When the Beagle Pup was first introduced by Beagle Aircraft Ltd, it was hailed as a triumph for British aviation design and engineering. The maiden flight of the 100hp version was on 8th April 1967 and that of the 150hp version on 4th October in the same year. The aircraft's light but positive handling characteristics and excellent performance made it one of the most enjoyable and rewarding machines to fly of its day. And it was capable of performing basic aerobatic manoeuvres.