3 results for "29" Sopwith Camel" between $5.00 and $300.00

Own a meticulously handcrafted replica of the Sopwith Camel, the British single-seat biplane that was credited with shooting down almost 1,300 enemy aircraft during World War I. The Sopwith Camel is part of an exceptional Times collection of museum-quality airplane models. Professional model makers design and build each airplane stretching fabric over frame-and-rib construction, just like real planes are produced. Built to scale, each model is accurate to the original plane and authentic to the...

The Sopwith Camel bi-plane was responsible for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump over the twin 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 almost 400 non-combat deaths. Inexperienced pilots had to quickly master the technique of low speed take-offs and landings in order to avoid the consequences of flipping the plane. Although...