Aircraft G-ABWE Data
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aircraft record found
G-ABWE
1932 Comper CLA-7 Swift, c/n S32/7
Latest photo of G-ABWE
George Stead
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Comper |
| Model | CLA-7 Swift Search all Comper CLA-7 Swift |
| Year built | 1932 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | S32/7 |
| Number of Seats | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pobjoy R - 75hp |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | G-ABWE |
| Current Status |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Dale Shuttleworth, 2009-05-30 04:00:00
In May 1932, Richard Shuttleworth took delivery of the Comper Swift and was so pleased with it's performance that he entered the aircraft in the Viceroy Challenge race - India and also purchased stock in Nick Comper's company and became its Director. G-ABWE was not to fly in the Viceroy as Shuttleworth stood the craft on it's nose after the Pobjoy engine quit in high winds on Jan. 1933 just days before the race. Shuttleworth purchased another Swift G-ABPY for the Viceroy. The 23 year old squire departed for India from Old Warden airfield.