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2 unusual facts about Sopwith Aviation Company


Swing axle

It was also used in early aircraft (1910 or before), such as the Sopwith and Fokker, usually with rubber bungee and no damping.

William Tollemache, 9th Earl of Dysart

Towards the end of World War I the Dysarts sold some land in Ham to the Government for the construction of a National Aircraft Factory leased first to Sopwith Aviation Company and then to Leyland Motors, adding to local demand for housing.


Karl Ritscherle

On 23 December, he scored his third aerial victory by shooting down a Sopwith two-seater over Chaillevois.

Raby, New South Wales

The first land releases were located between three roads named in honour of famous fighter planes - Mustang Drive, Sopwith Avenue and Spitfire Drive.


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