Built at the Royal Aircraft Factory this single seat bi-plane could achieve 209 km/h (130 mh). It entered service in mid-1917. About 5000 Scout Experimental were built.
Authentic representation of the following version:
- Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a, No.24 Squadron, Royal AirForce, Cappy, France, September 1918.
- Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a, No.60 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Inchy, France, November 1918.