Sopwith Collection

HMS Furious (47) with a Sopwith F1 Camel on the flightdeck

Endeavour II
A drawing of Endeavour II, the British challenger in the 1937 Americas Cup races, which was paid for and helmed by Thomas Sopwith, the famous aeroplane pioneer

Sopwith Camel
Royal Flying Corps Rfc Sopwith Camel Cockpit with Vickers 7.7 Mm Machine-Gun and Instruments Date: 1910s

Sopwith Camel 2F-1
Major Graham Donald Wearing Shorts Standing with 66 Sqn Royal Airforce RAF Sopwith Camel 2F-1 Navalised Version Fitted with a Synchronised Vickers 0.303-Inch Machine-Gun Parked at Lemnos

Motor yacht Vita owned by Sir Thomas Sopworth, 1930s
Motor yacht Vita owned by Sir Thomas Sopworth (1934). Purchased by Sopwith as Argosy (from Charles Stone) and renamed Vita as mother ship for his racing yacht Endeavour. Date: circa 1934

Sopwith Pup N5186 of the RNAS
Sopwith Pup, N5186, of the RNAS, armed with Le Prieur rockets. October 1916. Date: 1916

British Sopwith Snipe Mark 1 biplane, WW1
A British Sopwith Snipe Mark 1 biplane in flight during the First World War. It had a 200 horsepower Bentley rotary engine. Date: 1917-1918

Sopwith Camel biplane in forced landing, France, WW1
A British Sopwith Camel biplane after a forced landing in a field near Noyelles-sur-Escaut, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918

Standard production Sopwith triplane, WW1
A standard production single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

HMS Repulse with Sopwith Pup, WW1
Stern view of HMS Repulse showing a Sopwith Pup biplane on the aft turret during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1918

Sopwith Camel biplanes on an airfield, WW1
A long line of Sopwith Camel biplanes of No. 148 Aero Squadron USAS (United States Air Service) on an airfield during the First World War, with pilots and ground crew. Date: 8 August 1918

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

British Sopwith triplane on airfield, WW1
A British single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Sopwith Pup N6444 aboard HMS Manxman in 1917
Sopwith Pup, N6444, aboard HMS Manxman in 1917. Date: 1917

Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter F2211 flown by Lt Col R Bell Davies
Sopwith 1 Strutter, F2211, flown by Lt Col R. Bell Davies, VC, DSO, during his first take-off from HMS Argus on 1 October 1918. Date: 1918

Sopwith Pup taking off from HMS Repulse, WW1
A Sopwith Pup biplane taking off from the B turret of HMS Repulse during the First World War. Date: October 1918

Sopwith 1. 5 Strutter developed for the RNAS
Sopwith 1.5 Strutter single-seat bomber developed for the RNAS in late 1915. Seen here is serial no. N5504. Date: circa 1915-1916

William George Barker, RFC pilot and air ace
William George Billy Barker (1894-1930), Canadian member of No. 9 Squadron, RFC, seen here wearing a fur coat, standing by his Sopwith Camel. His confirmed victories totalled 50

The sole Sopwith Wallaby G-EAKS
The sole Sopwith Wallaby, G-EAKS, 3 October 1919. Date: 1919

British Sopwith triplane crash, Passchendaele, WW1
A British Sopwith triplane brought down in flames at Passchendaele, Flanders, during the First World War. Date: 23 August 1917

British Sopwith Pup biplane, WW1
A British Sopwith Pup biplane, used during the First World War. Seen here in side view. Date: 1914-1918

Sopwith 2F1 Camel -seven aboard HMS Furious in build

Sopwith Pup N6444 being winched aboard HMS Manxman
Sopwith Pup, N6444, being winched aboard HMS Manxman in 1917. Date: 1917

Seven Sopwith 2F1 Camels lined up on the deck of HMS Furious prior to the raid on the Tondern airship sheds on 19 July 1918

