Aircraft Photo of CF-CBM / N5492 | Sopwith Triplane (replica) | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #840206
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:CF-CBM
Alternate Serial:N5492
Military Code:C
Aircraft Original Type:Sopwith Triplane
Aircraft Generic Type:Sopwith Triplane
Aircraft Version:Sopwith Triplane (replica)
C/n (msn):N5492
Display Paint:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Black Maria
Location
City / Airport:Ottawa - RockcliffeMap
Region / Country:Ontario, Canada
Airport Codes:ICAO: CYRO   IATA: YRO   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Canada Aviation and Space Museum
 
Photo Date:17 July 2025
Photo by:WalAndPl
Photo ID: 840206
Photo Comment

Replica built by American amateur airplane-maker Carl R. Swanson between 1963 and 1966. Purchased by the Museum in 1966. The first flight took place on May 5, 1967 at Rockcliffe airport. The aircraft remained airworthy and flew on special occasions until 1971.

This photo is copyright © WalAndPl, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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