Royal Aircraft Factory BE2A, Serial No.227 of circa 1913

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Royal Aircraft Factory BE2A, Serial No.227 of circa 1913
½in:1ft scale static display model built by P. Veale with fabric and wood covered wooden airframe, flying and control wires, tandem cockpits with wicker seats, the rear with flying controls and instruments, fuel tank, Renault 70 hp aircooled V-8 engine with exhaust pipes and silencers, four blade propeller with bolted plates, rubber tyred main undercarriage with shockcord suspension, finished in natural dope with polished cowlings. Wingspan -- 17½in. (44.5cm.). Airstrip plinth and perspex cover

Note: The prototype aircraft served with No.2 Sqdn, Military Wing.

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