AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST
WORLD WAR ERA
No.39(HD) Sqn RFC/RAF
Originally using the BE2c and BE2e, they acquired the Bristol F2b in
September 1917. Although no official markings were allotted, they did
have a couple of different markings at various times. At one time their
aircraft had the flight letter and number on either side of the roundel;
In February-March 1918 at least two Brsitols had a white outlined black
diamond, and following that, a horizontal blue stripe was applied to the
middle of the fuselage with white outlined blue numbers
On the night of September, 1916, 2/Lt Leefe-Robinson downed the first
Zeppelin over Britain - SL-11 - while flying a BE2c.. He was awarded the
Victoria Cross as a result of this action.

RAF BE2c 2693
2/Lt W Leefe-Robinson
September 1916
Source: FMP VC research
Revised 2009
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Bristol F2b C4636
Source:LA Rogers
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Bristol F2b C4645
Source: LA Rogers
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