When unveiled to the public at the end of 1913, the Sopwith Tabloid was one of the most advanced aircraft of the times. A small compact aircraft, it proved to be extremely maneuverable and fast. The Tabloid is a large part why biplanes were preferred over monoplanes during World War One. The Tabloid did see service with the Royal Flying Corp and Royal Naval Air Service during the Great War, although it was relatively short. As a racer, a single modified Tabloid did win the Schneider Trophy in 1914 and this would pave the way for the development of the Sopwith Schneider (a seaplane version of the Tabloid). The Sopwith Schneider would serve with the Royal Naval Air Service. The Tabloid was the beginning of a long line of Sopwith single seat aircraft that would cumulate in the famous Sopwith Camel fighter.

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