"The Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 Early " Topic
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| Tango01 | 27 Nov 2014 10:08 p.m. PST |
"Perhaps the Hansa-Brandenburg W.12 isn't a type you're familiar with. That's ok. We mostly tend to preoccupy ourselves with the Camels, Fokkers and Albatros aircraft of The Great War. That's quite a shame really, as taking that path of interest means that you'll miss uncovering some real gems, when it comes to specific aircraft types. Some of those are also quite significant. The W.12 is one such machine, designed by Ernst Heinkel as a fighter floatplane. Whilst looking relatively ungainly, the W.12 was a highly successful type, engaging enemy flying boats, and also airships. Carrying 2 crew and with an armament of 1 IMG08 'Spandau' (occasionally fitted with two), and a cupola-mounted LMG12 Parabellum for the rear observer/gunner, this 150hp Benz Bz.III powered machine was first flown in early 1917, and operated on the Western Front, based at Ostend and Zeebrugge…"
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Armand |
| jpattern2 | 28 Nov 2014 9:47 a.m. PST |
Love the W.12, even though it's one ugly plane. |
| Tango01 | 28 Nov 2014 11:40 a.m. PST |
Happy for that my friend. Amicalement
Armand |
| The Young Guard | 01 Dec 2014 12:46 p.m. PST |
That is a bit cool. My dad has sculpted a load of ground crew for this range and is selling them commercially. |
| Tango01 | 02 Dec 2014 3:35 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my friend. Amicalement
Armand |
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