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FE2B
Single engined pusher biplane used as a fighter and night bomber during WW2. It was
converted to a night fighter for home defense duties in 1917. This aircraft served with 33 Sqn at
Elsham Wolds in 1918. 2 were lost in crashes in the area, both involving fatalities.
Top speed: 80 mph.
Engine: Beardmore 6 cylinder inline piston engine of 160 hp.
Endurance: 3 hr
Service ceiling: 11000 ft
Wingspan: 47 ft 9 ins
Length: 32 ft 3 ins
First flight: 1913
Manufacturer: Avro.
Crew: 2
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