The B.E.9.
Created during WWI by the British Royal Flying Corps, the plane’s large range of fire for a machine gun made it stand out amongst its competitors. However, this wasn’t ideal for it left the gunman in a dangerous situation. The pilot was also in danger due to the placement of its propellers. Prompting a commander to say that it was “a hazardous machine from the passenger’s point of view.”

The B.E.9.
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