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Pfalz D. XII, 1918. Creator: Pfalz Flugzeug Werke A. G
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Pfalz D. XII, 1918. Creator: Pfalz Flugzeug Werke A. G
Single-engine, single-seat, German World War I biplane fighter; 180-horsepower Mercedes D.IIIa water-cooled engine. Painted red and white as it appeared in 1930 film, " Dawn Patrol." The German Pfalz D.XII appeared on the western front in the summer of 1918. It climbed satisfactorily and its performance in level flight was comparable to that of the famous Fokker D.VII. But it could not turn as well and it was sluggish in combat. Despite these limitations, the Pfalz D.XII performed well enough to relieve the German Air Service of its shortage of competitive fighters late in the war. By the time of the Armistice, nearly 800 D.XIIs had been delivered to front-line service. The wartime history of the NASM Pfalz D.XII is obscure. After the war, it came to the United States as part of Allied war reparations. It was later sold as war surplus, brought to Hollywood, and appeared in a number of World War I aviation films. Given the lack of information on this particular airplanes wartime history, and its well-documented and illustrious movie career, NASM decided to restore the Pfalz as it appeared in the 1930 Hollywood aviation classic, Dawn Patrol
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This print showcases the iconic Pfalz D. XII, a single-engine, single-seat German World War I biplane fighter. Created by Pfalz Flugzeug Werke A. G. , this magnificent aircraft is powered by a 180-horsepower Mercedes D. IIIa water-cooled engine. Painted in striking red and white colors, it replicates its appearance in the renowned 1930 film "Dawn Patrol". The Pfalz D. XII made its debut on the western front during the summer of 1918. While it excelled in climbing and level flight performance comparable to the famous Fokker D. VII, it fell short when it came to maneuverability and combat agility. Nevertheless, with nearly 800 units delivered to front-line service before the Armistice was signed, this aircraft played a crucial role in alleviating Germany's shortage of competitive fighters. Following World War I, this particular Pfalz D. XII became part of Allied war reparations and found its way to the United States. Eventually sold as war surplus, it embarked on an illustrious journey into Hollywood where it starred in numerous World War I aviation films. Given that little information exists about its wartime history but abundant documentation exists regarding its movie career, NASM (National Air and Space Museum) decided to restore this remarkable aircraft precisely as it appeared in "Dawn Patrol". This decision allows us to appreciate not only its historical significance but also its contribution to cinematic artistry from that era.
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