3 3 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 25cm
Description
The Fokker E III Monoplane was designed for the German air forces by the Dutch aeroplane designer Anthony Fokker. The E III, or 'Eindecker' (one-wing) was a highly significant development in military aviation. Not only did it boast considerable aerial prowes, but it was also the first aircraft to be fitted with forward-firing machine-guns synchronised to fire between the rotating propeller blades. View showing internal detail and structure of the cockpit and control links from the underside of the port wing.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10216226
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