Bristol Primary Trainer

The Bristol Taxiplane and Bristol Primary Trainer were British single engine biplane light aircraft built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the early 1920s, with 28 built in all, mainly as trainers. In 1922 the company developed the Type 73 Taxiplane, a three seat light utility aircraft and tourer, and the Type 83 Primary Trainer, a two seat trainer for the Reserve Flying Schools, both powered by the Bristol Lucifer three cylinder radial engine. The trainer, also called the Bristol Lucifer, used the Taxiplane's wings, tail and undercarriage with a narrower fuselage holding two tandem cockpits, and 24 were built. The first six entered service at the Reserve Flying School at Filton in July 1923 and served until replaced by de Havilland Moths in December 1931.