The Shuttleworth Sopwith Camel

Was registered G-AWYY IN 1969 prior to going to Beaton as was our BE2 G-AWYI. Such a shame it now lives lifeless in FAA Museum .

In Brief.

Sopwith Camel (replica) (B6401)
1969 – built by Slingsby for Universal Pictures (Construction number 1701) for a Biggles film that was not made; sold to Flying Circus Aerodrome, Fauquier, Virginia as N1917H
1973 – to Pocono Eagle Industries, but damaged in ground loop
1975 – repairs started; Brought back to the UK by AF Carlisle and became G-AWYY; Rebuild completed by Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden – 29 hours on log
10/1976 – flown again following repairs
03/1977 – with Leisure Sport at Chertsey
1982 – put up for sale and stored at Lands End, Cornwall
02/1984 – to FAAM at Yeovilton
01/09/1985 – Certificate of Airworthiness expired

http://www.fleetairarm.com/exhibit/sopwith-camel-replica-b6401/6-30-3.aspx

Have just been sent some pics of our BE2 when she was in the USA at Bealton Flying Circus Aerodrome Virginia. Also there was the Slingsby built Camel G-AWYY. All taken between 71 and 73. Good to see them both in the air together as they were both built for the film “Biggles Sweeps The Skies”

Stunning 🙂

Old Warden Friday 20th September:

Sunday’s ‘Shuttleworth Uncovered’ event looks likely to feature the newly assembled Camel. Rigged but uncovered, it is a fascinating lesson in early aircraft construction, and may not be seen in this state for long.

Many thanks as usual to DH and all at Old Warden.

Here’s a photograph of G-AWYY taken at, I think, White Waltham in the late 1970s.

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To whet your appetites…..

The 1969 Slingsby built replica Camel G-AWYY/C1701 displayed at Old Warden in October 1976….flown by Neil Williams if I recall correctly.
Can’t wait for the beautiful NAW version to fly.

And now earh bound and in store at the FAA Museum 🙁 it was indeed powered by a Warner and should be flying still in my mind. Built for “Biggles Sweeps The Skies” along with our very own BE2 G-AWYI, be great to see them flying together!

Try that with an Alfa, a Ferrari or a Duesenberg–or a Camaro, for that matter–and see how far you get.

Or a DB4 GT Zagato?

Old Warden Wednesday 18th September:

With next Sunday’s Flying Day being ‘Shuttleworth Uncovered’, there are signs that the NAW Camel replica may be featured. The tail surfaces and centre section have been fitted, the wings looked ready for rigging:

[Still waiting for someone to post a picture of the last rotary-engined Camel to fly at Old Warden (G-ASOP/B6291 in 93/94)

As requested a picture of the last rotary Camel B6291/G-ASOP that flew at Old Warden. Seen here on 19/5/93. It is reported as making its first flight on 27/7/93 and subsequently leaving Old Warden late 1994 /early 1995. Rebuilt from the remains of this 1917 a/c with many original parts and powered by a 110hp Le Rhone.

G-ASOP OW 19/5/93 by AJCDuxman, on Flickr

Duxman

Flikr — http://www.flickr.com/photos/64209520@N05/

Ref #9 & #13. LATE PRODUCTION !!!!!

Try that with an Alfa, a Ferrari or a Duesenberg–or a Camaro, for that matter–and see how far you get.

No, there was one that flew at OW in the 80s (briefly) before heading to the US

For more about the history and fate of G-ASOP see:
http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/aircraft-articles/46665-sopwith-f-1-camel-b6291-g-asop-n629ja.html

Tim

Old Warden Wednesday 18th September:

With next Sunday’s Flying Day being ‘Shuttleworth Uncovered’, there are signs that the NAW Camel replica may be featured. The tail surfaces and centre section have been fitted, the wings looked ready for rigging:

Still waiting for someone to post a picture of the last rotary-engined Camel to fly at Old Warden (G-ASOP/B6291 in 93/94)

^ looks like a Warner Scarab.

That Camel appears to have a radial ? I think the rotary engine makes a huge difference to the aerial display .

Ah, of course. Thanks, AA.

I think PPS/Tony Bianchi had one at one time with a red and white striped cowling (G-BPOB),I also recall one at Old Warden flown by Stu Goldspink (G-ASOP) which I think is now in the USA.

Was that the last one to fly in the UK?

No, there was one that flew at OW in the 80s (briefly) before heading to the US

Hi All,
DCW many thanks for the posting and the lovely pic’s, should be well worth the effort when put in the air where she belongs full credit to all involved in bringing this rarer of aircraft to flight status, Slicer many thanks for your pic’s also :eagerness:

Geoff.

The 1969 Slingsby built replica Camel G-AWYY/C1701 displayed at Old Warden in October 1976….flown by Neil Williams if I recall correctly.
Can’t wait for the beautiful NAW version to fly.

Was that the last one to fly in the UK?

To whet your appetites…..

The 1969 Slingsby built replica Camel G-AWYY/C1701 displayed at Old Warden in October 1976….flown by Neil Williams if I recall correctly.
Can’t wait for the beautiful NAW version to fly.