PRODUCT : Sopwith Pup

CATEGORY : BravoDelta > Items > World War I  

£189.99    

DESCRIPTION : A Bravo Delta replica of the Sopwith Pup. Manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company, the Pup was officially named the Sopwith Scout. Although only powered by a 80hp Le Rhone rotary engine, the Pup enjoyed a lively perfomance because of its light wing load. Pilots loved it because it was simple, reliable and pleasant to fly. On the frontline the Pups were replaced by Camels in the Autumn of 1917. But the Pup stayed in service on Home Defence duties. It was particularly suited to carrier work and on August 2nd 1917, Squadron Commander Edwin Dunning flew a Pup for the first ever landing of an aircraft on a moving ship. This Bravo Delta replica is hand crafted from kiln dried mahogany, and accurately hand painted using up to 35 coats of lacquer. This model measures 29cm in length and has a wingspan of 41cm.