Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

The first of the "Biffs" - A3303, the prototype F.2A in original state, with twin flank radiators, end plates to lower wing roots and no provision for rear armament.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / Personal album. Military

Bristol F.2A Fighter A3319, possibly snapped whilst on a flying visit to 88 Sqn at Serny during the autumn of 1918. It is possibly an aircraft of 48 Sqn, the first unit to receive the type into service.

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Комбинация на Bristol F2B турельного пулемета Lewis в задней кабине и высокой прочности конструкции, обеспечившей самолету отменные пикирующие качества, стала роковой для многих германских пилотов.

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50 серийных аэропланов F2A оснастили моторами Rolls-Royce Falcon I мощностью 190 л.с. (142 кВт). В боях участвовали только две эскадрильи (11-я и 48-я) на этих машинах. На снимке показан аэроплан из 48-й эскадрильи.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-02 / Personal album

Bristol F.2B Fighter A7195 was a Series I example, with the 190 h.p. Rolls-Royce Falcon I engine. It was from the first production batch of 200 aircraft assembled at Brislington by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Co Ltd. Delivery of these aircraft began on April 13, 1917, the first squadrons to be equipped with the type being Nos 48 and 11.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / M.Rogers - Between a Rock and a Hard Place /World war one/

Captain Ross Smith and his observer in front of their 'Brisfit'.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-06 / Personal album

The Bristol F.2B B1148, seen in the foreground, was on charge with No 1 Sqn, Australian Flying Corps. It has been reported that this aircraft bore the presentation inscription, “Australia No 3, New South Wales No 2, The White Edenglassie.”

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

A No. 5 Squadron “Brisfit” - in this case C801.

Flight 1939-03 / Flight

A Bristol F.2b Mk IV C4740 of the Cambridge University Air Squadron.
The aeroplane which made the name "Bristol" famous. The Bristol Fighter, F.2.B., which acquired the affectionate title “Brisfit” during the war. The engine was a Rolls-Royce Falcon of 275 h.p.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-05 / Personal album

Although regulations concerning aircraft markings were strictly observed at the front, officers and instructors at home-based RFC training squadrons often adorned their personal mounts in garish schemes, of which the Bristol F2B Fighter shown here is typical. This machine is probably C4879, belonging to a Wing Examining Officer who travelled around the Salisbury Plain district.The “toothed bird's head" cowling markings foreshadowed the many similar designs which appeared in later years.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / ??? - The Chequered Crocodile

Chequered Bristol F.2B Fighter C4879, used by a Wing Examining Officer in the Salisbury Plain District during World War One.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / ??? - The Chequered Crocodile

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-08 / ??? - The Chequered Crocodile

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-02 / Personal album

Almost certainly from the serial batch D2626-2775, this Bristol F.2B Fighter, built by Marshall & Sons of Gainsborough, is an example of the variant powered by a 200 h.p. Sunbeam Arab engine. Unfortunately the Squadron is unknown, but the pictures originally belonged to Lt J. Walker, RFC.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Fighting colours - D8084 of No. 139 Squadron, Villaverla, Italy, in September 1918, displaying the unit's black/white hooping on its fuselage and upper wing.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-07 / Bristol F2B Fighter D8096 /Preservation Profile/

D8096 with 208 Sqn at San Stefano, Turkey in 1923.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-07 / Bristol F2B Fighter D8096 /Preservation Profile/

D8096 on February 14, 1951 on the occasion of its first post-restoration flight at Filton. Note the temporary undercarriage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-07 / Bristol F2B Fighter D8096 /Preservation Profile/

Performing over Old Warden in the old, familiar overall silver colour scheme.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-05

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

The Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol Fighter made its first post-renovation home appearance at the year's last Old Warden display, on October 31, 1982. Both the Brisfit and the Avro Tutor made their first flights following rejuvenation in the late afternoon of Thursday September 2, the Tutor being flown by Dicky Martin and the F.2B by Angus McVittie. The Tutor flew again on the 3rd in the hands of David Ogilvy, and there were “no major snags at all". Both aircraft appeared and flew at Duxford's History in the Air display on September 5, as part of the biggest “away" gathering of Shuttleworth aircraft for 16 years.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-07 / Bristol F2B Fighter D8096 /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-03

The Shuttleworth Trust's Bristol Fighter photographed in its new colour scheme by ADRIAN BALCH

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

E2466 seen from its covered side at Cardington before it was taken to Hendon. The starboard half has been left bare to display the structure.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

The Brisfit seen from its uncovered side at Cardington. On permanent display in this form at Hendon, E2466 shows off its typical First World War wooden structure - and the restoration team's beautiful workmanship.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / Bristol Fighter F.2B /Preservation Profile/ (78)

Returning the machine to the IWM, 1953

Flight 1937-05 / Flight

His Majesty as a Squadron Leader, seen near two famous war-time types, the Bristol Fighter and the Avro 504.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / Personal album. Military

