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1917 Sopwith Pup C/N B1807Discuss this aircraft in community |
by Howard J Curtis @ EGDY
| 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: | - -- |
| Registration Number: | G-EAVX |
| Address: | , United Kingdom |
| 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. | |