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Sopwith Aircraft Books, Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Pup and Triplane World War 1 Fighter.
Sopwith Camel World War 1 Aircraft section.
of the WW1 Aircraft Books Department.
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One of the most well know planes of World War 1 was the Sopwith Camel, a new type of World War 1 weapon is here today for your airplane model collection. Includes the Sopwith Pup and Triplane Models.The Sopwith Camel was perhaps the best Allied fighter of WWI, successfully downing 1,924 aircraft in only 16 months of fighting. It was known for being extremely agile and for having a fast rate of climb, and perhaps most notably, the great Baron von Richthofen fell to the guns of a 209 Squadron RAF Camel flown by Canadian Roy Brown in 1918. The aviation art section has some great World War 1 photos and other images. Building and owning these aircraft will give anyone a good picture of world war 1 history. Sopwith also was famous for the Sopwith Pup and the British Sopwith Triplane. These Sopwith model airplanes come in 1/20, 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 Scale Pre Built Diecast and Mahogany Display Models and Balsa Wood and Plastic Model Kits.
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Pure Luck
Hardbound Book  The Authorized Biography of Sir Thomas Sopwith Bramson. This book traces the remarkable story of Sir Thomas Sopwith, a contemporary of the Wright Brothers whose 101-year life spanned aviation history. You'll read of his Camel and Pup that revolutionized aerial combat in WWI; of his Hurricane and Lancaster, which were amongst the most successful designs of WWII; and of the remarkable Harrier "jump jet," which emerged from an industrial empire that employed up to 127,000 people. 288 pages, 98 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover. #0015191
Price: $34.95
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Sopwith Camel Aces of World War 1
Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 52
Softbound Book Franks. The Camel was
the most successful fighting scout employed by either side in WWI,
responsible for destroying 1,294 enemy aircraft. Requiring highly skilled
pilots, many pilots were lost learning to fly the nimble aircraft.
This book covers the Camel in combat on the Western Front, in Palestine, on
the Italian front, in the Home Defense role in the UK and in Russia. 96
pages, 90 B&W photographs, 48 color profiles, 3-views and more. 7¼"x 9¾",
softcover.
Price: $20.95
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Sopwith Fighters in Action Softbound Book Peter Cooksley. The family of Sopwith fighters served England, France and the U.S. throughout World War I, with the 1½ Strutter, the Pup, the Camel the Snipe and others becoming classics of the period. This review of the evolution of Sopwith fighters and their performance in combat contains 95 photos, dozens of detail drawings, 10 color profiles and more. 49 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover. #0004150
Price: $12.95
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Dolphin & Snipe Aces of WWI
Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 48
Softbound Book Franks. The last of the
famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during WWI, the Dolphin and the
Snipe built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The
Dolphin, a heavily-armed, negative-staggered-wing biplane, provided the
pilot with the best possible tactical view for seeking the enemy. The Snipe
succeeded the Camel in August 1918 and proved its superiority over virtually
all other fighters. 96 pgs., 107 B&W photos, 44 color profiles and
more. 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
Price: $20.95
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Camel Drivers
Hardbound Book The 17th Aero Squadron in World War I. Reed & Roland. The 17th Aero Squadron flew Sopwith Camels under British command along the Western Front during the summer of 1918. This definitive work on the unit is drawn from a wide range of official and personal sources, including original squadron records (found in an attic!), numerous interviews, letters written home, and half a dozen diaries - including one kept by a German pilot flying in opposition. 160 pgs., 200+ B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd. #0001388
Price: $44.95
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Aircraft of the Aces World War I Set Softbound Books 5 Book Set Examine the best-known Allied aircraft of WWI and meet the pilots who flew them in these volumes selected from the Aircraft of the Aces series. You get aircraft profiles, unit listings and scale plans that support the text along with period photographs of the men and their machines. Each softbound volume contains 96 pgs., 90+ B&W photos, 40+ color profiles, 3-view drawings and more. 7¼"x 9¾". Includes the following volumes: Vol. 33: Nieuport Aces of World War I. Vol. 39: SPAD VII Aces of World War I. Vol. 47: SPAD XII/XIII Aces of World War I. Vol. 48: Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War I. Vol. 52: Sopwith Camel Aces of World War I. #0087058
Price: $79.75
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A History of No. 10 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service in WWI
Hardbound Book Sopwith Triplanes and Sopwith Camels Westrop. No.10 Squadron was formed in February 1917 as part of the rapid naval aviation expansion program on the Western Front. This book provides a detailed history of this squadron's activities, combat claims, accidents and fatalities, aircraft (Sopwith Triplanes and Camels) and markings, pilots, and ground officers. 200 pages, 100 B&W photographs, 32 color profiles, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #0021002
