The Sopwith Camel Scout is a British First World War single-seat fighter aircraft that was famous for its maneuverability. Intended as a replacement for the Sopwith Pup, the Camel prototype first flew in December 1916, powered by a 110 hp Clerget 9Z. Known as the "Big Pup" early on in its development, the aircraft was armed with two .303 in (7.7 mm) Vickers machine guns mounted in the cowl, firing forward through the propeller disc. A fairing surrounding the gun installation created a hump that led to the name Camel. The top wing was flat - but the bottom wing had dihedral, so that the gap between the wings was less at the tips than at the roots.

The type entered squadron service in June 1917 with No. 4 Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service, near Dunkirk. The following month, it became operational with No. 70 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. By February 1918, 13 squadrons were fully equipped with the Camel. Approximately 5,500 were ultimately produced.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Royal Flying Corps Sopwith Camel fighter that was piloted by Squadron Commander Lloyd Samuel Breadner, who was attached to No.3 Squadron RNAS during February 1918. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 3-1/4-inches
Wingspan: 4-3/4-inches

Release Date: April 2016

Historical Account: "DSC" - Lloyd Samuel Breadner was commissioned and promoted to Squadron Leader in 1920, then transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on its formation in 1924. He became Controller of Civil Aviation in 1922, and later commanded Camp Borden from January 15th, 1924 to September 23rd, 1925. He was promoted to Wing Commander on April 1st, 1924. After attending RAF Staff College, he was the Director of the RCAF from February 15th, 1928 to April 29th, 1932. From 1932 until 1935 he commanded Trenton and then attended the Imperial Defence College. He was promoted to Group Captain on February 1st, 1936 and to Air Commodore on August 4, 1938.

He became Chief of Air Staff on May 29th, 1940 and having been promoted to Air Marshal on November 19th, 1941, became Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RCAF Overseas in January 1944. Breadner was promoted on his retirement on November 25th, 1945 to Air Chief Marshal, the first Canadian to hold this rank.