The Siemens-Schuckert D.III was a German single-seat fighter built by Siemens-Schuckert Werke. The D.III was a development of the earlier Siemens-Schuckert D.IIc prototype, and it was appreciated by enthusiastic pilots for its handling and its rate of climb. It was flown by a number of famous aces, such as Helmut Lange, Josef Veltjens and Oliver…
The Albatros D.II was a German fighter produced in response to pilot complaints about poor upward vision in the Albatros D.I. The forward view was improved with changes on wings and cabane struts, and this aircraft was appreciated for its impressive climb rate and for its frontal twin machine gun. It was flown by a…
The Fokker Dr.I triplane saw widespread service in the spring of 1918. It became renowned as the aircraft in which Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron” gained his last 19 victories. The Dr.I offered exceptional maneuverability, due to the rudder and elevator controls that were light and powerful. Thanks to the exceptional skill of the…
The Airco DH.4 was a British two–seater biplane of the First World War. It was the first British two seat light day–bomber to have an effective defensive armament. The DH.4 proved a huge success and was often considered the best single–engine bomber of the War. It was flown by a number of famous British and…
The Airco DH.4 was a British two–seater biplane of the First World War. It was the first British two seat light day–bomber to have an effective defensive armament. The DH.4 proved a huge success and was often considered the best single–engine bomber of the War. It was flown by a number of famous British and…
The Albatros C.III was one of the best German two-seaters of WW1. Created as a reconnaissance aircraft, it proved capable of undertaking a variety of roles: observation, light bombing, strafing ground targets, and escorting bombers. Introduced at the end of 1915, as an improvement of the successful earlier C.I model, it was produced in great…
The Albatros C.III was one of the best German two-seaters of WW1. Created as a reconnaissance aircraft, it proved capable of undertaking a variety of roles: observation, light bombing, strafing ground targets, and escorting bombers. Introduced at the end of 1915, as an improvement of the successful earlier C.I model, it was produced in great…
The Albatros C.III was one of the best German two-seaters of WW1. Created as a reconnaissance aircraft, it proved capable of undertaking a variety of roles: observation, light bombing, strafing ground targets, and escorting bombers. Introduced at the end of 1915, as an improvement of the successful earlier C.I model, it was produced in great…
The Fokker D.VII was a German World War I fighter that quickly proved itself to be a formidable aircraft. The D.VII was noted for its high maneuverability and ability to climb at high angles of attack, its remarkably docile stall, and its reluctance to spin. It was flown by a number of famous German aces…
The Fokker D.VII was a German World War I fighter that quickly proved itself to be a formidable aircraft. The D.VII was noted for its high maneuverability and ability to climb at high angles of attack, its remarkably docile stall, and its reluctance to spin. It was flown by a number of famous German aces…
The Fokker E.V was a German monoplane fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz and built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. The E.V was the last Fokker design to become operational with the Luftstreitkräfte, entering service in the last months of World War I. After several fatal accidents due to wing failures, the aircraft was modified and redesignated Fokker…
The Fokker E.V was a German monoplane fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz and built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. The E.V was the last Fokker design to become operational with the Luftstreitkräfte, entering service in the last months of World War I. After several fatal accidents due to wing failures, the aircraft was modified and redesignated Fokker…
The Fokker E.V was a German monoplane fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz and built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. The E.V was the last Fokker design to become operational with the Luftstreitkräfte, entering service in the last months of World War I. After several fatal accidents due to wing failures, the aircraft was modified and redesignated Fokker…
Command one of the most powerful war machines to fly the skies of WW1 – an O 400 of the famous 207 Squadron of the Royal Air Force! The Handley Page O 400 was the most important RAF heavy bomber by the end of the war. Built to an immensely large size, the O 400…
Fly over enemy territory and face the challenge of the German “Knights of the Air”, fighting in the skies of WW1! The Handley Page O 400 was the most important RAF heavy bomber by the end of the war. Built to an immensely large size, the O 400 had a wingspan of over 100 feet;…
The Hannover CL.III was a German military aircraft of World War I. It was a two-seat multi-role aircraft, primarily used as a ground attack machine. Like the other Hannover light-C-class , or CL designated aircraft, it included an unusual biplanar tail, allowing for a greater firing arc for the tail gunner. Until the introduction of…