1 August 1914

Norman Thompson derived the design of the White & Thompson 'Seaplane No.2' from the Curtiss Model F. This single-engined machine was entered for the Seaplane Circuit of Britain which was abandoned due to the onset of the war. Taken over by the Admiralty,it first flew on 1 August 1914 and, after service at various stations, was wrecked in June 1915.