Widely considered the finest all-around fighter of the day; it was so effective that the Treaty of Versailles specifically required all D.VIIs to be handed over to the Allies.
Known for its extreme speed and rugged construction, it was a favorite among Allied aces like Eddie Rickenbacker.
The file contains a digital collection dedicated to the pioneer aircraft that transformed warfare during the Great War. Between 1914 and 1918, aviation evolved from simple reconnaissance to the birth of the modern "fighter pilot". The Evolution of the Fighter
Widely considered the finest all-around fighter of the day; it was so effective that the Treaty of Versailles specifically required all D.VIIs to be handed over to the Allies.
Known for its extreme speed and rugged construction, it was a favorite among Allied aces like Eddie Rickenbacker.
The file contains a digital collection dedicated to the pioneer aircraft that transformed warfare during the Great War. Between 1914 and 1918, aviation evolved from simple reconnaissance to the birth of the modern "fighter pilot". The Evolution of the Fighter