| Accession Number | A04318 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A Felixstowe F2A flying boat fitted with a 530 pound bomb. Production commenced in late 1917 and ...
Description
A Felixstowe F2A flying boat fitted with a 530 pound bomb. Production commenced in late 1917 and by the end of the war some 100 had been built. Fitted with two 345 hp Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines. Post war, the F2A was converted to F5 configuration. Renowned for their long rang capacity (as long as 9½ hours) and dual control. Used extensively and successfully by the Royal Naval Air Service in long range anti submarine and anti Zeppelin patrols.