ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH SISKIN IIIA
Siskin IIIA 210, delivered June 1931, served with 113(F) Sqn in 1939, was struck off September 1942.
Siskin IIIA 210, delivered June 1931, served with 113(F) Sqn in 1939, was struck off September 1942.

ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH SISKIN IIIA - Single-seat biplan, fighter of mid-'twenties origin. Twelve supplied to RCAF (two Mk III, eight Mk IIIA, two Mk III dual), with Jaguar IV engine, of which at least three still with 113(F) Sqn in 1939 and not finally struck off strength until war's end.

Max speed, 153 mph (246 km/h) at 10,000 ft (3,050 m). Gross weight, 3,012 Ib (1,367 kg). Span, 33ft 2 in (10.11 m). Length, 25ft 4 in (7.72m).