The War in the Air.

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The War in the Air

The War in the Air Planes used first for reconnaissance New cameras developed to take high altitude photographs Low level flights susceptible to anti aircraft guns

The War in the Air Machine guns mounted behind propeller “Ace” status awarded to pilots with 5 or more confirmed kills Plane battles between two or more planes called a “dogfight”

The War in the Air Air tech. improvements included: Interrupter gear (allowed gun mounted behind propeller to fire through it) Zeppelins Observation balloons Parachutes

The War in the Air

The War in the Air

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The War in the Air Lifestyle: Slept at barracks in beds Sometimes had celebrity status Flying in subzero temperatures in high winds Ear damage Average lifespan was less than 14 days

The War in the Air Most famous WW1 pilot was Manfred Von Richthofen known as “The Red Barron” 80 victories Billy Bishop from Owen Sound had 72 victories (3rd most of all pilots)

The War in the Air