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    In WW1, there were many a/c types which were tried but which were not widely used. I am interested in these lesser known types. Often there is little information available, but a few photos piques the imagination. Photos such as this:
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    Anyone recognize this obscure type?

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    Fokker Aircraft of WWI vol 1, Spinne - M10 & watercraft, Jack Herris, Aeronaut Books, 2020.

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    Well done, Chris!

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    My reading just this morning uncovered little info on this a/c apart from this: the Fokker M.9 was given the military designation K.1, a kampfflugzeug type.....on the whole, not an especially successful type. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of online information, but it's said the small number of K.1s produced were sent to the Russian front.

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    Grey & Thetford says only 1 was built, and only a few flights were made.
    It was a push me / pull you plane also (engines at each end of the central nacelle.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Quote Originally Posted by malachi View Post
    Fokker Aircraft of WWI vol 1, Spinne - M10 & watercraft, Jack Herris, Aeronaut Books, 2020.

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    That's impressive! Bravo!
    I am always flabbergasted by how people can recognise a certain plane, car or ship by a glance at a picture. I have been reading Naval history for most of my life but if a picture doesn't have explanatory text beside I still struggle to recognise ships I have seen tenths of times!

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    Here's another....Click image for larger version. 

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    Would love to have this as a mini!
    It's a.....?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Larry R. View Post
    Here's another....Click image for larger version. 

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    Would love to have this as a mini!
    It's a.....?
    Flea?

    PS: DFW Floh

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    Last edited by OldGuy59; 05-01-2023 at 18:19.
    Mike
    "Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
    "Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59

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    Mike....good guess. It does resemble the Floh. But it's not the Floh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stumptonian View Post
    YES! There seems to be very little info on this fascinating type, which is a shame.

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    Thanks for the learning experience, I didn't have a clue!!!



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