RAF Print: A padre in the observer's cockpit of an FE.2b aircraft during a service

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A padre uses the observers cockpit of an FE.2b aircraft, as his pulpit during a service held at the 2 Aircraft Servicing Depot in France.
The image was taken on the 1st of September 1918, and demonstrates the lack of protection afforded to the observers who occupied this seat during air-to-air combat.
When the RAF was formed on 1 April 1918, there were seven squadrons of F.E.2s serving as night bombers and a further four squadrons of the type used for night flying training. The last of the type in front-line service served with occupation forces in Germany until March 1919.
The pilot occupied the rear cockpit and the gunner the front, giving his one or two Lewis machine guns an unobstructed field of fire of over 180 degrees. Used in offensive patrols over enemy lines to escort unarmed reconnaissance aircraft, with a 160hp Beardmore engine giving a maximum speed at sea level of 147km/h/91.5 mph the F.E.2s were generally outperformed by German fighter aircraft by late 1916 which led to their night-time rather than daytime use.
The F.E.2b was specifically designed for large-scale wartime production by companies inexperienced in aircraft production.
*Some of these images have had some dodging and burning done and have been retouched to remove detritus and dust and scratch marks only*. The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper. © Crown copyright

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Framed Prints featuring historic aviation art from the Air Historical Branch-RAF. '100 years of the RAF' shows a poignant moment in military history - a padre using an FE.2b aircraft as his pulpit during WWI. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and those who appreciate framed wall art.

A poignant moment in history, captured on film. A padre stands at the helm of an FE.2b aircraft's observer cockpit, using it as a makeshift pulpit to offer solace to those serving in France during World War I. The image was taken on September 1st, 1918, and serves as a powerful reminder of the risks faced by aircrew during this period.

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Photo Prints - Step back in time and experience the rich history of the Royal Air Force with our '100 years of the RAF' print. This poignant image, captured by the Air Historical Branch-RAF, shows a moment in time when faith and duty merged during World War I. A padre takes to the skies, using an FE.2b aircraft's observer cockpit as his pulpit for a service held at the 2 Aircraft Servicing Depot in France - a powerful reminder of the bravery and resilience that defined those who served. Our prints are a way to commemorate this remarkable milestone and pay tribute to those who have shaped our nation's history.

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