W.W.I. Trench Art Model Of RFC "F.E.2b" Aircraft (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

W.W.I. Trench Art Model of RFC "F.E.2b" Aircraft. c.1915

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W.W.I. Trench Art Model of RFC "F.E.2b" Aircraft. c.1915 (View 1)

W.W.I. Trench Art Model of RFC "F.E.2b" Aircraft. c.1915 (View 2)

W.W.I. Trench Art Model of RFC "F.E.2b" Aircraft. c.1915 (View 3)

Very nice brass miniature trench art model of a Royal Flying Corp aircraft, modelled on an "F.E.2b". Dating from around 1915.

Trench art items such as this were manufactured by both soldiers and locals using brass from spent artillery shell cases. The locals would sell the pieces to the troops as souvenirs. This example is a very nicely made and has both rotating wheels and propeller. It appears to be modelled on a W.W.I. Royal Aircraft Establishment "F.E.2b" (Farman Experimental). These aircraft were first used by the RFC in 1915 as night bombers and continued in service until the end on the war.

Length : 52.5mm. Good condition (nice patination to brass).

Inventory No. A-16

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