The Sopwith Pup

The #SopwithPup, also known as the Sopwith Scout, was a single-seat #biplane fighter pivotal in World War I. Manufactured by Britain's Sopwith #Aviation Company, it was celebrated for its speed and agility, qualities that made it a formidable foe in dogfights. Equipped with a single machine gun and powered by rotary engines that allowed speeds up to 111 mph, the Pup was a compact yet powerful force in the air. Notably, it was used in anti-Zeppelin operations due to its high operational ceiling. It also made history as the first aircraft to land on a moving ship, a significant milestone in naval aviation. Though it was eventually phased out from the frontline service by the end of 1917, the Sopwith Pup's influence on the development of military aviation and its contribution to the Allied war effort during the Great War are undeniable. #worldwarone #war #aviationhistory #militaryaviation #militaryaviationhistory