Sopwith Cowling Story

  • Sopwith Camel after engine cowling tore off in flight note large cowl section on Left hand wing
    Sopwith Camel after engine cowling tore off in flight note large cowl section on Left hand wing
  • Sopwith Camel taxiing back after landing note rotary engine spinning in full view now!
    Sopwith Camel taxiing back after landing note rotary engine spinning in full view now!
  • Now completely exposed Gnome rotary engine
    Now completely exposed Gnome rotary engine
  • Author holding large section of aluminum engine cowling that became lodged on Left hand interplane struts
    Author holding large section of aluminum engine cowling that became lodged on Left hand interplane struts
  • Sir Tim Wallis and Gene look over the parts that were recovered after the cowling incident
    Sir Tim Wallis and Gene look over the parts that were recovered after the cowling incident
  • Fascinated with the rotary engine performance and this incident Sir Tim and Gene had many interesting stories to Share!
    Fascinated with the rotary engine performance and this incident Sir Tim and Gene had many interesting stories to Share!