Bristol F.2B Fighter of 12 Sqn, snapped at Bickendorf. F4425 flew with 12 Sqn during 1920-21 and later with the RAF Cadet College from June 1928 until May 1929.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-05 / B.Robertson - A present from... (1)

Bristol F.2B Fighter F4440 was stationed at Cologne, Germany in early 1919 with 18 Sqn. This photograph was almost certainly taken at Bickendorf airfield. The lengthy inscription reads: Presented by Maharaja Bahadur Sir Rameswar Singh of Darbhanga No 1. The Lord Hardinge.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / Personal album. Military

Fine photograph of Bristol F.2B F4498 of 28 Sqn being flown by Fg Off Denis Dickson, suitably attired with “flying” topee. The aircraft was based at RAF Ambala, India, the home of 28 Sqn from December 1926 until February 1939, and flown on internal security duties.

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: Event No. 2, the Message Picking-up Competition. The Bristol "Fighter" F.4513 from No. 16 (Army Co-operation) Squadron dives to pick up its message, which is suspended in a bag on a line between two posts by means of the line, provided with hooks, seen trailing below the fuselage.

Мировая Авиация 142

"Brisfit" оказался одним из наиболее долговечных британских аэропланов. Он не только безупречно служил во время Первой мировой войны, но и сыграл важную роль в охране Британской империи в межвоенный период. В конце 1920-х годов эти аэропланы модификации Fighter Mk IV со щелевыми предкрылками Handley Page и рулями направления с роговой компенсацией поставлялись в университетские учебные эскадрильи (на снимке показан экземпляр из Кембриджа).

Air Pictorial 1968-11 / B.Robertson - But for the Armistice...

Standard aircraft up to the 1930s although built in the last year of the war: a Bristol Fighter at Farnborough

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-07 / P.Lamboit - Eyes in the sky (2)

Bristol F.2B Fighter F4569 up from Farnborough in 1936 with Sgt D. J. Munro at the controls.

Мировая Авиация 153

После службы в 1920-е годы в 16-й эскадрилье самолет F4587 был переоборудован в вариант Mk III и оставшуюся часть службы провел в Центре испытаний самолетов и вооружения (А&АЕЕ) и Королевском авиационном научно-исследовательском институте (RAE). В начале 1930-х годов самолет передали компании "Handley Page", где он испытывался с предкрылками одноименной конструкции (на снимке), позже внедренными на Mk IV.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Bristol F.2b, F4717 of 2 (AC) Squadron from Manston, Kent. Pilot Fg Off Jordan, and LAC Watkins as passenger. The fuselage bands were No. 2 Squadron’s unofficial markings - two outer red bands, with centre band in Flight colour, i.e. White (A), Yellow (B), Blue (C).

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / Personal album

At first glance just a nice shot of Brisfit F4942 aloft over typical Middle East terrain. However, the bundle strapped along the fuselage top decking and over the gunner’s position is a Neil Robertson aeroplane stretcher - probably with an unfortunate airman trussed inside.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-02 / Personal album

Another Brisfit from Lt Walker's collection, this time F5812 "A", probably a rebuilt aircraft, fitted with the more usual Rolls-Royce Falcon engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Peaceful fighter - a two-seat conversion for pure communication and general “hack” work. The rather pristine condition of H1398’s fabric seems to suggest VIP usage.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-08 / Personal album

Bristol Fighter H1453 in Iraq during 1924. Note the unusual “6 Squadron" motif on the fuselage side, and the squadron leader's pennant on the fin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-07 / P.Capon - Capon's Corner

The Bristol Fighter H1598, powered by a 275 h.p. Rolls-Royce Falcon III engine, called in to Stag Lane in May 1925. Bristol Fighters entered service with the RFC in April 1917 and some remained on strength in Iraq and India until replaced by the Fairey Gordon in 1932.

Мировая Авиация 142

Затем пытались ставить 300-сильные моторы Hispano-Suiza 8F и Siddeley Puma в 240 л. с. (179 кВт) (фото), но серийный выпуск обоих вариантов затянулся. Последний мотор оказался труден в установке, пришлось переносить синхронный пулемет на левый борт.

Flight 1927-03 / Flight

Bristol Fighter (Rolls-Royce "Falcon"). The Bristol Fighter is one of the hardy war veterans, and as a fighter made a name for itself during the Great War, when it was produced in large numbers. It is still in regular Service use exclusively for Army Co-operation. With some ten years of service already to its credit, it is probable that this type may shortly be replaced by modern designs. The following squadrons (Army Co-op.) are equipped with "Bris-Fits" :- Nos. 2 (Manston), 4 (S. Farnboro), 5 (Risalpur, India), 6 (Iraq, Mosul), 13 (Andover), 16 (Old Sarum), 20 (Peshawar, India), 24 (Communications, Kenley), 28 (Quetta, India), 31 (Ambala, India), and 208 (Middle East).

