SE5a flown by Mark Sharp - a photo on Flickriver

SE5a flown by Mark Sharp

            This plane is an original WW1 machines that dates from 1917.
The gun-aiming apparatus can clearly be seen in this shot. 
The pilot looks down the Aldis tube (same manufacturer as the Aldis signalling lamp) which is a non-magnifying scope, and lines up the bead (that metal point sticking upwards), the circular rings and the target, beyond. When they are all in line, he pulls the wire to fire the gun, mounted above the top wing. Bound to get a hit every time! Presumably, the gun and sights are harmonized a set distance ahead - maybe 50 yards or so.
This aircraft is owned by the Shuttleworth Collection and seen here displaying at its Old Warden base.
   

Taken on: August 11, 2024

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Canon EOS R5

Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM Lens Mk II + x2 Extender Mk III

Old Warden Family Air Day 11th August 2024

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Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/9.0, 1/250 sec, 800mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM +2x III
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 25.11 (Windows)
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