The Snipe was built around the Bentley BR2 engine – the last rotary to be used by the RAF…

The Snipe began production in 1918, with more than 4,500 being ordered. Production ended in 1919, with just under 500 being built, the rest being cancelled due to the end of the war. 

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En savoir plus sur le Snipe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopwith_Snipe

Dans la lignée du Pup apparu fin 1916

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sopwith_Pup