World War I was the first major conflict to feature a wide variety of military aircraft. Beginning with simple and fragile fighters such as the Fokker E.III, the air forces of both sides quickly developed increasingly sleek and sophisticated aircraft to contest the skies over Europe. This gallery provides an overview of the fighters employed by the British, French, and German air services.
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Fokker E.III | Airco D.H.2 | Nieuport 11 "Bébé" | Albatros D.III |
SPAD S.VII | Sopwith Pup | Fokker Dr.I | Nieuport 17 |
Sopwith Camel | Fokker D.VII | SPAD S.XIII | Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 |
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