Flight 1929-07 / Flight

IN THE DISPLAY: Although a War Veteran, the Bristol Fighter, modernised and fitted with slots, is still seeing service in the R.A.F.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

F.2B J6621 of 28 Sqn photographed on the North-west Frontier of India in the early Twenties.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Khyber tourist - J6647 of No. 20 Squadron seen at 1,000ft over a section of the infamous Khyber Pass, India, on December 9, 1925. Note the squadron commander’s “streamers” on wings and tail - a distinguishing sign derived from WWI days.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Bristol F.2b, J6663, “B”

Flight 1930-06 / Flight

THE BRISTOL FIGHTER: First produced during the war, the "Brisfit," as it is often called, is now becoming obsolete, although one Squadron is still equipped with it.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / Personal album. Military

Bristol F.2B Mk II J6747 of 13 Sqn, based at RAF Andover. The squadron flew Brisfits from April 1924 until January 1928, when they were succeeded by Armstrong Whitworth Atlases. Like the Brisfits, the Atlases were used for Army cooperation duties. Note the squadron number in Roman numerals on the fin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / L.James - Policing the Empire

Bristol F.2B Fighter J6750 returning from a raid over the North-west Frontier of India in 1924.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-09 / L.James - Policing the Empire

5-я эскадрилья британских ВВС воевала на Bristol Fighter в районе северо-западной границы в Индии с февраля 1920 по май 1931 года. Самолеты доставляли припасы в удаленные форты и преследовали отряды мятежников.
Bristol F.2B Fighter J6774 "W" of 5 Sqn, later had its identity changed to “C”, believed to be over Quetta in the North-west Frontier province of India. The Brisfit was an inter-war mainstay of the RAF in Iraq and India.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Getting away - J6782 of No. 31 Squadron leaving Fort Dardoni, NWFP, India, for a recce in 1923, with Flg Off Ford as pilot.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Two Bristol Fighters from No. 2 Squadron over RAF Mansion in the mid 1920s.

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Самолеты F.2B часто использовались Королевскими ВВС после войны. Они служили также в Австралии, Канаде, Греции, Мексике, Новой Зеландии, Перу и Испании.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / Personal album

A study of an H-serialled Bristol F.2B Fighter, possibly of No 23 Sqn, over Tuckatoo and Hanna, Quetta, Baluchistan. The auxiliary tropical radiator beneath the engine cowling can be seen, and the crew are appropriately attired in sola topis.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / C.Bowyer - Biffs and Brisfits

Bristol F.2b, “L” of No. 20 Squadron, India, taken in the late 1920s.

Flight 1933-07 / Flight

Air Pictorial 1958-02 / Photos by request

Illustrating the use of constructor's numbers as serials in the late 1920s, a Bristol Fighter Mk. II trainer with dual controls (7120) in formation with a Hawker Tomtit (51). Markings are those of the R.N.Z.A.F. New Zealand took delivery (new) of the "Brisfit" in 1927.

Air Pictorial 1964-09 / W.Harvey - On Being Shot Down

The author in his Bristol Fighter performing for the official photographer near Serny aerodrome, France, No. 22 Squadron's base, in June 1918. Inboard of the lower port wing roundel is the aircraft's individual letter, "G", on a dark background

Flight 1930-08 / Flight

A Formation of "Bristol Fighters" of the O.U.A.S. Note the dark blue bands.

Flight 1931-08 / Flight

WHAT HAS THE ISIS COME TO? The formation flown by members of the O.U.A.S. over the Thames near Sheppey. The instructor can be seen in the leading machine, but the pilots are all undergraduates.

Flight 1930-07 / Flight

A Formation of Bristol Fighters. Note the Cambridge arms on the fins.

Flight 1931-08 / Flight

OXFORD IN THE AIR: Formation flying by members of the O.U.A.S. An instructor is in the spare seat of the leading machine but the pilots are all undergraduates.

Мировая Авиация 153

Британская 24-я эскадрилья эксплуатировала Fighter в 1920-1928 годах. Самолеты активно использовались в качестве посыльных во время забастовки в 1926 году. Здесь сфотографированы самолеты около авиабазы Кенли.

Flight 1920-04 / Flight

A flight of Bristols in the clouds

Мировая Авиация 153

Bristol Fighter сыграл важную роль во время столкновений с повстанцами в районе северо-западной границы Индии в 1920-е годы. Данные самолеты стали последними, покинувшими Пешавар в марте 1932 года.

Мировая Авиация 142

Звено аэропланов F2B 22-й эскадрильи пролетает над аэродромом Вер-Галан около Ленз, апрель 1918 года. Основными задачами этой части были дежурство в воздухе и сопровождение бомбардировщиков.

