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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:RFC_Squadrons
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Major_William_Avery_Bishop
biplane configuration
defensive and offensive operations
required specialized training
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gptkbp:allows
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limited speed compared to later fighters
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gptkbp:armament
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machine guns
.303 in Vickers machine guns
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gptkbp:cockpit
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open cockpit
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gptkbp:combat_role
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air superiority
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:1917
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1920
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:George_Holt_Thomas
air combat
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:R._A._F._1_A
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gptkbp:engine_type
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water-cooled engine
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gptkbp:features
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large wingspan
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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achieved several aerial victories
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gptkbp:financial_performance
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good stability
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1916
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gptkbp:height
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2.74 m
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gptkbp:historical_context
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early 20th century aviation
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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significant in WWI air warfare.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first British fighter aircraft to enter service
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vickers F. B.5
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent fighter designs
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Fokker_Eindecker
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gptkbp:introduced
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gptkb:1917
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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fixed
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for modern fighters
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gptkbp:length
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7.62 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Vickers_Limited
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gptkbp:material
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wooden construction
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gptkbp:max_speed
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160 km/h
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Gunbus
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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high maneuverability
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gptkbp:notable_features
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pusher configuration
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 1,000
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:1917
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gptkbp:operational_history
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gptkb:World_War_I
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:production_years
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1916-1919
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gptkbp:range
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400 km
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gptkbp:retired
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1919
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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obsolescence
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:boxing_match
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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15,000 ft
4,600 m
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gptkbp:service_history
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served in various squadrons
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
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gptkbp:tail_type
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conventional tail
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gptkbp:type
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single-seat
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Vickers_F._B.5a
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 kg
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gptkbp:wing_area
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30 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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gptkb:aircraft
9.14 m
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