I have not one but two copies of the Revised Deluxe Edition boxed set (it was cheaper to buy another boxed set than to try and find and purchase the minis sepparately).
Included in the set is a SPAD XIII purported to be in the personal markings of Cpt. Eddie Rickenbacker, USAS. The mini is quite attractive, and reasonably accurate as a representation of the type. But... in all my searches, in books and on the internet, I have found not one picture/illustration/reference to Rickenbacker flying a SPAD XIII bearing the number "26". Almost all the illustration are of an aircraft numbered "1". I am a bit curious as to why that is, and why the publishers chose #26 for the boxed set. Can anyone provide som illumination on this matter?
Chris
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