Following on from last weeks post looking at the history of Sopwith's most famous design, this week I have chosen to take a look at the seven original Camels that remain as well as a look at two notable reproduction examples of the type. Original Aircraft - F.1 F6314 - Royal Air Force Museum Hendon Hendon’s example, … Continue reading Sopwith’s First World War – Part 6: The Camel Part 2 -Survivors
Last year saw the unveiling of a new historic aviation organisation in the UK, the World War One Aviation Heritage Trust (WAHT) with the simple message of providing an enduring collection of WW1 aircraft representative of both British and German forces. They hope to keep an increasing collection of these aircraft displaying in front of … Continue reading 2015 Preview – World War One Aviation Heritage Trust Ltd
Last week I posted my thoughts on the new First World War exhibition at the RAF Museum's Hendon site, this post looks at the history of the aircraft included in the display. Bleriot XXVII - "433": This aircrafts history until around 1965 is not known, though it is highly likley that the aircraft was built … Continue reading First World War In the Air – RAF Museum – Exhibit Histories
This third part of this look back at WW1 aviation 100 years on looks at the collections that are keeping the memories and machines of the era alive. If you haven't already you may want to have a read of Part 1 and Part 2. From original First World War aerodromes to full collections of … Continue reading 100 Years: We Will Remember Part 3 – Living Memorials:
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