The Sopwith Camel accounted for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump forward of the pilot and over the twin .303 Vickers machine guns, it was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft. Due to a small 28 feet wingspan, this famous flying machine was also credited with nearly 400 non-combat deaths. Inexperienced pilots had to quickly master the difficult technique of low speed take-offs and landings in order to avoid the consequences of flipping the plane. Although the Sopwith Camel was undoubtedly a difficult plane to fly, its terrific agility made it very popular with the more experienced and talented fighter pilots.
Saturday, April 28
Sopwith Camel
The Sopwith Camel accounted for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump forward of the pilot and over the twin .303 Vickers machine guns, it was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft. Due to a small 28 feet wingspan, this famous flying machine was also credited with nearly 400 non-combat deaths. Inexperienced pilots had to quickly master the difficult technique of low speed take-offs and landings in order to avoid the consequences of flipping the plane. Although the Sopwith Camel was undoubtedly a difficult plane to fly, its terrific agility made it very popular with the more experienced and talented fighter pilots.
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