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In 1917, the first troops of the American Expeditionary Force arrived in France during World War I.

The SPAD. XIII is one of the best-known fighters of the First World War. Introduced in the summer of 1917, it was the standard fighter of the French Air Force and was later adopted by many nations. George Guynemer - a popular hero in France who shot down 54 enemy aircraft with his SPAD Biplane. The SPAD was also flown by Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Frank Luke, in his SPAD XIII, achieves victory number six on his way to an amazing eighteen victories in eighteen days - fourteen of which were against heavily defended observation balloons - before being shot down and killed on September 29, 1918. These model airplanes come in 1/20, 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 Scale Pre Built Diecast and Mahogany Display Models and Balsa Wood and Plastic Model Kits.

Members of the 413th Fighter Group
Arriving in his personal plane to inspect the 413th, is Major General Frank O'D. Hunter, Commanding General of the First Air Force

General Frank Hunter WWI Ace.

Name:

Frank O´Driscoll "Monk" Hunter

Country:

United States

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Service:

United States Air Service

Units:

94^th Aero, 103^rd Aero

Victories:

Born:

08 December 1894

Place of Birth:

Savannah, Georgia

Died:

25 June 1982

Place of Death:

Savannah, Georgia

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Frank Hunter joined the United States Air Service in 1917. A SPAD XIII pilot, he was posted to the 94^th Pursuit Squadron on 22 May 1918 but, four days later, he was transferred to the 103^rd Pursuit Squadron. Though wounded in action on 2 June 1918, Frank Hunter scored nine victories making him one of the highest scoring aces in the squadron. When the war ended, Hunter remained in the army, attaining the rank of Major General and commanding the 8^th Air Force Fighter Command in England during World War II. He retired from the United States Army Air Force in 1946 after World War 2.

Date	Time	Unit	Aircraft	Opponent
1	02 Jun 1918	103^rd		Two-seater
2	13 Sep 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII ¹
3	17 Sep 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII
4	17 Sep 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII
5	04 Oct 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII
6	04 Oct 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII
7	06 Oct 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII
8	19 Oct 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Halberstatdt C ²
9	23 Oct 1918	103^rd	SPAD XIII	Fokker D.VII ³

Special Medals Received by General Frank Hunter WW1 ACE

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

"For extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Ypres, Belgium, 2 June 1918. Lt. Hunter, while on patrol, attacked two enemy bi-place planes, destroyed one and forced the other to retire. In the course of the combat, Lt. Hunter as wounded in the forehead. Despite his injuries, he succeeded in returning his damaged plane to his own airdrome." DSC citation

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Oak Leaf Cluster

"For extraordinary heroism in action near Verneville, France, 17 September 1918. Lt. Hunter, leading a patrol of three planes, attacked an enemy formation of eight planes. Although outnumbered, they succeeded in bringing down four of the enemy. Lt. Hunter accounted for two of these." DSC Oak Leaf Cluster citation

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Oak Leaf Cluster

"For extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Champeny, France, 13 September 1918. Lt. Hunter accompanied by one other monoplane, attacked an enemy patrol of six planes. Despite the numerical superiority and in a decisive combat he destroyed one enemy plane and with the aid of his companion forced the others within their own lines." DSC Oak Leaf Cluster citation

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Oak Leaf Cluster

"For extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Ligny devant Dun, France, 4 October 1918. Lt. Hunter, while separated from his patrol, observed an Allied patrol of seven planes (Bréguets) hard pressed by an enemy formation of 10 planes (Fokker type). He attacked two of the enemy that were harassing a single Bréguet and in a decisive fight destroyed one of them; meanwhile, five enemy planes approached and concentrated their fire upon him. Undaunted by their superiority, he attacked and brought down a second plane." DSC Oak Leaf Cluster citation

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Oak Leaf Cluster

"For extraordinary heroism in action in the region of Bantheville, France, 6 October 1918. Lt. Hunter, while on patrol, encountered an enemy formation of six mono planes. He immediately attacked and destroyed one enemy plane and forced the others to disperse in confusion." DSC Oak Leaf Cluster citation

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by Norman Franks (Author), Harry Dempsey (Illustrator)
"When World War 1 began in August 1914 and Germany invaded France and Belgium,

Book Description
American fliers arriving in Europe from September 1917 brought with them no aircraft. Instead, US units had to obtain machines mainly from the British and French. From early 1918 American pilots were issued with SPAD fighters and they never looked back. As this volume details, the first American trained pilot to become an ace was Lt Douglas Campbell, who shot down five German aircraft by the end of May 1918. He was a member of the celebrated 94th 'Hat in the Ring' Aero Squadron, which created the bulk of American aces in World War I.

