History of
the Bristol Bulldog biplane in aviation art prints of the Bristol Bulldog.
The Bristol Bulldog came into service with the Royal Air Force fighter
squadrons to replace the ageing Gamecocks and Siskins. The Bristol
Bulldogs entered service with No.3 Squadron at Upavon, Wiltshire.
By 1932, 9 squadrons of the Royal Air Force were equipped with
Bulldogs and it was the most widely used fighter between 1932 and 1936.
During the Abyssinian crisis, No. 3 squadron equipped with Bristol
Bulldogs was sent to the Sudan. A total of 312 bulldog fighters were
supplied to the Royal Air Force.
Single-seat day and night fighter. All metal construction with
fabric covering. Manufactured by Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd, Filton,
Bristol. Her engine was a 490 hp Bristol Jupiter VIIF, with a max speed of
174mph and a ceiling of 27,000 ft. She had two synchronised Vickers
0.303in machine guns.
