hp/220 kW engines, two with Falcon IIIs) (other sources claim 107). Thus it became the second largest user of this type. It was also one of most numerous Polish aircraft at that time. Forty Fighters were used during the Polish-Soviet War from July 1920, among others in the Battle of Warsaw, performing reconnaissance and close air support. The rest of the order became operational only after the end of hostilities. During the war, a pair were shot down by ground fire, while another was captured by the Soviets and several more were lost in crashes. Survivors of the conflict continued in Polish service in the reconnaissance and training roles until 1932. Operators Afghan Air Force operated three aircraft from 1919 and retired them by 1929. Argentine Army Aviation Service - purchased 28 aircraft from 1920 to 1924, with a further 10 built under license by FMA from 1930 to 1931. Retired in 1932. Australian Flying Corps operated the Bristol Fighter from 1917 to 1918. No. 1 Squadron in Palestine No. 6 (Training) Squadron in the United Kingdom Belgian Air Force Bolivian Air Force Canadian Air Board Royal Canadian Air Force Honduran Air Force - Honduras received a single F2.B in 1921, its first military aircraft. It was burned during an attempted revolution in 1924. Irish Air Service Irish Air Corps Hellenic Air Force Hellenic Navy Mexican Air Force New Zealand Permanent Air Force operated seven Bristol F.2B Fighters from 1919 to 1936. During its 16 years of service with the NZPAF, it was used as an army co-operation, aerial-survey and advanced training aircraft. Norwegian Army Air Service purchased five aircraft in 1922. Peruvian Air Force - Three F.2Bs were purchased in 1921. They were grounded by engine problems and a lack of spare parts in 1923 and scrapped. Polish Air Force operated 107 Bristol F.2B Fighters in 1920–1932. Soviet Air Force operated two aircraft. Kingdom of Spain Aeronáutica Militar Royal Swedish Air Force operated one aircraft only Royal Yugoslav Air Force operated one aircraft only. Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force No. 2 Squadron RAF No. 4 Squadron RAF No. 5 Squadron RAF No. 6 Squadron RAF No. 8 Squadron RAF No. 9 Squadron RAF No. 10 Squadron RAF No. 11 Squadron RAF No. 12 Squadron RAF No. 13 Squadron RAF No. 14 Squadron RAF No. 16 Squadron RAF No. 20 Squadron RAF No. 22 Squadron RAF No. 24