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Sopwith Pup single-seat fighter
Sopwith Pup single-seat fighter, first flown during spring 1916. Evaluated in France in May 1916, with deliveries starting in late October 1916. Used during the Battle of Arras, spring 1917. Seen here is serial no. A 7302. Date: circa 1917-1918
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the Sopwith Pup single-seat fighter during the turbulent years of the First World War. Serial number A7302, seen here, was one of over 3,000 Pups produced between 1916 and 1918. The Sopwith Pup made its first flight in the spring of 1916, and was quickly evaluated in France later that year. By the spring of 1917, it became a familiar sight on the Western Front during the Battle of Arras. The Sopwith Pup was a biplane design, featuring a distinctive forward-sloping fuselage and a pusher propeller. Its agility and maneuverability made it a formidable opponent in the skies, and it was widely regarded as one of the most effective British fighter planes of the war. Despite its small size and single-seat configuration, the Pup was well-armed, carrying two machine guns that could be synchronized to fire through the propeller. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime aviation. The Pup sits on the muddy ground, its engine still warm from a recent sortie. The surrounding landscape is barren and desolate, a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the conflict. The pilot, clad in his bulky flying gear, stands nearby, his expression unreadable as he surveys the damage to his aircraft. The Sopwith Pup was a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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