Pope Thunderbird P-2 Explained

The Pope Thunderbird is an American homebuilt biplane designed by Leon Pope.

Design and development

The Pope Thunderbird P-2 is a single engine, conventional landing gear-equipped, open cockpit biplane.[1] [2] The aircraft was designed by Leon Pope of Plymouth, Michigan and made its maiden flight on June 18, 1959.

References

. John W. R. Taylor . Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1961–62 . 1961 . Sampson Low, Marston & Company, Ltd. . London.

Notes and References

  1. Flying. November 1960. Experimental Aircraft Fly-In . 36–37. 67. 5.
  2. Kohn. Leo J. Flying. December 1961. 34–35. EAA Fly-in. 69. 6.