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Sopwith Aviation
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Sopwith Tabloid
The Tabloid was the first fighter plane to be built by Sopwith and also the first fighter plane to be built in Kingston. Tabloids were used by the Royal flying Corps. and the Royal Naval Air Service because of their outstanding handling. -
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World War I
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Sopwith Pup
The Sopwith Pup was designed and built in Kingston and was a very successful fighter plane during World War I. Along with its nimble handling, light weight and good manoeuverability; it was also the first single seater fighter plane in the world with a fixed gun. -
Sopwith Triplane
The Sopwith Triplane was the first triplane fighter in the world. It was designed by Harry Hawker and built in Kingston. -
Sopwith F1 Camel
The Sopwith Camel's first flight was in 1916 but it was not used for fighting purposes until 1917. However, it went on to become the most successful allied fighter plane in World War I and the first British plane to have twin synchronised guns. Over 5000 Camels were produced and delivered between 1917 and the end of the war. -
Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin
The Sopwith Dolphin was the first fighter plane to have four guns. As it was built so close to the end of the war, (it was only released in 1918) only 1500 were delivered and used in France. -
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Hawker Aircraft
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Hawker Aircraft takes over the bankrupt Sopwith Aviation Company
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Hawker Woodcock
The hawker Woodcock was Hawker Aircraft's first production plane. -
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Hawker Siddeley Aircraft
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Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane was one of the most successful and reliable planes in World War II, especially during the Battle of Britain in 1940 where it played and extremely important role saving Britain from a German invasion. It was the first RAF fighter plane to have a retracatble undercarriage, 8 guns and a top speed of 300 miles per hour. Over 14,000 Hurricanes were built and used during World War II -
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World War II
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Hawker Typhoon
The Hawker Typhoon was the first fighter plane that could travel at speeds of up to 400 mph. -
Hawker Tempest
The Hawker Tempest was the best low-altitude plane of World War II. It saved many lives around Britain shotting down more German bombers than any other fighter plane. -
Hawker Sea Fury
The Hawker Sea Fury, though not a prominent fighter in World War II, was a very successful fighter plane during the Korean War and in the Royal Canadian and Australian Navies. -
Hawker Siddeley Harrier
Designed and built in Kingston, Hawker (now called Hawker Siddeley) had created the first V/STOL plane to be used by the RAF. HArriers were used on reconnaissance missions in Germany and as Cold War Defences initiated by NATO. -
Hawker Siddeley/British Aerospace Hawk
The Hawker Siddeley Hawk was the last British aircraft to be used by the RAF. Although the last British fighter aircraft to be produced, Hawks sold in large numbers globally and were excellent and advanced trainer aircraft.
