70hp Collection

Pobjoy Cascade seven-cylinder radial engine of 70hp

Currie Jet Wot G-APWT, the second Currie Wot, first flown on 20 October 1959, fitted with a 70hp Rover TP.60/1 turboprop engine in November 1960

Royal Aircraft Factory F. E. 2 (second aircraft)
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2, powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine, (R.A.F. - Royal Aircraft Factory), (F.E. - Farman Experimental)

Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a
Royal Aircraft Factory (R.A.F.) B.E.2a, (B.E. - Bleroit Experimental), flown by Wingfield Smith, powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine

A early production Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c with 70hp Renault engine, skid undercarriage, RAF 6 wings and cable bracing

British BE2 biplane in flight, WW1
A British BE2C biplane in flight during the First World War. It is an early type with twin-type undercarriage, and a 70hp Renault engine. Date: 1914-1918

A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Waterplane Tour
A Farman Waterplane - Grahame White Aviation Daily Mail Waterplane Tour of 1912 Date: 1912

Royal Aero Club flying ground at Eastchurch Sheppey
Royal Aero Club flying ground at Eastchurch, Sheppey. 27 July 1912. Taken from F.K. McCleans 70hp Short tractor biplane by William J.S. Lockyer. Date: 1912

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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Witness the thrilling history of aviation with a glimpse into the past, as we delve into the world of early 20th century flying machines. The Pobjoy Cascade seven-cylinder radial engine powered various British biplanes during World War 1, including the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 (second aircraft), B.E.2a, and early production B.E.2c. These iconic British planes took to the skies from the Royal Aero Club flying grounds at Eastchurch Sheppey, where the Currie Jet Wot G-APWT and other aviation pioneers made history. Experience the excitement of early flight as we explore the British BE2 biplane in action, from its graceful glides over the English countryside to its capture by German forces during the war. And for those seeking a more unconventional flight experience, join us for a tour of a Farman Waterplane at Grahame White Aviation. Buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the annals of aviation history.