Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 at The Royal Air Force Museum London with its RAF 4a V12 piston engine up front. The RAF 4a developed around 140 HP and employed air rather than liquid cooling, unlike the V12s developed by Rolls-Royce (Eagle and Falcon). #ww1 #greatwar #royalflyingcorps #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

97K views · 7.3K reactions | 40 years ago today, Argentine forces surrendered and returned the Falkland Islands to British control, ending the 74-day conflict. The Royal Air Force has changed a lot over the past 40 years, with many aircraft upgrades. Here are some of the aircraft that took part in the conflict and their modern-day counterparts. More info and experiences of Falklands veterans here: bit.ly/3Qhtd82 | Royal Air Force | Facebook

3.5K views · 150 reactions | Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 'Harry Tate' (TVAL replica) - synchronised Vickers MG up front and a Lewis MG for the gunner / observer - at The Royal Air Force Museum London #WW1 #ww1history #warbirds #avgeek #aviationphotography | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook