Vickers F.B.5 #2345

Vickers F.B.5 #2345 of №18 Squadron, crew unknown

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Description

This is a full-color 3D print of Vickers F.B.5 #2345 of №18 Squadron.   The Vicker F.B.5 “Gunbus” was the world’s first purpose-built fighter aircraft, with service starting in February 1915.  It was powered by a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine.  #2345 was a presentation aircraft, funded by India as “Bombay (2)”, and it featured the emblem of the Overseas Club on its rudder.

No painting is necessary — this model comes printed in full color, ready to use.  The model does not come with a flight stand, maneuver deck, or plane card.  You can find an unofficial plane card for this plane in this paint scheme in the gallery on this page.

Plane statistics and gaming information may be found at https://linen.miraheze.org/wiki/Vickers_F.B.5.