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A bonus to a morning at the market.
The Scout is owned, maintained, and flown by the grandson of the original pilot who flew it in 1914-18.
He told me it was the only airworthy example left. The Lewis gun wasn't synchronised, and they found that 1-2 in 10 rounds would go through the prop. blade.
The pic is of an original prop with two hits that had been repaired at the time. Engine is a Rhone 85 hp radial with 4.5:1 comp ratio. It can easily be swung over with one hand.
A beautiful bit of aviation history in good useable condition that can stay airborne for two or more hours and climb at nearly 45 degrees.
He took it to Greece in a trailer last year and flew it from the same airfield as his grandfather did exactly 100 years ago.
The best bit for me is that it's not concours.......it's grubby, drips oil, (total loss system with exposed valve rockers, runs on castor oil), and looks like it's used and enjoyed.
A bit like my 1991 Eunos...........
Pete