Bristol F.2B Fighter at sunset
A successful fighter of WW1, over 5,000 'Brisfits' were built.
Despite being a 2-seater, the Brisfit had the speed and manoeuvrability of a single seat fighter. The Lewis 0.303in machine gun, operated by the second crew member, is clearly visible in the picture.
An unusual design feature of the Bristol Fighter was the placement of the body of the aircraft midway between the two wings, instead of attached directly to the lower wing, as was usually the case with biplanes. This was intended to improve the field of fire for the observer.
The Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol F.2B Fighter was photographed at the Festival of Flight at Old Warden, June 2025.
Bristol F.2B Fighter at sunset
A successful fighter of WW1, over 5,000 'Brisfits' were built.
Despite being a 2-seater, the Brisfit had the speed and manoeuvrability of a single seat fighter. The Lewis 0.303in machine gun, operated by the second crew member, is clearly visible in the picture.
An unusual design feature of the Bristol Fighter was the placement of the body of the aircraft midway between the two wings, instead of attached directly to the lower wing, as was usually the case with biplanes. This was intended to improve the field of fire for the observer.
The Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol F.2B Fighter was photographed at the Festival of Flight at Old Warden, June 2025.