Aviator and aircraft manufacturer. Designed the Sopwith Camel. Aged 10 accidentally killed his father in a shooting accident. Expert ice skater and a legend in the yachting America's Cup. Born 92 Cromwell Road. Died at home, Compton Manor, King's Somborne, Hampshire.
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Sir Thomas Sopwith
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Thomas Sopwith
English Heritage Sir Thomas Sopwith, 1888 - 1989, aviator and aircraft manuf...
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Harrow Green School - Wellington Bomber crash
A Vickers Wellington MK1C aircraft crashed on the former Harrow Green school when its generator failed in bad weather, and its engines stalled. All of the plane's crew of six, as well as five Civil...
1 memorial
Royal Air Force Gang Show Association
The name of this organisation sometimes has "Shows" rather than "Show".
2 memorials
Hampden Bomber P4399 Crash
At around 4 am, the plane is thought to have got caught in an electrical storm when it was returning from a bombing raid on Cologne. Three of the crew and three civilians were killed after the plan...
1 memorial
Historic Croydon Airport Trust
From their website: The Historic Croydon Airport Trust was founded in 1978 as the Croydon Airport Society. It set out to conserve the history and heritage of London Croydon Airport, Britain’s first...
2 memorials
Frederick Handley Page
Aircraft designer and manufacturer. His company manufactured the Halifax bombers used in WW2.
1 memorial
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