In 1928 Blackburn designed and built a private venture lightweight biplane fighter powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Lynx IVC engine.

The Canadian government showed an interest in the design, and a metal construction variant (the Lincock II) was built.

It was tested in Canada at Camp Borden in 1930 where there was interest in using the Lincock as an advanced trainer, but the type was not ordered.

The final version was the Lincock III of which five were produced, two were delivered to China, two to Japan and one retained as a demonstrator.

Data from Blackburn Aircraft since 1909[3]General characteristics Performance Armament