The Parnall Scout, unofficially nicknamed the

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Development

began work on a single-seat anti-

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fighter aircraft in 1916 based on the designs of A. Camden-Pratt, initially intended to meet an aircraft specification from the

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. A large, wooden two-bay staggered

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, it was finished and initially tested in late 1916.

Operational history

The Scout reportedly flew twice in late 1916 under

testing, however it was found to be heavy, slow and unsafe. As such it was returned to

in the same year and no further development progressed.

Specifications (Scout - estimated)

Development

Operational history

Specifications (Scout - estimated)

Notes

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