Much of Ted Busk’s experimental research into inherent stability in aircraft was undertaken on modified Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2s. Here Lt S.C. Wingfield Smith of the Royal Aircraft Factory brings a B.E.2a in for a landing during experiments with modified “fin struts” circa 1913-14.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1912

The F.E.2b as used for pigeon-dropping over Belgium

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF F.E.2 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

The B.E.2e was used for landing agents in fields by night

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: RAF B.E.2e - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916