N.S.11 over Crewe
Photographs, whatever their quality, can often shine a light on new aspects of a story and give substance to a rumour. Did Warneford fly N.S.11 over Crewe to keep a promise to his old workmates? Here’s proof he did.
Read MoreN.S.10 being ripped
N.S.10 being ripped at Longside on 21 September 1918. Together with N.S.9 and two Coastal Class airships, N.S.10 was recalled because of a rising gale. Wind gusts of 50 mph made landing impossible so all four were ripped at 100ft on the leeward side of the sheds. N.S.10 was never reassembled. The image was kindly provided by John Robertson of the Highland Aviation Museum who received it from Bruce Wells. We would very much appreciate Bruce Wells getting in contact with this site.
Read MoreN.S.8 above German Fleet
Surrender of the German Fleet. British airship N.S.8 flying over the surrendered ships in line. 21st November 1918. Arrival at Rosyth: SMS SEYDLITZ leading MOLTKE, HINDENBURG, DERFFLINGER and VON DER TANN. Taken from N.S.7.
Read MoreN.S.7 at surrender of German Fleet
N.S.7 escorting surrender of the German Fleet. British Battleships leading the way with the QUEEN ELIZABETH in the foreground, 21st November 1918.
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Pansy’s story
It is said that every story needs a love interest. In the case of airship NS11 this is provided by Pansy, together with a fair dose of intrigue, unsolved questions and an astonishing coincidence.
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NS11 – As Bright As Day is very much a work in progress and has been made possible by the generous and enthusiastic support of many individuals and organisations. If you have any information, records or material relating to British NS Class airships we would be very interested to hear from you – especially anyone related to members of the crew of NS11 or any airship of the class during their service with the RNAS or RAF during and beyond WWI. 
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