Original** WW1 British RFC / RAF Sopwith Snipe Fighter Biplane Aircraft Propellor Boss Officer\'s Mess Centre Piece With Period Centre Mounted Barometer & Presentation Plaque ‘Presented By M.J Wray & Dedicated To W.H Ellis’. Sn 22595 Antique & Militaria

**Original** WW1 British RFC / RAF Sopwith Snipe Fighter Biplane Aircraft Propellor Boss Officer's Mess Centre Piece With Period Centre Mounted Barometer & Presentation Plaque ‘Presented By M.J Wray & Dedicated To W.H Ellis’. Sn 22595 - 22595

The Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe was a British single-seat biplane fighter of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) & Royal Air Force (RAF). It was designed and built by the Sopwith Aviation Company during the First World War, and came into squadron service in 1918. They were powered by a Bentley BR.2, engine. Its fixed armament consisted of two Vickers machine guns on the cowling and it was also able to carry up to four 25 lb bombs for ground attack. This is an excellent WW1 British De Havilland Aircraft Propellor Boss Hub Converted To an Officer's Mess Feature Piece With centre mounted removable barometer The original Mahogany propellor boss is undamaged and the piece measures 13 ½”x 12 ½” x7” (including plinth). The boss has its original impressed markings all illustrated including ‘Snipe’ aircraft designation ‘BR2’ (Bentley Engine detail) and 200 HP Horse Power information. The hub centre is mounted with an undamaged barometer in full working order. There are no visible maker marks on the barometer. The boss is mounted on a plinth made from the wood of the propellors. The price for this superb British WW1 Combat Aircraft centre piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22595 (storeroom shelves above clocks)

£375.00