British Bristol F.2 Fighter

The Bristol F.2 Fighter was a British two-seat aircraft whose eventual success depended on using it aggressively rather than merely as a passive reconnaissance machine. It combined a forward-firing gun with a rear observer’s flexible weapon. After a difficult combat introduction in 1917, it became a respected First World War type and continued in postwar service. Its history illustrates the importance of tactics and crew cooperation as well as the aircraft’s basic design. The F.2B carried a pilot and observer, combining a forward-firing gun with the observer’s flexible rear weapon. Crews learned to handle it aggressively rather than as a slow reconnaissance machine. It served beyond 1918, becoming one of Britain’s enduring two-seat combat aircraft.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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