Vintage Sopwith Pup WWI Aviation Print ✈️ 1971 Flight Colour 54 Collectible

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Item ID: 297216401815
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Category: Collectables:Transportation Collectables:Aeronautica:Military:Photos/ Prints
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

Vintage Sopwith Pup WWI Aviation Print ✈️ 1971 Flight Colour 54 Collectible

Celebrate a legendary era of aerial bravery — a rare aviation heritage print perfect for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts.

Print: approx. 10 1/4 x 8 inches

Texts: please see images

Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

The year is 1916. Above the bleak, churned landscapes of the Western Front, a nimble silhouette dances in the misty sky — the beloved Sopwith Pup. Light, agile, and wonderfully forgiving, the Pup became the cherished companion of pilots facing the uncertainty of aerial warfare. This evocative print captures a moment of grace amidst chaos, with the open farmland stretching infinitely below and a determined aviator guiding his Sopwith with poise and bravery through the thin, chill air.

This historically rich 1971 print, published by Flight London (SE1), showcases a beautifully restored Sopwith Dove, rebuilt to represent the legendary Pup and operated by the Shuttleworth Trust (registration G-EBKY). The reverse of the print offers a fascinating narrative into the Sopwith Pup’s service with the RNAS, its vital role in pioneering naval air operations, and its remarkable successes, such as the downing of Zeppelin L23. Measuring approximately 10¼ x 8 inches and in good condition, this is an authentic collectible that breathes life into the age of early aviation and naval heroism.

Collecting and preserving prints like this is an act of devotion to history — a way to honour the courage, innovation, and human spirit that shaped the world from fragile cloth and wood. Every detail speaks to the skill of early aviators and engineers, reminding us that even small, seemingly modest aircraft could leave a profound legacy. For collectors, historians, and lovers of aviation heritage, this piece offers not just ownership but a heartfelt connection to the pioneering days of flight.