История Авиации 2002-01 / А.Сергиенко - Первые асы Британской Империи /Пионеры/ (1)

B.E.2c 1748 из 6-й эскадрильи, июнь-июль 1915г. Среди прочих пилотов, на нем, возможно, летал и капитан Хокер. Опознавательные знаки только на хвостовом оперении.

Мировая Авиация 225

После вывода с Западного фронта многие B.E.2c продолжили нести службу в Королевском летном корпусе в качестве ночных истребителей и обороняли Великобританию

История Авиации 2002-03 / А.Сергиенко - Первые асы Британской Империи /Пионеры/ (3)

B.E.2c 2673 на котором в сентябре-ноябре 1915г. летал 2-й лейтенант Гарольд Медликотт, 2-я эскадрилья, аэродром Эдиньель. Окраска относится к августу-сентябрю 1915г., когда машина только попала на фронт.

Мировая Авиация 225

После Первой мировой войны B.E.2 эксплуатировались в авиакорпусе Армии Норвегии (на рисунке). Другими эксплуатантами были Австралия, Бельгия, Греция и Американский экспедиционный корпус.

Air Enthusiast 1972-02 / L.Coombs - Front-office evolution (1)

"...the early style of cockpit soon gave place to the shoulder-high type, and small windscreens had to be fitted". The S.E.5A provides a good illustration of this evolution, when compared with the B.E.2C, a replica of which is shown below.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2014-09 / М.Никольский - Фарнборо-2014 /Выставки, смотры/

Историческая демонстрация воздушного боя

Авиация и Космонавтика 2018-10 / Е.Казеннов - Авиашоу "RIAT-2018"

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Fokker Dr.I - ГерманияGermany - 1917

История Авиации 2002-01 / А.Сергиенко - Первые асы Британской Империи /Пионеры/ (1)

"Ливерпуль" (B.E.2c 1748) вскоре после постройки.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / L.Balfour - A portrait of Dowding

A camouflaged B.E.2c with an RAF Ia engine and vee undercarriage. It is said that probably no other aeroplane of World War One, Allied or enemy, was so vilified as the hapless B.E.2.

Air Enthusiast 1999-03 / B.van der Klaauw - Unexpected Windfalls

BE.2c 1754, landed on Dutch soil on March 10,1915, and subsequently went to the LVA as LA-24.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-12 / W.Fry - Scout pilot

Two views of B.E.2c 2502 of “C” Flight 1916. As a 2nd Lt the author flew this aircraft on several occasions.

Aviation Historian 9 / A.Roberts - Death of a Visionary: Edward T. Busk and "Stability Jane"

By the spring of 1915 B.E.2cs had become standard equipment for first-line Royal Flying Corps squadrons on the Western Front. These Daimler-built 90 h.p. Royal Aircraft Factory 1a-engined B.E.2cs were photographed in France in 1915 while serving with No 16 Sqn, which had received its first examples in February of that year.

Мировая Авиация 212

Поздний BE.2c постройки "Ruston-Proctor", под крылом подвешены 9-кг бомбы. Однотонная светлая окраска типична для BE.2.

Мировая Авиация 212

Снимок этого BE.2c сделан в марте 1917 года. На фотографии заметны изменения, внесенные на протяжении войны в конструкцию самолета, - вертикальное оперение треугольной формы и элероны.

Flight 1935-05 / Flight

This machine was designed by the Royal Aircraft Establishment. The B.E.2C was an automatically stable tractor biplane with 90 h.p. R.A.F. engine.

Air International 1996-06 / R.Whitford - Fundamentals of Fighter Design (1)

Aircraft design is, almost without exception, a compromise. By changing the CG position and making slight modifications to the tail surfaces, the unstable BE2A was transformed into the stable BE2C (seen here). However, improvements in its flying characteristics reduced its manoeuvrability, rendering it unsuitable as a fighting machine.

Air Pictorial 1992-02

Air Enthusiast 1996-11 / R.Normann - Mespot Squadron

Lts Page and Rattray beside their BE.2c after the collision with a German machine on April 3, 1917. Note the wingtip is missing.

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

One of a number of photographs taken by Capt Henry C. Brocklehurst of No 26 Sqn while in East Africa. Although it was rapidly becoming obsolete by 1916, the B.E.2c proved to be a reliable workhorse for 26 Sqn, its inherent stability making it a steady platform for its photographic reconnaissance role.

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

A pair of B.E.2cs of 26 Sqn at Njombe, now part of Tanzania. One of the unit’s observers was Leo Walmsley, who went on to become a well-known writer, and who wrote of his experiences of First World War East Africa in his 1944 memoir So Many Loves (Collins).

