The First World War Webley & Scott for air-to-air warfare, with firearms expert, Jonathan Ferguson
This video explores the use of the Webley & Scott self-loading pistol in .455 calibre during the First World War for air-to-air combat. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discusses early military aviation's use of various handheld firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns, alongside fixed machine guns. The video highlights specific models like the Webley & Scott Mk.I (N), 1912, and Mk.I, No.2, 1915, detailing their application by airmen and their presence in the Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps.









