This is the Italian "Ace of Aces" repaint of Stuart Green?s SPAD VII.
Francesco Baracca was the Italian WW I ace of aces (34 victories), and original bearer of the famous "Cavallino Rampante" emblem. The SPAD VII C.1 S.2489 was one of his mounts, and the only one that has been preserved (in the Baracca Museum, Lugo di Romagna, Italy). He probably obtained his 30th victory in this aircraft (December 7th, 1917). It bears the famous 91st Squadriglia Griffon badge, along with his personal insignia - the prancing horse, which, after his death (June 19th, 1918), was given to a young race driver: Enzo Ferrari.
Originally submitted by Spectre (2006-04-22 22:33:09)
Francesco Baracca was the Italian WW I ace of aces (34 victories), and original bearer of the famous "Cavallino Rampante" emblem. The SPAD VII C.1 S.2489 was one of his mounts, and the only one that has been preserved (in the Baracca Museum, Lugo di Romagna, Italy). He probably obtained his 30th victory in this aircraft (December 7th, 1917). It bears the famous 91st Squadriglia Griffon badge, along with his personal insignia - the prancing horse, which, after his death (June 19th, 1918), was given to a young race driver: Enzo Ferrari.
Originally submitted by Spectre (2006-04-22 22:33:09)
