Current leaders in the poll for The Best British Fighter of World War One
- Royal Aircaft Factory S.E.5/5a
- Sopwith Camel
- Bristol F.2/F.2b
No other nominee has attracted any votes…to make your choice visit this link.
What Was The Best British Fighter Of World War One:
Candidate #3 - The Bristol F.2
The Biff of Brisfit was arguably the best two-seat fighter to enter service with any air force in the first half of the twentieth century, with over 240 aces flying the type, over 5300 being produced and it serving long after World War One ended. Originally flown at a tactical disadvantage by its pilots, when the F.2/F.2b was used aggressively like a single seater scout its success was remarkable. The RFC and RAF used it extensively and it also saw good work with the AFC in the Middle East with 1 squadron. After the First World War the newly formed Polish Air Force used it in the Polish-Soviet War.
The F.2/F.2b may be the most under-rated warplane of World War One. To vote for it please follow this link.
Cope North 2013 Exercise Photos…Image #3: A trio of fighters…from left to right, a JASDF Mitsubishi F.2, a JASDF McDonnell Douglas F-15, a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet
