Sopwith Pup info sought
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Sopwith Pup info sought
In 1917 a Sopwith Pup was used on HMS Repulse taking off from a wooden deck mounted upon a gun turret.
For years I have assumed that this would be one of the forward turrets flying into wind which of course required the ship to orientate into an appropriate heading to achieve this.
I have just received a photo for some research that I am doing that suggests that an aft turret was used.
Clearly there are no eye witness accounts available these days, but I am wondering if anyone viewing these forums is able to confirm this detail as it is important in my present project.
Naval historians, over to you. With thanks in advance.
T_M
For years I have assumed that this would be one of the forward turrets flying into wind which of course required the ship to orientate into an appropriate heading to achieve this.
I have just received a photo for some research that I am doing that suggests that an aft turret was used.
Clearly there are no eye witness accounts available these days, but I am wondering if anyone viewing these forums is able to confirm this detail as it is important in my present project.
Naval historians, over to you. With thanks in advance.
T_M
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http://www.naval-art.com/repulse.htm
This states the Pup operated from "B" turret, was flown by Rutland.
I believe the B turret is what the USN calls #2 turret, which would be foreward of midships, and higher than the foreward turret.
This states the Pup operated from "B" turret, was flown by Rutland.
I believe the B turret is what the USN calls #2 turret, which would be foreward of midships, and higher than the foreward turret.
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The Shuttleworth Collection have an airworthy Sopwith Pup, but we don't fly it off a turret! 
However, someone amongst the Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society might know something, their e-mail is [email protected].
HTH
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However, someone amongst the Shuttleworth Veteran Aeroplane Society might know something, their e-mail is [email protected]. HTH
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vintage ATCO
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