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Missy et al
I recall having read that the Bristol was described as a "fighter with a gunner" and that once crews had got over the old two-seater way of flying (the Lufbery circle when attacked), pilots could go after anything in front of them knowing that their back was covered by the guy in the back seat. I think the type's combat record shows that it was capable of at least holding its own against the Pfalz, Albatros and Fokker scouts of 1917/early 1918 but may have been pushed when faced with the Fokker DVII (tho' plenty of those were claimed by Bristol crews). Like most types, those who did well on it, loved it.
VBR Graeme
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