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Selected Fighters of World War I

Contesting the Skies Over the Western Front

By , About.com Guide

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.IIIAirco D.H.2Nieuport 11 "Bébé"Albatros D.III
SPAD S.VIISopwith PupFokker Dr.INieuport 17
Sopwith CamelFokker D.VIISPAD S.XIIIRoyal Aircraft Factory S.E.5

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