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BE.2
BE.2f Reproduction
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The makings of a BE2
BE2 strut fairings
BE2e upper wing panel
Leading edge detail
Even original style markings are used
Linen cord wrapping reinforces the joint between leading edge and wingtip bow
Leading edge and false rib detail
Completed BE2e upper wing
Completed BE2e upper wing panel
BE2e aileron under construction
Completed BE2e outer aileron
Completed aileron, note laminated spar which is routed internaly to reduce weight
Wing walk area of lower wing
The begining of a BE2
Joint between ash front longerons and the soon to be attached rear longerons
Lower longeron detail
Lower longeron detail
Wing attach fitting
Fuselage fitting detail
Close up of fuselage fitting, note original style part number and inspection stamp
Typical fuselage fitting
First upright fuselage member installed
Lower forward fuselage fitting
Main flying wire attach fitting
Steel fuselage uprights that support elevator control yokes
Intermediate fuselage detail
Intermediate fuselage detail
Intermediate fuselage detail
Forard fuslage fittings
Main fuel tank installation
Intermediate fuselage detail
Ash lower longerons
TVAL built main fuel tank in place
Main fuel tank and upper longerons installed
Fusleages are assembled on a fixture to aid in aligment and rigging
Nearly complete forward fusleage section
Forward fusleage section with engine mount tubes in place
Control stick and elevator trim mechanism
BE2c fuselage with main landing gear being installed
Main landing gear detail
Stabilizer attch detail note fabric to simulate covered parts
Dion Hunter tests the new floorboards
Pilots armoured seat
Original style cockpit combing installed
Dion is practicing to become an observer
Detail of cockpit combing
View through a BE2
Lower wings being fit to fuselage
BE2c fuselage and BE2e wings constitute a BE2f
Test fit of lower wings
Landing gear and flying wire attach fitting
Forward stabilizer attach
Cast bronze elevator control horn
Aft fuselage detail
All major components must be assembled to check fits and clearances prior to covering
All major components in place to check rigging
The BE2f is large from any angle
Levelling the airplane to prepare to check rigging
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