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Howard Wright Biplane owned by Thomas Sopwith
Unknown, 1910, Lantern slide, Press cutting
Howard Wright Biplane owned by Thomas Sopwith
Howard Wright Biplane owned by Thomas Sopwith
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34559
Title
Howard Wright Biplane owned by Thomas Sopwith
Description
This biplane was used by Sopwith to set British distance and endurance record in November 1910.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1910
Size
8.2 x 8.2 cm
Type
Lantern slide
;
Press cutting
Used by Sopwith to set British distance and endurance record in November 1910.
On 18 December, he made a flight of 169 miles (272 km) from the Royal Aero Club's Eastchurch flying field to Beaumont in Belgium.
Sopwith Camel was one of the best WW1 fighters designed by Mr. Sopwith.
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