| Stampe & Vertongen SV-5 |
The SV5 prototype during manufactures trials.
Remarkable picture of the SV5 prototype taken post 1937 (due the camouflage scheme) and wearing the out-of-sequence serial S-1. The machine has still its non standard undercarriage and different nose while the original engine cowling has been replaced with the standard series production cover.
In 1936 the Aéronautique Militaire received 20 Stampe & Vertongen SV 5 trainers for communication and advanced pilot-training. At Wevelgem this aircraft replaced the Avro 626 Perfect, while others were affected to operational units as base-hack and advanced trainer.
Archive KLM/MRA (AMBVIIIp5)
Having been allocated to the Ecole de Perfectionnement at Wevelgem, SV-5 V-27 later went on to serve as trainer and communications hack for a Fairey Fox squadron. In this new role the aircraft had a ground collision with Fox O-125 in the second half of the thirties.
Artwork Daniel Brackx
This unidentified SV 5 is seen here at Oostende airfield in 1939 during a shooting camp. Pilot St Eloi and observer/gunner Smets.
Mike Terlinden Collection (VIII/44/13)
Photo Albert Brouckmans
While fulfilling his military duty in 1937, Mr. Albert Brouckmans took this excellent picture of a slight mishap with SV-5 S41.
| Stampe & Vertongen SV-5 S-25 ended up on its nose in this landing incident of 1938. |
Last updated 02/10/09 13:24 Daniel Brackx