Fe.2b

The Vintage Aviator team built this legendary plane, manufacturing most parts from scratch!

FE.2b Reconstruction

A fully-flying reconstruction of the legendary FE2.b was recently completed! Read on for full build story, pilots report, workshop gallery and a video of the machine in flight!

 

Fe.2b Flying at Masterton

Fe.2b
Video of this incredible craft in action.

FE.2b Build Gallery

The outer wing panels are installed in pairs making this job relatively easy, the only difficulty is the height at which they are attached!
Photos of detail from the FE.2b build process

Flying the FE.2b

Fe.2b
Here is a full pilots report describing the experience of taking the new FE.2b into the air! Enjoy the smell of burnt castor oil and another piece of history brought to life by The Vintage Aviator Ltd.

Building the FE.2b

The outer wing panels are installed in pairs making this job relatively easy, the only difficulty is the height at which they are attached!
This exceptional project was a massive undertaking comprising years of work and determination, much longer than the mere months it would have taken ninety years ago.