The image shows two types of British pursuit airplanes used during World War One. The upper aircraft is a Sopwith Camel, which had a slow speed and low ceiling. The lower aircraft is a Sopwith Dolphin, which was an improved version of the original Sopwith and was the fastest British pursuit machine.

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