Vickers FB5
Serial Number:
2345
Period: WWI
Collection Ref: 73/A/1066
Location: RAF Museum London, Grahame-White Factory
The true fighter squadron was born on the 14 February
1915 when No.11 Squadron was formed at Netheravon. Completely equipped
with Vickers FB5 aircraft this was the first unit established purely with
the intention of destroying other aircraft.
The Vickers FB5 was designed before the outbreak of the First World War
with the specific purpose of carrying a machine gun. The layout, which
placed the engine behind the pilot, was chosen to give a clear field of
fire to the gunner in the front cockpit.
