Name that Flying Machine
British?
Yes, it's British.
First flight post 1 Jan 1919?
First flight before 1919. A modified version of a fairly well-known bi-plane.
significant production or a one off?
It was a one-off.
single seater??
looks like a Bristol Scout type - maybe the SSA as only one was ever built
Not from Bristol. A distinguishing feature of this one-off, compared to the type it was derived from, is the lack of stagger.
Could be ........ looks a bit like the Sopwith Camel but only one built - thought it might be the Snail but the engine looks wrong. The Bee also looks close but the gap between the fuselage and the upper wing is too big in the challenge.
The undercarriage looks like the Whitehead Comet or Scout - which was a take on the Pup - not even sure if it flew...................
The undercarriage looks like the Whitehead Comet or Scout - which was a take on the Pup - not even sure if it flew...................
50% correct, It's a Sopwith aircraft, but much earlier than the Camel.
Noyade wins the trophy and has control.
Bloody hell ! that 's an advanced design for 1914
I agree. I had to double-check the date!
Flying boat?
American??
American??
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