Sopwith biplane replica in Abbotsford?

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Spandau
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Sopwith biplane replica in Abbotsford?

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Was in Abbotsford briefly last week and saw some sort of Sopwith looking airplane in the circuit. Does anyone know what I saw? It looked like a 1 1/2 Strutter to me but I couldn't get close enough to it to get a good look.
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I know "Vimy flight" is currently flying across the country in Nieuport XI replicas to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vimy ridge. I'm not sure where they are at in their journey now, or which direction they are flying. They were in Winnipeg this past weekend.
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It was probably the replica Sopwith Pup built by the Museum staff at Langley. They built two a/c which were taken to France for the Vimy Flight but were not allowed to fly in the big fly-past.
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It looked pretty big for a Pup, but maybe. Thanks.
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I confirm it was the Sopwith Pup replica
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