An authentic full-scale Sopwith Camel replica constructed by Gerald Thornhill of Hampshire, Illinois, USA, assembled in June 1985. A full size reproduction utilising a number of original parts including the engine.
It was imported to New Zealand in 1997 as ZK-JMU by film maker Peter Jackson and features a number of original components, including a 160 hp Gnome rotary engine, wicker seat and instruments.
The aircraft is painted as B3889 (coded B1) as used by Blenheim-born Capt Clive Collett of 70 Squadron RFC. This was the second of four Camels in which Collett was successful in combat and he achieved five of his twelve aerial victories flying it between August 13 and 25, 1918.
This Camel made its public debut at the Classic Fighters Air Show at Omaka during Easter 2001 where it spectacularly shed its cowling in mid-display. Flown by American pilot Gene de Marco saw it successfully return to earth.
Engine: Le Rhone rotary, 160 hp
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