The Louis Breguet design of his Breguet AV Type 14 aircraft was a major departure from his previous designs. Intended to survive the increasingly violent aerial combats of the Western Front the new design used a tractor layout, featured a low wing-loading, was intended for the Renault engine (over the objections of the Section Technique de l' Aéronautique [S.T.Aé.]), and for the first time extensively used duralumin in lieu of wood. The first prototype was powered by a 263 hp Renault and the second by the 272 hp Renault. The first prototype flew on 21 November 1916 at Villacoublay and was piloted by Louis Breguet. In November 1916 the S.T.Aé. had formulated a request for four types of aircraft. The Breguet 14A2 met the requirements for a 2-seat Army cooperation aircraft. The 14B2 version met the requirements for a day bomber. By 17 February the S.T.Aé. had completed its evaluation of the aircraft. Official orders were received on 6 March 1917.
Each aircraft was armed with three machine guns. The Observer had a T.O. 3 or a T.O. 4 gun mount for his pair of 0.303 Vickers machine guns and the pilot had a fixed 0.303 inch Vickers machine gun mounted on the left side of the fuselage. The early B2 versions had Michelin bomb rack—carrying 32 11.5 kg of bombs. The A2 version could carry four bombs, a camera, and a wireless set. The principle difference between the A2 and the B2 versions were that the B2 had a lower wing with a span and had bunge-sprung flaps.
This is a 1/8" thick detailed hand cut wood silhouette from our airplane transportation collection. It is cut from 1/8" Baltic Birch and includes a base of Eastern White pine for easy display. The silhouette measures 4 1/4" x 10 1/2" including the base. It is painted with several coats in a deep black color.
Our silhouettes and wall hangings make an interesting and unique addition to any decor at home or office. Display the silhouettes on a desk, shelf or bookcase. We like to display them on window sills or on the top of the bottom sash of a double hung window. The natural back light of the outside really highlights them. Many people have purchased our silhouettes for wedding cake toppers or reception table decorations. In addition they have provided table decorations for many special events. You can also use them as a wall decoration by not using the base and with a small hanger or adhesive mount them on the wall. They make welcomed unique gifts for those on your shopping list and with our large variety of designs I am sure we have a silhouette that anyone can appreciate.
A word about how we make these silhouettes. They are totally hand cut on a scroll saw, sanded and then hand painted. No automatic cutting machines are used and so we classify our silhouettes as handmade. If this is of interest to you please take the extra time in reviewing our approximately 400 different designs.
To save on shipping costs and to allow you to use the silhouette alone as a wall or furniture decoration the base and the silhouette are shipped unattached. To permanently attach the base to the silhouette just put a dab of household or common wood glue in the slot of the base and carefully insert the silhouette.
Quantity discounts are available for any and all of our silhouette designs.
We typically ship within two days after receipt of your payment or the clearing of your check.
As with any of our items you must be 100% satisfied or you may return the item within 30 days for a full refund including all shipping charges. We do ask that you contact us by email before returning an item which includes the name of the item and your preference regarding receiving the refund.
Our 1/8" silhouettes are normally shipped first class USPS mail in a padded envelope, however we will ship Priority Mail if you so desire; however, it is our experience the for our packages USPS first class is just as fast as USPS priority. Shipping charges are as displayed on the items listing and we do ship worldwide. We do combine shipping cost on multiple item purchases.
International buyers should contact the seller before purchase to get a quote of the shipping charge.
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