Video: Sopwith Camel Loses Engine Cowl In Flight

[winsor68]

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[Guest Maj Millard]

Yes that looks real exciting, especially with the piece caught in the wires of the left wing. Wonder if he had any prop damage ?.......I once saw the late Jimmy Franklin do the same thing in his black and silver Waco during the 'duelling Waco' routine at the Reno Air Races.............much bigger cowl bits, and just as exciting I'm sure !................................Maj...

 

 

[winsor68]

Its one way to get a look under the cowl at that beautiful engine!!! I can imagine it's not the first Camel to limp home with the cowl missing.