This aircraft was obtained from the Museum of Science and Industry,
Chicago, Illinois, and restored by the 1st Fighter Wing, Selfridge
AFB, Michigan, 1962-1966.
Spad VII
The French Spad was successful primarily because of its structural ruggedness which permitted it to dive at high speeds without disintegrating. Several U.S. units used the Spad VII, but most A.E.F. fighter squadrons were equipped with the slightly improved version, the Spad XIII.