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The Sopwith Pup planes were withdrawn from the frontline only in mid-1917, and were replaced by an equally successful design - the Sopwith Camel. Pup fighters were used in the period 1917-1918 to combat zeppelins attacking the British Isles. Due to its properties, the Sopwith Pup was also the first plane in history to successfully land on board the ship on August 2, 1917. Sopwith Pup planes are used by the air force of several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Greece and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527933067531,"sku":"14402","price":10.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/valom-14402-sopwith-pup-double-set.jpg?v=1749146024"},{"product_id":"valom-14412-1-144-spad-s-xiii-double-set","title":"SPAD S.XIII [double set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SPAD S.XIII was a French fighter plane of a mixed structure, with mainly wooden elements, in a biplane configuration. The drive was provided by a single Hispano-Suiza 8Be V-engine with 235 HP. The flight of the prototype took place on March 4, 1917, and serial production began in May that year, which was completed only in 1919 with the production of over 8,400 copies of this very successful aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPAD S.XIII was created as a far-reaching development of another fighter plane from this manufacturer - the SPAD S.VII model. The new fighter was primarily characterized by very good piloting qualities and its great ease. This feature resulted from the use of a V-engine - operating in the air much smoother and more stable than the then popular rotary engines. It was also characterized by a much more solid construction than many Allied aircraft of that time - for example, Nieuport fighters. Due to their numerous advantages, SPAD S.XIII planes quickly became the backbone of French aviation, and were also used by the air forces of such countries as: Great Britain, USA, Italy and Czechoslovakia. The greatest aces of the French aviation also flew on this type of machines, with the famous Rene Fonck at the helm, who is still considered the most effective Entente fighter pilot today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527934640395,"sku":"14412","price":10.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/valom-14412-spad-s_xiii-double-set.jpg?v=1749146069"},{"product_id":"valom-14415-1-144-bristol-f-2b-double-set","title":"Bristol F.2B [double set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1916. the British Royal Flying Corps ordered a two-seater fighter from several aviation companies, which could defend itself against attacks by enemy aircraft. An observer or a shooter in the second cabin, operating a movable machine gun mounted on a turntable, was to contribute to this. The construction of such an aircraft was undertaken by the Bristol company, and at the beginning of 1916. Eng. Frank Bornwell, the company's constructor, designed the plane in a biplane layout, with the fuselage suspended between the wings and with a very close distance between the pilot's and observer's or gunner's open cabins so that they could easily communicate. The prototype of the plane powered by the Falcon in-line engine, designated the Bristol F.2A, was flew on September 9, 1916. During the flight tests, the prototype confirmed the good handling properties and the assumed performance. At that time, 50 of these aircraft were ordered, with which two Royal Flying Corps squadrons were equipped. After introducing a few design changes, the series production of the aircraft, designated the Bristol F.2B Fighter, began. In addition to British aviation orders, the plant also received orders from other countries. Overall, from 1916. by the end of World War I, 3101 Bristol F.2B Fighter aircraft were produced, and after its completion, a further 378 aircraft for British and 49 for foreign aviation. They were also produced under license in the USA of 50 pieces and in Belgium - 40 pieces. For the first time, 6 Bristol F.2B planes from 40 Squadron fought in the air on April 5, 1917. over Arras in France with 5 fighter planes from Richthofen's squadron. The German pilots then shot down 4 English planes without suffering any losses. Only the change of the tactics of using these planes from defensive to offensive showed their advantages and the pilots on these planes achieved a number of victories and so 20 RFC squadron equipped with Bristol F.2B Fighter planes shot down a total of 613 enemy planes. Individually, the most victories on this type of aircraft were achieved by the Canadian crew: Maj. Pil. A. Mac Keever and the gunner LF Powell, the first of them shot down 30 and the second 6 German planes within six months. The advantages of this aircraft, which were confirmed during the fights in World War I, meant that it was used in the British RAF aviation until 1932. Until the mid-thirties, it was also used in aviation, among others in Belgium, China and Spain. Ireland and Mexico. 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Initially, they were used only as reconnaissance machines, but at the turn of 1914\/1915 pilots flying them began to arm them on their own initiative, making them the first fighters. Four versions of the aircraft were created: from A to D, and 374 aircraft were produced for all versions. Technical data: Maximum speed: 151 km \/ h, speed of climb: 2.74 m \/ s, maximum ceiling 4900 m.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51527936803083,"sku":"14424","price":10.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/valom-14424-bristol-scout-d-double-set.jpg?v=1749146140"},{"product_id":"valom-14425-1-144-airco-dh-9-double-set","title":"Airco DH.9 [double set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Airco DH.9 was a British reconnaissance bomber in a mixed biplane design with a fixed landing gear. 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The plane turned out to be very successful, but in 1918 the Airco DH.9A version was introduced, which had a more powerful engine and a larger wingspan. Airco DH.9 passed its baptism of fire in March 1918. Until the end of World War I, machines of this type fought over France, in the Mediterranean and in the Middle East. In 1920, about 20 aircraft also reached Poland. 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