| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | E6655 |
| Military Code: | B |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Snipe |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Snipe (replica) |
| 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: | 28 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 56585 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Snipe was introduced just before the end of WWI as a successor to the Sopwith Camel the and proved to be a very effective fighter that remained in RAF service until 1926. This replica was built in New Zealand using an original engine and many original parts and is painted in the colours of FO Dermot Boyle who served with No.1 Sqdn in Iraq in 1926. He later went on to become founding Chairman of the Trustees for the RAF Museum. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 April 2018, and has since been viewed 329 times. |