Initially conceived in early 1916 as the Bristol R.2a reconnaissance aircraft to replace the RFC’s aging BE2 series, Frank Barnwell’s design evolved into the Bristol Fighter in July 1916 following the incorporation of the brand new Rolls Royce 190hp ‘Falcon’ engine. An order was placed for 50 aircraft and the first production Bristol F.2a Fighter (A3303) made the types maiden flight on 9 September 1916.

• 37cm x 24cm.
• High quality Cartograf decals for 5 post WW1 aircraft.
• 193 high quality injection moulded plastic parts.
• 19 all new parts including late production engine cowlings, radiator shutters, instrument board plus optional fin, rudder, exhaust manifolds, spare wheel and auxiliary (tropical) radiator.
• Highly detailed 275hp Rolls Royce Falcon III engine.
• 15 photo-etched metal detail parts.
• Fine, in scale, rib tape detail.
• Full rigging diagrams.