Supermarine S.6B
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The Supermarine S.6B is a British racing seaplane developed by R.J. Mitchell for the Supermarine company to take part in the Schneider Trophy competition of 1931. The S.6B marked the culmination of Mitchell's quest to "perfect the design of the racing seaplane" and represented the cutting edge of aerodynamic technology for the era.
Supermarine S.6B
The Supermarine S.6B under construction, showing the Rolls-Royce R engine
Forward fuselage and propeller detail of Supermarine S.6B, S1595 on display at the London Science Museum
The S.6B on display at the London Science Museum
R. J. Mitchell
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Reginald Joseph Mitchell was a British aircraft designer who worked for the Southampton aviation company Supermarine from 1916 until 1936. He is best known for designing racing seaplanes such as the Supermarine S.6B, and for leading the team that designed the Supermarine Spitfire.
R. J. Mitchell
Hanley High School, c.1900
The Supermarine Sea Lion I moored at the start of the 1919 Schneider Trophy race. The 25-year-old Mitchell is likely to have played a role in the development of the aircraft.
The Supermarine Sea Lion II hull and Napier Lion engine prior to be installed. Mitchell is standing second-to-left.