Interesting about the B.E.2c and its contribution to the Tiger Moth. I did wonder about including the TM but feel that the Stampe was very comparable and contemporary, therefore not ultmately something of world-class uniqueness and importance.
My point is that we do not have to convince ourselves of Great British Planes, we have to convince the world! That's why I had to grit my teeth and omit the VC 10, Mosquito and Lancaster from the shortlist!
As the thread that prompted this one seems to have been started by an American compiling a list of 25 for an American publication, we have to convince them! Have they even heard of a B.E.2c ?!
Frankly, I doubt that any more than 3 British planes stand any chance of getting on such a list, and I am trying to suggest FIVE already! The criterion is "Precedential" (sic) so I have to ignore personal favourites, even if my grandad contributed to one of them!
Last edited by joy ride; 19th Dec 2014 at 10:25.