Flight 1920-07 / Flight

R.A.F. PAGEANT: Event No. 4. A quintette of Bristol Fighters flying in formation "round the mulberry bush"

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

THE FIRST R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1920: Perhaps the most impressive event of the first year's programme was when a flight of five Bristol Fighters gave a demonstration of trench bombing, as depicted above. Flying in formation, the five machines swooped down on to the trench, firing their machine guns, and then releasing their bombs with realistic effect.

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

"SET PIECES" AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAYS: At each of the previous "Pageants" and Display a grand finale was given in which some episode relating to aerial warfare was realistically enacted, viz. :- (1) 1922, Bristol bombers bombing the enemy village of "Scrapper Plain."

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

BOMBING THE "VILLAGE" AT THE PAGEANT: Event 14. Top right, the village of Scrappa Plain, before the attack. The building on the right is the Inn noted for its Lager. The church steeple was originally an aeroplane fuselage. The Albatross biplane in the foreground "went up" on the first bombs being dropped. On left, the Bristol bombers drop their first "pills" on the deserted village, the "inhabitants" having just made good their escape. Below, right, the village well alight. The Albatross (on extreme right) has just "come down."

Flight 1928-08 / Flight

THE HALTON PAGEANT: Destruction of Desert Stronghold. The bombers (Bristol Fighters and a D.H.9A) bomb the fort.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9A - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

AN EVENT AT THE PAGEANT: Event 2, two Snipes attacking a Bristol Fighter, which was eventually "brought down in flames." The Snipe on the right is on its back, and the Bristol, in the centre, is diving out of the danger zone of the second Snipe.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Sopwith Snipe / 7F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Flight 1925-07 / Flight

FIGHTING TACTICS AT THE R.A.F. DISPLAY: In Event No.9 a demonstration of flight evolutions in aerial attack was given by three Siddeley ''Siskins'' (No. 41 Fighter Squadron), three Gloucestershire "Grebes" (No. 32 Fighter Squadron), and two Bristol Fighters (No.24 Communication Squadron), In the picture some of the "Siskins" and "Grebes" are seen opening the attack on one of the Bristol Fighters.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Armstrong Whitworth Siskin - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921Gloster Grebe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1923

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

THE SECOND R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1921: On this occasion the lighter-than-air side service flying was represented by the rigid airship R.33, which cruised overhead throughout the afternoon's programme and also assisted in controlling (by wireless) the traffic to and from the aerodrome. Our picture shows the R.33 and a formation of Bristol Fighters.

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: Event 7, formation flying by Bristol Fighters. After each evolution they closed up into regular formation as shown in the top photograph. In the centre picture they are seen flying abreast past the Royal Box. Note R.33 in both these photos. In the bottom picture the machines are about to land in the aerodrome.

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

THE THIRD R.A.F. "PAGEANT," 1922: Some fine formation flying was executed by No. 24 Squadron (Kenley) on Bristol Fighters, their take-off in formation (shown right) creating much enthusiasm.

Flight 1930-01 / Flight

A photograph recalling the extraordinary series of Royal Air Force Displays which have been held annually at Hendon Aerodrome since 1920.

Flight 1922-06 / Flight

AN EASTERN DRAMA AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: A trio of "Wottnott" defenders potting at an attacking bomber.

Flight 1927-07 / Flight

THE MORNING'S PROGRAMME: 3, A "Brisfit" in the message-picking-up demonstration.

Flight 1924-07 / Flight

THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: The first event: Message picking-up competition. On the left is shown a machine diving towards the "goal posts" supporting the message on the cross-line. On the right a machine is shown swooping upwards after having successfully grappled the message by means of its trailing hook-line.

Flight 1926-07 / Flight

"ARMY CO-OP.": One of the Bristol Fighters (School of Army Co-operation) which took part in the Message-picking-up competition.

Flight 1925-10 / Flight

Peering for the Mercians: A Wessex Bristol low over Whitchurch in heavy rain

Flight 1921-07 / Flight

AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: A batch of Bristol fighters

Flight 1922-05 / Flight

THE AIRCRAFT DISPOSAL CO., WADDON: A Bristol Fighter and three D.H.9's ready for tests.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / Personal album

A line up of Rolls-Royce-engined Bristol F.2B Fighters at Castle Bromwich in 1919. The aircraft nearest to the camera has been named Daphne.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / Personal album

No 141 Sqn Bristol F.2B Fighters lined up at Castle Bromwich in 1919.

Flight 1923-08 / Flight

FOR THE AIR LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP RACE ON BANK HOLIDAY: The Service Bristol Fighters (all 275 h.p. Rolls-Royce engines) lined up for the League Cup at Croydon before the start.

Air Pictorial 1957-10 / Photos by request

EARLY-MORNING WARMING-UP. So far we have been unable to identify this squadron of Bristol Fighter Mk. IIs ("Brisfits") photographed in Iraq, circa 1924. The Mk. II had tropical radiator and oversize, desert-use tyres. Note star marking on fins.

Aviation Historian 10 / G.Wright - There Were Fins, Wings & Countless Other Things...

