Aircraft G-EAVX Data
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aircraft record found
G-EAVX
1917 Sopwith Pup, c/n B1807
Latest photo of G-EAVX
Howard J Curtis
@ EGDY
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Sopwith |
| Model | Pup Search all Sopwith Pup |
| Year built | 1917 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | B1807 |
| Number of Seats | 1 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | - -- |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | G-EAVX |
| Current Status |
Owner
| Owner | |
| Address |
, United Kingdom |
User Comments
Nick Carey-Harris, 2009-08-02 04:00:00
This arcraft was built by Standard Motors (Coventry).
Served with the R.F.C. and R.A.F. until disposed of at Croydon, being sold to A.R.M. Rickards in 1920, where the registration G-EAVX was issued. The aircraft was bought as one of a pair, the other being registered as G-EAVY purchased by a famous Norwegian Tryggve Gran.
'VX' last flew at the 1921 Aerial Derby at Hendon, piloted by Dring Leslie Frorestier-Walker, who ground looped the aircraft.
The fuselage was discovered in a barn by its current owner, who has slowly been restoring it since 1973.
The Pup is now being restored to flying condition, by a team at RNAS Yeovilton.
Served with the R.F.C. and R.A.F. until disposed of at Croydon, being sold to A.R.M. Rickards in 1920, where the registration G-EAVX was issued. The aircraft was bought as one of a pair, the other being registered as G-EAVY purchased by a famous Norwegian Tryggve Gran.
'VX' last flew at the 1921 Aerial Derby at Hendon, piloted by Dring Leslie Frorestier-Walker, who ground looped the aircraft.
The fuselage was discovered in a barn by its current owner, who has slowly been restoring it since 1973.
The Pup is now being restored to flying condition, by a team at RNAS Yeovilton.