Sopwith Triplane N5454, RNAS – Aero Craft Printed Panel

The Sopwith Triplane was one of the most distinctive aircraft of the First World War, instantly recognisable by its three-wing design. Pressed into service with the Royal Naval Air Service in 1917, it offered outstanding manoeuvrability and a superior rate of climb, quickly earning the respect of both Allied pilots and their German adversaries. The type’s success cemented Sopwith’s reputation as a leading innovator of combat aircraft during the Great War.

This Aero Craft Printed Panel depicts Sopwith Triplane N5454, flown by Flight Sub-Lieutenant R. P. Minifie of No. 1 Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service, during October 1917. Edo’s composition sets the aircraft against the backdrop of a World War I trench map—used here as an atmospheric artistic element that captures the era, rather than a literal geographic representation.

The insignia is presented here as artist impressions, based on later references dating from around the 1950s. While not period-authentic, they are derived from designs believed to have originated with the original squadron insignia, many of which have been lost to time.

Each Aero Craft Printed Panel begins with a Matt Chromaluxe Aluminium print, produced via advanced dye sublimation for exceptional clarity and fine detail. It is then mounted onto our signature hand-riveted aluminium frame, inspired by authentic aircraft fuselage construction, transforming the artwork into a true aviation collectible.

Panel Size: 40×60 cm See Size Guide
Mounting: Signature Riveted Airframe Design, Wall-ready.
Finish: Matt Chromaluxe Aluminium, scratch-resistant, and fade-resistant.
Lead Time: All products are made to order and subject to a manufacturing lead time of around 7 working days.
Authenticity: Each panel is individually numbered and fitted with a hallmark laser-engraved Data Tag.

This edition celebrates both artistry and heritage, making it a statement piece for aviators, collectors, and admirers of early combat aviation.