Sopwith Camel/ Spitfire
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Here's a great video on the Sopwith Camel flying with a Spitfire

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtprTL66-FY

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#2

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! :wacko: 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. :pdt34::pdt34::pdt34:

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"
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#3

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

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#4
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. :lol::lol:
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"
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#5

Them poor chaps that had to fly that old plane. Probably stone deaf by the time they were 20.

 

Cool video, thanks for sharing.

 

Brooke

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