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David,
Without letting this thread get too off topic, I'll give you a quick backgrounder on the GWFM's replica Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter.
As with most of the GWFM's aircraft, it is a compromise between a relatively original exterior appearance and less authentic interior structure/powerplant.
The 'Strutter' has wooden wings that are essentially built to original plans. These are attached to a steel tube fuselage and the combination is powered by the tank version of the 220hp Continental.
It was acquired by the museum as an unfinished project in 2001 and during 2004 it was completed and painted to represent Strutter serial 9739 as flown by of F/S/L Ronald F. Redpath of No. 3 Wing RNAS.
Cheers,
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Edward P. Soye
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