Aircraft are prepared for flight testing at X Aircraft Park. They are, from left to right, a Bristol F.2B Fighter, an S.E.5a, a Nieuport 17 and a D.H.9. A Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2e is also visible on the threshold of the Bessonneau tent hangar. The white circles in the foreground delineate a compass base for swinging the compasses of the aircraft.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917Nieuport Nieuport-17/21/23 - ФранцияFrance - 1916RAF B.E.2e - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-05 / Hendon /Gone but not forgotten/ (2)

Bristol Fighters, Sopwith Snipes, a Camel, an S.E.5a, a Fokker D.VII and a Sopwith Scooter await the day's flying at the first Hendon Pageant, 1920.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fokker D.VII - ГерманияGermany - 1917RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Sopwith Scooter/Swallow - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Sopwith Snipe / 7F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Flight 1928-06 / Flight

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY AIR SQUADRON AT OLD SARUM: The afternoon parade. Three Bristol Fighters and six Avro Lynx.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920

Flight 1931-08 / Flight

THE DARK BLUE AEROPLANES: Four "Bristol Fighters" and eight "Lynx-Avros" at Eastchurch. A dark blue line is painted on each fuselage.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504N - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1920

Air Pictorial 1956-12 / Photos by request

Readers are invited to forward information about this Bristol F.2b, mentioned by Major K. S. Brown in his letter above.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / Bristol Fighter F.2B /Preservation Profile/ (78)

At Earl's Court, 1953

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / Personal album

A 200 h.p. Sunbeam Arab powered Bristol F.2B Fighter at Castle Bromwich in 1919.

Flight 1931-06 / Flight

THE "BRISFIT": THE BRISTOL FIGHTER WAS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL TYPES DURING THE WAR. IT WAS GIVEN TO NOS. 43, 45 AND 70 SQUADRONS IN 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-03 / ??? - Check mates

This Bristol F.2B, serial unknown, was named The Crocodile and flew with No 7 Training Sqn from Netheravon in 1918.

Мировая Авиация 142

Вскоре стало ясно, что серийное производство моторов Falcon III отстает от потребностей, и пришлось подыскивать иные варианты. Сначала установили рядный мотор Hispano-Suiza 8Ba мощностью 200 л.с. (149 кВт), однако он страдал от проблем с редуктором, в результате чего пришлось перейти на мотор Sunbeam Arab той же мощности. Этот двигатель также не смог реализовать свой потенциал из-за серьезных вибраций, поэтому с ним собрали всего 80 самолетов из первоначально заказанных 1800 машин.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-02 / Personal album

A fine detail study of the Arab installation.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

Groundcrews starting up a F.2b 25 at Balbuena airfield Mexico City. The aircraft part of the 3/o Escuadron of the 1/o Regimiento Aereo.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

Tte PA Severiano Pulido Ortiz in front of a Mexican F.2b.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

Unknown Mexican pilot and his dog in front of an F.2b of the 1/o Escuadrilla, showing the bomb racks under the wings - what of the cloth attached to them? The pilot on the right is possibly Mayor PA Gustavo G Leon commander of the escuadrilla.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

An F.2b of 2/o Escuadrilla, without its engine cowling. Its pilot, Capt Ho PA Antonio Damn Gonzalez, poses at the wingtip. His name is carried under the gunner’s position. Of interest is the ‘2’ painted on the rudder’s horn balance.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

An excellent shot of the engine compartment of a Mexican F.2b, showing good detail of the engine and bomb racks.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

A view of Balbuena airfield, outside the then Mexico City, showing two F.2bs of the 2/o Escuadrilla, with three Douglas O-2s in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Douglas O-2 / BT - СШАUSA - 1924

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

F.2bs 27 and 28 being wheeled by a line-up of Vought O2U-2Ms and Douglas O-2Ms, after the 1929 Escobar rebellion, and the formation of the 1/o Regimiento Aereo, at Balbuena airfield.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Douglas O-2 / BT - СШАUSA - 1924Vought O2U/O3U/V-65/V-93 Corsair - СШАUSA - 1926

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

View of 1/o Escuadrilla, under the command of Major Gustavo G Leon, showing a Boarhound, two Bristols and a Avro Anahuac (504).

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913Bristol Boarhound - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1925

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

In-flight shot from another F.2b of one from the 3/o Escuadrilla.

Air Enthusiast 1998-07 / S.Flores - Los Bristols en Mexico

Six F.2bs at the aviation workshop, being assembled after their arrival in Mexico City.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2006-03 / А.Лашков - Из истории собственных наименований воздушных судов России (2)

Самолет "Бристоль Ф.2Б" с мертвой головой И.У.Павлова. 1918г.

Flight 1928-06 / Flight

THE PRINCE OF WALES FLIES: Our picture shows His Royal Highness entering his Bristol Fighter (fitted with Handley Page Slots) - which has been set aside for his special use - at Mousehold Aerodrome, Norwich, prior to his flight to Northolt, on May 30. Before his departure, the Prince inspected the Norfolk and Norwich Aero Club, which has its home at this Aerodrome.
This dual controlled Bristol F.2B Fighter Mk III was furnished as the special personal transport for HRH the Prince of Wales.

