| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N5486 |
| Military Code: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sopwith Triplane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sopwith Triplane |
| Aircraft Version: | Sopwith Triplane |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Monino (closed)Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Central Museum of the Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 2017 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 836513 |
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In May 1989, the excellent collection at Monino added this Sopwith Triplane to its collection. It wears the Red Army roundel from 1917. This is one of only two genuine surviving Sopwith Triplanes. It is believed to have been built as N5486, which was supplied to the Russian government in 1917 for evaluation. Fitted with skis, it was later captured by the Bolshevists and used as a trainer in the Red Army. The airframe appears to be largely original, although the cowling and undercarriage are not. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 August 2025, and has since been viewed 145 times. |