Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8
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The Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8 was a British two-seat general-purpose biplane built by Armstrong Whitworth during the First World War. The type served alongside the better known R.E.8 until the end of
Late Model F.K.8 with small radiators, streamlined nose, and vee-undercarriage.
Early production F.K.8 showing original undercarriage, cowling and radiators
The cockpit placement of the F.K.8
Late production F.K.8 showing modified undercarriage, cowling, and radiators, as well as the final long exhausts
Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8
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The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 is a British two-seat biplane reconnaissance and bomber aircraft of the First World War that was designed and produced at the Royal Aircraft Factory. It was also built
Armstrong Whitworth F.K.8
…F.K.8 was a British two-seat general-purpose biplane built by Armstrong Whitworth during the First World War. The type served alongside the better known R.E.8 until the end of the war, at which point 694 F.K.8s remained on RAF charge. The aircraft, originally designated the F.K.7, was designed by Dutch aircraft…
A vintage R.E.8 performing over the Duxford Jubilee Airshow 2012
Early production R.E.8 with the small vertical fin. There is no fairing over the sump.
R.E.8 with enlarged fin, at training unit
R.E.8s of No 3 Sqn AFC