SPAD S.XIII K-52 the six-cylinder „CITROEN 15 SIX“

the six-cylinder „CITROEN 15 SIX“ made its appearance

For almost 40 years and throughout the Cold War era

609th Fighter Aviation Regiment

IX were in service of RAF

it also featured good off-road performance which made it invaluable in both the Russian and African campaigns

SPAD S.XIII K-52 the six-cylinder „CITROEN 15 SIX“The SPAD was the first of a series of highly successful biplane fighter aircraft produced by Socit Pour L'Aviation et ses Drivs (SPAD) during the First World War. It was a single seat biplane that was sturdy and had good climbing rate to 12,000 ft. (3,660 m) and good diving characteristics. Although less maneuverable than the lightweight Nieuport 17, it proved to be a very stable gun platform. It made its inaugural flight in April 1916 and