Bristol F2B D8084 Low Top Canvas Shoes

Sale price$62.99 USD
Gender: Men
Color: Black
Size: US5/EU38
Canvas Shoes Size Chart
What Size Am I?
Shoe sizes can vary considerably between brands. A US13 with one brand could be a US12 with another brand.  We always recommend doing a quick foot length measurement to find the correct size. Once you have this, you can ascertain your insole measurement (please see the image below) and then simply look that up on our size chart to locate the most appropriate size.
A detailed sizing guide, aliong with UK sizing can be founded here.
We also have a Shoe Size Guarantee to give you peace of mind with your size selection. More details can be found here.
Please note all our sizes are standard width. No wide sizes are available. 
US  (M) US (W) EU INSOLE  (in/cm) 
- 5 35 8.9 22.7
- 5.5 36 9.2 23.3
- 6 37 9.3 23.5
5 7 38 9.6 24.5
6 8 39 9.8 25.0
7 9 40 10.2 25.9
7.5 10 41 10.4 26.3
8.5 11 42 10.6 27.0
9.5 11.5 43 11.0 28.0
10 12 44 11.2 28.5
11 - 45 11.4 29.0
12 - 46 11.7 29.8
13 - 47 12.0 30.5
14 - 48 12.3 31.2
Current as at: Oct 1, 2024

The Bristol F.2B Fighter D8084 was an original WWI aircraft flown by Captain Sydney Dalrymple of No. 139 Squadron during the summer of 1918. It was primarily used in the armed reconnaissance role and became notable for its distinctive "Charlie Chaplin" artwork on the port-side engine cowling.

On 8 August 1918, Dalrymple and his gunner, 2nd Lt. G. Beagle, used D8084 to shoot down two Aviatik D.1 Berg Fighters near Caldonazzo, Italy. Later, on 13 September 1918, Dalrymple downed two Albatros D.IIIs, though in a different Bristol Fighter. He went on to become an ace and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 1 November 1918.

While D8084 itself no longer exists, a restored original Bristol F.2B Fighter, originally built as F4516, has been painted to represent it. F4516 was constructed in 1917 and served with No. 13 Squadron, RFC. It was one of six original fuselage frames discovered in a barn at Weston-on-the-Green in the 1960s.

In 1989, the Royal Air Force Museum sold this airframe to The Fighter Collection at Duxford, where it underwent a meticulous restoration. The project incorporated over 60% of its original wooden components and was fitted with a Rolls-Royce Falcon Mark 3 engine sourced from the Prague Technical Museum.

Completed in 1998, it was finished in the markings of D8084 to honour Dalrymple and his squadron. In 2006, the aircraft was acquired by Peter Jackson and now operates under the registration ZK-BRI from Hood Aerodrome, Masterton, New Zealand.

There are both original and replica Bristol Fighters in New Zealand. Jackson’s aircraft is a restored original, but at least one other replica F.2B is also based in the country.

Many thanks for my wonderful sneakers!  I shall wear them with pride to remember my 25th mission with Bill DeSanders.

John "Lucky" Luckadoo (B-17 Pilot)

I was a bit dubious in ordering these, but I was very pleasantly surprised. They are excellent and well thought out. You just need to be patient regarding delivery. Well worth the wait. I'll be getting more.

Bradley D

Wonderful customer service. My error in 1st order they were good to their word and replaced at no charge. New order fits perfectly. Love the shoes.

Kelly S

Great quality nice comfortable and look so cool.

Justin McS

Brilliant shoes, comfortable and good soles. Customer service was excellent as well as my delivery went somewhere else but they helped me locate it.

Yvette P

I ordered a pair of the Avro Arrow shoes, and was totally impressed. What great quality, and super comfortable. I will be getting more for sure, thanks for a great shoe and supporting all of these great institutions, great job folks.

Royce C