Sopwith Camels were fighter aircraft developed by the Sopwith Aviation Co.
Sopwith was the name of the factory owner - Sopwith Aviation Company. It was called the Camel because of a hump near the cockpit.
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Best known for starting the Sopwith Aviation Company in 1912 which produced, among other aircraft, the Sopwith Camel.
During WW1 one of the best aircraft flown by the allies was the Sopwith Camel,the Sopwith Pup was a close sister to the Camel yet somewhat smaller but just as effective in the hands of a expierenced flyer.
"Sopwith Camel"
19,000 ft
The Sopwith Pup was developed by the Sopwith Aviation Co. Herbert Smith designed the Pup. He also designed the Camel, Snipe and the Triplane.
Sopwith Camel
Sopwith Camel
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5,490 were built.