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WW1 Air Warfare

War that takes place in the air. The craft, pilots, services and tactics of war airfare during the period 1914-1918.

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World War 1 aerial bombing?

in ww1 bombing was popular.they used hot air balloons as it was cheaper to bomb.

What countries took part in World War one?

Take a look at the following Wikipedia page which will help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_associated_with_World_War_I

What were the theories of the use of air power in World War 1?

Before World War 1, airplanes were used for recreation. However, during World War 1 airplanes were used for reconnaissance and spying on the enemies. Airplanes were also used as fighter jets and as bombers. Airplanes changed warfare greatly and allowed for blitz attacks and air warfare.

Who was the president during w w 1?

the prez was Woodrow Wilson :)

TIP: to rememeber the presedent say

WW for Wilson and WW1 for world war one :)

hopes it helps!

Where was the Battle of the Somme?

The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.

Why was the German air force called the luftwaffe?

Luft means air and waffe means arm. So Luftwaffe means airweapon. BTW The Luftwaffe wasn't formed until 1933. The German Airforce during WW1 was called Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches (Imperial German Army Air Service) and then later in the war Deutsche Luftstreitkraft

What was the first ace?

The French were the first to assign the Ace designation. Adolphe Pégoudwas the first Ace. He shot down 5 enemy aircraft in 1915. He was also the first Ace to be shot down and killed.

Before the war, Pègoud was a flying instructor. In an odd twist of fate, he was shot down and killed by one of his pre-war pupils Unteroffizier Kandulski on 31 Aug 1915.

What was the Red Baron's real name?

Manfred Von Richtofen was the real name of the Red Baron.

His complete name with military rank and royal titles was:

Rittmeister Manfred Frieherr von Richtofen.

Baron von Richthofen first served as a member of 1st Regiment of Uhlans (or Lancers) before he joined the German Air Force. The flyers were allowed to retain the uniform of their previous unit so that is why he is seen wearing the double-breasted coat of the cavalry unit.

What four Dynasties did World War 1 end?

The first WW1 ended the following Dynasties: Germany - Hohenzollern Dynasty Russia - Romanov Dynasty Austria-Hungary - Habsburg Dynasty Turkey - Ottoman Dynasty

Why did the red baron like the Fokker Triplane so much?

Primarily the superior Climb and Dive rates. It was very maneuverable in a dog fight. It could make a flat, 180-degree turn (no banking) at full speed in a couple of seconds. One second you were chasing a Triplane and then it could snap around and be firing back at you. it could clime very fast and dive on an enemy giving the red baron the advantaged of altitude and the fire power was great also.

How was the harrier fighter plane named?

It was mostly named after the bird of prey, as many fighter planes have been; for example, the Hawker Sea Hawk.

Did billy bishop survive WW1?

Yes. He died in his sleep on 11 September 1956, while wintering in Palm Beach, Florida. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Owen Sound, Ontario. He officially credited with 72 victories; the highest for any pilot flying for British Commonwealth. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop

Who are Manfred B Lee and Frederic Dannay?

These two men used the pen name Ellery Queen to write detective stories.

How have fighter planes changed since World War 1?

Plenty of things changed about fighter planes between WW1 and WW2 : - metal became more and more used instead of wood and cloth for the fuselage and the wings - fighters got retractable landing gears under the wings - they got a closed canopy - machineguns now incorporated in the wings - basic aiming systems then after WW2 came the era of the fighter jet with V wings and a jet engine incorporated in the fuselage. IR and EM missiles have also revolutionized the air to air combat. Nowadays Fighter jets are multi-roles and can also handle ground attack duties.

Who was the Canadian who shot down von Richthofen?

Capt. Roy Brown is credited (by some) with shooting down Von Richthofen. However, there is strong evidence he was killed by Australian ground troops when he flew too low to the ground.

Who were the principal figures in the post-war negotiations?

the big four : president Wilson, david Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau, & vittoro orlando

Which where the Great Britain advantages and disadvantages due to its geographical position how it influenced in plans strategies and militaries attacks involved in the 1st world war?

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