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Sopwith Camel Replica
Sopwith Camel Replica (Only available for viewing at special events) A highly maneuverable biplane, the Sopwith F.1 Camel accounted for more aerial victories than any other Allied aircraft during World War I and was credited with destroying 1,294 enemy aircraft. Approximately 5,600 Camels were built in 1917-1918, by 8 different U.K. companies, including the British…
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Boundary Bay Airshow
The Museum was in attendance at the Boundary Bay Airshow on Saturday, 16 July. The morning showers gave way to great airshow weather and a crowd of spectators. The Museum had three aircraft on display – the Fleet Canuck and the SE5a were flown in early in the day. The Sopwith Camel replica was assembled…
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Abbotsford Airshow
The Museum was once again a participant at the Abbotsford Airshow, 5 – 7 August. The ‘Sold Out’ signs and scorching weather brought back memories of past airshows. The Museum sales tent did a roaring business throughout. The Museum’s flying collection was represented by the Fleet Canuck and the SE5a. On display was the non-flying…
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The Camel in Vancouver
The Museum’s Sopwith Camel replica took a trip to downtown Vancouver on 26 September. This was a promotion in conjunction with the visit by the RAF Red Arrows formation team. Also on display were a selection of British Range Rover SUVs and British products. There was good public interest in the Camel, with many wondering,…
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Cloverdale Market Days
Were you at Cloverdale Market Day on June 22? The Museum was – at the invitation of the Canadian Legion the Museum had its Sopwith Camel replica on display. Lots of people puzzled over the replica of a front line fighter from 100 years ago. Was it really so small – yes! Why was there…
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Abbotsford Airshow 2018
Friday was busy with setting up the sales booth and ferrying the aircraft to Abbotsford Airport. The three Museum aircraft participated in the flying displays on Saturday and Sunday. The Sopwith Camel sits near the Sales Booth. (Photo credit: Tania Ryan) Gift Shop Manager, Brenda, keeps up a smile regardless of the heat and dust…
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The Sopwith Camel
CMF Sopwith Camel Replica The Museum’s Sopwith Camel is often on display in the Fraser Valley. There are several questions that are often asked when the Camel is on display;“How come the engine turns when the propeller is moved?” “What is the little propeller on the strut used for?”“Why was the propeller not shot off when…