Supermarine Sparrow

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Supermarine's 1924 Sparrow was a two-seat light sports aircraft with single engine, 10.2-metre wingspan, and 6.9-metre fuselage. It achieved 186.7 km/h, serving the growing market for affordable, practical training and private flying. The Sparrow embodied early 1920s recreational aircraft design with straightforward construction.