The B.E.2: Britain’s Brave but Doomed Workhorse of the First World War
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The B.E.2: Britain’s Brave but Doomed Workhorse of the First World War
The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 was once the pride of British aviation—but by 1917, it had become a flying death trap. Discover how this early World War I biplane went from groundbreaking reconnaissance aircraft to helpless target during “Bloody April,” and how it still shaped the future of military aviation. #WorldWarOne #BE2 # ...
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