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13 November 2008, 03:49 AM
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Anthony Jaques Mantle DFC
I have just joined this very informative site, and have posted a picture of my father, who was a pilot in the RNAS, in front of what I think was his aircraft. Is anyone able to identify it for me please?
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13 November 2008, 11:54 AM
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Lass,
Welcome to the flagship of the Aerodrome - where the greatest minds on the planet get together and talk about their favorite subject - WW1. ttfn tcrean7828 tom  P.S. Werner Voss fan here. and where is the picture, it's not posted with your introduction. |
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13 November 2008, 04:29 PM
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The plane in the picture appears to be a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 or it could also be a Be2.
They were 2-seater observation plane that werealso used as a bombers and ground fighters. The open engine and 4-bladed prop are pretty unique to these birds. Also welcome to the boards. I just joined myself! Last edited by DerRoteKampfflieger; 13 November 2008 at 04:37 PM. |
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13 November 2008, 04:46 PM
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I'm going to say that it's a B.E.2, the R.E.8 is closed in at the front and rounded when the picture of the plane in Sally's profile is open at the front like the B.E.2.
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13 November 2008, 04:56 PM
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I have a photo of a BE2 with a closed cowl on the front. I thought maybe it could be both because that piece may be taken off for what ever reason.
Nice grab Al. I too feel it is a BE2 or a BE12. The BE12 was single seat version of the BE2. You cannot really tell the seating arrangement with this photo. |
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13 November 2008, 11:27 PM
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Thank you so much for your replies and welcome! I had always thought it was a DH9 or 9a, because that's what he used to fly - but realised I was mistaken when I checked out the aircraft pictures on this site. Hence my question.
It was maybe the aircraft he used when he was stationed in Lemnos or Baku - he did reconnaissance in Baku after the war, before being captured by Bolsheviks and taken to Moscow! I've also got a picture he took of a large tri-plane I can't identify - I'll try to upload it too. Thanks Sally |
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23 November 2008, 09:28 PM
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Howdy Sally
Dear Sally, Without seeing the photo of the triplane, I am guessing that it could be a Sopwith Triplane since they had a high profile cmpared to Anthony Fokker's copy. Also the triplane was a favorite amongst the Royal Navy's squadrons. Good luck. If I can help you give me a shout since I have several images of pilots and planes and I share what I have. Maybe these could help you out in search. VR, Scott Price, a.k.a. Roadhog
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