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Sopwith F1 Camel

The Sopwith F1 Camel is a land-based fighter biplane built by Sopwith Aviation Company. It first flew on 22 December 1916 and entered service in June 1917, and was retired in January 1920. 5,490 were built.

Sopwith Camel
Pictured: Sopwith Camel · Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Sopwith Camel

Type of aircraft
land-based fighter biplane
First flight
22 December 1916
Entered service
June 1917
Retired
January 1920
Total built
5,490
Wingspan
28 ft
Length
18.75 ft
Height
2.59 m

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
RAF Museum LondonF6314static display