Here's a great video on the Sopwith Camel flying with a Spitfire
Sopwith Camel/ Spitfire
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01-27-2007, 08:39 PM
Here's a great video on the Sopwith Camel flying with a Spitfire
01-28-2007, 12:46 AM
Yeah, yeah, yeah! Hubby and I just got done watching it together. Loved it through and through.
Camels were exceedingly tricky planes to fly because of their revolving engine/prop. Scary! Loved the burp-burp of that rotary engine. Very distinctive. And then there was the Spitfire. Well what can I say about that plane, except WAY COOL! She was a beauty!
To see them fly side by side was quite a sight since that Spit was flying at near stall speed to fly next to the Sop which was flying full throttle.
Thanks for that. Three cheers.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far"
01-28-2007, 12:01 PM
I was suprised at the quality of the video. I am wondering if it has something to do with a new movie trailer that I saw yesterday.
It sure took alot of guts to climb into the cockpit of one of those
Chris
01-28-2007, 02:52 PM
The quality was top-notch Chris. Crisp, clear and made you want to be in the plane. I think I'll stick with the Spit though. While the Sop sounds cool, I'd be a bit, no more than a bit leary to get in that old thing.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far"
01-29-2007, 10:25 AM
Them poor chaps that had to fly that old plane. Probably stone deaf by the time they were 20.
Cool video, thanks for sharing.
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