Flight 1930-06 / Flight

AT OLD ALRESFORD AERODROME: Bristols of No. 2 A.C. Squadron pegged out.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / M.Rogers - Between a Rock and a Hard Place /World war one/

DH.9 of 144 Squadron with a Bristol F.2b and BE.2 at Azrak landing ground.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917RAF B.E.2c/B.E.2d - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

Flight 1939-06 / Flight

FIGHTER CONTRAST: A Bristol Fighter (circa 1917) and a Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire seen at Netheravon on Empire Air Day.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Spitfire - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Air Enthusiast 1996-07 / C.Ashworth, P.Green - Bournemouth Bases

A view of the F.2b - note the lack of serial number.

Air Enthusiast 1996-07 / C.Ashworth, P.Green - Bournemouth Bases

“Mr Dalton and Sundorph” reads the caption. These are taken to be civilian instructors, posing in front of a Bristol F.2b.

Flight 1925-05 / Flight

BRISTOLS FOR GREECE: One of a series of "Bristol" Advanced Training Machines recently supplied to the Greek Naval Air Service. Standing near the engine will be seen (left to right) Engineer-Lieut. Alifantis, Mr. C. F. Uwins (chief Bristol pilot) and Lieut.-Commander Retsinopoulo.

Air Enthusiast 1996-11 / Round-Out

Sergeant Pilot R E Tollerfield with his navigator and Bristol F.2b at Mansion.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / Personal album

A close-up of the stretcher in position on Brisfit F4599. Note the flap which folds over to cover the patient’s (or victim’s) head and the securing strap around the aircraft's rear fuselage. F4599 is recorded as having served with No 6 Sqn in the Middle East.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-07 / Personal album

The inner secrets of the Neil Robertson stretcher, demonstrated by a mummified airman. Effectively rendering the patient immobile, the stretcher weighed 35lb and incorporated a face mask, pillow, chest piece "to be left quite loose" and a detachable blanket.

Мировая Авиация 142

В 1917 году F2B выбрали для серийного производства в США. Предназначенная для него силовая установка Liberty 8 оказалась неподходящей, однако семь аэропланов оснастили моторами Hispano-Suiza H и использовали в качестве прототипов версии XB-1A.

Мировая Авиация 153

Аргентинские ВВС располагали десятью Bristol Fighter, которые были собраны местной компанией "Fabrica Militar se Aviones" в 1930-1931 годах.

Мировая Авиация 142

В начале 1920-х годов бельгийская фирма SABCA построила по лицензии несколько F2B с моторами Hispano-Suiza. Аэропланы были оснащены шасси с гидроамортизаторами.

Flight 1924-11 / Flight

BRISTOL FIGHTERS IN MOROCCO: Above, a batch of Bristol Fighters lined up ready for active service with the Spanish Aviacion Militar against the Moors. Below, General Lanjurjo of the Spanish Aviacion Militar alighting from a Bristol Fighter after a flight over the enemy line.

Flight 1930-11 / Flight

AT BALDONNELL AERODROME: The Bristol Fighter is another type employed by the Irish Free State Army Air Corps.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

First Bristol Fighter to appear on the British civil register was G-EASH, ex H1376. It was used as a civil demonstrator by the Aircraft Disposal Co Ltd in 1920-21 and was withdrawn from use in 1921.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Bristol Fighter Mk IV G-EBIO photographed during the Speke-Southport-Blackpool-Speke Race on July 1, 1933, in which it came first with Flt Lt D. V. Ivins as pilot, with a speed of 114-1 m.p. h. and a handicap allowance of 6 min 1 sec. G-EBIO was scrapped in 1935.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-03 / Personal album

Two students flew this Bristol Fighter, G-ABYE, to Hinaidi, where K. D. Marshall took this photograph in 1934. G-ABYE was owned by M. Emmett at this time, and later passed to Universal Aircraft Services,where it remained until the registration was cancelled in April 1938.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-06 / Personal album. Civil

This converted Bristol F.2B was owned for a time by A.M. Emmett, a teacher at St Edward's School who once taught John Bent. Bent took this picture at Port Meadow, Oxford. Formerly F4721, this Brisfit was registered in December 1932 and was based for a while at Woodley, Reading. Later it was sold to Universal Aircraft Services and based at Witney. The registration was cancelled in 1938.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Bristol Fighter G-ABYE, ex Bristol-built F4721, was registered in December 1932 to M. Emmett and based at Woodley. In March 1935 G-ABYE was purchased by Universal Aircraft Services Ltd at Witney. The registration was cancelled in April 1938.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

This silver and black Bristol Fighter, G-ACCG, was photographed at Witney, Oxfordshire on July 31, 1937. It was then owned by M. Marrogordato, who purchased the aircraft from Universal Aircraft Services Ltd in October 1933. G-ACCG was scrapped in July 1939. An interesting snippet from “Flight” of June 20, 1935, mentions that Bristol Fighters could still be bought, new and unused, for "upwards of L100".

