SECOND HAND – Wings of Glory – RAF R.E.8 (59 Squadron)

$12.48

This Second Hand condition item is unbroken with opened and complete (manually checked by Evan) cards. Cosmetic damage may exist on the box, and is likely quite scuffed. Sometimes these items have never been played with, simply opened and admired and returned to the box by the original owner. Other items the cards show some wear but no damage. Rest assured all cards are complete and in decent condition. Typically this stock exists from collections I’ve bought that were not completely as described, from local players of the game who I’m assisting. If you purchase a 2nd hand item and notice any breakages or damage that I missed, please contact me to discuss a solution! Its very important to me that you feel positive about your purchase of these quite rare items.

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SKU: 2HWGF206C Category:

Description

The RAF R.E.8, introduced in early 1917, was the long-awaited replacement for the Be2 series of recon airplanes, offering greater speed and strength. Initial reactions were mixed, as the R.E.8 required more pilot attention than the Be2 and early accidents of spinning and stalls resulted. Once overcome, the airplane became the standard for British observation and light bombing, serving through the end of the war. It was nicknamed “Harry Tate,” after a cockney comedian, who pronounced his name “AIR-EE.”
RAF R.E.8 (30 Squadron)
30 Squadron, including the first Australian airmen, served entirely in the Middle East, even air dropping supplies to the besieged troops at Kut.
RAF R.E.8 (Marsh/MacKay Dempster)
52 Squadron was the first unit equipped with the R.E.8. It suffered heavy losses— among them Marsh and MacKay Dempster’s airplane — fighting in the German 1918 offensives.
RAF R.E.8 (59 Squadron)
59 Squadron went to France in February 1917 with a mix of veterans and rookies. The squadron suffered heavy losses during “Bloody April,” but served through the Armistice.

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Weight0.08 kg
Dimensions13.5 × 12 × 5 cm
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