BE2e PLANS

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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.

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I would imagine TVAL in New Zealand might have them?

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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.

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Try the Public Records Office at Kew, they gold most of the remaining R.A.F drawings, inc those for the BE2e.

Bob. T

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I can verify that National Archives hold many detailed drawings of WW1 aircraft. Also try the Imperial War Museum, who also have holdings.

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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