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The SE5a takes part in demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The SE5a takes part in demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. Six of these belong to The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, making it the most complete collection of original airworthy WWI aircraft in the world. Amongst the collection is the SE5a. The SE5a is a single seater fighter aircraft. It is an original biplane designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, with its engine built by Wolseley Motors Ltd, and it was issued to 84 Squadron in November 1918. The National Archive in Kew has recently verified that the plane saw action in France with 84 Squadron the day before Armistice, November 10, 1918. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rob Millinship, poses next to a Sopwith Pup during a photocall at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rob Millinship, poses next to a Sopwith Pup during a photocall at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey prepares for a demonstration flight in a SE5a at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey prepares for a demonstration flight in a SE5a at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey, takes off in the SE5a for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey, takes off in the SE5a for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




The SE5a is taken to position for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The SE5a is taken to position for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




The SE5a is displayed at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The SE5a is displayed at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




A detail shot of a Be2 at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

A detail shot of a Be2 at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey prepares for a demonstration flight in a SE5a at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Shuttleworth Collection Pilot Rodger “Dodge” Bailey prepares for a demonstration flight in a SE5a at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




The SE5a is prepared for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The SE5a is prepared for demonstration flight at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




Aviation enthusiast Patrick Wilson 8, from Wetherby looks at  an Avro 504 k at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Aviation enthusiast Patrick Wilson 8, from Wetherby looks at an Avro 504 k at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” at Old Warden on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)




An aviation enthusiast takes a photograph of  Sopwith Pup at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. Of the 55,000 planes that were manufactured by the Royal Army Corps (RAC) during WWI, only around 20 remain in airworthy condition. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

An aviation enthusiast takes a photograph of Sopwith Pup at “The Shuttlesworth Collection” on July 21, 2014 in Biggleswade, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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