The VIM or Vickers Instructional Machine was a trainer biplane aircraft built for the Republic of China by

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from war-surplus stocks of Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2d parts, powered by a surplus

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engine, but fitted with an entirely new

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, providing dual controls for the pupil and instructor. Thirty-five were built and supplied from 1920.

Operators

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Specifications (VIM)

References

* Andrews, C.F. and Morgan, E.B. ''Vickers Aircraft since 1908''. London:Putnam, 1988. . *
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