1/72 Roden RAF S.E.5a w/ Hispano Suiza - 23 Cutting the Type 1a was used

the Type 1a was used heavily in the early stages of WWII

a grade crossing and a 90 degree crossing

completely hidden drive train

and complex cleaning procedures

twin row radial engine (R-1830-76 or 86) gave it a top speed of 330 mph

1/72 Roden RAF S.E.5a w/ Hispano Suiza - 23 Cutting the Type 1a was usedIn the Spring of 1917 the RFC received a new fighter, the RAF S. E. 5. This fighter had potentially very good fighting capability, which was successfully realized by one of the Empire's best aces, Albert Ball, in numerous air duels with the adversary's planes. The only significant disadvantage of this plane was its Hispano Suiza V8 engine whose 150 h. p. was insufficient. This engine was being produced in France and required further improvement. The