Bristol Scout

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Based on a Frank Barnwell pre-WW1 racing plane, the Bristol Scout was one of the first fighter aircraft to be produced in quantity for the Royal Flying Corps. Originally, a Lewis gun was mounted on the side of the aircraft. Later versions featured a machine gun synchronized to fire through the propeller arc.

Operators

• Australia, United Kingdom (Royal Flying Corps, Royal Naval Air Service).

 

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