What is recorded here
This red commemorative plaque records: Sopwith Hangar 1913. Sir Tommy Sopwith, pilot, aircraft manufacturer and America's Cup sailor, had a long association with Calshot. Recorded plaque organisation: Calshot Activities Centre.
Sir Tommy Sopwith was a pioneering aviator and founder of the Sopwith Aviation Company, which produced key aircraft in World War I; his connection to Calshot reflects his significant contributions to early aviation and maritime sports.
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Places near here
Calshot CastleListed building · 167 yd
Main Hangar (calshot Former Rnas Station Immediately South of Castle)Listed building · 180 yd
Calshot AirfieldMemorial · 244 yd
Calshot BeachBeach / strand · 611 yd
Stanswood BayBay · 1.3 mi
Sprats Down PlantationForest · 1.4 mi
Chilling CliffCliff · 1.7 mi
Badminston PlantationWood · 1.8 mi
Harbour Master TowerCastle, fort or tower · 2.3 mi
Air Transport Auxiliary MonumentMonument or public art · 2.8 mi
Hamble Aviation sculpturePublic sculpture · 2.9 mi
Hill Head HarbourHeritage attraction · 2.9 miOther information
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