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British BE2B biplane captured by Germans, WW1
A British BE2B bomber biplane captured by the Germans during the First World War. It had a 70hp Renault engine. Date: 1914-1918
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This photograph depicts a British BE2B biplane, a model renowned for its use as a bomber during the First World War, that fell into the hands of the German forces. The BE2B, manufactured between 1912 and 1916, was powered by a 70 horsepower Renault engine. The image, taken during the war years of 1914 to 1918, captures the moment of triumph for the German soldiers as they proudly stand beside their new acquisition. The Union Jack, once flying high on the plane's fuselage, now lies discarded on the ground. The BE2B biplane, with its distinctive open cockpit and two-seater configuration, was a formidable addition to the German air fleet. The Renault engine, a reliable choice for early aircraft, would have provided the necessary power for the German pilots to carry out reconnaissance missions and potentially even bombing raids against the British forces. The capture of this British BE2B biplane was a significant event in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the importance of air superiority during the First World War.
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