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SPAD XVI walk around
« on: March 24, 2015, 12:49:42 AM »
This set covers the SPAD XVI which was piloted by Billy Mitchell during the last months of the war. The is airplane is housed at the Udvar-Hazy center.







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Re: SPAD XVI walk around
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Re: SPAD XVI walk around
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2015, 01:29:09 AM »
Oh man! More awesomeness. Thank you!!
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Re: SPAD XVI walk around
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2015, 02:13:31 AM »
Fantastic pics, Russell!  Thanks for posting.  Man, would I like to see one of these babies kitted.
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Re: SPAD XVI walk around
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2015, 07:23:02 AM »
Great stuff, as ever Russell. Just a quick question. Do you think the high gloss camouflage  finish to the cowling etc was used at the time or a function of museum preservation?

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