1916 Sopwith Camel F.1 1:20

1916 Sopwith Camel F.1 1:20

Fly back in time with this 1916 Sopwith Camel, a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter introduced on the Western Front in 1917. It’s handcrafted in iron frame with a scale of 1:20. This Sopwith Camel model comes with remarkable details such as a propeller, wings, and landing wheels. They are beautifully painted with the authentic WWI paint and symbols. A must have for the collector and enthusiast! • 100% iron frame • Metal wheels • Metal propeller • Wheels roll • Propellers spin • Decaled insignia • Landing gear and missiles are securely welded on

History

The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter introduced on the Western Front in 1917. Manufactured by Sopwith Aviation Company, it had ashort-coupled fuselage, heavy, powerful rotary engine, and concentrated fire from twin synchronized machine guns. Though difficult to handle, to an experienced pilot it provided unmatched manoeuvrability. A superlative fighter, the Camel was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter of the war. It also served as a ground-attack aircraft, especially near the end of the conflict, when it was outclassed in the air-to-air role by newer fighters.