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-11 / News Spotlight

The Imperial War Museum's BE2C was moved from London to Duxford for complete restoration in 1980. It has recently emerged from Duxford looking immaculate. The aircraft is Duxford's oldest aeroplane, being built by Ruston, Proctor and Company of Lincoln in 1916.

Мировая Авиация 225

Самым известным вариантом B.E.2, прослужившим дольше всех, оказался B.E.2c. Вначале он использовался как бомбардировщик, хотя быстро стал уязвимым от атак современных немецких истребителей. Данная машина вооружена двумя пулеметами Lewis.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

B.E.2c 2699 and R.E.8 F3556 are Duxford’s oldest aircraft exhibits.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: RAF R.E.8 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Air Enthusiast 1997-03 / A.Thomas - More from Mesopotamia

BE.2cs at Shaikh Saad being readied for the last Kut food drop, April 29, 1916.

Air International 1979-02 / J.Bruce - The First British Armoured Brigade (1)

This "home-made" armoured single-seat B.E.2c was a local modification made in the Middle East, possibly by No 14 Squadron. Protection appeared to be confined to the cockpit area.

Aviation Historian 16 / W.Robinson - The Reluctant Overnight Hero

Lieutenant Leefe Robinson poses in the cockpit of B.E.2c 2693, in which he shot down SL 11; the airmen beside the starboard wing are holding the upper wing’s original centre-section, which was probably damaged when Leefe Robinson shot away the wire guard that prevented the Lewis gunfire from hitting the aircraft’s structure.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / G.Parry - Images of War (3)

A B.E.2c of No 2 Squadron at Hesdigneul in 1916. The observer holds an aerial camera, and a ground-type Lewis gun can be seen on the centre-section strut. In the event of interference from the enemy the observer/photographer had to stand up to fire the Lewis.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-06 / P.Lamboit - Eyes in the sky (1)

A B.E.2c, named Tasman, photographed in 1915.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-05 / Jumbo /Press Call/

Location and date of this World War One photograph is not known. In the background is a B.E.2c.

Aviation Historian 17 / M.Parry - Major Horace Buss

A pair of Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2cs flank a Deperdussin Monoplane, both types flown by Buss during his wartime flying career, at Felixstowe in 1915. The 100 h.p. Gnome-engined Deperdussin saw RNAS service in small numbers.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Deperdussin B/C/D/TT - ФранцияFrance - 1911

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / Personal album. Military

A presumably Bristol-built B.E.2d - distinguishable by the gravity fuel tank under the upper port wing - in the snow at Filton. In the background is a Bristol Scout D with an A17-- serial, and Bristol F.2A A3317.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916Bristol Scout - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914

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: Bristol F.2A/F.2B Fighter - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

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

No. 144 Squadron DH.9 at Azrak with a pair of F.2bs from 1 Squadron, AFC.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland D.H.9 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

The rudimentary conditions in which 26 Sqn had to operate in East Africa is evident in this photograph of a B.E.2c at the ready beside a tent on an unidentified airfield. The unit moved regularly, operating from more than 15 bases between January 1916 and January 1918.

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

Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c Punjab 40 Lahore 3. This inscription was later carried by B.E.2e A3060.

Flight 1931-06 / Flight

SOME AIRCRAFT FACTORY PRODUCTS: THE B.E.2C WAS FAMOUS FOR ITS STABILITY, AND WAS BUILT IN LARGE NUMBERS DURING THE WAR.

Air Enthusiast 1997-03 / A.Thomas - More from Mesopotamia

Lt J R McCrindle in the cockpit of 30 Squadron BE.2c 4362, 1916. McCrindle made 16 food dropping flights and several escort sorties to Kut during the siege. Note the grain sack on the lower wing.

Flight 1939-06 / Flight

FLYING FORTRESS, CIRCA, 1916: Three “field service” Lewis guns formed the armament of this war-time BE.2C of No. 4 Squadron. The barrel casings with their internal finning were retained, no doubt, because the machine could not attain a sufficiently high speed to cool the naked barrels. Other points to note are the external aerial drum and the camera held by the pilot.

Aviation Historian 28 / M.Russell - Bring Out the Big Guns

A Davis six-pounder fitted to a Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c is tested at the RFC’s Machine Gun School at Hythe in November 1916. The gun fired upwards at an angle of 45°, the muzzle being level with the top wing to place the breech within easy reach of the pilot.

Air International 1979-02 / J.Bruce - The First British Armoured Brigade (1)

One of the RFC's armoured B.E.2Cs.

Air International 1979-02 / J.Bruce - The First British Armoured Brigade (1)

One of the armoured B.E.2Cs, No 2028. The photograph is dated 20 April 1916; this aircraft was issued to No 6 Squadron from No 2 Aircraft Depot on 9 September 1916 and was finally flown back to England on 10 July 1917. Thereafter it served with No 19 Reserve Squadron as a training aircraft, doubtless without its armour.

