Summary Rob Bell introduces the Sopwith Camel and reveals the historic significance of this legendary war plane. Aircraft in warfare had to rapidly evolve as air superiority became an essential requirement for victory in battle. Two years into World War I, the British fleet was being outgunned and outmanoeuvred by the newer German fighter planes. Equipped with a powerful rotary engine, and armed with twin synchronized Vickers machine guns, the Sopwith Camel was a formidable fighting machine. But these early fighter planes were difficult to control for the young and inexperienced pilots of the newly formed Royal Air Force.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Rob Bell Max Hastings Kate Williams
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 9, 2022
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Channel 5
Language : English
Production companies : October Films Channel 5 Television
Summary Rob Bell introduces the Sopwith Camel and reveals the historic significance of this legendary war plane. Aircraft in warfare had to rapidly evolve as air superiority became an essential requirement for victory in battle. Two years into World War I, the British fleet was being outgunned and outmanoeuvred by the newer German fighter planes. Equipped with a powerful rotary engine, and armed with twin synchronized Vickers machine guns, the Sopwith Camel was a formidable fighting machine. But these early fighter planes were difficult to control for the young and inexperienced pilots of the newly formed Royal Air Force.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jun 9, 2022
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Channel 5
Language : English
Production companies : October Films Channel 5 Television
