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Vickers F. B. 19 Mk 2 / II
Vickers F.B.19 Mk 2 of the UK - Royal Flying Corps Rfc 111 Squadron Parked in Palestine with a Pilot Inside in 1917 Date: 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of quiet reflection for a Royal Flying Corps (RFC) pilot as he sits inside his Vickers F.B.19 Mk 2 II biplane fighter scout, parked on the sandy terrain of Palestine during World War I. Dated 1917, this image offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a fighter pilot during this pivotal period in aviation history. The Vickers F.B.19 Mk 2 II, also known as the "F.B.19," "FB.XIX," or "IXX," was a single-seater, piston-propelled biplane fighter used extensively by the British military during the First World War. Its open-cockpit design and powerful engine made it a formidable weapon in the skies, capable of reaching speeds of up to 115 mph. The F.B.19 was primarily used as a fighter scout, providing reconnaissance and engaging enemy aircraft in aerial combat. The desert backdrop of Palestine, with its arid landscape and clear blue sky, adds to the sense of isolation and focus for the pilot as he prepares for his next mission. This image, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a unique and poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the pilots who took to the skies during the 1910s, forever changing the face of warfare.
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