What was the Sopwith Camel?
Q: What was the Sopwith Camel?
A: The Sopwith Camel was a British fighter biplane used in World War I, famous for not flying very well.
Q: When did the Sopwith Camel enter service?
A: The Sopwith Camel entered service in June 1917.
Q: Why was the Sopwith Camel unpleasant to fly?
A: The Sopwith Camel was unpleasant to fly because controlling the engine torque made flying it difficult and dangerous.
Q: Why did many crashes occur with the Sopwith Camel?
A: Many crashes occurred with the Sopwith Camel due to mishandling on takeoff, where a full fuel tank affected the center of gravity.
Q: What was the Camel credited with during the war?
A: The Camel was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter.
Q: What happened to the Camel in 1918?
A: By 1918 better aircraft had been invented, so the Camel soon became a ground-attack and infantry support aircraft.
Q: Why did the Camel remain in service until the armistice?
A: Flights of Camels stopped the advancing German Army in March 1918, so the Camel remained in service until the armistice (ceasefire).
