Bristol F.2B - First World War Airplane / Avion de la Première Guerre mondiale

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The U.K. designed Bristol Fighter was the most successful two-seat combat aircraft of the First World War. It was initially designed as a reconnaissance machine, the Bristol Fighter’s robust design, powerful engine, good manoeuvrability and relatively heavy armament enabled it to excel as a fighter aircraft.

The Bristol F.2B found at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum was built in 1918. It was restored by Historic Aircraft Collection in the U.K. from the ea