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LIST OF PLATES.


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  2. Frontispiece. 
  3. I.
    R.A.F. Type B.E.2. As flown at the International Competition in August, 1912
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  4. II.
    Field Tent for Aeroplane; Back View
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  5. III.
    R.A.F. Type B.E.2c. Fitted with R.A.F. (British Built) Engine
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  6. IV.
    Skeleton of Type B.E.2. Showing position of Tank, Seats, Engine, and Body structure
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  7. V.
    Test of "Bullet-Proof" Steel Plate, 3 m.m. thick
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  8. VI.
    R.A.F. Type F.E.2. Designed to carry gun weight 300 lbs.
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  9. VII.
    R.A.F. Type R.E.5. An " R.E. Portable " Tent Pole used as Derrick for dismounting Engine
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  10. VIII.
    "Flying Boat " Type. Built by Messrs. White and Thompson
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  11. IX.
    Hydro-Aeroplane H.R.E.3. R.A.F. Design for the "Naval Wing" in 1912
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  12. X.
    Floats 1912 Type, as fitted to H.R.E.3
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  13. XI.
    R.A.F. Type R.E.I. (1912) Folded for Transport or Storage
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  14. XII.
    An Example of Rough Usage. The Sopwith "Scout," a very fast single seater
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  15. XIII.
    R.A.F. Type S.E.4. Single Seat Reconnaissance Machine
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  16. XIV.
    Early (Experimental) Model of B.E.2c. Calculated and Demonstrated as inherently Stable by the late Mr. E. T. Busk
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