The Supermarine was a 1920s British single-engined single-seat racing seaplane. Designed by by Reginald Mitchelle specifically for the Schneider Trophy competition, the was the progenitor of a line of racing aircraft that ultimately led to the Supermarine Spitfire. This Supermarine S5, entered in conjunction with Royal Air Force and pictured at Calshot in Hampshire after a test flight came second at an average speed of around 280 mph.

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Size: 3960px × 3132px
Location: Calshot, Hampshire, England
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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