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High quality Cartograf decals included for 5 colour schemes;
Initially conceived in early 1916 as the Bristol R.2a reconnaissance aircraft to replace the RFC’s aging BE2 series, Frank Barnwell’s design evolved into the Bristol Fighter in July 1916 following the incorporation of the brand new Rolls Royce 190hp ‘Falcon’ engine. An order was placed for 50 aircraft and the first production Bristol F.2a Fighter (A3303) made the types maiden flight on 9 September 1916.
Deliveries of this new aircraft to 48 Squadron RFC started in December 1916 and continued through to March 1917 at which time they flew their 18 new Bristol F.2a Fighters to France. Their operational debut on 5 April 1917 was somewhat less than successful. Despite having the Bristol Fighter on strength for 3 months 48 Sqn thought it to be structurally unsound and, despite its name, flew them in a rather sedately manner similar to two seat reconnaissance aircraft, slow and steady as a platform for the rear gunner. Not surprisingly they were shot down just like slow and steady reconnaissance aircraft. It was soon realized that Bristol’s fighter was actually a very sturdy aircraft that could, and should, be maneuvered as if it were a single seat fighter with rear protection. And a fighter it was, with over 240 pilots and gunners achieving ace status in the type before the end of the Great War. Further refinements to the design, of which the most obvious was angling the front longerons downwards to improve pilot visibility, resulted in the F.2b appearing in April 1917.
Several different engine types, including 150-200hp Hispano Suiza and Sunbeam’s 200hp Arab, were fitted to the "Biff" (as it became affectionately known during the First World War ) or "Brisfit" (in the post war years) but by far the most common and successful were the 190-275hp V12 Rolls Royce ‘Falcon’ 1, II & III. A misguided attempt to build a version in the USA powered by the overly heavy 400hp Liberty engine came to naught. The Bristol Fighter continued to serve long after the First World War with numerous countries including the UK, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Peru, Mexico, Canada, Greece, New Zealand and even China. Post war modifications, as featured in this model, were numerous and included modified engine cowlings and radiator slats for improved cooling, longer exhaust manifolds, an auxiliary "tropical" radiator, modified instrument board and a larger balanced rudder. Some very late serving aircraft could also be found with variable pitch propellers, a larger horizontal tailplane and leading edge slats on the top wings. The Bristol Fighter was not withdrawn from RAF service until April 1932 and wasn"t finally withdrawn from Commonwealth service until it was retired by the NZPAF in 1936.
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