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A.E.G. G.IV

With a few differences, such as the fact that the Gotha is a pusher type, whereas the A.E.G. twin-motored bombing plane is a tractor, the latter machine is designed along essentially the same lines as the Gotha, which has been developed by the Germans especially for bombing service. Doubtless, machines of both these types have [...]

Posted 26 April 2008 § 1910s § Bombers ‡ Comments (0)

GRADE MONOPLANE

The early Hans Grade monoplane resembles a modern ultra-light, with the the pilot perched under the wing and small engine, sitting in a light under-carriage. Hans Grade was one of the first German aviators to design and successfully fly an aeroplane. In the fall of 1909 he began flights on his interesting monoplane, and on [...]

Posted 22 April 2008 § 1900s § Civilian ‡ Comments (0)

DORNER MONOPLANE

The progress in Germany during 1910 was not restricted to imitating the French, as some supposed at the time, but included the development of many interesting and distinctive aeroplanes. One of the most successful of these was the Dorner monoplane, which resembled the Pischof more than any other. The weight carried per horse-power and the [...]

Posted 22 April 2008 § 1910s § Civilian ‡ Comments (1)

Pfalz Scout D-III

A German fighter of World War One. The Pfalz D.III appeared in 1917. It was a biplane fighter, the design of which owed much to the L.F.G. Roland D.I and D.II. While not an outstanding fighter, the Pfalz D III handled well and its monococque fuselage was very sturdy. Between 600 and 1000 were built. [...]

Posted 10 April 2008 § 1910s § Fighters ‡ Comments (0)