Felixstowe Fury triplane N123

Regulus · 24 July 2002, 11:51 AM

Hi

Does anyone know more of the story of this triplane-seaplane ? I recently saw a picture of it and wondered if the thing ever flew and with what results ?

Thanks and best from Regulus

24 July 2002, 03:08 PM

My pet aircraft of WW1

It was delivered on October 31, 1918 to Felixstowe, but did not see any active service. It had a couple of test flights and then was dismantled and sent to the USA to attempt the Atlantic flight. It however crashed on takeoff and Lt McLeod the wireless operator drowned. An Australian, Lt Col PFM Fellowes was the pilot.

From what I can understand it was not repaired.

Andrew.

Regulus · 29 July 2002, 06:00 AM

Thanks Andrew !

Any ideas on how it was doing in flight ?

Best from Regulus

Graeme · 31 July 2002, 11:23 AM

From Royal Navy Aircraft and Serials...

N123 - Delivered to Felixstowe 31 October 1918, first flight 11 November; 7-hour flight 24 April 1919; June 1919 to be dismantled and shipped to USA to attempt Atlantic Flight (not taken up); To No 4 communications Squadron Felixstowe, crashed on take-off for flight to Africa (incorrect landing) 11 August 1919 [Lt-Col P F M Fellowes, Maj E R Moon, Capt C L Scott, 2nd Lt J F Arnold, W/O J G Cockburn and W/O H S Locker all uninjured, Lt S E S McLeod (W/T) drowned].

Graeme