No.169, THE SOPWITH DOLPHIN
MULTI-GUNNED FIGHTER!
Herbert Smith's radical Dolphin design was a departure from the Sopwith company's usual rotary-engined fighters and the rearward staggered wings raised a few eyebrows. Yet the type served successfully in four operational units in France and notable in aviation history as the World's first multi-gunned single seat aeroplane. This 1967 Profile by Jack Bruce features over 20 photos, generous tables and sparkling colour profiles on the inner covers. One slightly worn copy only...
Written by Jack Bruce this modest monograph from 1967 is packed with great reference material complemented by the author's carefully-selected archive period photos-over 20 of them. Couple this with production, service employment and detailed specifications tables and you have the full story of this unique Sopwith fighter with its unusual negative stagger wing cellule. Authentic colour art on inner covers presents nine late war examples. Copy is a little worn in places with some minor spine separation but is complete.