| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | No Reg |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Tabloid |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Tabloid |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Tabloid (replica) |
| C/n (msn): | [ BAPC.354 ] |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Brooklands (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Brooklands Museum |
| Photo Date: | 6 September 2016 |
| Photo by: | Brian R Burrage |
| Photo ID: | 269525 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is a replica of the aircraft that won the 1914 Schneider Trophy race as number '3' and was flown by Howard Pixton at an average speed of 86.75 mph (139.6 km/h) along the coast at Monaco. After he completed the course he opened up the throttle and flew another two laps and achieved a speed of 92 mph (148 km/h), which set a new world record for seaplanes. The replica was handed over to the museum 27 November 2013. This photo is copyright © Brian R Burrage, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2020, and has since been viewed 150 times. |