• Frontal view of wooden, single-blade propeller on Sopwith F.1 Camel aircraft
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    The Sopwith Camel is among the most significant and famous World War I aircraft. During World War I, Camels downed 1,294 enemy aircraft, which was more than any other Allied fighter. The cowling over the two Vickers machine guns created a distinctive "hump," making the name Camel a natural choice. Highlighted in this image is the propeller of the Sopwith Camel.

  • Frontal view of wooden, single-blade propeller on Sopwith F.1 Camel aircraft

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October 04, 2017

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Eric Long

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NASM2017-02780

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