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Jacques Raphaël Roques
Jacques Raphaël Roques
The SPAD XIII was a World War I French fighter developed by the Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés
(SPAD). Derived mainly from the earlier highly successful SPAD S.VII, its larger wings and rudder, more
powerful engine, and twin Vickers machine guns made it superior to its predecessors and one of the most capable
fighters of the war. The SPAD XIII was first flown on April 4, 1917; in May 1917 it was already being delivered
to the French Air Service.
Faster than its contemporaries, the British Sopwith Camel and the German Fokker D.VII, the SPAD XIII was
one of the most-produced fighters of WWI, with at least 8,472 built before the Armistice, barely a year and a half
later on November 11, 1918.
Famous French pilots such as Georges Guynemer and Rene Fonck initially flew the SPAD XIII. Then, follow-
ing the death of Quentin Roosevelt in a Nieuport 28, the Americans and other Allied forces also switched over to
fly the SPAD XIII. Among the Allied aces who flew the SPAD XIII were Eddie Rickenbacker (America's
leading ace with 26 victories – whose aircraft is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near
Dayton, Ohio) and American ace Frank Luke (who had 18 confirmed victories, was the first airman to receive
the Medal of Honor, and in whose honor Luke Air Force Base is named). Francesco Baracca, Italy's top World
War I ace with 34 aerial victories was another high-scoring Allied pilot who flew a SPAD XIII.
This project to model the SPAD XIII was started in late 2009. We based our version on pilot Jacques Raphaël
Roques' SPAD XIII of the WWI French Air Service, SPA48, Aircraft Serial Number S1893.
This ARF is designed for a gas, glow, or electric power. Adjustable engine and motor mounting boxes are
included, and the model is close in scale to the actual SPAD XIII (though some necessary changes were made to
meet the needs and expectations of RC pilots as well as the requirements of factory-production).
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying
this beautiful model of the famous SPAD XIII.
Shown with optional detail upgrade package
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Shown with optional scale machine guns, engine and wooden propeller
Shown with optional scale machine guns, engine and wooden propeller
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