Sopwith Pup [SEP] manufacturer
Sopwith Pup
The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seater biplane fighter aircraft built by the Sopwith Aviation Company. It entered service with the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service in the autumn of 1916. With pleasant flying characteristics and good manoeuvrability, the aircraft proved very successful. The Pup was eventually outclassed by newer German fighters, but it was not completely replaced on the Western Front until the end of 1917. Remaining Pups were relegated to Home Defence and training units. The Pup's docile flying characteristics also
. The Squadron officially stood up after 14 years on 30 June 2009 at the College Hall at RAFC Cranwell. On 1 February 2018, the Royal Air Force rescinded all (Reserve) nameplates changing No. 92 (Reserve) Tactics and Training Squadron to No. 92 Tactics and Training Squadron.
Aircraft operated.
- Sopwith Pup (Sep 1917–Apr 1918)
- Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a (Mar 1918–Nov 1918)
- Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF (Oct 1939–Mar 1940)
- Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/