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History
SOPWITH CAMEL: was the most successful fighter of World
War one. Claiming almost 3,000 air victories. The prototype of the
Sopwith camel first flew in December 1916, and its first combat mission
began in June 1917. joined 4 squadron RNAS based near Dunkirk. The first
Royal Flying Corp squadron to receive the aircraft was no. 70 squadron.
The Sopwith camel was the first designed fighter to have two forward
firing machine guns. Its design gave it amazing maneuverability
and aerobatic qualities.
and was perfectly suited for aerial dog fighting. Squadron after
squadron was re equipped with the camel and by the end of February 1918 13
squadrons were fully operational with the aircraft along the western
front. Also used on the Italian Front with 3 squadrons
equipped. This figure increased with a total of 19 squadrons equipped on
the western front by August 1918. This included two squadrons
no. 151 and 152 for night fighter duties. in June 1918. There
was also a naval version of the Sopwith camel. the 2F.1s which gradually
replaced the Sopwith Pup and other naval aircraft. The Naval version
most memorable fete was done by Lt S D Culley who took off from a towed
wood platform and destroyed the Zeppelin L.53 on the 10tyh August 1918.
also on the 18th July six aircraft took off from the forward deck of HMS
Furious to bomb the Zeppelin base at Tondern which they successfully
did destroying two Zeppelins L.54 and L.60. This was the first time
carrier borne aircraft had destroyed a land base installation. In
total 5597 F.1s and 317 2F.1s were ordered but there may have been
200 less built.
Performance. speed: 113mph at
10,000 feet. service ceiling 19,000 feet. Armament:
two fixed forward firing Vickers .303 machine Guns. or one .303
forward firing and one .303 Lewis Gun
The Sky Warriors by Anthony Saunders
Sopwith Camel with 65 Squadron, on routine
patrol, meet head-on with the unmistakable Albatross fighters of the
German air force.
Homeward Bound - Sopwith Camel by David Pentland 210 Squadron RAF 1918.
Patrolling the Line by Gerald Coulson After having shoot down an Albatros DV over Ypres, captain Billy
Barker in his personal aircraft B6313 leads his flight of novices in loose
formation back to Allied Lines. Flying West into the early evening sun
against the back drop of a dramatic skyline the four Sopwith Camels head
back to their base at St Omer. |
| Gotha G. V. by Ivan Berryman. Bathed in the low winter sun over southern England, Gotha G.V.s are attacked by defending Sopwith Camels as the German bombers penetrate the south-eastern counties en route to London. This was, effectively, the first Battle of Britain, staged during the winter of 1917/18, during which the intruders were frequently repelled, their bomb loads falling harmlessly on English soil. Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 26 inches x 18 inches (66cm x 46cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 18 inches (66cm x 46cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £60.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £45.00
Limited edition of up to 50 large giclee canvas prints. Size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 28 inches (91cm x 71cm). Price £590.00 ITEM CODE DHM1542 |
| Leutnant d R Richard Wenzl by Ivan Berryman. With his personal emblem of black and white fuselage band adorning his Fokker E.V, 153/18, Richard Wenzl briefly commanded Jasta 6, based at Bernes in August 1918, and claimed a modest 6 victories during his career with JG 1. The Fokker E.V was both fast and manoeuvrable, but a series of engine and structural failures meant that these exciting new machines saw only brief service before being re-worked to emerge as the D.VIII, sadly too late to make any impression on the war. Wenzl is shown here in combat with Sopwith Camels of 203 Sqn, assisted by Fokker D.VIIs, which served alongside the E.Vs of Jasta 6. The D.VII shown is that of Ltn d R Erich Just of Jasta 11, also based at Bernes. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £60.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £100.00
Limited edition of 20 publishers proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £100.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting, oil on canvas by Ivan Berryman. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £3200.00 ITEM CODE DHM1644 |
| The Red Barons Last Combat by Ivan Berryman. Mystery still surrounds just why Manfred von Richthofen risked so much in chasing the novice pilot Wilfred Wop May into Allied-occupied territory on the morning of Sunday, 21st April 1918, but it was to be his last flight, this error of judgement costing him his life. Von Richthofen had broken from the main fight involving Sopwith Camels of 209 Sqn to chase Mays aircraft, but found himself under attack from the Camel of Captain Roy Brown. All three aircraft turned and weaved low along the Somme River, the all red Triplane coming under intense fire from the ground as well as from Browns aircraft. No one knows exactly who fired the crucial bullet, but Manfred von Richthofens aircraft was seen to dive suddenly and impact with the ground. The Red Baron was dead and his amazing run of 80 victories was over. The painting shows Mays aircraft (D3326) in the extreme distance, pursued by DR.1 (425/17) and Browns Camel (B7270) in the foreground. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £60.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £100.00
Limited edition of 20 publishers proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £100.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting, oil on canvas by Ivan Berryman. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £3200.00 ITEM CODE DHM1646 |
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