Ancient history

Origin Of Names of the World War 1 aircraft Sopwith Camel?

The Sopwith Camel was a British World War I single-seat biplane fighter aircraft designed by the Sopwith Aviation Company. The aircraft was given the name "Camel" because of the distinctive humped shape of its upper fuselage, which was reminiscent of a camel's back. The name was suggested by Harry Hawker, a test pilot for Sopwith, who is said to have exclaimed "There's a bleedin' camel!" when he first saw the aircraft.

The Sopwith Camel was one of the most successful fighter aircraft of World War I, with over 5,400 aircraft being produced. It was known for its maneuverability and agility, and was flown by some of the most famous fighter aces of the war, including Albert Ball, Billy Bishop, and James McCudden. The aircraft was also used by the United States Army Air Service and the French Air Force.