T.O.M. SOPWITH

Photograph signed and dated by

Sir Thomas Sopwith ~ 1975

Of all the aircraft involved in the 1914-1918 War, none achieved more fame than Sopwith types – Pups, Triplanes, Camels and Snipes.

Equally, of the early pioneers few, if any, have achieved more fame than did T.O.M. Sopwith. He first took to the air in a balloon, set out to break records as soon as he had learned to fly an aeroplane, and was barnstorming in America before that word came into vogue. He built the first successful British flying boat, set up a flying school, and was a test pilot, designer and manufacturer before 1914! He was one of the outstanding pioneers of aviation and for fifty years headed one of the most famous aircraft manufacturing groups in the world.

This photo shows the Sopwith Tabloid on floats which won the 1914 Schneider Trophy piloted by Howard Pixton.

The photo measures approx 16 x 7 cm and is in Fine condition.