Wings of Glory: WWI – RAF R.E.8 (Marsh/Mackay Dempster)

Description

Manufacturer:Ares Games
1/144 Scale
The RAF R.E.8, introduced in early 1917, was the long-awaited replacement for the Be2 series of recon airplanes, offering greater speed and strength. Initial reactions were mixed, as the R.E.8 required more pilot attention than the Be2 and early accidents of spinning and stalls resulted. Once overcome, the airplane became the standard for British observation and light bombing, serving through the end of the war. It was nicknamed “Harry Tate,” after a cockney comedian, who pronounced his name “AIR-EE.”
52 Squadron was the first unit equipped with the R.E.8. It suffered heavy losses – among them Marsh and MacKay Dempster’s airplane – fighting in the German 1918 offensives.
Contents:
1 Prepainted Model
Flight Stand with Game Stats
Altitude Stands
Airplane Card
Maneuver Cards

This is not a stand-alone game. A copy of Wings of Glory – WWI: Rules And Accessories Pack or a WWI Duel Pack is required to play.