Aeroplane types

• by Jan_Greenslade

  Thought this information might be of interest/assistance
  R.A.F. R.E.8's = Single engined bi-plane, reconnaissance and R.A.F. R.E.5's = Single engined bi-plane, fighter

  Posted December 10, 2014 12:53 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  Thanks, Jan. Always useful to know this sort of things.

  Posted December 10, 2014 1:10 PM

• by brownfox

  Note that in this context R.A.F. = Royal Aircraft Factory, the builder of the 'planes, not Royal Air Force. They were built for the Royal Flying Corps before the R.A.F. was formed.

  Just in case anyone was confused.

  Posted December 10, 2014 6:44 PM

• by DZM admin

  Well, that could certainly get confusing. 😃 Thanks for the clarification!

  Posted December 10, 2014 8:38 PM

• by ral104 moderator, scientist

  I wasn't confused, but only because the distinction had never occurred to me! 😄 Thanks, @brownfox.

  Posted December 11, 2014 9:52 AM