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Old 30th Mar 2007, 21:19
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Sopwith Pup transported to Yeovilton

After a 35-year restoration!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/c...nbwm=1&bbram=1
Now all he needs is an engine . . .
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In case any of you cynical so and so's have doubts, it's this one...

Very nice too!

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He thought he was buying " a wooden fuselage Puss Moth"? Oh dear!

Looks like he was sold a Pup then...

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He thought he was buying " a wooden fuselage Puss Moth"? Oh dear!
Easily done... Numpty on the phone thinks its a Puss Moth and prospective buyer goes to look......Finds a Sopwith Pup and immediately gets a priceless aeroplane, albeit a project...
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