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Catalog Number:
1987.260
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Description:
Nieuport 17s And Albatross D-II, 1916.The Nieuport 17 Was Introduced In March 1916 And Soon Became The Favorite Of The Leading Allied Aces Of The Time. These Two Belong To The American Volunteers For France, Called The Lafayette Escadrille.The Albatross, Developed In 1916, Were The Main Stay Of The German Air Corps, All Had Plywood Bodies And Were Noted For Their Clean Lines And High Performance.Most German Aces Flew In Albatross At One Time Or Another The Albatross Pilot Here Is So Intent On Bagging His Prey Theta Hes Failed To Not The Other Niepuport--A Fatal Error.
