In August 1917 , the Sopwith Aviation Company started design of a two - seat fighter reconnaissance aircraft intended to replace the Bristol F. 2 Fighter .
In August 1917 , the Sopwith Aviation Company received permission to build prototypes of the Sopwith FR. 2 .
In August 1917 , the Sopwith Aviation Company started design of a two - seat fighter reconnaissance aircraft intended to replace the Bristol F. 2 Fighter , and received permission to build prototypes of the Sopwith FR. 2 .