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Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter test flight #2 on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at private grass strip in North Texas. Powerplant is a new production Gnome 100hp rotary engine by Classic Aero Machining Service; Strutter is an authentic reproduction made and assembled by the crew at KipAero; markings represent Strutter #9420 flown by Flight Sub-Lt. Donald E. Harkness, a New Zealander serving in the R.N.A.S. Although there are no known photographs of this particular aeroplane, it was reported that he painted a Kiwi (New Zealand's national bird) on both sides. Harkness was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for valuable services rendered for bombing German Zeppelin sheds in Brussels (with his Sopwith 1½ Strutter). ... See MoreSee Less

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Agreed...that was magnificent - just greased that landing! Power on, power off, no flaps, no brakes, no tailwheel-real piloting talent right there...

Sweet!

Absolutely phenomenal Kip!