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Though fully converted, Bristol Fighter G-ACFK was never issued with a certificate of airworthiness and was sold for scrap in May 1936. It is seen here in July 1933.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Bristol Fighter G-ACFP was first operated by Empire Air Services and was then sold to the Hon Mrs Victor Bruce before being scrapped in January 1938.

Air Pictorial 1969-06 / Merlin - Hanworth /Days to remember.../

Bristol Fighter Mk. IV G-ACFP, formerly F4434, one of several converted at Hanworth in 1933 for joyriding, in this case by Empire Air Services

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Bristol Fighter G-ACPE, ex J8448, was registered in October 1934. It came from the final production batch of machines, which were completed in the first half of 1927 and which were all originally fitted with dual controls instead of observers' armament. It passed through three ownerships before being scrapped in January 1939.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-09 / ??? - Fighters no more

Owned by London Film Productions and flown by Nigel Tangye, G-ADJR, ex J8455, is seen here competing in the Cinque Ports Wakefield Cup Race at Lympne on August 25, 1935. It came 6th, with a speed of 113 1/2 m.p.h.

Flight 1922-01 / Flight

ROYAL AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS: For a considerable time the King of the Belgians has done a great deal to encourage aviation by using his aeroplane for travelling. Now the Queen of Belgium is preparing to do the same by accepting from the Aircraft Disposal Co., Ltd., a "Bristol Fighter," similar to that used so extensively by the King. Our photographs show the two machines, the one on the left being that presented to the Queen. It is finished in aluminium throughout, which makes it look very light and graceful. The machine was flown from Croydon to King Albert's private aerodrome at Brussels by Capt. Muir, and Col. Darby, General Manager of the A.D.C., made the trip as passenger in order to make formal presentation to Her Majesty.

Flight 1920-06 / Flight

A British machine on a Polish Air Mail Service: Our photograph shows a Bristol Fighter, Rolls-Royce "Falcon" engine, being loaded with mail at Warsaw preparatory to its flight to Kieff. The pilot is Capt. S. G. McNaught Davis, R.A.F., and the passenger is Brig .-General A. Carton de Wiart, V.C., C.M.G., D.S.O.

Flight 1931-07 / Flight

Members of the C.U.S.A. studying a map.

Flight 1932-05 / Flight

Flt. Lt. D. V. Ivins boarding his privately-owned Bristol Fighter (Hispano).

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Seen at Skysport Engineering’s base at Rotary Farm in Bedfordshire on June 16, 1989 was the Historic Aircraft Collection of Jersey's Bristol F.2B. Restored by Skysport from ex-Weston-on-the-Green airframe BAPC-19 plus parts from two other aircraft, it has gone to the Brussels Military Museum in exchange for Spitfire IX MK912.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / Bristol Fighter F.2B /Preservation Profile/ (78)

On display in the museum, early 1960s.

Flight 1920-06 / Flight

THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, AIRCRAFT SECTION: An R.E.8, Sopwith Salamander, Sopwith triplane and Bristol Fighter

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: RAF R.E.8 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Sopwith Salamander / T.F.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Sopwith Triplane - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Flight 1920-07 / Flight

The Aircraft Disposal Company's Exhibit at the Aero Show, Olympia: A Bristol Fighter and Handley Page Bomber.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page H.P.12 (O/400) - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-10 / Bristol Fighter F.2B /Preservation Profile/ (78)

Appearing at the Royal Tournament, Earls Court, 1953

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-02 / F.Adkin - Memoirs of Aircraftsman (2)

An ancient Bristol Fighter relegated to prop-swinging instruction at RAF Halton.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-09 / ??? - Hendon Pageantry 1920-37

The start of the Relay Race. Each team flew an Avro 504K, a Bristol Fighter and a Sopwith Snipe.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Avro 504 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1913Sopwith Snipe / 7F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918

Flight 1920-04 / Flight

The Bristol "family" at Home. Left to right: The Bristol Babe, the Bristol monoplane, the Bristol Badger, the Bristol Fighter, the Bristol Tourer and the Bristol Pullman triplane

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Babe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919Bristol Braemar / Pullman - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Bristol F.2C / Badger - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Bristol Tourer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

Flight 1939-03 / Flight

The Bristol “family” of 1920. From left to right the types are the Tourer, the Scout type F, the Babe, the monoplane, and the “Brisfit.” Behind them all is the huge Pullman passenger-carrier.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol Babe - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919Bristol Braemar / Pullman - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Bristol M.1A / M.1B / M.1C - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Bristol Scout E / F - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1918Bristol Tourer - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1919

Flight 1936-07 / Flight

The old and the new: Gloster Gauntlets over two equally famous fighters from another epoch - the Bristol Fighter and the S.E.5s.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Gloster Gauntlet - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1929RAF S.E.5 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Flight 1933-09 / Flight

The Reception Tent by daylight. In the foreground (the second machine) can be seen the Bristol Fighter of Empire Air Services.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Fox Moth / D.H.83 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932

Flight 1920-07 / Flight

AIR MINISTRY AT THE AERO SHOW: Wireless installation on Bristol Fighter.