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Over the Front: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914-1918 (Hardcover)
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	SPAD XIII Display Model Pre Built Super Display Model Read the Model's Construction Specs Below. Museum Quality Model Airplane. A true scale replica of the legendary biplane belonging to George Guynemer - a popular hero in France who shot down 54 enemy aircraft - of Les Cigognes (The Storks - see book below), this SPAD XIII model has the original's silk stretched frame, fabric covered tail section and wings with visible ribs, metal faux engine, leather-trimmed cockpit, and spinning wooden propeller. It's impressive 30" wingspan and 23½" length make the precision details and built-in quality easy to see, and only a few minutes of assembly are required before it's ready to display. #0088005 Price: $299.00
	Spad XIII 1/48 Scale Kit French Aces The SPAD. XIII is one of the best-known fighters of the First World War. Introduced in the summer of 1917, it was the standard fighter of the French Air Force and was later adopted by many nations. Plastic kit features detailed surfaces and includes base, two figures and choice of markings for seven French and Italian aces. 6¾" wingspan; assembly required. #0090587 Price: $9.95
	SPAD XIII Display Model Pre Built Super Detail Model Museum Quality Display Model Construction The French-built SPAD XIII was the aircraft of choice of the U.S. Air Service's 94th Aero Squadron - better known as the Hat in the Ring Gang - whose insignia appears on this stunning model of Eddie Rickenbacker's number one aircraft. A true scale replica of the legendary biplane, this SPAD has the originals' silk stretched frame, fabric covered tail section and wings with visible ribs, metal faux engine, leather-trimmed cockpit, and spinning wooden propeller. Impressive 29¾" wingspan and 23½" length make the precision details and built-in quality easy to see. Model takes just a few minutes of assembly before it's ready to display. #0008881 Price: $299.00
	Spad XIII 1/48 Die Cast Model Pre Built Die Cast Model Airplane Capt. Charles J. Biddle., 13th Aero Squadron, 1918 #0091801 Price: $49.95
	SPAD XIII 1/20 Model w/FREE Red, White & Blue Print Pre Built Mahogany Model Display Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/20 scale model of Lt. Reed Chambers' SPAD XIII measures 12¼" in length and 15¾" in wingspan. Hand painted and detailed with authentic Hat in the Ring Gang markings, it arrives ready to display on the included mahogany base. Aviation Art Print by James Dietz. Lt. Reed Chambers, a member of the famed 94th Aero Squadron "Hat in the Ring Gang" relaxes next to his patriotically painted SPAD XIII. 12"x 15" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist. #0087096 Price: $179.00
	SPAD XIII 1/24 Model Pre Built Mahogany Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/24 scale model measures 10" in length and has a wingspan of 13 ¼". Hand painted and detailed with U.S. markings, model comes ready to display on the included mahogany base. #0009290 Price: $149.00
	French SPAD XIII Balsa Wood Kit Balsa Wood Model Kit Balsa wood and tissue paper kit of the famed WWI French fighter, the SPAD XIII. 1/20 scale kit has a 16" wingspan when completed; assembly required. #0008829 Price: $17.95
	SPAD XIII 1/32 Kit Plastic Model Kit WWI's SPAD fighter. Large, 1/32 scale; assembly required. #0009189 Price: $19.95
	SPAD XIII 1/28 Kit Plastic Model Kit Flown by well-known pilots such as Eddie Rickenbacker, Georges Guynemer and Frank Luke, the SPAD XIII was one of the most important aircraft of World War I. This 1/28 scale plastic kit features textured surfaces; a detailed Hispan-Suiza engine; a well-equipped cockpit with a seat, a joystick, an instrument panel and pedals; machine guns; detailed landing gear with rolling wheels; a rotating propeller; thread for the wing stays; a choice of markings, including Rickenbacker's; and more. 11¾" wingspan; 81 parts, skill level 3. #0091331 Price: $19.95
	SPAD S.A.4 1/72 Kit Plastic Model Airplane Kit. This 1/72 scale plastic kit of the French two-seater known for its unique engine/propeller arrangement features a detailed exterior, skis for landing gear, Imperial Russian Air Service markings, and more. 5¼" wingspan; 49 parts, assembly required. #0096969 Price: $12.95
	Spad XIIIC-1 1/48 Die Cast Model Georges Guynemer, SPA3 Escadrille, 1917 Pre Built Die Cast Model Airplane. #0091799 Price: $49.95
	SPAD 13C.1 1/48 Kit Plastic Model Kit 17th Pursuit Group 1/48 Scale Model Kit SPAD 13C.1. This plastic kit of the French-built SPAD features the markings of the U.S.' 17th Pursuit Group based at Selfridge Field. 6¾" wingspan; assembly required. #0009129 Price: $7.95

World War 1 SPAD Model Aircraft, Plastic Model Airplane Kits, Diecast Models and Wood Models.

Look at this selection of SPAD Airplane Models, Famous WW1 Airplanes, Die Cast Models, Wood Kits, Plastic Model Kits and Mahogany Display Models

WWI SPAD Model Airplanes