his is a repaint of Stuart Green's SPAD VII.
Belgian Air Service SPAD VII C.1, flown by S/Lt.Edmond Thieffry. 5me Escadre de Chasse, November 1917.
Thieffry joined the Belgian Air Service In July 1915, and crashed more aircraft during training than any other Belgian pilot. As a result, his superiors were reluctant to assign him to a two-seater squadron for fear he would kill the observer in a crash. Instead, he was assigned to fly single-seat fighters. Thieffry soon crashed his first Nieuport, and as he attempted to extract himself from the wreckage, he inadvertently fired his machine gun, scattering the onlookers who were rushing to his aid. His skills as a pilot eventually improved and Thieffry went on to become an ace. In February 1918, he was shot down in flames but survived and was captured. His final score was 10 victories (4 in the SPAD).
Originally submitted by Spectre (2006-05-02 12:07:45)
Belgian Air Service SPAD VII C.1, flown by S/Lt.Edmond Thieffry. 5me Escadre de Chasse, November 1917.
Thieffry joined the Belgian Air Service In July 1915, and crashed more aircraft during training than any other Belgian pilot. As a result, his superiors were reluctant to assign him to a two-seater squadron for fear he would kill the observer in a crash. Instead, he was assigned to fly single-seat fighters. Thieffry soon crashed his first Nieuport, and as he attempted to extract himself from the wreckage, he inadvertently fired his machine gun, scattering the onlookers who were rushing to his aid. His skills as a pilot eventually improved and Thieffry went on to become an ace. In February 1918, he was shot down in flames but survived and was captured. His final score was 10 victories (4 in the SPAD).
Originally submitted by Spectre (2006-05-02 12:07:45)
