Recreate a fascinating chapter of British aviation history with the Airfix Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c 1:72 scale model kit, celebrating one of Britain's most important early military aircraft and its remarkable contribution to the First World War.
Designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, the BE2c was a distinctive two-seat biplane originally developed for reconnaissance missions over the Western Front. Renowned for its exceptional stability and reliable handling, the aircraft was ideally suited to observing enemy positions and gathering vital intelligence during the early years of the conflict.
Although its stable design made it vulnerable to increasingly advanced German fighter aircraft, the BE2c found a new role defending Britain against night-time Zeppelin raids. On 3 September 1916, Lieutenant William Leefe Robinson famously shot down the first German airship destroyed over Britain while flying a BE2c, earning the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery.
The aircraft also has a special connection to Bristol's rich aerospace heritage. Although designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, BE2c aircraft were built under licence by the Bristol Aeroplane Company at Filton, alongside the company's own pioneering aircraft designs.
This detailed Airfix 1:72 scale model kit features 54 individual parts and two authentic marking options, offering an enjoyable and rewarding building experience. With its distinctive biplane design and fascinating wartime history, it's a fantastic addition to any model aircraft collection and a thoughtful gift for aviation enthusiasts.
Product Features
- Brand: Airfix
- Aircraft: Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c
- Product code: A02101
- Scale: 1:72
- Number of parts: 54
- Skill level: 2
- Completed dimensions: 11.5cm (L) x 15.6cm (W)
- Marking options: Two authentic aircraft schemes
- Contents: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decals
- Age recommendation: 8 years and over
- Historical significance: Built under licence by the Bristol Aeroplane Company at Filton
- Ideal for: Model-making enthusiasts, aviation collectors and First World War history fans
Please note: This is an unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are required to complete the model and are sold separately.
Bring Britain's pioneering aviation history to life with this Airfix BE2c model kit, celebrating the courage of early military aviators and the engineering innovation that helped establish Bristol as one of Britain's leading centres of aircraft manufacturing.