The aircraft was built in sections at Dalmuir between 1925 and 1927 which were shipped by sea to Felixstowe and from there delivered by road to the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Martlesham Heath Airfield where it first flew on 5 March 1928. It appeared at the Hendon RAF Display later in the year.
The aircraft was constructed in stages at Dalmuir between 1925 and 1927, which were then transported by sea to Felixstowe before being delivered over land to the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Martlesham Heath Airfield. It made its first flight on March 5, 1928, and later appeared at the Hendon RAF Display.