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Development of Planes
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Sopwith Camel
It was first intended to be a replacement for the Sopwith Pup. This exciting plane for first flown at Brooklands, by the pilot Harry Hawker. Around 5490 of these aircraft were built throughout the second world war. And 1294 enemy aircraft were shot down. -
Sopwith Snipe
This was built as the successor to the extremely famous Sopwith Camel and was the most used single seater biplane in World War 1. It lasted for many years taking down many enemy aircraft and was eventually retired in 1926. -
Sopwith Dolphin
Whilst built in 1917 this great aircraft was first sent into war in 1918. Here it was very succesful and being powered by a 150 hp engine it was also very powerful. Sadly, the production of this aircraft did not continue after the First World War. -
Hawker Duiker
This was the first aircraft designed and made by Hawker since they took over the Sopwith company. It was made all of wood and its primary role was to carry out support operations for the army. -
Hawker Hart
First flown in June 1928 this aircraft. It played a key role in the RAF's inter war period and several variants were produced. -
Hawker Hurricane
The early models of this extraordianry aircraft were built around this time. This plane went on to be the most succesful aircraft in the Second World War, beating even the legendary spitfire. -
Hawker Harrier
The famous hawker plane was effective and is the recently development. It has resuted in a number of variations.
