Bestellnr.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
LA49	R409		968/17	23-08-1917	1920

1/72nd Scale

Kits

Lüdemann
- Kit Xx: Ludemann released a resin kit of this type.
Joystick
- JOY6: a vacu formed model
Chorozy
- MKB006: a resin kit
- MKA072: Rumpler C1

Modelling add-on

Aeroclub
- Set E074: An Benz 200 HP engine for LVG and Rumpler
- Set P050: German Wooden Prop + Spinner (Rumpler CIV, 6B)
Miniworld
- Set A72-16: Parabellum LMG.14

Decals

Blue Rider
- Set BR212: Decalset with decals for several Dutch aircraft such as Rumpler LA49

1/48th Scale

Kits

Planet
- Set 145: Rumpler C1

Modelling add-on

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- Set --: --

Decals

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- Set --: --

Scheme		Colour name	FS-number	BS-number	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in beeld, deel 1	H. Hooftman	Pag. 49	1977	Uitgave: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 17	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Vintage Aviation fotofax German Bombers of World War One	Imrie, Alex	Pag. 20	1990	Uitgever: Arms and Armour Press, Poole, Dorset
Camouflage en Kentekens	J.Greuter e.a.		1997	Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls	Bart van der Klaauw	Pag. 54 - 59	1999	Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

Websites.

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History

The Esnault-Pelterie REP.1 and its successor the REP.2 were originally experimental aircraft, developed by French aviation pioneer Robert Esnault-Pelterie. The REP-1 had an unusual undercarriage consisting of on main wheel, a small tail wheel and two smaller wheels mounted to the wing-tips. A novelty was the steering by a stick.

The REP.2 differed from the REP.1, initial the same construction, but soon a more conventional construction. The fuselage was a steel tube frame covered with linen.

Test flights with the REP.1 were made in September 1907 and test flights with the REP.2 were made in June 1908 and resulted in a height an distance record for monoplanes.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length:	6,85 m	Wingspan:	9,6 m
Height:	2,5 m	Wing area:	15,75 m²
Weights:
Empty weight:	- kg	Max. start weight:	420 kg
Performances:
Max. speed:	80 km/hr	Climbing speed:	- m/min
Cruising speed:	- km/hr
Range:	- km	Service ceiling:	- m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:	-
Crew:	One aviator
Armament:	-

This reconnaissance aircraft from the RNAS with serial 8460 and flown by Fl.Lt. J.E.D. Boyd, made an emergency landing on October 3, 1915 near Zuid-Lande. It entered Dutch service on November 3, 1915 as LA23.

Later the aircraft was used for taxi training (wings removed or stripped) as REP3.

R.E.P. Parasol reg. 8460 op Soesterberg, oktober 1915. Dit toestel van de RNAS landde op 3 okt. 1915 bij Zuidzande, met Fl.Lt. J.E.D. Boyd. Het kreeg de registratie LA23, in december 1917 REP3. De vlieger Boyd werd later wegens een oceaanvlucht bekend als de Lindbergh van Canada.

R.E.P. Parasol serial 8460 at Soesterberg, October 1915.
This aircraft of RNAS landed on October 3, 1815 near Zuidzande.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

R.E.P. Parasol reg. LA23 op Soesterberg tijdens het aanslaan van de motor.

R.E.P. Parasol serial LA23 at Soesterberg.
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R.E.P. Parasol reg. LA23 op Soesterberg.

R.E.P. Parasol reg. LA23 at Soesterberg.
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R.E.P. Parasol reg. 8460 op Soesterberg, eind 1915, met Nederlandse kentekens, nog zonder registratie LA23. Motor.

R.E.P. Parasol RFC serial 8460 at Soesterberg, at the end of 1915, already with Dutch markings, but the Dutch serial has not been applied yet.
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Serial	2nd Serial	Constr. nr.	Date in service	Date out of service	Notes
LA23	REP3	8460	03-10-1915	1919 ?

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Scheme		Colour name	FS-number	BS-number	Humbrol	XtraColor	Vallejo Model Color	Vallejo Model Air

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Literature.

Nederlandse Militaire Luchtvaart in Beeld. deel 1.	Hugo Hooftman	Pag. 18	1977	Uitgever: Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
KLu Vliegtuigen: De vliegtuigen van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht vanaf 1913	Wim Schoenmaker & Thijs Postma	Pag. 18	1987	Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Air Enthusiast no.80 The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls	Bart van der Klaauw	Pag. 54 - 59	1999	Uitgever: Key Publishing, Stamford

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