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Zeppelin destroyed by an English aviator, 1915. Artist: Lemonier
Zeppelin destroyed by an English aviator, 1915. On 7 June 1915 Flight Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Warneford, flying a Morane-Saulnier Type L

Flight-Lieutenant Rex Warneford VC, British pilot, 1915. Warneford was the first Royal Naval Air Service pilot to be awarded the Victoria Cross

Vulcan bomber at RNAS Culdrose air show, Cornwall
People looking up at a Vulcan bomber at an RNAS Culdrose air show, near Helston on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

The British Sopwith patrol seaplane with the 225 hp Sunbeam engine. 1914

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View of Gloster Meteor which is Britains first jet fighter

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RAF Red Arrow Hawks at RNAS Yeovilton Airday 2012

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Red Arrows display team at RNAS Yeovilton Airday 2011

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Red Arrows display team at RNAS Yeovilton Airday 2011

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Red Arrows display team at RNAS Yeovilton Airday 2011

RNAS standard Rolls Royce armoured car, WW1
RNAS (Royal Naval Air Service) standard Rolls Royce armoured car, at Wormwood Scrubs, used during the First World War. Date: 1915

WW1 - Commodore Bigsworth drops bombs on zeppelin, 1915
WW1 - Air Commodore Arthur Wellesley Bigsworth (1885-1961) was a pioneer aviator who had a distinguished military career in the service of the British armed forces

Reginald Alexander John Warneford, RNAS pilot
Flight Sub-Lieutenant Reginald Alexander John Warneford (1892-1915), RNAS pilot who was awarded the VC and the Legion d Honneur. Date: circa 1915

Sunbeam Bomber built for the RNAS, this single seat torpedo bomber flew in late 1917 but proved a failure

Sopwith Triplane single-seat fighter, serial no. N500, completed on 28 May 1916. Evaluated in northern France by RNAS pilots, who were impressed by its rate of climb

Sopwith Tabloid single seater bomber, the best of RNAS front-line equipment at the start of the war. Seen here is serial no. 394. Date: circa 1914-1915

Sopwith Baby or Schneider scout, acquired by the RNAS during the early days of the First World War. From early 1915 the seaplanes were fitted with Lewis guns for attack and defence purposes

Sopwith Gordon Bennett Racer armed with a Lewis gun and protetively sheathed propeller at RNAS station Dunkerque in Spring 1915

Sopwith Admiralty Type 807 two seater seaplane, produced in 1914. Seen here is serial no. 807, the first to be delivered to the RNAS. Date: circa 1914-1915

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"Exploring the Skies: A Glimpse into RNAS Aviation History" Step back in time and witness the remarkable aircraft that once graced the skies under the banner of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). From legendary planes like Sopwith Pup N5186 to Fleet Air Arm's de Havilland DH. 115 Sea Vampire T. 22 XA160, these aerial marvels took flight with grace and power. But it wasn't just planes that defined RNAS's legacy; they also ventured into airships, such as the Vickers R 23 British airship, which soared through clouds with elegance unmatched. Meanwhile, Curtiss JN4 Jenny of the RNAS showcased their versatility in both training and reconnaissance missions. The RNAS Curtiss H12 Large America models, numbered 8671 and 8651 respectively, symbolized innovation and progress in aviation technology during those times. These magnificent machines paved the way for future advancements in aeronautics. Not limited to aircraft alone, even colossal structures played a role within RNAS history. The British Army Airship Beta found its home within an impressive hangar - a testament to engineering ingenuity. During World War I, bravery knew no bounds as witnessed by daring acts like a Sopwith Pup of the RNAS taking off amidst adversity. And who could forget moments like when a British biplane dropped torpedoes from above during intense battles? In this captivating era of aviation history, heroes emerged too – one such legend being William Reefe Robinson VC RFC who displayed extraordinary courage during World War I. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing past, let us not overlook HMS Indomitable alongside Supermarine Seafires - symbols of strength protecting our shores during perhaps tumultuous times in the 1940s. Through these glimpses into yesteryears' skies filled with brave pilots and groundbreaking technology emerges an appreciation for the RNAS's contributions to aviation history.