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Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter F2211 flown by Lt Col R Bell Davies
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Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter F2211 flown by Lt Col R Bell Davies
Sopwith 1 Strutter, F2211, flown by Lt Col R. Bell Davies, VC, DSO, during his first take-off from HMS Argus on 1 October 1918. Date: 1918
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Argus Bell Davies Flown Sopwith Strutter
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This historic photograph captures the moment of Lt Col R. Bell Davies' first take-off from HMS Argus on 1 October 1918, aboard the iconic Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter F2211. Lt Col Davies, a decorated military aviator, is seen confidently seated in the open-cockpit biplane, wearing his helmet and goggles. The Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter, a two-seat biplane, was primarily used for reconnaissance and transport missions during World War I. This particular aircraft, F2211, holds significant importance as it was the plane that Lt Col Davies flew during his distinguished military career, earning him the Victoria Cross (VC) and Distinguished Service Order (DSO). The photograph was taken as Lt Col Davies prepared to embark on another mission from the deck of HMS Argus, a British aircraft carrier that played a crucial role in the Royal Naval Air Service's operations. The date, October 1918, marked the final months of the war, and this image serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of the pilots and crews who served during this pivotal period in history. The Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter F2211 and its pilot, Lt Col R. Bell Davies, continue to be celebrated as symbols of the heroism and innovation of the early days of military aviation.
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