Sopwith 2F1 Camel N6635 at Brooklands
Sopwith 2F1 Camel, N6635, at Brooklands

Sopwith Baby for the Royal Navy was developed from the Sopwiths 1913 Schneider Trophy winner

Sopwith Swallow monoplane B9276
Sopwith Swallow monoplane, B9276

A Sopwith Pup of the RNAS taking-off from the turret platform of HMAS Sydney

The Sopwith Tabloid seaplane at Monaco, 20 April 1914, when it won the Schneider Trophy contest flown by Howard Pixton. Date: 1914

The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe British single-seat biplane fighter of the Royal Air Force, RAF, during World War One
3502789 The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe British single-seat biplane fighter of the Royal Air Force, RAF, during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Sopwith Camel Comic Night fighter
Engineers Standing with Pilot Sitting in the Cockpit of 44 Sqn Royal Flying Corps Rfc Sopwith Camel Comic Night Fighter Date: 1917

Sopwith Camels ready to fly over German lines - WW1
Sopwith Camels ready to fly over German lines during the First World War

Sopwith aeroplane in the Schneider Cup 1919

Sopwith biplane Schneider Cup in 1919

Sopwith seaplane early 1900s

Sopwith seaplane

Sopwith 860 Biplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Sopwith 807 on HMS Ark Royal early 1900s

Sopwith 807 biplane on HMS Ark Royal

Sopwith Pup N5195, at the 50th anniversary of the Central Flying School's formation on 7 July 1962, held at RAF Little Rissington. Date: 1962

WWI single-seat biplane
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Sopwith Pup taking off from a battleship turret platform
The Sopwith Pup of Flight Commander Frederick Joseph Rutland, DSC and Bar, takes off from a platform on the forward gun turret of HMS Yarmouth, on 1 June 1917. Date: 1917

AMF - Sop. 1B1. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter bomber
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1B1. - Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter bomber 16. Over 4, 500 Sopwith 1 and a half Strutters were built in France from 1916, in single and two seat Army co-operation

AMF - Sop. 1E2. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter trainer
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1E2. - A two-seat bomber Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter (Sop 1B2) relegated from first-line service as a trainer

Sopwith Gnu G-EAGP of Southern Counties Aviation Date: 1919

Bristol Fighter and Sopwith Pup overfly the Avro 707B, VX790, at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield on 14 June

Sopwith Pup N5182. Built by Sopwith Aviation Co. at Kingston upon Thames in 1916, N5182 was operated by several Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) squadrons in Belgium and Northern France

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"Sopwith: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" The name Sopwith is synonymous with aviation greatness, spanning across different eras and continents. From the iconic Sopwith Camel biplane to the luxurious Motor yacht Vita owned by Sir Thomas Sopworth in the 1930s, the legacy continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. During World War I, the British Sopwith Snipe Mark 1 biplane showcased its prowess in aerial combat, while the Standard production Sopwith triplane proved its mettle on the battlefield. The unforgettable image of a forced landing in France featuring a brave pilot maneuvering a Sopwith Camel biplane serves as a testament to their resilience and reliability. Beyond military applications, Sopwith aircraft found success in civilian ventures as well. The HMS Repulse proudly carried a Sopwith Pup during WWI, showcasing its versatility beyond warfare. Meanwhile, airfields became adorned with rows of majestic Sopwith F1 Camel biplanes - symbols of power and innovation. The Endeavour II stands tall among these achievements; it represents an era where engineering marvels took flight with grace and precision. With each passing year, new advancements were made - from the sleek lines of the sophticasted Motor yacht Vita to groundbreaking designs like that of the innovative 2F-1 variant. Today, we look back at these remarkable machines with awe and admiration for those who piloted them fearlessly into uncharted skies. The story of "Sopwith" is one that intertwines history, bravery, and ingenuity – forever etched into our collective memory as an emblematic chapter in aviation's rich tapestry.