Sopwith Type 880 'Spinning Jenny'

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Here we see a Sopwith Type 880 from the left. This aircraft was known as the 'Spinning Jenny' because of its reputation for being easy to spin, and as the 'Sopwith Two-Seat Scout'. Only twenty four were built, and they were being used as training aircraft by the time this picture was taken.

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (17 September 2022), Sopwith Type 880 'Spinning Jenny' , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_sopwith_type_880_spinning_jenny.html

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