Sopwith Camel model

PfalzPflyer · 2 October 2006, 06:09 PM

I was wondering if anyone recognized the squadron markings on this Camel R/C model. 66 Sqdn, perhaps? Any particular ace or pilot?

Best regards,
Dean

DeltaK · 2 October 2006, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PfalzPflyer

I was wondering if anyone recognized the squadron markings on this Camel R/C model. 66 Sqdn, perhaps? Any particular ace or pilot?

Best regards,
Dean

Capt D R MacLaren, No 46 Sqn, in Sep/Oct 1918.

You might want to check his victory list:
http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/canada/maclaren.php

PfalzPflyer · 2 October 2006, 07:44 PM

Thank you. I'm a bit redfaced

that I didn't recognize the markings as being 46 Sqdn., seeing as how I have had a particular fondness for that unit since reading "No Parachute" in high school.

What threw me was the white fuselage stripes, which reminded me of 66 Sqdn Sopwith Pups.

The fact that it's 46 Sqdn. makes it even harder not to buy one of these new Hangar 9 Sopwith Camels. Only my poverty prevents me from doing something rash.

Very best regards, and thanks again.

Dean