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

AT THE R.A.F. PAGEANT: The B.E.2xyz, the last word (thank goodness) in early aeroplane design, which patrolled the skies and kept the flies off the flyers.

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

The BE2xyz at the following year’s pageant in 1921, complete with funnel and backward stagger.

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

After being formed at Netheravon in October 1915, No 26 Sqn (badge at RIGHT) was sent to East Africa with a complement of Farman F.27s and Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2cs, examples of both of which are seen here serving with No 31 Sqn at Risalpur, India.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Farman Farman-27 - ФранцияFrance - 1915

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-10 / Personal album

One of the RNAS aerodromes on Imbros is pictured, showing a Bessoneau hangar and bell tents typical of the period. On the left of the photograph is a Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c bearing red, white and blue stripes on both fin and rudder. Two Voisin LAs and a Short 830 landplane may just be seen in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Short Type 184/225/827/830/310/320 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1914Voisin Voisin 3 LA / Voisin 5 LAS - ФранцияFrance - 1914

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-08 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Views of the newly-completed 77ft-high main exhibition gallery at the Imperial War Museum in London. Opened on June 29, 1989, it provides an impressive setting for several aircraft moved in from the IWM’s Duxford outstation. Seen here is B.E.2c, Sopwith Camel.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Sopwith Camel / F.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1916

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-03 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Another of Bedforshire-based Skysport Engineering's recent projects has been the refurbishment of the Imperial War Museum's Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c 2699, in preparation for its installation in the museum's new aviation gallery at South Lambeth.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

SS.40, the Black Ship, seen on its return to Kingsnorth from the 3rd Brigade RFC after the Battle of the Somme, November 1916.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

SS.13 landing at Polegate on September 15, 1916.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

SS.40 landing at Pembroke in 1917 with the handling crew running after it.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

The three airships seen at Kingsnorth in January 1917 are the SS.14, in the foreground, SSP.1 in the centre with Coastal C 2 just visible above it, and SS.40 in the background. This picture reportedly depicts an airship race, won by SS.40.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

SS.42a being hauled down at Pembroke in 1917. The arrangement of the car was very similar to that of SS.40.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-05 / B.Turpin - Dark Secret

Another view of SS.42a, flown by Flt Lt Monk. Note torpedo-shaped fuel tanks under envelope and the bomb carried behind the landing gear.

История Авиации 2002-03 / А.Сергиенко - Первые асы Британской Империи /Пионеры/ (3)

При всех своих достоинствах самолеты B.E.2 всех модификаций имели один существенный недостаток: компоновка машины не предусматривала ведения "огневого" боя с противником. Англичане пытались улучшить положение простым увеличением "стволов", но так и не догадались поменять местами кабины экипажа.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-09 / L.Balfour - A portrait of Dowding

"You're wanted on the 'phone, sir!"
A close call. Not the same incident as that described, but a rather more dramatic variation on the same theme. The damage to this B.E.2c appears to be slight - the pilot's delayed return to terra firma must have been interesting to watch. Most of the telephone wires appear to be crossed, rather than broken.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / Personal album

This B.E.2c was evidently a “bitsa”: note the P.C.10 doped centre-section, and part of an apparently white ring - probably from a training unit marking - on the replaced port upper aileron. The wings and nacelle in the background are those of an early Maurice Farman Shorthorn; we may be looking at the result of a taxying collision. Shorthorns were widely used for training in Egypt, and in Mesopotamia they were employed on land survey work in preparation for the Battle of Ctesiphon. Their slow-flying ability and excellent field of view made them ideal for the purpose.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn - ФранцияFrance - 1913

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-10 / Personal album

British & Colonial built B.E.2C 4152 after an unscheduled arrival in the desert, being sized up for removal to ‘X’ Aircraft Depot. The camel lying in the foreground is either very tired or very dead.

История Авиации 2002-03 / А.Сергиенко - Первые асы Британской Империи /Пионеры/ (3)

B.E.2c 1734 из состава 12-й эскадрильи, сбитый немецким асом Освальдом Бельке (Oswald Boelcke) 5 января 1916г.

Aviation Historian 6 / G.Ellis - Hunting the Lion of Afrika

Probably B.E.2c 4349, in which Capt Brocklehurst suffered engine failure at 600ft (180m) and had to make a forced landing in thick bush 3 1/2 miles from base on September 5, 1917.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-04 / Personal album

An anonymous B.E.2c crash at Scampton, Lincs, in 1918.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-02 / Personal album. Military

A crashed and partially-dismantled B.E.2c awaiting collection by a repair depot.