Where can one obtain plans of the BE2e, suitable for building a full size non-flying replica?
The SAAF Museum satellite branch in Port Elizabeth are doing a feasibility study in undertaking such a project, having recently completed a full size wooden non-flying Spitfire Mk IX.
By: thedawnpatrol - 15th November 2017 at 11:26
you could try these people, lots of interesting drawings, no BE listed, but they may do one ?
www.replicraft.us.fm/plansets.htm
jules
By: TonyT - 15th November 2017 at 11:16
I know it is a C but what about Sywell as they rebuilt their replica
http://www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk/sywell-aerodrome-magazine-2011-56-biggles-biplane.php
By: anneorac - 14th November 2017 at 21:51
After a quick search there would appear to be quite a few things hiding in AVIA 14 at the National Archives.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=be2e&_ser=AVIA%2014&id=C2594
You may find it easier to ask for the listing of the RAE drawings done by Wg Cdr Unwin in the 1960s (1964 I think) which lists all the surviving BE family drawings.
Anne
By: Sabrejet - 14th November 2017 at 21:15
I can verify that National Archives hold many detailed drawings of WW1 aircraft. Also try the Imperial War Museum, who also have holdings.
By: sopwith.7f1 - 14th November 2017 at 19:23
Try the Public Records Office at Kew, they gold most of the remaining R.A.F drawings, inc those for the BE2e.
Bob. T
By: antiqueaviation - 14th November 2017 at 17:42
They do – but apparently they could not come to a mutual agreement.
The idea is not to build a replica to airworthy standard, but merely one suitable for suspending from a display hall roof so many internal details and features may not be required.
By: Chitts - 14th November 2017 at 17:25
I would imagine TVAL in New Zealand might have them?
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