WG BARKER SOPWITH CAMEL

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Of the 5,734 Sopwith Camels delivered (5,914 ordered), none is more famous than that flown by the Canadian ace, William George Barker – B6313. B6313 was completed by the Sopwith Aviation Co. Ltd of Kingston-on-Thames and delivered to the Aeroplane Acceptance Park at Kenley on September 11, 1917. On 24 September, B6313 went to No.28 Sqn RFC based at Yatesbury. In October, William George Barker joined the Squadron as ‘C Flight Commander and flew with No.28 Sqn in France. He later shot down an Albatros D.V which he didn’t claim as he wasn’t supposed to cross the lines, but went on to down several more Albatros fighters.

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Info:    Sopwith Camel - WG Barker

For a historical brief on WG Barker and his Sopwith Camel ("Tale of a Camel -
Sopwith Camel B6313 and W. G. Barker"),  go to:    http://www.cbrnp.com/profiles/quarter1/barkers-camel.htm

Scale:    1:48
Wingspan:    7.0   inches
Length:    4.75    inches

Item Number:    AA38102                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Price:    $39.95

Historical Note:    Major William Barker's Sopwith Camel (serial no. B6313, the aircraft in which the majority of his victories were scored, became the most successful fighter aircraft in the history of the RAF, shooting down 46 aircraft and balloons from September 1917 to September 1918 in 404 operational hours flying. It was dismantled in October 1918. Barker kept the clock as a memento, but was asked to return it the following day.

For another historical read of WG Barker, go to:    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_George_Barker