Price: $59.95
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British and Empire Aces of WWI
Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 45
Softbound Book British and Empire Aces of
World War I, Shores. While the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each
other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters in WWI, it was not until
1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, paving the
way for the Sopwith Camel, S.E.5 and Bristol F.2B. In this book, you'll
trace the rapid development of the fighter in WWI, and follow the exploits of
the aces who flew them. 96 pgs., 100 B&W photos, 36 color profiles and more,
7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
Price: $20.95
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Sopwith Pup Aces
of World War I
Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 67
Softbound Book Franks. In this book, you'll learn of the
combat careers and tactics of the pilots who made ace flying the
Sopwith Pup, the first proper British fighting scout
that - though achieving much success after it arrived on the Western front
in 1916 - saw its final combat at the end of 1917 when it ceded the skies to
the even more famous and successful Sopwith Camel. 96 pages, 80 B&W
photographs, 20 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
Price: $20.95
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50 Aircraft that Changed the World
Hardbound Book Dick & Patterson. This wonderfully illustrated book presents a close-up survey of 50 of the most remarkable and influential aircraft in history, including the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, the Sopwith Camel, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega, the Bf 109, the Boeing B-17, the De Havilland Mosquito, Howard Hughes' Lockheed Constellation, the Concorde, the Learjet, the B-52 and many others! 208 pages, 300 color and B&W photographs, 11¼"x 11¼", hardcover. #0020986
Price: $39.95
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: Sopwith Camel MANUFACTURER : Sopwith Aviation Co. Ltd. Year : 1917 Engine : 1 x "Bently"BR.1 150 hrs.pwr./ One 130 Clerget 9 cylinder rotary Wingspan : 8.50 m 28ft Length : 5.60 m Weight : 470 kg/695 kg 1,453 lbs Max. speed : 199 km/h 115mph Ceiling : 5650 m 19,000 ft Crew : 1 Armament : 2 x machineguns |
| Research Notes:
Sir Thomas Sopwith The Camel was perhaps the best Allied fighter of WWI, successfully downing 1,924 aircraft in only 16 months of fighting. It was known for being extremely agile and for having a fast rate of climb, and perhaps most notably, the great Baron von Richthofen fell to the guns of a 209 Squadron RAF Camel flown by Canadian Roy Brown in 1918. The Camel had great agility in combat because of the fantastic torque of its rotary engine and because the engine, pilot and guns were all located in the first seven feet of the wooden airframe. No.10 Squadron was formed in February 1917 as part of the rapid naval aviation expansion program on the Western Front. Captain Elliot Springs, 16-victory WWI ace and one of the most colorful American flyers of the war, leads the 148th Aero Squadron. British and Empire Aces of World War I, Shores. While the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters in WWI, it was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, paving the way for the Sopwith Camel, S.E.5 and Bristol F.2B. The 17th Aero Squadron in World War I. Reed & Roland. The 17th Aero Squadron flew Sopwith Camels under British command along the Western Front during the summer of 1918. The last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during WWI, the Dolphin and the Snipe built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin, a heavily-armed, negative-staggered-wing biplane, provided the pilot with the best possible tactical view for seeking the enemy. The Snipe succeeded the Camel in August 1918 and proved its superiority over virtually all other fighters. Sopwith Camels, each carrying 250-pound bombs, take to the skies from HMS Furious - the first dedicated aircraft carrier in the world - on a raid against the German Zeppelin sheds at Tondern. Carried out on July 19, 1918, this was the first successful bombing raid ever to be launched from a carrier. The Sopwith Camel is widely recognized as the most successful allied fighter of the Great War. Of the men who flew them exclusively, one name stands out above the rest - Major Donald R. MacLaren, who achieved 54 victories, the final nine of which were scored in this machine. Captain R.A. Little, the RNAS' highest-scoring ace with a total of 47 victories, achieves one of the 15 attained while flying a Sopwith Triplane with No. 8 Squadron RNAS between April and July 1917 The Camel was the most successful fighting scout employed by either side in WWI, responsible for destroying 1,294 enemy aircraft. Requiring highly skilled pilots, many pilots were lost learning to fly the nimble aircraft. The family of Sopwith fighters served England, France and the U.S. throughout World War I, with the 1½ Strutter, the Pup, the Camel the Snipe and others becoming classics of the period. Sopwith Pup, the first proper British fighting scout that - though achieving much success after it arrived on the Western front in 1916 - saw its final combat at the end of 1917 when it ceded the skies to the even more famous and successful Sopwith Camel. |
Please Note:
I took the photo of the clouds used in the background picture
while we were
flying from a Northern Siberian city named Khatanga
on our way to
the North Pole in April 2002. C. Jeff Dyrek, webmaster
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