Armstrong Whitworth Sinai, J6858 / S21, Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd.
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Registration: J6858
Construction Number: S21
Model Armstrong Whitworth Sinai
Operator: Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd.
Airport: Farnborough (FAB / EGLF), UK - England
Photographer: R.A.Scholefield Collection
Date Taken: 1921
Date Submitted: 30/05/2011
Obtained from AWA 60 years ago. Two Sinais were ordered but this was the only example to be completed, in 1921. It was tested by the RAE and was scrapped in the mid 1920s. Two intrepid (foolhardy?) gunners were housed in the "pill boxes" behind the wings - to give a good field of fire - but the drag . .
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