Flight 1927-11 / Flight

"STALLED, BUT UNDER CONTROL": The Bristol Fighter, piloted by Squadron-Leader England, giving a demonstration of the new Handley Page automatic slots. In the photograph these can be seen in the open position. The rest of the wing is stalled.

Flight 1927-11 / Flight

THE NEW HANDLEY PAGE AUTOMATIC WING TIP SLOTS: On the left, Mr. Handley Page is seen explaining the safety device to Sir Samuel Hoare and The Lady Maud Hoare. On the right, a view of the slot, and the angle indicator fitted on the experimental machine to show the angle at which the machine is descending in a horizontal attitude. The indicator is limited to an angle of 30 degrees, but the machine actually descends much steeper than that.

Flight 1935-12 / Flight

ENSHRINING A "BRISFIT." This Bristol Fighter, "Biff" or "Brisfit," is one of a number of actual war-time aeroplanes now being transferred from Cardington to the new home of the Imperial War Museum, in the old Bethlem Hospital, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Southwark.

Air Enthusiast 1996-05 / R.Bonser - Hamble Pictorial. Air Service Training in the 1930s

AST had a voracious appetite for instructional airframes. Bristol Fighter Mk III J8452 served with 2 FTS at Digby, Lines from June 1929 to September 1931. It joined AST as an instructional airframe in July 1934.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-09 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Shuttleworth's Bristol Fighter now has new wings and a First World War paint scheme. It is seen here at the end of July 1982, minus its Rolls-Royce Falcon engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-05 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

The Imperial War Museum's Bristol Fighter arrives at Skysport Engineering

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-05 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

The Imperial War Museum's Bristol Fighter gets its new fabric covering in time to go back on display for Easter.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Guy Black’s Bristol Fighter, seen here partially assembled before restoration began, is on its way back to flying condition. Much original material is being retained, and Skysport Engineering have restored the fuselage frame.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

E2466 during trial installation of its dummy Rolls-Royce Falcon engine and radiator. Note the hole through the fuel tank to accommodate the Vickers gun.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

Bristol F.2B BAPC 165 is during preliminary rigging at Cardington. The aircraft is based on one of six fuselage frames found near Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire, in the early Sixties, plus four wing panels found in Ireland and one more from the Shuttleworth Collection.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-08 / Grapevine

The RAF Museum's Bristol F.2B at Cardington on June 24, 1986, just before its move to Hendon on July 1.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

The fuselage of E2466 undergoing fitment of the replica engine, the instruments, and the gun interrupter gear.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-08 / Grapevine

The Air Museum's Northrop N9M flying wing, currently being restored in California. The Brisfit reproductions in the background are presumably two of those built for the film The high road to China.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Northrop N-9M - СШАUSA - 1942

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / I.Frimston - Hendon's Brisfit

Left: E2466's overwing Lewis gun installation - additional armament for its balloon-strafing role.
Right: E2466’s 0-303in Lewis machine-gun mounted on a Scarff ring in the rear cockpit.

Flight 1927-11 / Flight

OFFICIAL DEMONSTRATION OF THE AUTOMATIC SLOT: Last week, Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary of State for Air (left), and Major H. E. Wimperis, Director of Scientific Research, made flights at Cricklewood in a Bristol Fighter fitted with the new Handley Page automatic slots. The pilot was Squadron-Leader T. England, who is seen above with his two distinguished passengers.

Flight 1933-07 / Flight

VICTORS: Flt. Lt. Ivins with his winning old Bristol Fighter, which also carried Mr. Keith Jopp.

Air Enthusiast 2006-05 / M.Rogers - Between a Rock and a Hard Place /World war one/

Lt Brown and his observer, Finlay. These two men sent the first radio message about the Turkish retreat through 'Waddy Fara'.

Aviation Historian 17

The very young gunner in this Australian Brisfit crew (the pilot is Major Syd Addison) had survived the war - he had actually retrained as a scout pilot to become managing director of Qantas.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-04 / C.Prower - From Brisfit to Beverley (1)

It was after sitting in the cockpit of a Bristol Fighter that the author decided upon a career in aviation. Bristol chief test pilot A. J. “Bill” Pegg is seen here sitting in the Shuttleworth Collection’s F.2B in 1951.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-08 / D.Higgs - Go Shoot Yourself!

The intrepid author aboard the Shuttleworth Collection's Bristol Fighter, D8096, photographed with a Higgs Camera Gun.