A Nation Soars:
The Canadian Museum of Flight, in association with Sound Ventures and The Royal Canadian Geographic Society, are participating in the First World War commemorative project Wings of Courage, and Flight Path of Heroes as part of the ‘A Nation Soars’ program. The CMF is tasked with building, then flying, two replica Sopwith Pup biplanes. After completion of the first Pup the two planes were formally gifted to the CMF to become part of a permanent exhibit. As part of this program, two replica Nieuport fighters will team up with the Museum aircraft as Vimy Flight. More at www.facebook.com/groups/1682903768639218/
For information on how to donate to help Vimy Flight succeed, go to:
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-museum-of-flight-association/canadian-museum-of-flight-vimy-ridge-100th/
Note: for earlier progress reports, see Collection: Sopwith Pup Replica – Sopwith Pup Replica
Would you like to learn more about the Sopwith Aviation Company? Look here; Sopwith Pup Replica
Did you know that the original Sopwith Pup had a ROTARY engine? This is different from the RADIAL engine that is still in use today. Learn more at; The Sopwith Camel
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The Official announcement of The CMF participating in A Nation Soars.
The Canadian Museum of Flight, in association with Sound Ventures and The Royal Canadian Geographic Society, will be participating in the First World War commemorative project Wings of Courage, and Flight Path of Heroes as part of the ‘A Nation Soars’ program. The CMF is tasked with building, then flying, two replica Sopwith Pup biplanes. Once completed, the two planes are to be formally gifted to the CMF to become part of a permanent exhibit.