| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N5912 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Triplane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Triplane |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Triplane |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hendon (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Hendon / London |
| Photo Date: | 13 April 2010 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 24888 |
| Photo Comment |
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The prototype Triplane first flew in May 1916 and the type entered service with the Royal Naval Air Service early in 1917 and a total of 147 were built. It was a very agile but lightly armed type that was soon superceded by the biplanes. Often quoted as cn 8385M, but that is its allocated RAF maintenance serial. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 December 2017, and has since been viewed 124 times. |