“1918” - SPAD S-XIII

Non-flying replica, scale 1:1

• The SPAD S.XIII is a French single-seat biplane fighter aircraft from the First World War, designed by aeronautical engineer and pioneer Louis Béchereau (who designed Bugatti racing car bodies!), and manufactured by the Société de Production des Aéroplanes Deperdussin.
• It was flown by aces such as René Fonck (75 victories, including 52 in a Spad XIII) and Georges Guynemer (54 victories, who disappeared while flying a Spad XIII). It proved superior to German fighters and France continued to use it as a fighter until 1923.
• It was the fastest aircraft of its time, its slender wings enabling it to reach very high speeds in a dive (over 350 km/h), which allowed a pilot to swoop down on an enemy aircraft and shoot it down without a gunner or fighter having time to respond effectively. A legendary aircraft of the First World War, the fastest of its time
• There is only one authentic Spad S.XIII still in flying condition, and we are honoured to present for sale a non-flying replica of this famous French fighter
• Needs to be covered with fabric, ideal for decoration or cinema...